Supertramp ‎– Crisis? What Crisis? (1975, A&M Records)

Media NM
Sleeve VG+

Format : LP
Cat N° : AMLH 68347
Style : Art Rock, Pop Rock

The younger sibling and successor to “Crime Of The Century,” “Crisis ? What Crisis ?” finds Supertramp navigating a different mindset. Despite the pressure to quickly follow up their breakthrough, the British quintet recalls a rushed recording process and dissatisfaction with the outcome. Nevertheless, the album shines with romantic pomp (“A Soapbox Opera”), mesmerizing keyboard solos (“Ain’t Nobody But Me”), and blazing jazz infused with clarinet and Fender Rhodes (“Just A Normal Day,” “Poor Boy”). Hodgson’s inventive spirit shines in tracks like “The Meaning,” while the band’s enduring popularity in the US and France contradicts their initial reservations. Sandwiched between Supertramp’s seminal albums, “Crisis ? What Crisis ?” stands as a testament to their excellence.

The younger sibling and successor to “Crime Of The Century,” “Crisis ? What Crisis ?” finds Supertramp navigating a different mindset. Despite the pressure to quickly follow up their breakthrough, the British quintet recalls a rushed recording process and dissatisfaction with the outcome. Nevertheless, the album shines with romantic pomp (“A Soapbox Opera”), mesmerizing keyboard solos (“Ain’t Nobody But Me”), and blazing jazz infused with clarinet and Fender Rhodes (“Just A Normal Day,” “Poor Boy”). Hodgson’s inventive spirit shines in tracks like “The Meaning,” while the band’s enduring popularity in the US and France contradicts their initial reservations. Sandwiched between Supertramp’s seminal albums, “Crisis ? What Crisis ?” stands as a testament to their excellence.