Crime of the Century
by Supertramp
- Type: Album
- Released: 25 October 1974
- Label: A&M
- Country: United Kingdom
- Length: 44:07
- Community rating: 4.11/5 from 12 ratings
Artists on this release: Roger Hodgson, Dougie Thomson, John Helliwell, Rick Davies, Bob C. Benberg
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Supertramp's third album, 'Crime of the Century', is widely regarded as their magnum opus and a landmark of 70s progressive rock. The concept album explores themes of loneliness, alienation, and mental instability with a blend of memorable melodies, thoughtful lyrics, and sophisticated arrangements. The songwriting partnership of Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies is at its peak, with Hodgson's soaring tenor and Davies' gruff baritone creating a compelling contrast on tracks that bridge the gap between accessible pop-rock and complex prog.
Genres
Descriptors: alienation, complex, existential, male-vocalist, melodic, progressive
Tracklist
- School (5:34)
- Bloody Well Right (4:31)
- Hide In Your Shell (6:48)
- Asylum (6:42)
- Dreamer (3:31)
- Rudy (7:19)
- If Everyone Was Listening (4:02)
- Crime Of The Century (5:36)
Credits
- Richard Hewson - arranged by [strings]
- Fabio Nicoli - art direction
- Dougie Thomson - bass
- Bob C. Benberg - drums, percussion
- John Jansen - engineer [engineered by]
- Ken Scott - engineer [engineered by], producer [produced by]
- Paul Wakefield - photography by, design [sleeve]
- Supertramp - producer [produced by]
- John Helliwell - saxophone, clarinet, vocals
- Roger Hodgson - vocals, guitar, piano
- Rick Davies - vocals, keyboards, harmonica
- Rick Davies & Roger Hodgson - written-by