Indelibly Stamped Songs Ranked
Indelibly Stamped is the second album by the English rock band Supertramp, released in 1971. It marked a dramatic change in direction to a more straightforward rock sound, and by admission of the band’s own liner notes, “Travelled” is the only song with any resemblance to their debut album. Like their debut, this album was a commercial failure upon release, but in later decades it went gold in France and Canada. Original editions have a colour gate-fold cover and different text for the band name and album title. The cover photograph features the tattooed torso and arms of a topless woman. This is the first Supertramp album issued in the U.S.; the cover was in colour (in 1971), but A&M pasted two gold stars over the nipples. Here are all of Indelibly Stamped songs ranked.
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10. Your Poppa Don’t Mind
“Your Poppa Don’t Mind” may have been on the turntable of Loggins & Messina. There 1972 hit “Your Mama Don’t Dance” sounds very close in proximity! Supertramp captures the American Folk-Rock sound of the day well on this track. Obviously impressive not being from the states. It makes for a solid opening track.”
9. Rosie Had Everything Planned
“Rosie Had Everything Planned” foreshadows things to come. It is an upbeat rocker that gives a sample of the sound to come. For musicians only…. Almost. Amazingly complex for such young minds! (At the time)”
8. Forever
“Forever” has a superlative vocal and a captivating sound. Along with the first track it isn’t difficult to gravitate to these. This is a rougher sounding Supertramp then there later Albums but I love the Album.”
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7. Coming Home to See You
“Coming Home To See You” puts the emphasis on the vocals. It backs what was previously described, a band showing its musical muscles while they search for the perfect sound.”
6. Friend in Need
“Friend In Need” would be perfect if you were sitting around a camp fire with some friends. It possesses the folk roots but also the inclusion of musical energy.”
5. Aries
“Aries” ends the journey. The blend here of the music and lyrical delivery is very tasty. Make sure to check this one out a couple of times to fully appreciate the instrumentation.”
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4. Times Have Changed
“I really believe Indelibly Stamped is the kind of album you need to give a chance by allowing the songs to grow on you. Some of these songs are extremely unappealing the first time you hear them, giving off a feeling that the band hadn’t yet found their songwriting spark they’d have by the time Crime of the Century was created.”
3. Potter
“Potter” puts the rock in roll. It is upbeat, with the musical portion being the star. Some solid improvisation and yet the song clocks in a little over two minutes and thirty seconds!”
2. Remember
“Remember” is the real thing. It could be Supertramp from 1974 on. This is an important track because it can be seen in retrospective as the closest visit to “Crime Of The Century.”
1. Travelled
“Travelled” can best be described as esoteric in nature. It is a cross between the Moody Blues and the progressive band Caravan. If this is your first experience with the earlier period of the group it is imperative that you don’t dismiss the second record if it doesn’t wet the taste buds the first complete listen.”