Rick Wakeman – Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1977

Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record is an LP by Rick Wakeman from 1977 released on the A&M Records label.

About this album

Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record is a sharply theatrical 1977 solo album that turns prog rock into a miniature orchestral drama. Following his success with Yes, Wakeman leans into keyboard virtuosity, cinematic writing and tongue-in-cheek concept pieces, with titles such as Birdman of Alcatraz and Judas Iscariot hinting at its mischievous, story-driven scope. The album sits at the crossroads of modern classical arrangement and progressive rock flair, showing why Wakeman became one of the era's most distinctive keyboardists. Its blend of humour, precision and grandeur makes it one of his most memorable mid-1970s releases.

Genre: Pop & Rock

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