Crisis? What Crisis?

Crisis? What Crisis? Artist: Supertramp
Label: A&M
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 075021329621
EAN: 0075021329621
ASIN: B000002GD8


Release Date: 1990-10-25

Crisis? What Crisis?


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Tracks:

  1. Easy Does It
  2. Sister Moonshine
  3. Ain't Noboby But Me
  4. A Soapbox Oper
  5. Another Man's Woman
  6. Lady
  7. Poor Boy
  8. Just A Normal Day
  9. The Meaning
  10. Two Of us

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A shining example of "Art-Pop".......2001-05-10

This is their fourth release and is once of the better in their catalog.

Standout tracks are "Sister Moonshine" (beautiful 12-string acoustic guitar) "A Soapbox Opera" (One of Roger's finest compositions) "Poor Boy" (brilliant clarinet solo from John...right out of the 40's) and "The Meaning" (a moody art-rock piece.)

The cover art is also one of my favourites. Too bad it has been reduced to a dinky 5" square...

if you still aren't sure about this one, listen to the samples, and I'm sure you'll be hooked.

4 out of 5 stars Supertramps' fine follow-up to Crime of The Century.......2000-10-19

This album is fun and innovative. The lead vocals are destinctive, different and compliment each other. Its a keyboard, guitar, and woodwind based album. The best cuts are Sister Moonshine, Poor Boy, Lady, Just A Normal Day and The Meaning. Yes The Meaning is a fun high energy rocker guys! I can't believe all the negative comments about it. Actually all the cuts are good. I'd say this Supertramp album is second only to Crime Of The Century (which is a masterpiece).

4 out of 5 stars The light (yellow sleeve) album........2000-08-15

Supertramp leaders Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson compliment each other brilliantly on this album. As Rick in his style is too earthly and practical, Roger in his is too heavenly and dreamy. Together they strike up a balance in their music. "Crisis? What Crisis?" is a surprising sequel to their masterful "Crime of the Century", a heavy, subtle album which kept a very talented but often too over-the top Roger Hodgson in check. Towards the end of "Crisis?", Roger does go off a little too much and gets too mushy. Perhaps a rearrangement of the songs or another song added by Rick before its release would of helped this album. Nevertheless this is standard Supertramp with full orchestration--wonderful woodwind, stunning guitar and acoustic guitar playing, keyboards with imaginative organ work, with adequate base and fantastic percussion. The lyrics are imaginative and intelligent and the backup strings and choir create a dynamic effect.

4 out of 5 stars Crisis: Often overlooked but essential.......2000-08-11

When discussing Supertramp, "Breakfast in America" and "Crime of the Century" are usually mentioned as this group's best efforts -- "Breakfast" certainly wins by virtue of sales, while "Crime" gets the nod for its rich, dense, art-rock sound. It's a shame that "Crisis" doesn't get more attention. Sure, it lacked a radio hit, but it's a great listen from start to finish, continuing (and perhaps even exceeding at times) where "Crime" left off. There's a full range of emotions here, marred perhaps by "The Meaning" which was positioned right at the climax of the album. Standouts include "Ain't Nobody But Me," which builds wonderfully and dissolves into "A Soapbox Opera;" "Lady," sounding very much like the album's hit single with its similarity to "Dreamer" from "Crime;" and "Poor Boy." There really isn't a dull moment here. If you own and enjoy any Supertramp albums, you should own this one as well -- it stands head-and-shoulders among their best and keeps rewarding after repeated listenings. It's a personal favorite as well.

5 out of 5 stars

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