Sometimes if you absolutely love a song or album at first listen, it may get old quicker. Supertramp is different, doesn’t seem to be great at first, but then you find yourself wanting to listen to it more. The more you listen , you find how great it is. It just does not get old.
If I was gonna be stuck on an island with 10 songs, I'm taking this one 1st heard this when I was about 12. We had an old piano at home, I'd never taken an interest in. This song changed that. Today, at 53 yrs old I'm a pretty good guitarist, most would say, but I'll always think of myself as a piano player
Back when I "discovered" Supertramp, I found that it took a while to grow on me. Too often these days people want that instant gratification, you have to hook them right away or else they lose interest. I'm not saying that you are like that, but I hope when you're finished with this album you'll just sit back and just listen to the whole thing through once or twice.
Really good point, often over looked these days. Very often the tracks that take the longest to get into are the ones that leave the deepest and longest impression. One of the advantages to listening to albums on vinyl, as this would have been, is that you had to listen to tracks that were between the singles or the more obviously commercial tracks, unless you could be bothered to skip the arm over tracks. So you just let it play, and slowly, over time, by osmosis, these tracks seep into your bones, your head and your heart.
Good c0mment. We hear some songs repeatedly on the radio as a backdrop to our lives, and they grew on us that way, but those of us who bought albums got to have album repitition. Mood. I may have missed buying a mere 1 or 2 early Supertramp albums. Live in Paris was my favorite album to listen to tho.
A marvelous album by Supertramp..this was the era of Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, ELP,..and slightly less prog, but great bands like 10cc, ELO, Moody Blues..the days when buying an album and reading the lyrics going home on the bus were a tactile part of everything
This was the anthem album for my group of close nit friends 14 years old at the time in 76 ...We played it and sang to it so loud in the basements and at the lake on the powerful stereo with monster speakers...Supertramp was our band! Always played at get together's since...and the lake...cranked of course!
This album has a cumulative feel and sound, and the whole album builds up. I think you really have to listen to it in one shot. You wouldn't listen to Dark Side of the Moon one song at a time.
@@Thievius333 I wouldn't be so presumptuous... the reason is that his quality of analysis and the overall number of people that could view an entire album reaction would be so much less than these song-by-song videos.
Thanks for reviewing this song. This Album by Supertramp is to me a timeless masterpiece. I was a teenager when it was released. I first heard it at my boyfriend's house who was older than I was, and he was a devout fan. He had a stereo system comprised of four Bose 901 speakers with a Technics turntable and equally high quality amp, tuner etc...The sound was loud & incredible. "Crime of the Century " was prominent in the list of records we listened to a lot. It had been almost 4 decades since I heard "Asylum". Until 2 days ago and It hit me in the gut and literally made me cry. What you said about the build up is true. I think the vocals throughout the song are perfect and the scorching guitar toward the end is haunting and beautiful. This song has stood the test of time.
Got to be one of the greatest and most powerful albums of the 70's. It had a huge impact on me when I was 18 in 1976. Listen a few times to the whole album, and maybe you'll get it.
You connecting this song to Hide In Your Shell makes sense since this album was an accidental concept album. There are recurring themes and what appears to be an over-arching story which the band claims was completely unintentional. The ending of this song, for me, was always the highlight and I agree the rest of the song does a great job building up to it. As far as the singing goes, you don't have to be a musical genius to tell that these guys are not very 'schooled' singers, if you can overlook the pun lol. I see their voices as very unique and emotional rather than pitch perfect and classically trained. With that said, both Rick and Roger's voices work oddly well together even if they'll never make a top 20 rock singers list anywhere. The charm is in the quirky, theatrical vocal approach they take. At least, that's how I feel about them. Hope you have a good day man!
Probably the most emotional track on the album but still a really good song to end off side 1, side 2 is even better and I sort of enjoy it more but This song, this album is soo good. Rudy is my favourite on here.
I like the quirky things in this song - "Not quite right" - it takes risks, and actually pulls it off really well. The strings were a nice re-discovery for me - I hadn't really noticed them before!
Yes! I really like this Supertramp and it’s great to see you reacting to them. Thanks for introducing me to this stuff! Once you finish this album you could try Take the long way home or the Logical song, they’re pretty great!
One of the best things about Supertramp was, back in the day listening to LP's (records) their sound was AMAZING sound quality , Supertramp's production / sound quality was AAA+ for the day. Pop on some great headphones and you were transported to a wonderful place - through the vehicle of amazing music.
for those of us who had had been spending a lot of time and money putting together album collections, when the CD revolution happened we had to choose which ones to buy on the new format. This one was a no brainer, and even now in the digital streaming revolution this song still is as fresh to me as those vinyl times.
I saw Supertramp do this live in 1979 on a perfect Saturday afternoon/evening In summer, before about 40,000 people. In that setting it really worked because of the dynamics. It actually changed my mind about the song. Before that I could take it or leave it.
It’s fine that you have a different response! Your video was my third listen (that I payed attention to, maybe I have heard it in the past), and I was sobbing by the end. The conversational yet lyrical singing, the subject matter, the shocking (to the average listener at least) screams and yips, the lyrics, and the stunning climax, all simply incredible.
Truth be told , Crime of the Century , like Aja and Dark Side of the Moon are all ‘ album ‘ listens for full effect / appreciation Same can be said for what you are getting to next ; Alan Parsons Project ‘ I Robot ‘ - the title track should be heard along with ‘ I Wouldn’t Want to be Like You ‘ Yes , the tracks stand well separate but best to be joined together as the song itself acts as a transition
Let me put in words. One year before of this album we were surprised by Selling England by the Pound, Tales from Topographic Oceans, Tubular Bells, Dark Side of the Moon.....Wow!!!!... I love Supertramp, beautiful music, but they´re one step below. Good critic. I suppose there´s a reference of "One flew over the cuckoo´s nest" seconds after the finish of the song
I had a 4th row ticket at I believe the Ford Auditorium in Detroit for the 'Crime of the Century' album in '74 or so, and was very excited to see them. The bad news, the concert was cancelled for lack of ticket sales. I did get to see Genesis do The Lamb lies downnon Broadway live in Detroit, although the venue was half filled. Ridiculous, 'The Lamb' was the best concert I ever saw. But I love Supertramp, ELP and Pink Floyd. When I was growing up we did not call it Prog, or progressive or anything else. It was just good music.
Supertramp (like early Genesis), creeps up on you with every listen. Once you've heard it you have to digest it. Then with each new listen, it hits deeper into your soul. JMHO.
One of eight masterpieces from their best album, says this longtime(1975) Supertramp fan. Lyrically, about gradually losing sanity. Musically, jazz/blues/rock swirl, the opening almost a 1940s feel, then, the chorus ( if you can call it that), the rock kicks in. Great arrangement/production here, especially the strings at just the right moments. Roger Hodgson's guitar adding to the strangeness of the lyrics, unique ending ( the cuckoo sound) reinforces the theme. Even better live
I don’t ask for requests much but I think you’d like “Breakfast in America” album. It has a handful of radio hits that you’ll surely know. If you get a chance or want to of course. I put “Breakfast” on in my high school radio station as a DJ and couldn’t take it off that morning, played the whole thing and was a fan since.
Came from watching youtube insanity and the world losing its' collective mind to find you reviewing asylum. How's that for synchronicity? Hide in your shell reminds my daughter of me, this one reminds me of me! Great review again, although i'd disagree on some points, but that's the nature of art. I grew up with this music so i connect with a lot of tracks on a deep personal level that no one else would get just on one listen. Still loving the channel, and who knew you could rap!
I really don't know how Ken Scott managed to get that humongous sound, fusing the instruments together, it's simply amazing. The moments at the end where the music stops and you are left with the massive reverb is a shocking reveal as to how overgrown the sound has become while building so inconspicuously for the duration of the song. - Just like waking up from a mad trance.
Justin! Hey what's up? Michael here again! No I dont know hip-hop sorry! Lol. Totally agree with everything you said! I thought it was totally boring and the vocals were drownd out most of this song! No bueno! My favorite album of there's is Definitely: Even in the quietest moments!! Saw them over 40yrs ago when they toured with that album!! One of my all time favorite shows!! They played for 3hrs nonstop!! Just amazing!! Nowadays your lucky to get 90min. out of anyone!! Back in the day a show would be ATLEAST 2HRS!! So I have a great Pop song for you to react to: Your so hot it hurts my feelings! By Caroline Polachek! Think you will really enjoy it!! The official video is awesome too plus another song from the same album: Ocean of tears!! Another great video too!! Plus she's smokin hot which doesn't hurt!!😊😊😊 Peace my brotha!!
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HEY JP. ,RUDY FROM(SUPERTRAMP)ALSO(CRIME OF THE CENTURY)MAN THEY ARE ALL GOOD TUNES,HAVE A NICE DAY!
I actually prefer Roger's songs. I don't hate this, but it's also not the song I'm looking forward to. And it's similar on most Supertramp albums for me. Roger's songs are usually the highlights, the pearls on the albums.
Well I like Rick songs way better.. way more complex. The problem with Rodger is that he had the mind of a 3 year old child nothing but a big baby when he left he actually thought Supertramp was going to break up... He was like the other Rodger from Pink Floyd... The ego was bigger than their talent... A perfect example on this album do you have asylum Rick song Rudy Rick song.. crime of the century Rick song... So go listen to Rogers la di da AM radio songs goodbye stranger
It seems mental health and social outcasts was a main topic in many 70's prog-rock songs. I used to like this albumm more (I've had it in vinyl for about 30 years) but still I'm fond of it because of the sheer emotion in the singing alone,
This is good stuff! But I'd also suggest that, for a lot of these, you also check out the live versions on Paris. Most of them were performed a bit more uptempo (which I personally think helps a lot) and the instrumental lines got jazzed up somewhat with more syncopated bits and flourishes. Almost without fail, I personally prefer the Paris versions.
Hide in Your Shell is more a Roger song than a Rick song while this is more a Rick song than a Roger. So far it sounds like you might be interested in Roger's solo albums.
Great reaction JP. Actually compared to the other songs, this an "okay" one. But it works when its compiled into a whole album listening session. I take this song Asylum as him really going insane, even though he doesn't believe it. My faves from the album are Crime of the Century, and Rudy. Hope you get around to those. But this is one of those albums where there are no misses.
an OK song? 🤦 you talking about the great expression of Rick Davies singing? the extraordinary subtle arrangements? the perfection that is the structure of the song? the dynamics? the deep lyrics? why people speaks without giving even a simple thinking?
JP, I know what you mean about voices in general. It’s such an immediate, visceral thing, whether you like the tone , timbre, the exact sound of someone’s voice, so I get what you’re saying there. The same thing happens with me and I think it’s basically beyond our control. It’s possible someone’s voice can grow on you but that doesn’t always happen. One voice I don’t always enjoy that much is Jon Anderson’s. Rick Davies’ voice, here, did grow on me over time. Roger Hodgson‘s voice, their other singer, I liked more immediately.That said, you appreciated the compositional quality of this tune. It is quite well done, in my opinion also.
Yes, I am having a fantastic day! The 1970's were the era of concept albums that were intended to be listened to straight through. You're right in noticing that previous songs tie into later songs in one way or another.
Back in the day - it took me a few listens to really appreciate this - but boy did I come to appreciate it Rudy should take your appreciation up another level ( as well as If Everyone Was Listening ) Seek out some live performances off camera - I’ll recommend the Paris album for that
Jazz (we've got) is one of my favorite songs from A Tribe Called Quest. The first time that I listened The Low and Theory and 3 Feet High and Rising by De la Soul, instantly I discovered the beauty in hip hop.
My favourite album from Supertramp. And when u wish to dig into more 70's prog, u should checkout the german band Grobschnitt. Their 1977 album "Rockpommel's Land" is their masterpiece. Tip :start from the beginning of it. It's an concept album. A fantasy story thru it. Sung by Eroc in english. He have a very cool voice. Great musicianship from the band.
In my opinion, there were two well-defined styles in Supertramp's discography, the songs composed and / or sung by Hodgson and the ones composed and / or sung by Davies, both styles were complementary in the general style of the band, but it was always very clear , who composed (or had greater participation in the composition) of one, and who of the other.
Hello JP. Thanks for doing these videos. My 2nd, 3rd, and 4th favorite bands are Genesis, Yes, and Rush, and even though I have heard the songs that you have reviewed hundreds of times, I still have learned something or heard something new in these songs thanks to your videos. I have a suggestion for you for a future band/song review. My 1st favorite band is Marillion. I don't know if you are familiar with their music, but they have been around since the early 80s, have made 18 studio albums, and still actively put out new music and tour. They opened for Rush when they were first starting out, and have been influenced by early Genesis and Pink Floyd, so I think you will like them...alot. Could you please review their song "The Invisible Man" from their album Marbles, released in 2004? I am sure that you and your viewers will be impressed. Thanks again. -Doug B.
@@JustJP Wow, I'm sorry for the repeat request... I did not see that you had done that song already. I have spent the last 15 minutes trying to find the video for your review, and I still can't seem to find it.
Hope you got to here the cuckoo as the music fades. A timeless album and what detail in production. Try listening to it on vinyl with a moving coil cartridge. Absolute audio heven
In my teens and twenties I couldn't get enough of this album, then I kinda fell away from it in my thirties and forties and only recently got back to it. It is a beautiful album though.
JP, I love that you're running through this album and I'm sure you'll appreciate it, as well all do, once you're done. However, I would recommend you giving a listen to their live album. The songs take on a whole new dynamic and actually sound better than the studio versions IMHO. Not asking you to do reactions to it, but maybe take an hour out of your day and listen to it from start to finish. The live album is what gave me a greater appreciation for this band. Supertramp - Live in Paris
If you’re doing a live, I suggest the live album from March, 1975 at the Hammersmith Odeon. Exceptional audio quality plus the songs from Crisis before the album had been released! .
This song is part of the build up to a grand finale... Three of the next four songs are top notch (Dreamer, Rudy, Crime of the Century). LOVE this album... but it's still their third best album behind Crisis What Crisis, and Even In The Quietest Moments.
Hi There! Let me explain it to you since you did a pretty good job of describing what we were listening to, but may have missed a couple of strong points or two. This song is a masterpiece! It is a song written for anyone and everyone, it has no boundaries! It is about our inner thoughts and feelings that we sometimes keep pushing down or ignoring. This is the mental awareness of oneself and questioning their sanity. It's how it relates to me, and you, I believe that others might agree with me; that we sometimes say and do things that are questionable or "crazy", which puts us at risk of others questioning people's sanity! I truly believe that we are all BI-POLAR to some extent, no one is completely normal, because who makes the decision, where does the line stop, and then crossed to prove that you are not normal? This song reminds us that we can cross that line and possibly have to deal with the consequences. I've been listening to this whole album since I was 13 years old, so that would be 46 years now and no matter how many times I play this song, I get so much gratification by singing along with it! In a way, I'm letting others know where I'm coming from without actually saying I'm not psychotic. Thank you for playing this gem, and I would like to ask you one question, what do you think about the way music is so easily manufactured today in comparison to the music of the late 60s to late 70s, but before disco sneaked its way into mainstream music? Do you think music today could use some more originality, actual musical instruments, less computer dependency and a host of other qualities that are much different compared to the "OLD SCHOOL" music? I'm very curious to get your perspective on it, thanks again, Eugene.
It's a good but flawed album, and Asylum is a perfect representation of it, with moments of dullness interrupted by moments of brilliance and some of the most gorgeous stuff. I don't think you will find any surprises with this album from now on that will change the perception you have of it now, but that final title track will surely bring you back.
Rick Davies was always the more Bluesy side of Supertramp. I like his voice a lot, not more than Hodgson's though, they complement each other. Never boring to me. On that album, they give their all and every song on here is quite progressive not through odd transitions but thanks to great arranging. That's why I call it ProgPop.
I didn't care for this song either when I first heard it .. but this entire album has grown on me immensely over the years. All of the songs age well upon revisits. The yet to come Rudy is Rick's best track on the album in my opinion.
If you like strings and endings please get to the album title track 'crime of the century my friend) i hope that didn't sound aggressive lol........but its the best track on the album and a very famous song actually
Let him finish the "Trespass" review first lol, and He is still "owing" us 6 songs to finish W&W album , after that... "The Lamb Will Lies Down on JP´s Channel" ;)
@@bigjapi1 Maybe The Lamb will be his "summer asignment" In any case it will be a bit of a tour de force and will require at least two tracks per video.
The Lamb... but still how to best review it? It contains 23 songs and with one a week we will be around Christmas before it is done 🤠. And almost half of them shorter ones around 2;45-3;15... feel no pressure JP😆
It's hardly possible listening, let alone analysing the songs separately because of the cohesive character and adventures of Rael of this concept album The Lamb...
I say that TRIBE “Excursions” line all the time ... and my wife hates it which makes me just do it more! Hey JP, you may be too young but do you know the importance of a Skypage-uhh”?! lol
I don't think it's at all clear whether he's mad or they are. It reminds me a bit of the clip for "Everything For Free" by K's Choice. It's not the "patient" screaming "He's mad mad mad mad mad mad mad" and "Not quite right!", but they're the one or ones who sound the most unhinged.
I get you - it is an acquired taste. Most prog is. And this is when Supertramp really was prog (1974). They were different than Crimson, Genesis, ELP and of course PF. Speaking of different, intense, musically unclassifiable is a certain band which I'm sure you'll be revisiting soon.
I will add a suggestion here that might be unpopular. Dreamer that is the next song bridges into Rudy. The songs are complete opposite where Dreamer is like a prelude to the entire album Breakfast in America.. that came 5 years later, Dreamer is a pop song and Rudy is so dramatic but together they go.. Edit here... dang it, i correct myself the whole side B goes together in a long sweep, each song fit into each other. JP, when this journey is over, take a moment, just close your eyes and listen to the 4 songs on side B in a sweep... it is not like Genesis Supper’s Ready but it is Supertramp’s Supper’s Ready if you get what I mean
Many of The 70s albums are story tellers from start to finish and very philosophical at times and very boring at certain points but the Albums were what grew on you after several listens that you hated and did not want to hear anymore after you gave it a chance and then some of them ended up to be your all time favs ..
Well, that's two of my favorite songs about mental illness down (VDGG - House With No Door and this). Guess it's on to Procol Harum's "All This And More", Atomic Rooster's "Winter", Peter Hamill's "The Institute of Mental Health", and Johnny Cash's "Committed to Parkview"
I had a bet with myself whether you’d leave the song long enough to catch the cuckoo at the end. I lost. I have to be honest and say that this album needed a number of listens to “get” especially as you point out with the singing. I am pleased that I persevered, though.
No argument about what you say: second listen onwards may make you revise your opinion of the first third of the song though... To me Rick was the lesser talented singer but still enjoyable to my (aged) ears!
I suppose people who react to music on YT channels are taking into account what the ‘viewers’ request. Can we get some support for 10 cc? There really was no other band quite like it, and I mean that in a good way. Start anywhere I suppose, but go deep. How Dare You, Somewhere in Hollywood, One Night in Paris, Headroom, Art for Art’s Sake.
Hi JP. Agree. I heard this album in the mid 70s and couldn't get to grip with his voice then and time hasn't changed that. It still grates. And yes the finale is brilliant but boy.....you have to wait so so long that by the time it gets there I almost don't care. In my opinion they should have cut a verse out, giving it far more impact. Thanks.
FYI - In case the reviewer doesn't already know this.....Supertramp is quite unique in that they are a KEYBOARD driven band. They also happen to have the two greatest keyboard players of all time in rock music with Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson. Their musicianship is world-class and when you combine that with their brilliant arrangements and thought provoking lyrics you have one of the greatest bands that ever existed. There is a REASON why countless music critics (over the years) have compared Davies and Hodgson to Lennon and McCartney from the Beatles.
JP please take into consideration that this is "concept album", all the song are intertwined, not really supossed to be listened to out of sequence it is like a play, story telling at its best!
@@peetee303 But not at once... that is what i'm talking about, when this had come out, we would go to whoever had the best and or readily available stereo, get buzzed and listen to albums like this in its entirety several times to get where the album was coming from. Not being a jerk, just letting younger folks know that were not alive back then.
É muito mais que uma simples canção, muito mais que uma óbra de arte,é simplismente á mais profunda expreção do que significa a doença de um mundo totalmente desperado,perdido,arruinádo moralmente,descruzado...
You haven't done any Black Sabbath JP, you have to put that right with their debut album "Black Sabbath" The best track is Warning, then The Wizard. Then begins a journey through the rest of the albums,
After multiple listens of this album, eventually certain songs grow on you. This in one of them for me, nice reaction. Yes, I wrote my comment before listening to your review, because I kinda knew what you were going to say. I would skip this song like most did.
This is one of those songs I have to be close to the volume control The softer part always close to max, when it gets there I've got to bring it down some but at the ending, it has to go full volume for the grand finish. I believe that's why God gave us volume!
Supertramp is the master of the build-up and transitions, and there is so much going on in the background of many of their early songs. Your criticism of the singing being subdued at the start is unwarranted IMHO as I am convinced it is purposeful. The character is in denial about their mental condition so there's lighter vocals but by the end he has to be more vocal because his life/freedom is on the line. Ironically, you said the music didn't go over the deep end but that is what is implied at the end with the descending (jumping) vocal plus the little cuckoo clock sound at the end - crazy and suicide?
Hey, can’t win them all. The best with this album is that it gets better as it goes. Supertramp it is a voice centric group and for me this song is just fantastic. Next song is Dreamer, catchy but not in style with the rest of the songs on this album, more like the songs on Crisis what Crisis. Following your journey.... you did Fool’s Overture already from the album Even in the Quietest Moments already? Edit: yes you did, just checked.
@divedown25 I've requested Fool's Overture as well. I suggested doing Rodger Hodgson's version live with orchestra. Illustrates Hodgson's brilliance in musical arrangement.
Roy Crosby I just checked and JP actually did a reaction to Fool’s Overture in the beginning of his channel. His first Supertramp reaction. Hey JP, we start to know you now 🤠.
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Sometimes if you absolutely love a song or album at first listen, it may get old quicker. Supertramp is different, doesn’t seem to be great at first, but then you find yourself wanting to listen to it more. The more you listen , you find how great it is. It just does not get old.
If I was gonna be stuck on an island with 10 songs, I'm taking this one
1st heard this when I was about 12. We had an old piano at home, I'd never taken an interest in. This song changed that. Today, at 53 yrs old I'm a pretty good guitarist, most would say, but I'll always think of myself as a piano player
"Not Quite Right" became a catch phrase back in elementary school.
"You're bloody well right!" was common among my classmates back then.
Back when I "discovered" Supertramp, I found that it took a while to grow on me. Too often these days people want that instant gratification, you have to hook them right away or else they lose interest. I'm not saying that you are like that, but I hope when you're finished with this album you'll just sit back and just listen to the whole thing through once or twice.
Really good point, often over looked these days. Very often the tracks that take the longest to get into are the ones that leave the deepest and longest impression. One of the advantages to listening to albums on vinyl, as this would have been, is that you had to listen to tracks that were between the singles or the more obviously commercial tracks, unless you could be bothered to skip the arm over tracks. So you just let it play, and slowly, over time, by osmosis, these tracks seep into your bones, your head and your heart.
Good c0mment. We hear some songs repeatedly on the radio as a backdrop to our lives, and they grew on us that way, but those of us who bought albums got to have album repitition. Mood. I may have missed buying a mere 1 or 2 early Supertramp albums. Live in Paris was my favorite album to listen to tho.
You are so right on that...good advice.
A marvelous album by Supertramp..this was the era of Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, ELP,..and slightly less prog, but great bands like 10cc, ELO, Moody Blues..the days when buying an album and reading the lyrics going home on the bus were a tactile part of everything
This was one of those albums,that is best listened to as a whole!
This was the anthem album for my group of close nit friends 14 years old at the time in 76 ...We played it and sang to it so loud in the basements and at the lake on the powerful stereo with monster speakers...Supertramp was our band! Always played at get together's since...and the lake...cranked of course!
Same age as you and had the same love of Supertramp (and ELO) as my best friends.
i love seeing someone hear this for the first time because the amount of times i wish i could go back and hear this song for the first time. so cool!
Thank you Liv :)
This album has a cumulative feel and sound, and the whole album builds up. I think you really have to listen to it in one shot. You wouldn't listen to Dark Side of the Moon one song at a time.
All true, but he won't do that because RUclipsrs think they know best.
@@Thievius333 I wouldn't be so presumptuous... the reason is that his quality of analysis and the overall number of people that could view an entire album reaction would be so much less than these song-by-song videos.
Best song on side 1 along With School Ricks voice really does suit this song well. Sounds like a sort of rock Opera ish. Side Two is amazing
Thanks for reviewing this song. This Album by Supertramp is to me a timeless masterpiece. I was a teenager when it was released. I first heard it at my boyfriend's house who was older than I was, and he was a devout fan. He had a stereo system comprised of four Bose 901 speakers with a Technics turntable and equally high quality amp, tuner etc...The sound was loud & incredible. "Crime of the Century " was prominent in the list of records we listened to a lot. It had been almost 4 decades since I heard "Asylum". Until 2 days ago and It hit me in the gut and literally made me cry. What you said about the build up is true. I think the vocals throughout the song are perfect and the scorching guitar toward the end is haunting and beautiful. This song has stood the test of time.
Thats awesome Jeanne, ty for sharing that memory 🙂
Got to be one of the greatest and most powerful albums of the 70's. It had a huge impact on me when I was 18 in 1976.
Listen a few times to the whole album, and maybe you'll get it.
The grittiness of Rick's writing and Roger's more emotional understanding really makes this album what it is. Rick has some incredible vocals!
You connecting this song to Hide In Your Shell makes sense since this album was an accidental concept album. There are recurring themes and what appears to be an over-arching story which the band claims was completely unintentional. The ending of this song, for me, was always the highlight and I agree the rest of the song does a great job building up to it. As far as the singing goes, you don't have to be a musical genius to tell that these guys are not very 'schooled' singers, if you can overlook the pun lol. I see their voices as very unique and emotional rather than pitch perfect and classically trained. With that said, both Rick and Roger's voices work oddly well together even if they'll never make a top 20 rock singers list anywhere. The charm is in the quirky, theatrical vocal approach they take. At least, that's how I feel about them.
Hope you have a good day man!
Excellent comment about the vocals. You hit the bullseye on that one!
Great stuff from Supertramp,☝️ I’m so glad you are doing more Supertramp. Please continue thanks ☝️
Will do! Ty
Probably the most emotional track on the album but still a really good song to end off side 1, side 2 is even better and I sort of enjoy it more but This song, this album is soo good. Rudy is my favourite on here.
I love the dueling vocals in Rudy.
JP, please do "Don't Leave Me Now", it's out of this world
I like the quirky things in this song - "Not quite right" - it takes risks, and actually pulls it off really well. The strings were a nice re-discovery for me - I hadn't really noticed them before!
Cool! I had completely forgotten this song... takes me back.
Yes! I really like this Supertramp and it’s great to see you reacting to them. Thanks for introducing me to this stuff! Once you finish this album you could try Take the long way home or the Logical song, they’re pretty great!
One of the best things about Supertramp was, back in the day listening to LP's (records) their sound was AMAZING sound quality , Supertramp's production / sound quality was AAA+ for the day.
Pop on some great headphones and you were transported to a wonderful place - through the vehicle of amazing music.
A wonderful track from a wonderful album
i love the design in your background, it's very pretty
for those of us who had had been spending a lot of time and money putting together album collections, when the CD revolution happened we had to choose which ones to buy on the new format. This one was a no brainer, and even now in the digital streaming revolution this song still is as fresh to me as those vinyl times.
Child of Vision is a masterpiece
I saw Supertramp do this live in 1979 on a perfect Saturday afternoon/evening In summer, before about 40,000 people. In that setting it really worked because of the dynamics. It actually changed my mind about the song. Before that I could take it or leave it.
The best song off an excellent album. Supertramp are one of a few bands whose lyrics I actually pay attention to.
I've said before the whole album is a masterpiece, but this is one of my favorite songs on the album.
It’s fine that you have a different response! Your video was my third listen (that I payed attention to, maybe I have heard it in the past), and I was sobbing by the end. The conversational yet lyrical singing, the subject matter, the shocking (to the average listener at least) screams and yips, the lyrics, and the stunning climax, all simply incredible.
Love Supertramp and love the reviews. 'Another Man's Woman Live at Royal Albert Hall' is a great song.
Truth be told , Crime of the Century , like Aja and Dark Side of the Moon are all ‘ album ‘ listens for full effect / appreciation
Same can be said for what you are getting to next ; Alan Parsons Project ‘ I Robot ‘ - the title track should be heard along with ‘ I Wouldn’t Want to be Like You ‘ Yes , the tracks stand well separate but best to be joined together as the song itself acts as a transition
Cinder Man Absolutely- another epic recording that’s meant to be heard this way is What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye
Let me put in words. One year before of this album we were surprised by Selling England by the Pound, Tales from Topographic Oceans, Tubular Bells, Dark Side of the Moon.....Wow!!!!... I love Supertramp, beautiful music, but they´re one step below. Good critic. I suppose there´s a reference of "One flew over the cuckoo´s nest" seconds after the finish of the song
As always, i appreciate your honest reviews.
I had a 4th row ticket at I believe the Ford Auditorium in Detroit for the 'Crime of the Century' album in '74 or so, and was very excited to see them. The bad news, the concert was cancelled for lack of ticket sales. I did get to see Genesis do The Lamb lies downnon Broadway live in Detroit, although the venue was half filled. Ridiculous, 'The Lamb' was the best concert I ever saw. But I love Supertramp, ELP and Pink Floyd. When I was growing up we did not call it Prog, or progressive or anything else. It was just good music.
Supertramp (like early Genesis), creeps up on you with every listen.
Once you've heard it you have to digest it. Then with each new listen, it hits deeper into your soul. JMHO.
One of eight masterpieces from their best album, says this longtime(1975) Supertramp fan. Lyrically, about gradually losing sanity. Musically, jazz/blues/rock swirl, the opening almost a 1940s feel, then, the chorus ( if you can call it that), the rock kicks in. Great arrangement/production here, especially the strings at just the right moments. Roger Hodgson's guitar adding to the strangeness of the lyrics, unique ending ( the cuckoo sound) reinforces the theme. Even better live
I don’t ask for requests much but I think you’d like “Breakfast in America” album. It has a handful of radio hits that you’ll surely know. If you get a chance or want to of course. I put “Breakfast” on in my high school radio station as a DJ and couldn’t take it off that morning, played the whole thing and was a fan since.
I enjoy Breakfast in America a lot more. I guess some folks don't like that it's more commercial sounding but it's got some really good tunes.
@@poluxsaurus1454 that was a massive album when it came out, and the Logical song is my favourite Karaoke choice. ..
Came from watching youtube insanity and the world losing its' collective mind to find you reviewing asylum. How's that for synchronicity? Hide in your shell reminds my daughter of me, this one reminds me of me! Great review again, although i'd disagree on some points, but that's the nature of art. I grew up with this music so i connect with a lot of tracks on a deep personal level that no one else would get just on one listen. Still loving the channel, and who knew you could rap!
The most profound chord in history at 2:37. I've been listening to this album for 46 years and it gets me every time.
I really don't know how Ken Scott managed to get that humongous sound, fusing the instruments together, it's simply amazing. The moments at the end where the music stops and you are left with the massive reverb is a shocking reveal as to how overgrown the sound has become while building so inconspicuously for the duration of the song. - Just like waking up from a mad trance.
Justin! Hey what's up? Michael here again! No I dont know hip-hop sorry! Lol. Totally agree with everything you said! I thought it was totally boring and the vocals were drownd out most of this song! No bueno! My favorite album of there's is Definitely: Even in the quietest moments!! Saw them over 40yrs ago when they toured with that album!! One of my all time favorite shows!! They played for 3hrs nonstop!! Just amazing!! Nowadays your lucky to get 90min. out of anyone!! Back in the day a show would be ATLEAST 2HRS!! So I have a great Pop song for you to react to: Your so hot it hurts my feelings! By Caroline Polachek! Think you will really enjoy it!! The official video is awesome too plus another song from the same album: Ocean of tears!! Another great video too!! Plus she's smokin hot which doesn't hurt!!😊😊😊 Peace my brotha!!
HEY JP. ,RUDY FROM(SUPERTRAMP)ALSO(CRIME OF THE CENTURY)MAN THEY ARE ALL GOOD TUNES,HAVE A NICE DAY!
I actually prefer Roger's songs. I don't hate this, but it's also not the song I'm looking forward to. And it's similar on most Supertramp albums for me. Roger's songs are usually the highlights, the pearls on the albums.
Same. Roger was the soul of Supertramp.
Well I like Rick songs way better.. way more complex. The problem with Rodger is that he had the mind of a 3 year old child nothing but a big baby when he left he actually thought Supertramp was going to break up... He was like the other Rodger from Pink Floyd... The ego was bigger than their talent... A perfect example on this album do you have asylum Rick song Rudy Rick song.. crime of the century Rick song... So go listen to Rogers la di da AM radio songs goodbye stranger
It seems mental health and social outcasts was a main topic in many 70's prog-rock songs. I used to like this albumm more (I've had it in vinyl for about 30 years) but still I'm fond of it because of the sheer emotion in the singing alone,
All the kudos in the world for waiting for the cuckoo !
This is good stuff! But I'd also suggest that, for a lot of these, you also check out the live versions on Paris. Most of them were performed a bit more uptempo (which I personally think helps a lot) and the instrumental lines got jazzed up somewhat with more syncopated bits and flourishes. Almost without fail, I personally prefer the Paris versions.
I would love your take on 1977 Supertramp's Even In The Quietest Moments / title track.
Awesome track !!!
Loved your intro. and the song.
Ty Greg!
Descending gradually into insanity is the vibe I get
Hide in Your Shell is more a Roger song than a Rick song while this is more a Rick song than a Roger. So far it sounds like you might be interested in Roger's solo albums.
I love Hide In Your Shell.
Great reaction JP. Actually compared to the other songs, this an "okay" one. But it works when its compiled into a whole album listening session. I take this song Asylum as him really going insane, even though he doesn't believe it. My faves from the album are Crime of the Century, and Rudy. Hope you get around to those. But this is one of those albums where there are no misses.
an OK song? 🤦
you talking about the great expression of Rick Davies singing?
the extraordinary subtle arrangements?
the perfection that is the structure of the song?
the dynamics?
the deep lyrics?
why people speaks without giving even a simple thinking?
Once you hear the rest of the songs the genius of the album will shine through~
JP, I know what you mean about voices in general. It’s such an immediate, visceral thing, whether you like the tone , timbre, the exact sound of someone’s voice, so I get what you’re saying there. The same thing happens with me and I think it’s basically beyond our control. It’s possible someone’s voice can grow on you but that doesn’t always happen. One voice I don’t always enjoy that much is Jon Anderson’s. Rick Davies’ voice, here, did grow on me over time. Roger Hodgson‘s voice, their other singer, I liked more immediately.That said, you appreciated the compositional quality of this tune. It is quite well done, in my opinion also.
Yes, I am having a fantastic day! The 1970's were the era of concept albums that were intended to be listened to straight through. You're right in noticing that previous songs tie into later songs in one way or another.
Back in the day - it took me a few listens to really appreciate this - but boy did I come to appreciate it
Rudy should take your appreciation up another level ( as well as If Everyone Was Listening )
Seek out some live performances off camera - I’ll recommend the Paris album for that
Fits nicely into the album’s ambiance. It’s a contextual thing. And really, “not quite right!”. Paints a picture eh?
My critical faculties disappear when I play this album and my favourite song on it is whichever I'm listening to at the time.
Iain McCorquodale ,I couldn’t agree with you more, sometimes I find it better to just listen, don’t think of a way to make it better, just enjoy it !
Yes. I agree.
Insanely awesome!!!
Jazz (we've got) is one of my favorite songs from A Tribe Called Quest. The first time that I listened The Low and Theory and 3 Feet High and Rising by De la Soul, instantly I discovered the beauty in hip hop.
Top albums in Jazz Rap!
@@JustJP and the Madvillain proyect completed my totally love for hip hop
HEYYYYYYYYYY!!! LMAO BACK WITH SONG 4 HUH JUSTIN! :) RIGHT ON
My favourite album from Supertramp.
And when u wish to dig into more 70's prog, u should checkout the german band Grobschnitt.
Their 1977 album "Rockpommel's Land" is their masterpiece. Tip :start from the beginning of it.
It's an concept album. A fantasy story thru it. Sung by Eroc in english. He have a very cool voice.
Great musicianship from the band.
In my opinion, there were two well-defined styles in Supertramp's discography, the songs composed and / or sung by Hodgson and the ones composed and / or sung by Davies, both styles were complementary in the general style of the band, but it was always very clear , who composed (or had greater participation in the composition) of one, and who of the other.
Hello JP. Thanks for doing these videos. My 2nd, 3rd, and 4th favorite bands are Genesis, Yes, and Rush, and even though I have heard the songs that you have reviewed hundreds of times, I still have learned something or heard something new in these songs thanks to your videos. I have a suggestion for you for a future band/song review. My 1st favorite band is Marillion. I don't know if you are familiar with their music, but they have been around since the early 80s, have made 18 studio albums, and still actively put out new music and tour. They opened for Rush when they were first starting out, and have been influenced by early Genesis and Pink Floyd, so I think you will like them...alot. Could you please review their song "The Invisible Man" from their album Marbles, released in 2004? I am sure that you and your viewers will be impressed. Thanks again. -Doug B.
THank you so much for your words Doug. I've actually done the Invisible Man a week or two ago :D
@@JustJP Wow, I'm sorry for the repeat request... I did not see that you had done that song already. I have spent the last 15 minutes trying to find the video for your review, and I still can't seem to find it.
Hope you got to here the cuckoo as the music fades. A timeless album and what detail in production. Try listening to it on vinyl with a moving coil cartridge. Absolute audio heven
In my teens and twenties I couldn't get enough of this album, then I kinda fell away from it in my thirties and forties and only recently got back to it. It is a beautiful album though.
JP, I love that you're running through this album and I'm sure you'll appreciate it, as well all do, once you're done. However, I would recommend you giving a listen to their live album. The songs take on a whole new dynamic and actually sound better than the studio versions IMHO. Not asking you to do reactions to it, but maybe take an hour out of your day and listen to it from start to finish. The live album is what gave me a greater appreciation for this band. Supertramp - Live in Paris
If you’re doing a live, I suggest the live album from March, 1975 at the Hammersmith Odeon. Exceptional audio quality plus the songs from Crisis before the album had been released! .
Thanks J3B, I absolutely will after I get through the songs here :D
This song is part of the build up to a grand finale... Three of the next four songs are top notch (Dreamer, Rudy, Crime of the Century).
LOVE this album... but it's still their third best album behind Crisis What Crisis, and Even In The Quietest Moments.
Hi There! Let me explain it to you since you did a pretty good job of describing what we were listening to, but may have missed a couple of strong points or two. This song is a masterpiece! It is a song written for anyone and everyone, it has no boundaries! It is about our inner thoughts and feelings that we sometimes keep pushing down or ignoring. This is the mental awareness of oneself and questioning their sanity. It's how it relates to me, and you, I believe that others might agree with me; that we sometimes say and do things that are questionable or "crazy", which puts us at risk of others questioning people's sanity! I truly believe that we are all BI-POLAR to some extent, no one is completely normal, because who makes the decision, where does the line stop, and then crossed to prove that you are not normal? This song reminds us that we can cross that line and possibly have to deal with the consequences. I've been listening to this whole album since I was 13 years old, so that would be 46 years now and no matter how many times I play this song, I get so much gratification by singing along with it! In a way, I'm letting others know where I'm coming from without actually saying I'm not psychotic. Thank you for playing this gem, and I would like to ask you one question, what do you think about the way music is so easily manufactured today in comparison to the music of the late 60s to late 70s, but before disco sneaked its way into mainstream music? Do you think music today could use some more originality, actual musical instruments, less computer dependency and a host of other qualities that are much different compared to the "OLD SCHOOL" music? I'm very curious to get your perspective on it, thanks again, Eugene.
It's a good but flawed album, and Asylum is a perfect representation of it, with moments of dullness interrupted by moments of brilliance and some of the most gorgeous stuff. I don't think you will find any surprises with this album from now on that will change the perception you have of it now, but that final title track will surely bring you back.
Looking forward to you reviewing Crime of the Century. Dah Dah Da da da da
Rick Davies was always the more Bluesy side of Supertramp. I like his voice a lot, not more than Hodgson's though, they complement each other. Never boring to me. On that album, they give their all and every song on here is quite progressive not through odd transitions but thanks to great arranging. That's why I call it ProgPop.
I didn't care for this song either when I first heard it .. but this entire album has grown on me immensely over the years. All of the songs age well upon revisits. The yet to come Rudy is Rick's best track on the album in my opinion.
If you like strings and endings please get to the album title track 'crime of the century my friend) i hope that didn't sound aggressive lol........but its the best track on the album and a very famous song actually
Are we now ready to move up in class to a full review of The lamb lies down on Broadway by Genesis?
Let him finish the "Trespass" review first lol, and He is still "owing" us 6 songs to finish W&W album , after that... "The Lamb Will Lies Down on JP´s Channel" ;)
@@bigjapi1 Maybe The Lamb will be his "summer asignment" In any case it will be a bit of a tour de force and will require at least two tracks per video.
The Lamb... but still how to best review it? It contains 23 songs and with one a week we will be around Christmas before it is done 🤠. And almost half of them shorter ones around 2;45-3;15... feel no pressure JP😆
It's hardly possible listening, let alone analysing the songs separately because of the cohesive character and adventures of Rael of this concept album The Lamb...
Yes>>>>>Genesis
Lots of personality in this song.
I say that TRIBE “Excursions” line all the time ... and my wife hates it which makes me just do it more! Hey JP, you may be too young but do you know the importance of a Skypage-uhh”?! lol
I don't think it's at all clear whether he's mad or they are. It reminds me a bit of the clip for "Everything For Free" by K's Choice. It's not the "patient" screaming "He's mad mad mad mad mad mad mad" and "Not quite right!", but they're the one or ones who sound the most unhinged.
Wait for Crime of the Century! :D
I get you - it is an acquired taste. Most prog is. And this is when Supertramp really was prog (1974). They were different than Crimson, Genesis, ELP and of course PF. Speaking of different, intense, musically unclassifiable is a certain band which I'm sure you'll be revisiting soon.
I will add a suggestion here that might be unpopular. Dreamer that is the next song bridges into Rudy. The songs are complete opposite where Dreamer is like a prelude to the entire album Breakfast in America.. that came 5 years later, Dreamer is a pop song and Rudy is so dramatic but together they go..
Edit here... dang it, i correct myself the whole side B goes together in a long sweep, each song fit into each other. JP, when this journey is over, take a moment, just close your eyes and listen to the 4 songs on side B in a sweep... it is not like Genesis Supper’s Ready but it is Supertramp’s Supper’s Ready if you get what I mean
Many of The 70s albums are story tellers from start to finish and very philosophical at times and very boring at certain points but the Albums were what grew on you after several listens that you hated and did not want to hear anymore after you gave it a chance and then some of them ended up to be your all time favs ..
I'm not a fan of most of Rick Davies' singing but if you listen closely, throuought the song, he gets a little more manic. I love that.
Well, that's two of my favorite songs about mental illness down (VDGG - House With No Door and this). Guess it's on to Procol Harum's "All This And More", Atomic Rooster's "Winter", Peter Hamill's "The Institute of Mental Health", and Johnny Cash's "Committed to Parkview"
I had a bet with myself whether you’d leave the song long enough to catch the cuckoo at the end. I lost. I have to be honest and say that this album needed a number of listens to “get” especially as you point out with the singing. I am pleased that I persevered, though.
No argument about what you say: second listen onwards may make you revise your opinion of the first third of the song though...
To me Rick was the lesser talented singer but still enjoyable to my (aged) ears!
I suppose people who react to music on YT channels are taking into account what the ‘viewers’ request.
Can we get some support for 10 cc? There really was no other band quite like it, and I mean that in a good way. Start anywhere I suppose, but go deep. How Dare You, Somewhere in Hollywood, One Night in Paris, Headroom, Art for Art’s Sake.
Hi JP. Agree. I heard this album in the mid 70s and couldn't get to grip with his voice then and time hasn't changed that. It still grates.
And yes the finale is brilliant but boy.....you have to wait so so long that by the time it gets there I almost don't care. In my opinion they should have cut a verse out, giving it far more impact. Thanks.
You nailed it, JP. One of the weaker Supertramp songs, to be redeemed by what’s to come.
Masterpiece! This album contains too much masterpiece it's incredible!
FYI - In case the reviewer doesn't already know this.....Supertramp is quite unique in that they are a KEYBOARD driven band. They also happen to have the two greatest keyboard players of all time in rock music with Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson. Their musicianship is world-class and when you combine that with their brilliant arrangements and thought provoking lyrics you have one of the greatest bands that ever existed. There is a REASON why countless music critics (over the years) have compared Davies and Hodgson to Lennon and McCartney from the Beatles.
Look for the coo coo instrument at the end
JP please take into consideration that this is "concept album", all the song are intertwined, not really supossed to be listened to out of sequence it is like a play, story telling at its best!
quite right!
But he is listening to the album in sequence
@@peetee303 But not at once... that is what i'm talking about, when this had come out, we would go to whoever had the best and or readily available stereo, get buzzed and listen to albums like this in its entirety several times to get where the album was coming from. Not being a jerk, just letting younger folks know that were not alive back then.
É muito mais que uma simples canção, muito mais que uma óbra de arte,é simplismente á mais profunda expreção do que significa a doença de um mundo totalmente desperado,perdido,arruinádo moralmente,descruzado...
You haven't done any Black Sabbath JP, you have to put that right with their debut album "Black Sabbath" The best track is Warning, then The Wizard. Then begins a journey through the rest of the albums,
6:39 Sublime...
After multiple listens of this album, eventually certain songs grow on you. This in one of them for me, nice reaction. Yes, I wrote my comment before listening to your review, because I kinda knew what you were going to say. I would skip this song like most did.
Crime of the Century is a story from beginning to end
This is one of those songs I have to be close to the volume control The softer part always close to max, when it gets there I've got to bring it down some but at the ending, it has to go full volume for the grand finish. I believe that's why God gave us volume!
Supertramp is the master of the build-up and transitions, and there is so much going on in the background of many of their early songs. Your criticism of the singing being subdued at the start is unwarranted IMHO as I am convinced it is purposeful. The character is in denial about their mental condition so there's lighter vocals but by the end he has to be more vocal because his life/freedom is on the line. Ironically, you said the music didn't go over the deep end but that is what is implied at the end with the descending (jumping) vocal plus the little cuckoo clock sound at the end - crazy and suicide?
Hey, can’t win them all. The best with this album is that it gets better as it goes. Supertramp it is a voice centric group and for me this song is just fantastic. Next song is Dreamer, catchy but not in style with the rest of the songs on this album, more like the songs on Crisis what Crisis. Following your journey.... you did Fool’s Overture already from the album Even in the Quietest Moments already? Edit: yes you did, just checked.
@divedown25 I've requested Fool's Overture as well. I suggested doing Rodger Hodgson's version live with orchestra. Illustrates Hodgson's brilliance in musical arrangement.
Roy Crosby I just checked and JP actually did a reaction to Fool’s Overture in the beginning of his channel. His first Supertramp reaction. Hey JP, we start to know you now 🤠.
Please listen to king crimson " Pictures of a city " ....it is a very underatet song by them but very very gooooooooddddddd