Welcome back to a new appointment of Musical Disclosure. This week, we return to more refined sounds with Supertramp.
In 1969, keyboardist Rick Davies, financially supported by Dutch millionaire Stanley August Miesegaes, decides to form a new band after the failure of his previous group, The Joint. Along with pianist Roger Hodgson, guitarist Richard Palmer, and drummer Keith Baker, they initially form the band called Daddy. The name Supertramp later emerges, inspired by W. H. Davies' book "Autobiography of a Supertramp." In 1970, they release their self-titled debut album, characterized by progressive rock sounds, but it doesn't achieve significant commercial success. Shortly after, in 1971, they release "Indelibly Stamped," an album that, despite expectations, fails to replicate the success of their debut, selling less than anticipated. After some lineup changes, with the entry of key members like bassist Dougie Thomson, saxophonist John Helliwell, and drummer Bob Siebenberg, the band finally finds its artistic direction. In 1974, they release "Crime of the Century," an album that firmly establishes them in the music scene, with tracks like "School" and "Dreamer."
The listening we propose today is "School"!