Review:
“After a shaky start followed by several critically acclaimed releases, the English group Supertramp hit the commercial jackpot in 1979 with Breakfast in America.” SG “Although their previous records had some popular success, they never even hinted at the massive sales of Breakfast in America.” STE
“Then again, Supertramp’s earlier records weren’t as pop-oriented as Breakfast.” STE “The album combined the band’s FM radio, AOR-rock style with an almost carnival-like nature.” SG “The majority of the album consisted of tightly written, catchy, well-constructed pop songs, like the hits The Logical Song, Take the Long Way Home, and Goodbye Stranger.” STE
“The plinking piano and dramatic clarinet runs of ‘The Logical Song’ imparted a comic, yet bittersweet tone to the release as a whole. In another example of the band’s devotion to alternative ways to carry their melody lines, ‘Goodbye Stranger’ rings with some of the purest whistling ever recorded. There’s also a healthy dose of cynicism running through the 10 tracks with Just Another Nervous Wreck.” SG
“Supertramp still had a tendency to indulge themselves occasionally, but Breakfast in America had very few weak moments. It was clearly their high-water mark.” STE
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