How good is Supertramp Breakfast in America Actually?

[@nyrocks5580]

Alex, those of us who have been with the channel since the very beginning dorm room days (even before you were on camera) and others who came on board later are here to support you. Good job on picking up while Andy takes a sabbatical. Wishing him and you all the best.

[@Cynthia_W765]

Well-said.

[@harriotteworthington3147]

Bravo!

[@gerald9442]

Agreed!

[@jeffjones6221]

2nd all that! I've been here since the dorm room...

[@jeannie177]

@@nyrocks5580 Dormer 🙋‍♀️

[@muserwood]

I'm 68 , almost, and NEVER get tired of this album! Thanks Alex!

[@gregh1853]

Yep....68 also....I had a 1973 triumph stag v8 .....I would put the top down and drive around with this playing on the cassette player.....thought I was so cool driving a car that bond drove in DAF only his was yellow.

[@albertsmith9315]

67 Y.O. here... same.

[@hollydeitrick2515]

Same, almost 68. This was *the* album of the golden summer of 1979 in Kenai, Alaska, working in the salmon canneries with workmates from all over the world.

[@muserwood]

So loved that you figured out a way to add Andy, if even for a moment.

[@JWH66]

I'm 58 and thanks to the previous posters for suddenly, and briefly, making me feel young. 😊 This was one of the first ( of 12) non 8track albums I purchased for a penny from Columbia House in 1979/80

[@TheMafrand]

Breakfast in America and Crime of the Century are two brilliant albums.

[@mikecrawford9323]

I agree, and would add Even In The Quietest Moments and Crisis? What Crisis? to the list.

[@sandymiller3577]

​@@mikecrawford9323agree with both albums you listed

[@MacSvensson]

I wouldn't be able to choose one over the other. 'Rudy' is such a brilliant song. But so is 'Goodbye Stranger'. Both albums are S-tier.

[@rayeckert242]

Stellar job on this one. No serious complaints on your takes. I appreciate “Lord Is It Mine” a little more than you, but the difference between good and great is not a vast chasm in this instance. This was required listening back in the 8 track days.

[@bradgeorge4018]

I’m 56 and still listen to Supertramp often. I do believe that Crime of the Century is their best though

[@PhantomGhostWriter47]

Agree.

[@jeffmorse645]

100% support you and the channel while Andy's on sabbatical. Love that album too! I sometimes think Supertramp doesn't get quite the respect they deserve.

[@davidcrowell3041]

Was almost afraid to watch without Andy, but you killed it. Great job.

[@JoeSlish-q2e]

have to agree

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

Andy & Alex, I have watched a LOT of music reaction channels, and I have found that some reactors are good at expounding on the emotional aspects of the music, and some are good at expounding upon the technical. The reason I always keep coming back to you guys is that you are the one channel I have found that is EXCELLENT AT BOTH. Great job holding down the fort, Alex. Andy, take care, and I look forward to your return when you're ready.

[@Magravated]

That was a nice change Alex, and kudos for putting Andy in there!

[@Ldastro]

Great Job Alex!! Good way to start this version of A+A!!!

[@WT_Ando]

This channel put me onto Supertramp, and they have since become one of my favorite bands. I really appreciate that it's not just a one and done reaction, but actual opinions are formed, presented and held on to.

[@jtf2dan]

Crime of the Century, Crisis What Crisis?, Even in the Quietest Moments, and Breakfast in America...are 4 amazing albums done in a row....with not a boring song between the 4 of them.

[@alrivers2297]

I love 3 of those albums, but for some reason I can't get into Crisis? What Crisis? Not even one song. I listened through it at least 3 or 4 times and nothing. I may attempt another try at some point

[@tomlindalewis2146]

I couldn't agree more! I saw them on the Even in the Quietest Moments, and Breakfast in America tours. Two of my favorite concerts.

[@michaelminch5490]

And then the live album - "Paris."

[@timwhitnell7145]

I feel exactly the same way except I would add Famous Last Words to that list.

[@lisamonderewicz2832]

Love them all, but have Even in the Quietest Moments on my phone. Listen to it at least once a week ❤❤❤❤ phenomenal musicians who are tragically underrated

[@douglasg.9271]

I love this album. It was the first album I ever bought with money from a real job. (1979)❤

[@theresamariegoesplaces9688]

I was a freshman in high school - brings back such amazing memories!

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

This is a great album. I bought it in 1982. If you'd like to know my first album I bought with money from a real job was: Ray Charles..,...Ain't that Love from 20 years earlier 1962. The year many of the commenters were born. I was 17. My first concert was Ray Charles. Best concert ever. And I've been to a lot of concerts. Thank you for liking my comment. Alex, you're very good, you don't need Andy, ......just kidding you guys are great. Look forward to Andy returning to the new freedom shack.

[@KenCyrus-tb3nh]

Alex, this was the best breakdown on this iconic album. I personally think of Child of Vision as iconic.

[@donnakubiski5572]

I agree with you about "Child Of Vision". I consider it iconic since it is one of my favorite Supertramp songs period. I found the rest of his analysis spot on and totally agree with him.

[@ginaabernathy7419]

Love Child of Vision!! ❤️❤️👏👏

[@mike98024]

Agreed! I think Child of Vision is iconic not just for this album, but for rock in general. It is a masterpiece both musically and lyrically.

[@karenclark8374]

Agreed. Alex will agree in a few years and several more listens. It grows on you.

[@grizinart9599]

Agree totally the piano building and building is amazing my favorite Supertramp song.

[@catbutte4770]

Hey Alex! Thank you for "holding down the fort" while Andy takes a break. And, I'm excited to hear your thoughts on each of the Supertramp's songs on "Breakfast in America".

[@canadianstudmuffin]

We're here for you, Alex! ❤ I think Breakfast is a great album but the best Supertramp album for me is Crime Of The Century.

[@ginaabernathy7419]

YES! 100%

[@psugrad85]

You’re bloody well right!

[@adrianstevens2146]

You can't beat "School".

[@scottNNJ]

Watching you and Andy listen to “Goodbye Stranger” is one of my favorite musical reactions OF ALL TIME. After you check out the lyrics and come back, the reaction is priceless. S-tier reaction.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

I remember Andy's quip about laying pipe. Too funny.

[@JDNJTX]

This was great. One of the "shortcomings" of reacting to songs is that the whole of a great album can be lost or hard to discover. A great album elevates all the songs, which have to be obviously great to begin with. Breakfast in America is a great album. One of my favorite nighttime driving albums of all time.

[@KenTrosper]

This album along with Tom Petty's "Damn The Torpedoes" are my 2 favorites albums. I would like to see you do more of these from albums that you listen to on Patreon.

[@budmiller807]

I'm soon 62 and you guys are so on spot with your opinions of the best era of music. 60s, 70s, 80s outstanding music

[@theodoreritola7641]

THE 70s topped the CAKE THOUGH ,HERES PROFF FROM 1979

[@T-ShirtMagic]

Still have my $7.50 ticket stub from Supertramp 1977 "Even In The Quietest Moments" tour. I was one of only twelve attending arena rock show - they performed full set-list and encored us with six songs from *unreleased* album *"Breakfast In America"* Total Professionals!

[@GaryBruyere-f9b]

Alex is holding down the fort! Splendid!

[@taradevine6026]

Thank you for this, Alex. This is a stranded on a desert island album for me. Perfection!

[@ElizabethSicking]

Loved this album and bought it when it came out. I was in junior high and played it over and over. Gone Hollywood is my favorite, but Goodbye Stranger is a close second.

[@jimallen8679]

Supertramp is what you get when Pink Floyd and Steely Dan have a kid.

[@primeminister66]

Hmmmm

[@deckofcards87]

More like Pink Floyd and ELO

[@kjmorley]

Accurate.

[@mikegarcia6979]

@@deckofcards87 Both, maybe. Steely Dan for the jazzy elements. But ELO gets closer to the goofiness I like about Supertramp.

[@dannyhazelton2052]

@@mikegarcia6979 They had a threesome don'tcha know

[@midnightrider1827]

Love the Supertramp content!

[@andyb7942]

Really appreciate the thoughtfulness you (and Andy) have approached what is "old" music from your youthful perspective as music is my favorite art form and means of human expression. Also, you are the king of metaphors and analogies Alex, so hope you get to developing a list of your all-time best to share on the channel! 😄

[@TB6791]

Also, back in the Day, album covers were essential to the concept of the thematical content.😮

[@theodoreritola7641]

FROM THE GREATEST SELING DECADE FOR GREAT SELLING LPS THE 70s BABY

[@danathompson4210]

We love you guys, Alex! Thanks for hanging in!❤

[@allisonreed7682]

Hope you’re doing well, Andy! Great analysis, Alex!

[@BanditHeelerOhBiscuits]

🫡 for holding it down while the big homie takes the time he needs.

[@Joshualuv13]

This is one of the few channels as a 62 yr old female..iv followed from pretty much the beginning and will continue to do so..Just play more Bowie please !❤ Shout out from Australia 🎉

[@clementsfamily7002]

Listening to this album come through the radio back in the day when it was released, compared to other stuff coming through the radio at that time, really set it apart. It sounded "different". It had a clarity and dimension to it that made it stand apart.

[@todvball]

When this vinyl album was released, my brother and I listened while racing AFX slotcars . It's a timeless classic... and the lyrics make sense as you age. It's like a fine wine ... haha !! S tier tracks.

[@p.goldman1885]

MY FAVORITE is Oh Darling...can listen to it over and over and over and over....Thank you Alex...Great analysis.

[@harriotteworthington3147]

I’m going to watch again after work… and I am so happy to still have Alex as a Monday lunchtime partner.

[@danmerkan3787]

Your enthusiasm for this album made me go pull it off my shelf and drop it on my turntable. Keep up the great work on your musical journey.

[@andyandalex]

That's awesome, hope you enjoyed the music!

[@brandonhill2183]

Take The Long Way Home will always be my number 1

[@DavidGraskemper]

In my top ten albums of all time, with "Child of Vision" being my favorite Supertramp song. Amazing keyboard work from Rick Davies.

[@ginaabernathy7419]

❤❤❤

[@TJKoch91]

Goodbye Stranger is my favorite on the album too. The guitar solo at the end is one of my favorites of all time because of how well it fits the song. Its a travesty that a lot of radio stations would fade the song out before the solo even starts!

[@marksmith0209]

I recently put this album in the car to make my kids listen to it, and I have no regrets!

[@LoueeLouii917]

Good parenting 👏👍

[@ixeyeb]

Always great to see Supertramp get the love they deserve. Such a talented band. With fantastic list of hits and songs. Why they aren't in the Rock and Roll HoF is beyond me??

[@dh2392]

Personally, I love 'Lord is it mine' with the keyboards and sax

[@sourisvoleur4854]

To me it almost sounds too personal, like something he should have told his wife or his therapist or his priest. It's a beautiful song, don't get me wrong. But it feels uncomfortably personal.

[@dh2392]

@@sourisvoleur4854 I don't see it that way. The message I get is that sometimes when we find ourselves alone and in pain, such as after the loss of a loved one, or a broken relationship, that is a time we can reflect.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

@@dh2392 That's a lovely interpretation. The song admits of a lot of views.

[@NancyMoran-r3b]

We are here for both of you. Glad to see you carry on, Alex.

[@Troublette59]

I agree with you about Goodbye Stranger. My favorite on the album.

[@robertmoraga1501]

And their reaction to it on this channel was one of the best I have seen. Outstanding!

[@flybfree]

You guys are beautiful. Nice young adults. I pray 🙏 for you guys to always make good choices. I remember when you where just kids. Prayers up 🙏.

[@Shadowrider1872]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNING A&A FAMILY! ☮️💟♾️

[@catbutte4770]

Hey John!

[@Shadowrider1872]

❤️ ​@@catbutte4770

[@allisonreed7682]

@@Shadowrider1872 Hey John! Happy Monday!

[@allisonreed7682]

@@catbutte4770 Hey, Cat!!!

[@catbutte4770]

@@allisonreed7682 Hey Allison!

[@chuckjohnson5235]

The first record I ever owned. My mom bought it for me when I was 9. It was 1979. I still love that record to this day.

[@theodoreritola7641]

70s prog on STEROIDS,

[@jamesnorrisbarrett8927]

what a great review. Well done, my friend.

[@cherylhurst7093]

Thanks Alex for covering this.

[@charlesmurphy4144]

I look in the music appreciation mirror and often find you staring back, Alex..

[@Linda-y9h]

Long live A&A. Thanks Alex. Give Andy a hug for me. Love you two. ❤😊

[@shemanic1]

Superb in depth review & what wonderful insight, you are a wordsmith young man. Love & respect to Andy.

[@Upsidedownguitar63]

For me it will always be Crime Of The Century as my favorite. That album takes you on a journey.

[@ericwagner1824]

I have this channel for years. Keep it up. One of the greatest albums ever

[@GioSinatraFan]

Lord is it mine and Child of Vision are my two favorites with The Logical Song right behind it.

[@richardcapwell3955]

Thank you, Alex, for taking the time and energy to celebrate this superlative album.

[@tedjung3700]

Thanks for the review. You've inspired me to go back (after many decades) and relisten to the whole album end to end.

[@trishalou592]

What a great breakdown of this album! Its been a long time since I listened to it. My ex husband bought it and played it non stop. When we divorced a couple of years later, he took it with him. I did not feel I ever wanted to hear it again, but now your review has made me interested to hear it again. Hope both of you have a great day!

[@craigjones4527]

Alex, super job with your enthusiasm describing their super high caliber prog rock. Loneliness, monotony themes mixed with banging S tier tunes. Andy 🙏 for solid recovery. You brought a 71 year guy back to relive ‘79 memories.🎶🎼🎵

[@markmurphy558]

I have been following Andy , and then the two of you, since the beginning, and in many ways your musical journey mirrors my own back in the late 60s/early 70s. First it was all guitar solos and bombastic drums- MOUNTAIN, BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE, YARDBIRDS, THE WHO, STEPPENWOLF. T Then the proggy groups captured my attention, with new instruments and complex arrangements like Yes, Pink Floyd, ELP , Supertramp, Jethro Tull. Finally the folk rock and singer songwriters forced their way into my consciousness, including the Women of various genres. IMHO, discovering new types of music rewires our brain and allows us to appreciate the range of the human musical experience. It was an honor to accompany you guys on your journey.

[@hongchen2554]

Such a thoughtful take, Alex! I didn't agree entirely [love "Lord is it mine" for the vocal and sax] but think you got to the essence of the album really well.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

Brilliant album - Supertramp's third-best (after Crisis, What Crisis? and Crime of the Century)

[@p.goldman1885]

Iconic---EVERY SONG is Great. Child of Vision is something I can listen to over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over.... Top 10 Favorite Album of all time for me.

[@bakerman10]

My two favs here are Oh Darling and Just Another Nervous Wreck.

[@georgetaxi8179]

I am digging these album breakdowns. Would love to see more of it.

[@mark-be9mq]

Great stuff Alex, the thoughts & insight are terrific food for musical thought.

[@Meandmymirror]

I had completely forgotten about Supertramp until I discovered your channel many years ago. Thanks for helping me rediscover these amazing bands from my junior high years. And thanks for listening to and finally appreciating the best music of all time- 80’s alternative/new wave!

[@Carol-lm5bc]

Thanks, Alex! I am thankful for your continued perspectives and commentary on modern music! Still sending love and hugs your way!

[@lukeslc-xd8ds]

Here supporting you!!!

[@sheltoncercal2969]

I am a Brazilian that loves Supertramp. Do you know a song called Travelled from their second album Indelibily stamped? That is the best song of them for me.

[@lionheartroar3104]

Good work Alex...send my regards to Andy. Keep us posted if you can.

[@leonardocartes1253]

What great music knowledge and appreciation! I'm 65 years old and this and so many other talented artists is what we would hear on the radio when I was in high school. Thanks Alex for carrying the torch.

[@seanbarry253]

This is a great idea, Alex! Please keep this format when Andy returns!

[@moldingpro7208]

One of the best concerts I ever went to. I saw them at Alpine Valley in Wisconsin in 1979.

[@adrianabustamante2673]

Great stuff, Alex!

[@andyandalex]

Thanks!

[@moniphil]

Takes me back to freshman/sophomore years of college.

[@chrispeek8412]

I'm happy to see you greatly appreciate this album! After a few vinyl albums, this album was the first cassette tape I ever owned. Which meant I could go portable with it, playing on my Sony Walkman. And listening to music on the go was a 'game changer' for that 14 year old boy.

[@johnallen8230]

More power to you for keeping the channel going Alex. Great job! Wishing Andy all the best on his recovery journey ❤.

[@jeannie177]

Great album! Rankings ✅👍

[@davidt8438]

The album still feels fresh to me even after all these years. Sometimes I hear a song from this album and realize how young I was and where I was working when I used to hear it play in the background and I just took it for granted because so much music was good back then but this is special.

[@bennychristensen4314]

I bought this album when it came out on a whim as birthday gift for a friend. Out of the blue it became a favorite and was so good that I am still listening to it.

[@kentzepick4169]

Terrific job, Alex.

[@thomasthompson698]

I'm glad to see you back at it, and my thoughts are with you AND Andy...I know he's dealing with life and admire his honesty and prioritization of dealing with it had on! As for this album...I agree, it's a fantastic album... the album cover is iconic too, and there is an eerie coincidence regarding the view of the Manhattan skyline and waterfront and the sad 9-11 incident etched into the cover art. One of my favorite albums from this era, it is one of their 2 best... with "Crime of the Century" just a tad more iconic for me. I know Roger gets a lot of the notoriety for his songs and vocals, but it wouldn't be the same group without Rick's equally compelling vocal expressiveness he always brings to his songs. A great group...a huge oversight not putting them in the R&R HOF! Thanks for a great review!

[@waynecox3958]

Band on the Run is a good choice for this new format.

[@wpollock1]

One of my favorite reactions from A&A is Goodbye Stranger......you guys are so shocked in a way and then the totality of the song hits hard.

[@zalsentzer]

Good album review! I like the way you crafted / framed your shot here, with black / white down the middle for your background... Keep up the good work!

[@robinstarkey6071]

I will NEVER forget you guys reviewing 'goodbye stranger'. It actually brought me joy ❤❤❤❤. Love you guys

[@boomitchell989]

After I bought this album, it spent more than a year in my cassette deck in my car without being changed. Amazing! A terrific album from a terrific band.

[@mlespaul]

Hey man, I love this new idea - Pareto chart (cool in itself) rubric and awesome way to drive more folks over to Patreon. Most of all it shows youre REALLY listening and absorbing the music we all love. (Not that you werent before, but this is a creative fresh take) Great job!

[@stevenmix3723]

David Bowie's Station to Station from 1976, produced by the great Brian Eno from early Roxy Music which you have just recently heard, is another incredible flowing album like this, and it closes with a spectacular banger in "Stay." You have only heard a couple songs out of context. But it needs the full listen, to really get what Bowie and Eno did here together.

[@kentnottingham9635]

I was the first to put this album on in my high school radio station. I cracked the cellophane, put it on side one, song one and let it go. I only paused to turn the album over. I was HOOKED FOR LIFE! Even Pink Floyd and Queen would generally take a couple listens before loving either. This one, EVERY SONG, first listen!!!!

[@stefanconradsson]

The diversity of music on the channel is remarkable. When you guys did Dave Brubecks "Take Five" I was totally sold. I hope everything works out for you guys. Cheers and take care 🍺

[@lauriemartin490]

Goodbye Stranger is my favorite on this album too! The vocals and lyrics are amazing. But I have to say the keyboards on this song are just perfect and elevate this song so much. Then you get smacked upside the head with an amazing guitar solo at the end. This song is brilliant.

[@CraigCholar]

My first time watching here. It won't be the last because I was left stunned by the high caliber of the commentary. BTW, your song ratings completely jibe with mine, so there's that, too!

[@howie5th]

You diagnosed that perfectly. Kinda like a musical doctor!

[@JoelWelter]

I loved this band and the review. I wish you could have added more snippets of the music to refresh my memory on what specific areas you are talking about. You did an amazing job of reviewing this.

[@paulgarza1386]

My uncle's favorite album. He was a Vietnam Veteran assigned to Recon.

[@MHume63]

Love this ranking of songs on this iconic album. And I agree with all of your rankings! ❤

[@kh2099-z5f]

I wore this album out when it came out. The production and clarity of instruments is amazing. I had a very nice stereo system at the time and really appreciated this album with volume up

[@stevebryant6483]

I love the love you give to the band I love.