Supertramp - Crime of the century - 1974

The distinctive cover art was created by graphic artist Paul Wakefield after exposure to the completed album. The 'prison bars' on the front cover have become an iconic image. Beautiful; but what is the meaning behind all this?

Here's CAA's point of view .... starting with the lyrics. The lyrics of Crime of the Century deal loosely with themes of loneliness and mental stability. The overlapping theme seems to be the repression of individuality by the established order who are only willing to teach you their stuff at school.

But what about your dreams, boy!? Do you have the guts to escape ......
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