Pink Floyd vs Supertramp

pero wrote: ClemofNazareth wrote: Supertramp.  For one reason only - Roger Hodgson has an uncanny ability to explore the depths of despair and of the Struggle, but in the end he never loses sight of what is the most critical element (see below).   Pink Floyd's music is absolutely brilliant, but they don't have that same vision.       Sorry, but thats the funniest statement on this site.   Pink Floyd are apsolutely brilliant but Supetramp had more vision. Wow   Supertramp are hardly prog, and I dont see any vision in their music, comparing to Pink Floyd who are one of milestones of prog.

While I do enjoy Supertramp, I could laugh at this poll because I enjoy Pink Floyd so much more.

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I'm confused.

infandous wrote: Equality 7-2521 wrote: Witchwoodhermit wrote: Pink Floyd began in the psychedelic London underground. Their roots are in making music for "the cause", being part of the esoteric genre they are so famous for. They developed from there on. Supertramp are a commercial band that began in THE most contrived possible way. Yes, some of their early work is progressive inspired, but also F.M. radio inspired. Supertramp was a band ASSEMBLED for success. A band that eventually reached the aspirations of it's creater. Although, too late. I don't know what any of that has to do with the quality of music. Agreed.  However, it should be noted that at least two members of Floyd (Waters and Mason) were always very much focused on success.  If you read some history of Floyd and comments by those two about the beginnings of the band, this becomes obvious. But again, so what?  This has nothing to do with the quality of the music.  Personally, I've never had much interest in Supertramp, so maybe my choice of Floyd is a bit unfair since I've really only heard the Supertramp "hits" and they didn't do anything for me.  But I can at least say that they were well written and well performed, just not to my taste. And, of course, in terms of commercial success, Pink Floyd arguably was far more successful.  Though I'd say they were more or less even in terms of frequency of radio play.

Equality 7-2521 wrote: Witchwoodhermit wrote: Pink Floyd began in the psychedelic London underground. Their roots are in making music for "the cause", being part of the esoteric genre they are so famous for. They developed from there on. Supertramp are a commercial band that began in THE most contrived possible way. Yes, some of their early work is progressive inspired, but also F.M. radio inspired. Supertramp was a band ASSEMBLED for success. A band that eventually reached the aspirations of it's creater. Although, too late. I don't know what any of that has to do with the quality of music.

Agreed.  However, it should be noted that at least two members of Floyd (Waters and Mason) were always very much focused on success.  If you read some history of Floyd and comments by those two about the beginnings of the band, this becomes obvious.

But again, so what?  This has nothing to do with the quality of the music.  Personally, I've never had much interest in Supertramp, so maybe my choice of Floyd is a bit unfair since I've really only heard the Supertramp "hits" and they didn't do anything for me.  But I can at least say that they were well written and well performed, just not to my taste.

And, of course, in terms of commercial success, Pink Floyd arguably was far more successful.  Though I'd say they were more or less even in terms of frequency of radio play.

Absolutely Pink Floyd, no doubt about it at all

If I was to compare Crime of the Century to Wish You Were Here it would be a toss-up.  But then there's Dark Side of the Moon and Animals vs. Even In the Quietest Moments and Crisis? What Crisis?.  In a pinch I'd go with Floyd here.  Comparing the two's lesser records?  Well then I'd have to go with Supertramp, as they are better at their worst than Pink Floyd.  So the result is truly.... I can't decide.

Chipiron wrote: Stjernestøv wrote: I have only heard a few Supertramp songs, and they struck me as kind of boring. But perhaps I should check out a whole album by them? Try "Crime of the Century", "Crisis...?" or "Even in the quietest moments" or, if you lke Live albums, "Paris". They sound quite better than the singles alone.   BTW, for me, Supertramp, if only because they introduced me into Prog.

I agree. You really can't judge by their singles alone.

I went with Supertramp. Never cared for Pink Floyd that much.

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Pink Floyd

As I hate Supertramp and find nothing redemable about them at all, its Floyd by several light years.