Breakfast in America
Supertramp · 1979
45 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock
A vibrant blend of progressive rock with catchy melodies and insightful lyrics that reflect American life.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks catchy melodies for sing-alongs reflective moments during commutes
- Context
- Released on March 29, 1979, 'Breakfast in America' marked Supertramp's sixth studio album and their commercial peak. Following the success of 'Even in the Quietest Moments...' (1977), this album solidified their status as a leading force in the rock genre, showcasing a blend of pop sensibilities and intricate musical arrangements.
- If you like
- progressive rock
Breakfast in America is an album by Supertramp, released in 1979. A vibrant blend of progressive rock with catchy melodies and insightful lyrics that reflect American life. 'Breakfast in America' reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, remaining there for six weeks. The album's singles, particularly 'The Logical Song' and 'Goodbye Stranger', received critical acclaim and widespread airplay, contributing to its status as one of the best-selling albums of all time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Breakfast in America sound like?
A vibrant blend of progressive rock with catchy melodies and insightful lyrics that reflect American life. Rooted in progressive rock.
What makes Breakfast in America by Supertramp notable?
'Breakfast in America' reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, remaining there for six weeks. The album's singles, particularly 'The Logical Song' and 'Goodbye Stranger', received critical acclaim and widespread airplay, contributing to its status as one of the best-selling albums of all time. Released on March 29, 1979, 'Breakfast in America' marked Supertramp's sixth studio album and their commercial peak. Following the success of 'Even in the Quietest Moments...' (1977), this album solidified their status as a leading force in the rock genre, showcasing a blend of pop sensibilities and intricate musical arrangements.
Who is Breakfast in America for?
Breakfast in America works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, catchy melodies for sing-alongs and reflective moments during commutes.
How many songs are on Breakfast in America?
Breakfast in America has 10 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gone Hollywood 5:17
- 2 The Logical Song Standout 4:11
- 3 Goodbye Stranger Standout 5:50
- 4 Breakfast in America Standout 2:39
- 5 Oh Darling 3:47
- 6 Take the Long Way Home 5:09
- 7 Lord Is It Mine 4:10
- 8 Just Another Nervous Wreck 4:25
- 9 Casual Conversations 2:58
- 10 Child of Vision 7:25
Release Date
March 29, 1979
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
45 min 57 sec
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