Supertramp – Brother Where You Bound (180g, Limited Edition)

Supertramp's Brother Where You Bound arrived in 1985 as the band's eighth studio album and their first after Roger Hodgson's departure, with Rick Davies taking full writing control. That shift matters: instead of chasing the sleek pop balance of the classic lineup, the record leans back into longer forms and progressive-rock detail while examining Cold War-era tensions. It also produced the Top 40 hit “Cannonball,” giving this more exploratory set a clear entry point.

What makes the album interesting in the Supertramp catalogue is how deliberately it redraws the band's identity. Sources consistently point to Davies steering the music toward a tougher, more expansive sound, and the title track stands as the clearest example, stretching out into a long-form piece with guest appearances from David Gilmour of Pink Floyd and Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy. Alongside “Cannonball” and “Better Days,” it shows a band sounding more muscular and politically charged than many listeners might expect from their late-70s peak.

This 2026 vinyl edition helps explain why the album has reappeared on LP with fresh interest: the audio was newly transferred at Abbey Road Studios, where Miles Showell cut a half-speed master for the pressing. For anyone curious about Supertramp beyond the obvious staples, this is a strong way to hear the group recalibrating in public rather than simply repeating old formulas.

Features

• 180g, Half-Speed Mastered, Black Vinyl
• Audio transferred and half-speed mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios, London
• Debossed outer sleeve
• Made in Germany

Reviews

• the music is a pleasure - AllMusic.com

Genre: Pop & Rock