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Retrospectacle – The Supertramp Anthology

by Supertramp

Released: October 18, 2005

Progressive rock, pop rock, art rock

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Additionally, "Land Ho" was later re-recorded by Roger Hodgson for his 1987 solo album Hai Hai, with new lyrics. "Retrospectacle – The Supertramp Anthology" is the first comprehensive compilation album by the English rock band Supertramp, released in October 2005. As Supertramp's first career retrospective, it features a compilation of the band's most popular songs, live tracks, and favorite album tracks spanning from Supertramp to Slow Motion, including selections from their live albums Paris and It Was the Best of Times.

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The album was available as either a single…

The album was available as either a single disc or a double album.

Notably, Retrospectacle includes the first appearance of the…

Notably, Retrospectacle includes the first appearance of the single "Land Ho" along with its B-side "Summer Romance" on an album.

The version of "Land Ho" included is the…

The version of "Land Ho" included is the 1975 remix, which the band had intended to use on Crisis?

"Summer Romance" features the original mix from the…

"Summer Romance" features the original mix from the single.

Classic Rock magazine ranked Retrospectacle as the 12th…

Classic Rock magazine ranked Retrospectacle as the 12th greatest compilation album of 2005.

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"Retrospectacle – The Supertramp Anthology" is the first comprehensive compilation album by the English rock band Supertramp, released in October 2005.

As Supertramp's first career retrospective, it features a compilation of the band's most popular songs, live tracks, and favorite album tracks spanning from Supertramp to Slow Motion, including selections from their live albums Paris and It Was the Best of Times. The album was available as either a single disc or a double album.

Notably, Retrospectacle includes the first appearance of the single "Land Ho" along with its B-side "Summer Romance" on an album. The version of "Land Ho" included is the 1975 remix, which the band had intended to use on Crisis? What Crisis? but ultimately omitted. "Summer Romance" features the original mix from the single. Additionally, "Land Ho" was later re-recorded by Roger Hodgson for his 1987 solo album Hai Hai, with new lyrics.

Classic Rock magazine ranked Retrospectacle as the 12th greatest compilation album of 2005.