Released 1990
Night Airs
Rick WakemanRick Wakeman – Night Airs: a sonic journey
Night Airs- Album Overview Rick Wakeman's "Night Airs," released in 1991, stands as a testament to the legendary keyb…
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Released 1976
No Earthly Connection
Rick WakemanFirst impressions of Rick Wakeman – No Earthly Connection
No Earthly Connection- Album Overview "No Earthly Connection" is the fifth studio album by British keyboardist and co…
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Released 1993
No Expense Spared
Rick WakemanDiving deep into No Expense Spared by Rick Wakeman
No Expense Spared- Album Overview Released in 1971, "No Expense Spared" is the fourth studio album by British keyboar…
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Released 1996
Orisons
Rick WakemanListening to Orisons by Rick Wakeman
Orisons- Album Overview Rick Wakeman's "Orisons," released in 2023, marks a significant addition to the progressive r…
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Released 2003
Out There
Rick WakemanOut There: the story Rick Wakeman wants to tell
Out There- Album Overview Released in 2018, "Out There" marks a significant addition to the discography of legendary …
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Released 2010
Past, Present And Future
Rick WakemanThe evolution of Rick Wakeman in Past, Present And Future
Past, Present And Future- Album Overview Released in 2003, "Past, Present And Future" is a concept album by English k…
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Released 1990
Phantom Power
Rick WakemanPhantom Power: discovering Rick Wakeman's artistry
Phantom Power- Album Overview Released in 2000, "Phantom Power" is an ambitious studio album by the legendary British…
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Released 2018
Piano Odyssey
Rick WakemanPiano Odyssey: what Rick Wakeman wants you to feel
Piano Odyssey- Album Overview "Piano Odyssey," released in 2019, is the latest solo studio album from legendary Engli…
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Released 2017
Piano Portraits
Rick WakemanWhy Rick Wakeman's Piano Portraits matters
Piano Portraits- Album Overview Rick Wakeman's "Piano Portraits," released in 2017, marks a significant chapter in th…
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Released 1971
Piano Vibrations
Rick WakemanOne week with Piano Vibrations: thoughts on Rick Wakeman
Piano Vibrations- Album Overview Released in 2019, "Piano Vibrations" is a heartfelt instrumental album by renowned k…
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Released 1993
Prayers
Rick WakemanReview of Rick Wakeman – Prayers
Prayers- Album Overview Rick Wakeman’s "Prayers," released in 2021, marks a significant entry in the British keyboard…
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Released 2000
Preludes To A Century
Rick WakemanRick Wakeman – Preludes To A Century: track-by-track perspective
Preludes To A Century- Album Overview "Preludes To A Century" is an ambitious concept album by renowned British keybo…
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Released 2006
Retro
Rick WakemanInside the atmosphere of Rick Wakeman's Retro
Retro- Album Overview Released in 2003, "Retro" marks a significant return for British keyboardist Rick Wakeman, a lu…
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Released 2007
Retro 2
Rick WakemanRick Wakeman – Retro 2: a sonic journey
Retro 2- Album Overview Rick Wakeman's "Retro 2," released in 2021, serves as a nostalgic homage to the progressive r…
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Released 1999
Return To The Centre Of The Earth
Rick WakemanBreaking down the themes in Return To The Centre Of The Earth by Rick Wakeman
Return To The Centre Of The Earth- Album Overview Released in 1999, "Return To The Centre Of The Earth" is a progress…
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Released 2004
Revisited
Rick WakemanWhy Rick Wakeman's Revisited matters
Revisited- Album Overview Rick Wakeman's "Revisited," released in 1990, is a compelling synthesis of progressive rock…
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Released 1979
Rhapsodies
Rick WakemanThe evolution of Rick Wakeman in Rhapsodies
Rhapsodies- Album Overview "Rhapsodies," released in 1995, marks a significant chapter in the illustrious career of E…
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Released 2002
Rick Wakeman Live
Rick WakemanRick Wakeman raises the bar with Rick Wakeman Live
Rick Wakeman Live- Album Overview "Rick Wakeman Live," released in 1977, captures the virtuoso keyboardist and compos…
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Released 1977
Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record
Rick WakemanInside Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record by Rick Wakeman
Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record- Album Overview "Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record," released in 1977, is a concept album…
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Released 1977
Rick Wakeman’s Criminal Record
Rick WakemanFirst impressions of Rick Wakeman – Rick Wakeman’s Criminal Record
Rick Wakeman’s Criminal Record- Album Overview Rick Wakeman’s "Criminal Record" is a progressive rock album released …
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Released 1982
Rock 'n' Roll Prophet
Rick WakemanRick Wakeman experiments boldly on Rock 'n' Roll Prophet
Rock 'n' Roll Prophet- Album Overview Released in 1990, "Rock 'n' Roll Prophet" is an ambitious album by Br…
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Released 1982
Rock 'n' Roll Prophet
Rick WakemanOne week with Rock 'n' Roll Prophet: thoughts on Rick Wakeman
Rock 'n' Roll Prophet- Album Overview "Rock 'n' Roll Prophet," released in 1980, is a fascinating entry in the discog…
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Released 1994
Romance Of The Victorian Age
Rick WakemanWhy Rick Wakeman's Romance Of The Victorian Age matters
Romance Of The Victorian Age- Album Overview "Romance Of The Victorian Age," released in 1991, is a concept album by …
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Released 1989
Sea Airs
Rick WakemanInside Sea Airs by Rick Wakeman
Sea Airs- Album Overview "Sea Airs" is the 2021 album by renowned English keyboardist and composer Rick Wakeman, well…
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Released 1985
Silent Nights
Rick WakemanSilent Nights by Rick Wakeman: expectations vs reality
Silent Nights- Album Overview Released in 2000, "Silent Nights" is an album by renowned British keyboardist and compo…
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Released 1991
Softsword: King John And The Magna Charter
Rick WakemanDiving deep into Softsword: King John And The Magna Charter by Rick Wakeman
Softsword: King John And The Magna Charter- Album Overview "Softsword: King John And The Magna Charter" is a progress…
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Released 2016
Starship Trooper
Rick WakemanFirst impressions of Rick Wakeman – Starship Trooper
Starship Trooper- Album Overview "Starship Trooper" is a notable album from British keyboardist Rick Wakeman, release…
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Released 2000
Stella Bianca Alla Corte Di Re Ferdinando
Rick WakemanHow Rick Wakeman shaped the sound of Stella Bianca Alla Corte Di Re Ferdinando
Stella Bianca Alla Corte Di Re Ferdinando- Album Overview "Stella Bianca Alla Corte Di Re Ferdinando," released in 19…
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Released 1996
Tapestries
Rick WakemanRick Wakeman raises the bar with Tapestries
Tapestries- Album Overview Rick Wakeman's "Tapestries," released in 2023, marks a significant return to form for the …
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Released 1991
The Classical Connection
Rick WakemanFrom intro to finale: what The Classical Connection delivers
The Classical Connection- Album Overview "The Classical Connection" is an album by the renowned English keyboardist a…
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Released 1991
The Classical Connection 2
Rick WakemanRick Wakeman raises the bar with The Classical Connection 2
The Classical Connection 2- Album Overview Rick Wakeman's "The Classical Connection 2," released in 1999, is a brilli…
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Released 1989
The Family Album
Rick WakemanFirst impressions of Rick Wakeman – The Family Album
The Family Album- Album Overview Rick Wakeman's "The Family Album," released in 2021, marks a significant return for …
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