![]() Not many keyboard players are as recognizable as Rick. ![]() When you hear him play, or hear one of his songs, you can easily recognize it's Rick who is playing. I'm not sure how I would've appreciated Another Six Wives of Henry IXth. Though I won't blame for straying away from Six Wives. Yup, that's about my assessment (minus White Rock OST) Though in fairness, Journey and King Arthur were pretty successful albums. It's too bad because to me Six Wives laid a pretty great blueprint, but imo he didn't follow that up. I don't mind that he uses historical or mythological themes, I just don't find what he did with them appealing (except Six Wives, where I think he wrote his best solo compositions and got the balance right). Journey, King Arthur and Rhapsodies are just cornball to my ears. I really tried with Criminal Record and No Earthly Connection, but they just didn't hold my interest. Other than an odd track or moment here or there, I really don't like any of Rick's other solo output. I like Six Wives and the White Rock soundtrack. Well outside his Strawbs and some Yes albums, and Six Wives? Not much really. What is the appeal of Rick Wakeman's music?
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