Supertramp Sadly Forgotten

Necromancer · 11-02-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

I wouldn`t put Cheap Trick in with those groups at all, have you heard their early material?

Styx were very different to ELO but also could easily appeal to an ELO fan. Supertramp again different and a fan a Supertramp fan may not really dig the style of music that Styx put out.

Styx>Supertramp>>>>>>>ELO (I`m actually about to give all of ELOs albums a listen again soon)

Ive not listened to Cheap Trick for a long time, I will make it a point to eventually give them a listen.

My above band categorization was only a personal one, so..

I personally prefer Supertramp over Styx.

Thats ironic, I just obtained ELO's (Strange Magic) The Best Of ELO album today. I Will be listening to them as well.

Trollheart · 11-03-2011, 06:27 AM

I think you can see how Supertramp have deteriorated though without Roger (and I don't want to be accused of being a fanboy: I loved Rick Davies' work too, but it needed them both to work the magic) --- "Free as a bird" had one or two good songs on it, but was largely disappointing, "Some things never change" was a little better (though not too much --- very "Brother where you bound" for my tastes) and as for the last one, well I listened to "Slow motion" once, thought it was well named and put it away. I may revisit it soon, perhaps I didn't give it a chance.

However, Roger's solo albums have almost been the continuation from "Famous last words", with my favourite being his debut "In the eye of the storm" (reviewed in my journal section) --- real classy, prog but chartworthy songs, great lyrics and a real zest for life. Supertramp, on the other hand, come across to me as being a little bored, lost, down and perhaps lacking both direction and purpose. It's sad to see how they've fared after the split.

**Janszoon** · 11-02-2011, 05:39 PM

I only have Breakfast in America, and only like about half the songs on it, but the ones I like, I like a lot.

RVCA · 11-03-2011, 05:28 PM

The closer to Breakfast in America, Child of Vision, is ****ing awesome. I wish I could play keyboard like that

~~killcreek~~ · 11-08-2011, 10:15 PM

my favorite supertramp album is crisis? what crisis?

BastardofYoung · 06-02-2012, 09:33 AM

I had a brief conversation about them with someone at the rest:

Me: (as Supertramp start playing on radio station) Well, you know it is time to leave when Supertramp comes on. I am out of here.

Him: What? Supertramp is awesome!

Me: Yeah...... they are just so much more awesome when I am far away from them at all times.

at that point I walked out and decided to end that conversation. Pleased I did not have to sit through a shit song like "Dreamer" for the 18,000,000th+ time.

In closing: Fuck Supertramp and their boring AOR based "rock".

**Goofle** · 06-02-2012, 09:47 AM

Their decent album was playing in HMV today.

ImagineAllTheColours · 06-04-2012, 06:33 AM

All you have to do is see Roger once & you will be forever changed... you'll find yourself dreaming of his next show & even the one after that! Very few artists have an unchanged voice after all these years, and I promise you Roger *never* disappoints. He is the genius behind the many hits of Supertramp and this is the Breakfast In America World Tour with a full band! The audience will soon become your friends, sharing in all of the joy and the beautiful, ethereal music. Just imagine him, with his twelve-string guitar... "Even in the quietest moments, I wish I knew..." From one heart to another, go see him. You will leave glowing from the inside, your soul uplifted & a guaranteed smile on your face.

"You find your way," & "I'll meet you when you're there!"

Roger’s official sites:

Official: RogerHodgson(dot)com
Facebook: RogerHodgsonOfficial
Twitter: RogerHodgson
YouTube: MrRogerHodgson

Visit the Tour Page at www(dot)rogerhodgson(dot)com/documents/tour(dot)html
for the latest up to the minute news about added tour dates or changes.
There you will find Roger’s complete schedule of shows, including ticket links,
fan presale & on-sale information, maps, reviews, and more...

Message from Roger to All Who Came to His Recent Shows
“Thank you for welcoming me back to America so enthusiastically. I’m really
happy to be back touring and singing my songs that have meant so much to
you for many years. I often tell people that I have the greatest fans in the world - and I look forward to playing for many more of you this year.”

Trollheart · 06-04-2012, 01:13 PM

Um... you don't work for Roger, do you?

Just kidding: I love him too. His debut solo album is amazing, and though "Hai hai" has some great moments, it doesn't really touch "In the eye of the storm". I was always a big Supertramp fan: one of my first ever records to own was "Crime of the century", and originally I only had "Breakfast in America" on a cassette tape, which I practically wore out!

However, in recent times (since Roger left really) their output has been very hit-and-miss. "Brother where you bound" is frankly awful, whereas "Some things never change" is almost back to the quality of albums like "Crisis? What crisis?" and "Crime of the century". "Free as a bird" did not impress me much and I was totally bored with the aptly-titled "Slow motion". Seems like Roger was the heart of the band, after all...

guitar62player · 06-05-2012, 05:00 AM

There are musicians who make you feel like they are playing to you and that you are an important person in the sea of faces before them....... Roger Hodgson one of the two founding members of Supertramp, makes you feel so welcomed from the first steps on stage. He points at fans, responds to requests, looks you in the eyes and spends his time sending his energy toward the audience before him.

Go....travel, you must see a Roger Hodgson performance, for you will experience his soft spoken, candid, humble presences that puts you at ease and than he starts to sing. His voice sounds better than ever! His songs (Breakfast in America, The Logical Song, Give a Little Bit) are a part of your fondest memories. You have no doubt who he is performing for, the sea of faces before him, his fans. What do you feel, love.

Check out his website for current tour information!!!

So Yes, there are many of us who love "The Voice of Supertramp" and follow him as he plays for us throughout the world.....

11-03-2011, 06:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	I think you can see how Supertramp have deteriorated though without Roger (and I don't want to be accused of being a fanboy: I loved Rick Davies' work too, but it needed them both to work the magic) --- "Free as a bird" had one or two good songs on it, but was largely disappointing, "Some things never change" was a little better (though not too much --- very "Brother where you bound" for my tastes) and as for the last one, well I listened to "Slow motion" once, thought it was well named and put it away. I may revisit it soon, perhaps I didn't give it a chance. However, Roger's solo albums have almost been the continuation from "Famous last words", with my favourite being his debut "In the eye of the storm" (reviewed in my journal section) --- real classy, prog but chartworthy songs, great lyrics and a real zest for life. Supertramp, on the other hand, come across to me as being a little bored, lost, down and perhaps lacking both direction and purpose. It's sad to see how they've fared after the split. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

11-02-2011, 05:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	I only have Breakfast in America, and only like about half the songs on it, but the ones I like, I like a lot. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

06-02-2012, 09:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	I had a brief conversation about them with someone at the rest: Me: (as Supertramp start playing on radio station) Well, you know it is time to leave when Supertramp comes on. I am out of here. Him: What? Supertramp is awesome! Me: Yeah...... they are just so much more awesome when I am far away from them at all times. at that point I walked out and decided to end that conversation. Pleased I did not have to sit through a shit song like "Dreamer" for the 18,000,000th+ time. In closing: Fuck Supertramp and their boring AOR based "rock". __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

06-04-2012, 06:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
ImagineAllTheColours Groupie Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2	All you have to do is see Roger once & you will be forever changed... you'll find yourself dreaming of his next show & even the one after that! Very few artists have an unchanged voice after all these years, and I promise you Roger never disappoints. He is the genius behind the many hits of Supertramp and this is the Breakfast In America World Tour with a full band! The audience will soon become your friends, sharing in all of the joy and the beautiful, ethereal music. Just imagine him, with his twelve-string guitar... "Even in the quietest moments, I wish I knew..." From one heart to another, go see him. You will leave glowing from the inside, your soul uplifted & a guaranteed smile on your face. "You find your way," & "I'll meet you when you're there!" Roger’s official sites: Official: RogerHodgson(dot)com Facebook: RogerHodgsonOfficial Twitter: RogerHodgson YouTube: MrRogerHodgson Visit the Tour Page at www(dot)rogerhodgson(dot)com/documents/tour(dot)html for the latest up to the minute news about added tour dates or changes. There you will find Roger’s complete schedule of shows, including ticket links, fan presale & on-sale information, maps, reviews, and more... Message from Roger to All Who Came to His Recent Shows “Thank you for welcoming me back to America so enthusiastically. I’m really happy to be back touring and singing my songs that have meant so much to you for many years. I often tell people that I have the greatest fans in the world - and I look forward to playing for many more of you this year.” Last edited by ImagineAllTheColours; 06-04-2012 at 06:34 AM. Reason: duplicate text

06-04-2012, 01:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	Um... you don't work for Roger, do you? Just kidding: I love him too. His debut solo album is amazing, and though "Hai hai" has some great moments, it doesn't really touch "In the eye of the storm". I was always a big Supertramp fan: one of my first ever records to own was "Crime of the century", and originally I only had "Breakfast in America" on a cassette tape, which I practically wore out! However, in recent times (since Roger left really) their output has been very hit-and-miss. "Brother where you bound" is frankly awful, whereas "Some things never change" is almost back to the quality of albums like "Crisis? What crisis?" and "Crime of the century". "Free as a bird" did not impress me much and I was totally bored with the aptly-titled "Slow motion". Seems like Roger was the heart of the band, after all... __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

11-03-2011, 05:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
RVCA （￣ー￣） Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,270	The closer to Breakfast in America, Child of Vision, is ****ing awesome. I wish I could play keyboard like that

11-08-2011, 10:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
~~killcreek~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: mars university Posts: 132	my favorite supertramp album is crisis? what crisis?

06-05-2012, 05:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
guitar62player Groupie Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1	Who has forgotten Supertramp......... there are many of us who have NOT There are musicians who make you feel like they are playing to you and that you are an important person in the sea of faces before them....... Roger Hodgson one of the two founding members of Supertramp, makes you feel so welcomed from the first steps on stage. He points at fans, responds to requests, looks you in the eyes and spends his time sending his energy toward the audience before him. Go....travel, you must see a Roger Hodgson performance, for you will experience his soft spoken, candid, humble presences that puts you at ease and than he starts to sing. His voice sounds better than ever! His songs (Breakfast in America, The Logical Song, Give a Little Bit) are a part of your fondest memories. You have no doubt who he is performing for, the sea of faces before him, his fans. What do you feel, love. Check out his website for current tour information!!! So Yes, there are many of us who love "The Voice of Supertramp" and follow him as he plays for us throughout the world.....