Summary: Supertramp’s iconic 1979 album, Breakfast in America, is back with a 2013 vinyl re-release. This album is the band’s sixth studio album and features some of their most well-known hits such as “The Logical Song” and “Goodbye Stranger”. With its upbeat and horn-filled songs, this record is a timeless classic.

About the Artist: Supertramp is a British rock band that was formed in 1969. The band is known for its progressive rock and pop rock sound, which is often seen in their albums. The band has released eleven studio albums, with Breakfast in America being their sixth. The album was the band’s most successful, reaching number one on the US Billboard 200 and number three on the UK Albums Chart.

About the Record: Breakfast in America is a classic rock album that features a mix of upbeat and mellow tracks. The album is seen as a departure from the band’s earlier progressive rock sound and instead focuses on a more pop-oriented sound. The album contains some of the band’s most iconic tracks, such as “The Logical Song” and “Goodbye Stranger”. This album is a reissue picture disc.

About the Cover: The album cover for Breakfast in America features a cartoon image of an airplane flying over a view of the “Statue of Liberty”. The cover was designed by Mike Doud and has since become iconic, with the image being featured on posters, t-shirts, and other merchandise.

About the Lyrics and Music: Breakfast in America features some of the band’s most memorable songs. The lyrics focus on themes of loneliness, love, and nostalgia. The music is a mix of upbeat rock and slower ballads, with the album’s standout tracks being “The Logical Song”, “Take the Long Way Home”, and “Goodbye Stranger”.

Conclusion: Breakfast in America is a timeless classic and a must-have for any Supertramp fan. With its mix of upbeat rock and mellow ballads, this album is sure to please any fan of classic rock. The album’s iconic cover and memorable songs make it an essential addition to any record collection.

Other Recommendations: For fans of Supertramp, other recommended albums include their third studio album, Crime of the Century, and their seventh studio album, Famous Last Words. Fans of classic rock may also enjoy albums from similar artists such as Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, and Queen.

About the tracklist. Side one:
1. Gone Hollywood
2. The logical song
3. Goodbye stranger
4. Breakfast in America
5. Oh darling
Side two:
1. Take the long way home
2. Lord it is mine
3. Just another nervous wreck
4. Casual conversations
5 . Child of vision