Breakfast In America (studio album) by Supertramp

A great album, filled with hit songs and memorable tracks. 9.5/10!

From corenfro 01/30/2024 00:22

Once in a while I come across a classic album that I hadn't given much thought to on my initial listen but I end up revisiting and it really opens up to me. That is Breakfast in America. The first half of the album is some of the best music of it's era and it ends with a bang.

"The Logical Song" might be the best Supertramp song of Hodgson's career and the bass line in the outro will live rent free in my head. One of those truly perfect songs measure by measure, piece by piece in the arrangement and composition. Not to even talk about that saxophone.

They really cranked out the hit singles on this one. Gone Hollywood and Child of Vision are also fantastic. Probably my favorite record of 1979.

great record

Probably my favorite Supertramp album, great lyrics and catchy tunes.

A more accessible release by Supertramp but it still has a lot of quality to sink your teeth into. It kicks off brilliantly with one of the lesser appreciated songs of Gone Hollywood. The quality is then continued into track 2 which is one of the most irresistible songs they have ever put out in the form of The Logical Song. Both of these cuts demonstrate the peak of what I think is the highlight of this record which is the saxophone. Some of the solos we are treated to on the sax is just phenomenal and it is consistent the whole way through. This is also true about the style which is maintained and every song is at least decent. Another thing I love about this record is the keyboard playing which when combined with the other diverse instrumentation creates a wonderful blend of prog and pop. It is the keyboard that stands out for me though and it is what makes the blend really work. However, the record does get a little weak and slow near the end and I do think it could be cut down by 10 or 15 minutes. Overall, a great record with brilliant performances and it is well worth checking out.

From Jboy56 03/31/2022 11:20

Long overdue. never heard this album before. A classic from 79'

From IlMala 01/23/2022 21:48

Ok, can be commercial as you want, and it is; but is soooo good to listen... after Crime of the Century my favourite from Supertramp and one of the albums i could listen in loop with no problems.

Only actually got their albums in recent years after living off a Greatest Hits. Not sure why as the tracks on that were superb and I loved their sound - this album didn't let me down.

From teague 01/06/2021 23:46

Did not walk away very impressed by this, especially when you take into account Supertramp's other records. Still, Goodbye Stranger and Logical Song are great.