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“Downstream” is a very simply arranged and romantic piano song that nicely ends the first side.ĭavies tour de force, not just on this album but probably for his entire career is, “From Now On”. Just as the song appears to be completed with a fadeout, it re-emerges for a stronger, more rock-oriented conclusion. It has a bouncy intro hook and return line but then deviates off into a more surreal tangent with a slow and methodical piano riff that sells the drama with a gradual buildup. “Lover Boy” is almost like a show tune but with an edge.
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The song reached #15 on the Billboard charts was included in the first Supeman movie in 1978.ĭavies contributions to the album are less accessible on the surface, but much more deeply rewarding overall. While the song seems simple on the surface, these subtle changes give it a more epic and edgy feel, especially during the coda. After a verse and chorus with just Hodgson and his 12-string, the perfect rhythm and tempo of bassist Dougie Thomson and drummer Bob Siebenberg provide the engine that pulls the song through some nice deviations. With a hook that never seems to go out of style, the folksy, acoustic pop song “Give a Little Bit” kicks off this album in a fresh and upbeat (albeit deceptive) way. In all, the song is over ten minutes long and, despite its length and parts that seem unfocused, it was a Minor hit for the band commercially. Too late the prophets cry, the island’s sinking let’s take to the sky…” While everybody’s sleeping, the boats put out to sea… “History recalls how great the fall can be The song tells of World War II, particularly The Battle of Britain and Winston Churchill in a reflective way A long instrumental intro complete with sound collage starts this song, with the vocals not beginning until 5 ½ minutes in. On the second side of the album are the Indian-yoga influenced “Babaji”, a strange anthem true Supertramp fans may enjoy but may be more difficult for the novice listener, and the epic closer “Fools Overture”. It is hard to tell if this is simply a love song, a spiritual song or a combination of both. The song, which was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, is a beautiful journey to a simple place where the noise of life is filtered out and the purest emotions take center stage. This is nicely accented by the melodica of John Helliwell and later by the other instruments as the song gradually builds to add more intensity and vocal parts. Roger Hodgson’s songs include the title song with a picked acoustic guitar line that paints a deep rural scene. John Helliwell – Saxophone, Clarinet, Melodica Roger Hodgson – Guitars, Keybords, Vocals
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Recorded: Caribou Ranch, Nederland, CO & Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA The cover photo of a snow covered piano was taken outside near the studio.Įven In the Quietest Moments by Supertramp The album was mainly recorded at Caribou Ranch Studios, a converted barn in a remote area of Northern Colorado. Produced by Supertramp, the band employed famed engineer Geoff Emerick, who had worked on much of the Beatles recordings. Still, Davies’ three contributions are the glue which holds the album together and makes it a very interesting piece for the critical listener. This album is laid out with each taking alternate turns with the seven tracks, starting with Hodgson, whose four songs included the most popular, recognizable, and accessible. Still, it all seemed to work well through their career as they constructed distinct music that was elegant, witty, obscure and entertaining. Hodgson has a high-pitched, child-like voice which contrasts sharply with Rick Davies, who has a more distinctly masculine, baritone voice. Supertramp alternated between two distinct singers and songwriters. Released three years after the band’s art-rock breakthrough, Crime Of the Century, and two years prior to their popular smash, Breakfast In America, 1977’s Even In the Quietest Moments acts as a nice bridge between two corners of the band’s evolving sound. The album includes a couple of acoustic-fueled songs by co-songwriter and vocalist Roger Hodgson, both of which would climb the pop charts. However, this album was unique in many ways especially musically. Even In the Quietest Moments was the third of four consecutive great albums produced by Supertramp in the mid to late seventies.