I was initially not to sure about buying this disc but I am glad I did it
contains some great songs. "Hymn Of Hope" is has had its arrangement
added to and now makes the Softsword version seems under worked. …
Month: February 2000
Rick Wakeman – The Classical Connection
For years I struggled to appreciate Rick’s quieter piano albums. This was
my breakthrough album. This album is great. Rick’s great piano playing (electric
I think) goes without saying but what I really love is David Paton’s bass work.
I …
Rick Wakeman – Phantom Power
Phantom Power is a soundtrack Album but not in the usual style. The album consist
of full blown songs and it is as if the film was added to the soundtrack instead
of vice Versa. In fact the recent video …
Rick Wakeman – Cost of Living
I own nearly all of Rick albums on CD and this is the only one I find tortuous
to listen to (well maybe Rhapsodies as well). Rick completely missed my wave
length on this. Every other track is an awful …
Rick Wakeman – Rock n Roll Prophet Plus
This is a rather quirky Wakeman with 3 tracks sung by Rick himself. At times
all I can hear is the quirky style but at other times I really enjoy this album.
Normally it is the latter. The Plus tracks, …
Rick Wakeman – An Evening With Rick Wakeman Tour 2000
I took in three dates on this tour and as usual I waffled my way through some
reviews. My live shots were all rather disappointing but you might like these
pics.
Rick Wakeman – Sudbury Quay Theatre – 6 March
…Band Reviews from 1999
I have been keeping this list of gigs I have attended and often written reviews
for friends. It might interest someone so I have decided to put it online. I
have tried to go to a lot of gigs in …