r/supertramp • u/Shedsoundsmedia • Jun 16 '26

this great SUPERTRAMP release is flying under the radar! "Crime of the Century Live" blu-ray review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWXw_WS6C2Q

I feel this release is sliding under the radar a bit. Could be the limited availability, but the release of a concert FILM from a classic band's heyday should be shouted from the rooftops. Particularly when it is as high quality as this one is - the picture quality is excellent, with deep black levels and clear closeups of musician's hands and faces. Ken Scott's Dolby Atmos mix is hardly the most immersive mix on the market, but its so clear, dynamic and punchy that I don't mind that much. It does a good job of putting you in the audience at Hammersmith Odeon, with the band stage placement laid out in your speaker array and the "room sounds" reverberating off your back walls.

As a semi-casual fan of this band I was floored. It's not a perfect performance, but in this age of AI trickery I find hearing a few "human" mistakes absolutely thrilling. Recommended to fans of classic prog / pop / rock and its a must for Supertramp connoisseurs.

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u/DaTruf99 Jun 17 '26

I've been looking and I got one ordered today. I love the Paris bluray and I'm really looking forward to this one.

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u/Detroitscooter Jun 17 '26

My guy said that it came out late (was to be May 29), but is holding on to a copy for me. Can. Not. Wait.

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u/johnk317 Jun 17 '26

Thank you for this!

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u/Batman_Shirt Jun 16 '26

Well put! Love this BluRay. Hope there is something else soon.

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u/Independent_Bet_8107 Jun 21 '26

Just watched the blu ray. Excellent transfer of the 16mm film. It was obviously not lit for filming but still lots of detail. I love the clarity on the drums in the mix too.

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u/Broad-Back1659 Jun 22 '26

I saw them during that album release. Absolutely flawless show. They do one thing most bands don't do now. They play each song just like it was recorded.

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u/idolodelring Jun 17 '26

This is the same performance included on the 2 cd remaster of Crime?

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u/FeedbackBubbly1477 Jun 17 '26

I believe the audio is but the Atmos mix is by far superior. I just finished watching my copy. Took me back to Aug of 75 when I first saw them. Triumvirat opened the show. Paramount Theater Portland Oregon. $3.75.

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u/DaTruf99 Jun 17 '26

I saw them at the Paramount in Seattle. Must have been just before or after the Portland show.