Crisis? What Crisis? Songs Ranked
Crisis? What Crisis? is the fourth album by the English rock band Supertramp, released in 1975. It was recorded in Los Angeles and London – Supertramp’s first album to have recording done in the US. A remastered CD version of the album was released on 11 June 2002 on A&M Records. The remaster features the original artwork and credits plus lyrics to all of the songs, which the original release lacked. Record Mirror included Crisis? What Crisis? on its end-of-year list for 1975, recognising the best albums of the year. Here are all of Crisis? What Crisis? songs ranked.
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10. Poor Boy
“Poor Boy is kind of jazzy, Davies vocals are superb. It really does make me think of Poor Boy. Return of the Wurlitzer, and love the chords and woodwinds. Especially that clarinet solo!”
9. Ain’t Nobody But Me
“Ain’t Nobody But Me gives way to the Davies side of things. Kind a of snarky tune, but undoubtedly heavier than the first tunes. Love the harmonies on the chorus. The saxes blend so well together in the instrumental break, Helliwell was a master. Kind of a quirky ending with the swooning saxes and whispers on “hush”, and then the “woo woo” at the very end, but I love it.”
8. Lady
“Lady is so bouncy with that Wurlitzer, and was glimpse of their heavy usage of this instrument on Breakfast in America. This is another favorite. So fun. Great playing, great harmonies with the vocals and the saxes. What more can be said? Great play out.”
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7. Two of Us
“The melody is nice, but the song itself is kind of sparse. Hodgson’s vocals are little too warble-y for me on this one. Fine ending though, emotional.”
6. The Meaning
“The Meaning has a mysterious opening, with interesting soprano sax lines. The vocals seem kind of pained. Guitar picking is nice. Like the way this song rumbles on. Triumphant chorus.”
5. Easy Does It
“Humble opening, Easy Does It is nice, chill. Bass under the vocals does cool harmonies. Nice sitar sound on the guitar in the instrumental break, and as always, vocal harmonies superb.”
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4. Just a Normal Day
“Love the vocal melody on Just a Normal Day, kind of bluesy. Nice tragic strings, and the soprano sax break is phenomenally emotional! “Just a Normal Day” is a lovely song, with both vocalists featuring”
3. Another Man’s Woman
“Another Man’s Woman starts with this great piano riff. I was hooked after first listen. A typical angsty Davies song, and a little funky with some “waka-chika” guitar. Great piano solo, but the extended solos in live versions were even better! Love the instrumental section after this, guitar and piano juxtaposed with the saxes.”
2. Sister Moonshine
“Sister Moonshine. So playful. That guitar strumming, sublime. Add the bass one-note bass line and shaker, you’ve got a toe-tapper. Obligatory backing organ, Rick Davies vocal interjection, and harmonica round everything off for a great tune. And nice guitar solos too.”
1. A Soapbox Opera
“Soapbox Opera is some powerful social commentary, but I usually focus on the music more, not the lyrics. Kind of a heart-breaking tune. Great string arrangements. Typical bouncy piano. The ending is majestic.”