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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
EXCELLENT, May 19, 2006
Yes, we miss Roger Hodgson, BUT Rick Davies not only sang more than 'Bloody Well Right' during the original lineup (as some people here seem to forget), but Davies has put together a jazzy and sophisticated album. Perhaps it is more like Steely Dan than Supertramp's more pop oriented tunes under Hodgson, but once again, this disc offers some really classy musical workings....great stuff, and for anyone who ever saw this performed live, like I did when the album was first released, all I can say is WOW! Great concert. So, for those die-hard fans afraid of change, I say, let go of the past and listen with an open mind and ear, and it will impress the heck out of you. Enjoy!
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18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing, December 22, 1999
Supertramp is a great band and I am a true fan of them. But since Roger Hodgson has left the group they could never match their past performances. "Some Things Never Change" was a surprise to a lot of fans that did not reckon with a new album in the late 90's. Unfortunately, this album - as well as all other Supertramp albums ever since Roger left to start a solo career - cannot recall the old Supertramp. The best song on "STNC" is definitely "You Win, I Lose", which is the most reminiscent of classic Supertramp. "Listen To Me Please" and "C'est What?" are nice pop songs. However, the other tracks on the album are simply disappointing efforts. They cannot captivate the listener and lack an underlying spirit. I think highly of Rick Davies, but Supertramp is just not Supertramp as it used to be anymore. Ironically, the album is called Some Things Never Change as an allusion to the Supertramp of the 70's and the Supertramp now. But after having listened to this CD, I have to object. If you're looking for less known songs that are reminiscent of classic Supertramp check Roger Hodgson's "In The Eye Of The Storm" or "Hai Hai". There are some great Supertramp-like songs to be found on those albums. I'm looking forward to Roger's new album that he announced to be done in 2000.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of Their Best!, March 10, 2000
Some Things Never Change, how true. I bought this not knowing what to expect. I wasn't sure if Roger was in the band or not. Roger is not part of the band, the album however is fantastic! Supertramp is one of the rare groups that origianted in the 70's that refuses to rest on its laurels. This album proves that the band is just as vitale today as they were in 1974. This album is fantastic! From the opening notes of "It's A Hard World" to "Where's There's A Will" this is bound to please long-term Supertramp fans like me and win the band some new ones. Rick has re-invented the sound of the Superramp while holding onto the magic that made them great in the start! This album is fresh..exciting!Sure, I'd love to see Roger back. He is one of my favorite singers ..period. Yet Rick is making fantastic music, worthy of critical acclaim!
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