Crime of the Century Songs Ranked

Crime of the Century is the third studio album by the English rock band Supertramp, released in September 1974 on A&M Records. Crime of the Century was Supertramp’s commercial breakthrough in many countries, most notably in the UK, Canada and Germany where it peaked in the Top 5 while also making the Top 20 in Australia and France. It was an improvement over their previous sales in the US, but still only peaked at No. 38, with the US hit being “Bloody Well Right”. “School” was another popular track, particularly at album rock-oriented radio stations. The album was eventually certified Gold in the US in 1977 after the release of Even in the Quietest Moments…. In Canada, it was eventually certified Diamond (sales of one million copies). The album was Supertramp’s first to feature drummer Bob Siebenberg (at the time credited as Bob C. Benberg), brass and woodwind player John Helliwell, bassist Dougie Thomson, and co-producer Ken Scott. The album has received critical acclaim, including its inclusion in Rolling Stone’s “50 Greatest Prog Rock Albums of All Time” Here are all of Crime of the Century songs ranked.

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8. If Everyone Was Listening

“If Everyone Was Listening Is just an amazing tune all around, I can’t think of much to say about it specifically other than that the vocals are absolutely great here and the piano riffs as always are great. The drums and wind instruments give off a grand feeling”

7. Hide in Your Shell

“Hide in Your Shell starts off rather innocent-sounding, but as it goes on becomes more and more intense, and yet again, you guessed it, It is an amazing work of art. The climax at the end is exhilarating and music to my ears, quite literally.”

6. Asylum

“Asylum is a vocal showoff. The depth and range in the vocals of this song are so incredible. It goes from sweet and innocent to strong and powerful. Ripping howls tear through the speakers and bring you right into the track. Just a bit too long if you ask me, I have to knock it down for that.”

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5. Rudy

“Rudy is another absolute banger of a song. I don’t really know what to say about this song other than if you haven’t listened to go, please go do so. Not quite as good as School in my opinion but still an incredible song!!”

4. Dreamer

“Dreamer in my opinion, is the weakest track on this album, but good thing it is also the shortest song. It is just a little too repetitive and cheesy for me. The high pitch “Dreamer, You know you are a dreamer” lines are just not for me and I find myself being annoyed listening to this song.”

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3. School

“The album starts off with a song that for a very long time was my favorite song, School. It starts off kind of slow, but it draws you in, it makes you want more, you’re not sure what’s going to happen. Then the scream, then the beat drop, then the piano solo. It all comes together to make a perfect song. I love it start to end.”

2. Bloody Well Right

“Bloody Well Right is another fantastic song. Every piece of this song is expertly crafted, the little synth accents and the little piano riffs, I love all of them. Not quite a 10/10 but it is very very close”

1. Crime of the Century

“Crime of the Century is the perfect song to end this amazing record. The title track ties everything up nicely and leaves you 100% satisfied and the end of the listen.”