Paris [Live]

Supertramp | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Live
• Label: A&M
• ASIN: B000002GLC
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,050 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Japanese only 2 x SHM-CD (Super High Material CD - playable on all CD players) pressing packaged in a paper sleeve. Universal. 2008. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crime of the last century if you don't own this album., June 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Paris (Audio CD)

If you are a fan of the 70's, you need this album. If you don't own any Supertramp, this is the one to get. From the opening harmonica in 'School' to the closing harmonica in 'Crime of The Century', this 16-track set is just mind-blowing. Why? So many textures working magically together to create rich musical patterns. Even if this was a studio album, the production/arrangements would be classed as awesome. Consider that it is live, and that there are only 5 musicians (not 30 as it sometimes sounds), it has got to be just bloody brilliant! "Do yourself a favour!" Close the blinds - dim the lights - sit in your comfy chair - setup your multidisc player for uninterrupted play, and transport yourself to 1980, Paris. Oh, and by the way - standout track is the climactic "Crime of the century". The guitar part is verging out-of-control, and the sax part will rip your heart out!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FRENCH ROAST PLEASE, HOLD THE FROTH!, May 3, 2001

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Michael G. King "skyyking" (LOUISVILLE, KY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paris (Audio CD)

This is one of the all-time great concert recordings. It is very easy to lose yourself in your imagination, transporting yourself into attendance on a Paris night that could just as easily have been yesterday as some twenty years ago or so. Listening to this recording gives you the feeling of sitting outside a parisienne sidewalk cafe on a warm night surrounded by friends. The music is tight, as good a any studio production from the band. I have to admit that the sound of the crowd can sometimes get a little annoying, given the perfection of the music, but this minor flaw is easily dismissed. I read where a professional reviewer said this recording was "unnecessary". I strongly disagree. This recording was not only necessary, but well worth the price. Like a cup of fine Parisenne French Roast coffee, enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!!, March 31, 2001

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Juan C. Hermida (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paris (Audio CD)

There is no doubt that Supertramp is one of the world's best bands. A month ago I went to a well known music store because I wanted to buy Paris (Live) album on CD, just to find out that the young guys working there did'y even know the band (pathethic). If you are a Supertramp lover this album is the perfect buy and I warranty that you might end up storing it in your fire-resistant box at home, along with your passports and diplomas. For you novice music-lovers grab this album and escape the obnoxious pesudomusic of nowadays. Treat your ears and soul with this masterpiece.