MFSL UHQR Supertramp "Crime of the Century"

$

91

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MFSL UHQR Supertramp "Crime of the Century." As seen in the picture, the cover shows numerous signs of wear and may have been used by suicide bomber. Some scotch tape on corners, however, still basically solid. The LP has a fingerprint or 2, some dust, however, plays well. Again, basically looks very good. Normal inserts but no numbered certificate. Record is not mint, however, the UHQR sound is still there.

Supertramp came into their own on their third album, 1974's Crime of the Century, as their lineup gelled but, more importantly, so did their sound. The group still betrayed a heavy Pink Floyd influence, particularly in its expansive art rock arrangements graced by saxophones, but Supertramp isn't nearly as spooky as Floyd -- they're snarky collegiate elitists, an art rock variation on Steely Dan or perhaps a less difficult 10cc, filled with cutting jokes and allusions, best heard on "Bloody Well Right." This streak would later flourish on Breakfast in America, but it's present enough to give them their own character. Also present is a slight sentimental streak and a heavy fondness for pop, heard on "Dreamer," a soaring piece of art pop that became their first big hit. That and "Bloody Well Right" are the concise pop moments on the record; the rest of Crime of the Century is atmospheric like Dark Side of the Moon, but with a lighter feel and a Beatles bent. At times the album floats off into its own world, with an effect more tedious than hypnotic, but it's still a huge leap forward for the group and their most consistent album outside of that 1979 masterwork, Breakfast in America.

UHQR's do not fit well in the standard record shipping box. I use a $3.00 box and priority mail is not cheap (sorry for the high price). I included $14.00 in selling price for shipping. If you want Media mail, will discount $7.00.

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