Indelibly Stamped [Import, Original recording remastered]

Supertramp | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 1, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Original recording remastered
• Label: A&M/Universal
• ASIN: B000005RXH
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,961 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Your Popps Don't Mind

2. Travelled

3. Rosie Had Everything Planned

4. Remember

5. Forever

6. Potter

7. Coming Home To See You

8. Times Have Changed

9. Friend In Need

10. Aries

Editorial Reviews

Japanese only SHM-CD (Super High Material CD - playable on all CD players) pressing packaged in a paper sleeve. Universal. 2008. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another 'Tramp Buried Treasure, April 29, 2003

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Alan Caylow (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Indelibly Stamped (Audio CD)

Like their 1970 self-titled debut, Supertramp's second album, 1971's "Indelibly Stamped," was critically-acclaimed but didn't exactly set the cash registers ablaze. Still, the band continued to evolve, as they stepped away from the psychedelic rock of the first album and honed their trademark jazz/pop/rock hybrid sound that would eventually sell millions, starting with "Crime Of The Century." "Indelibly Stamped" is a marvelous Supertramp album, and a definite sign of things to come. For the second 'Tramp album, singer/guitarist Roger Hodgson and keyboardist Rick Davies got themselves a new line-up: bassist Frank Farrell, drummer Kevin Currie, and Dave Winthrop on flute & sax. Also, Rick Davies finally stepped up to the microphone for the first time with his first batch of lead vocals. Every single song on "Indelibly Stamped" is an excellent one. "Your Poppa Don't Mind" is a fun keyboard-thumper. "Travelled" is a lovely acoustic number that reminds me of vintage Crosby, Stills & Nash, and "Rosie Had Everything Planned" is a fine, light & breezy tune about a woman who gets into trouble with the law. "Remember" is pure arena rock all the way (complete with cheering audience), and "Forever" is, in my estimation, one of the greatest love songs ever written, as it says everything you could ever want to say to your sweetheart in a song, and you can slowdance to it. I'm definitely playing it at my wedding, that's for sure! "Potter" is a brief but excellent blast of guitar rock. "Coming Home To See You" is a pure gem, the lyrics in the style of a phonecall from a rude boyfriend to his girl, with the band kicking into a delightful, chugging choo-choo train jam at the end, featuring some outstanding organ & harmonica from Davies. "Times Have Changed" is a classic Davies ballad, signaling his other great, piano-based compositions that would follow. "Friend In Need" is a short but appealingly playful number, featuring some nice 20's-style piano & sax. And finally, Hodgson leads the band in the tremendous "Aries," a breathtaking 7 1/2 minute acoustic whirlwind. It's a phenomenal piece, another unsung 'Tramp classic. Once again, Hodgson & Davies' singing, songwriting & playing are superb, and their musical chemistry with the rest of the band simply cooks.This second version of Supertramp quickly folded after the commercial disappointment of "Indelibly Stamped," but, without question, they undeniably laid down the blueprint for the third and most-famous version of the band that would follow with "Crime Of The Century," with the band's signature jazz/pop/rock sound now firmly in place. "Indelibly Stamped," like Supertramp's self-titled debut from 1970, is a wonderful buried treasure that no 'Tramp fan should do without.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Still growing as a band..., June 8, 2000

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Movieman (Hampton Roads, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Indelibly Stamped (Audio CD)

This CD represents the early efforts of an important British "art rock" band still developing it's sound. Even on this early record you can see the pattern beginning to emerge; guitarist and lead vocalist Roger Hodgson's gentle, deeply introspective musings are counterbalanced by the solid blues-influences of Rick Davies(keyboards & vocals). As the principle songwriters of this six member band, they created moments of true beauty; but the real breakthrough for this group occured a few years later with the classic "Crime of the Century."

This one is good for completists or Supertramp fanatics (like me). More casual listeners should seek "Crime" or "Breakfast in America" to hear these guys at their best.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Integral Part of the Supertramp Collection, August 21, 2000

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A. Mardini (Cairo, Egypt) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Indelibly Stamped (Audio CD)

This album sheds some light on Supertramp's early musical endeavours. Their sound is still raw and bold. Hodgson is still experimenting with his vocal abilities and so is the rest of the band. This album, along with Supertramp(another early album), are essential to any Supertramp fan who likes to know more about how the group had developed its unique sound. Definitely not for a beginner though. If you've never heard Supertramp, you'd better start with Even In The Quietest Moments or Crime Of The Century.