Is Everybody Listening?
75 min · 12 tracks · progressive rock
A fusion of progressive rock and pop, layered with intricate melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dreamer — This track exemplifies Supertramp's knack for catchy melodies paired with introspective lyrics, highlighting the band's ability to blend pop sensibilities with deeper themes.
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Bloody Well Right — With its driving piano riff and scathing lyrics about societal discontent, this song captures the band's lyrical boldness and musical energy that's characteristic of the era.
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Hide in Your Shell — This track showcases the band’s more introspective side, combining emotional depth with rich instrumentation, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intricate melodies with pop elements, maintaining listener engagement through varied tempos and thoughtful lyrics.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong, rhythmic piano line in 'School' that sets a dynamic tone for the first half.
- The closing track, 'If Everyone Was Listening', features a gradual build-up that culminates in a reflective ending, contrasting with the more energetic earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- reflective moments of vulnerability
- dynamic journey across tracks
- engaging storytelling through lyrics
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, catchy tunes
- dislike for longer compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in their catalog but not a standout for new listeners or critical acclaim.
- Career context
- Released in 1977, Is Everybody Listening? was Supertramp's fourth studio album, coming after their breakthrough record, Crime of the Century. This album further solidified their blend of rock and sophisticated storytelling, showcasing their evolution as a band during a peak creative phase.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 School 6:17
- 2 Bloody Well Right 6:50
- 3 Hide in Your Shell 6:52
- 4 Asylum 7:05
- 5 Sister Moonshine 5:21
- 6 Just a Normal Day 4:09
- 7 Another Man’s Woman 7:47
- 8 Lady 8:58
- 9 Dreamer 3:30
- 10 Rudy 7:25
- 11 If Everyone Was Listening 4:35
- 12 Crime of the Century 6:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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