Disco de Supertramp: “Paris”

This is one of the all-time great concert recordings. It is very easy to lose yourself in your imagination, transporting yourself into attendance on a Paris night that could just as easily have been yesterday as some twenty years ago or so. Listening to this recording gives you the feeling of sitting outside a parisienne sidewalk cafe on a warm night surrounded by friends. The music is tight, as good a any studio production from the band. I have to admit that the sound of the crowd can sometimes get a little annoying, given the perfection of the music, but this minor flaw is easily dismissed. I read where a professional reviewer said this recording was "unnecessary". I strongly disagree. This recording was not only necessary, but well worth the price. Like a cup of fine Parisenne French Roast coffee, enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

Hard enough for myself to accept, but I've never even heard this double live CD reissue of Supertramp's memorable November, 1979 concert in Paris before. Most I've ever heard is like two tracks played late nights on an album rock radio station when it first came out. At least as good as their 1976's 'Is Everybody Listening?' {see my review}. Tunes that were truly compelling to hear the live versions of were "Ain't Nobody But Me", "Breakfast In America", "You Started Laughing", "A Soap Opera", "Asylum" and the priceless "Take The Long Way Home". Plus of course, there are the Supertramp staples - like "Bloody Well Right", "Dreamer", "Rudy" and "Crime Of The Century". Sound quality is great. My only regret is I didn't get to catch the band on this particular tour when it came through my town. I did, however catch them six years later on their 'Brother Where You Bound' tour after Roger Hodgson had already exited the band. Guess you REALLY can't have your cake and eat it, too. Recommended.

The performance of the band in this monumental concert is extremely good. Although you listen this record in your own home, you can easily feel the mood of both the band and spectators even after 20 years later.

This is one of the greatest live album I've ever listened. I spent 2 hours searching for this album since I didn't know who the artist is and the only information I knew was it was a live concert in Paris more than 10 years ago...and I wouldn't be hesitated to get of this album for myself.

If you love Super Tramp this is a must have. They were at their best