THE SIX WIVES OF HENRY VIII

According to most fans, this is Rick Wakeman best work in his solo carreer. In fact, there is not a single weak track in this masterpiece. I can only imagine if Wakeman had recorded this with Jon Anderson as a Yes album... could it be even better? Anyway, the team he assmbled to this recording is great, with a bunch of yes members: Chris squire, Alan white, Bill Bruford and Steve Howe all join the keyboard wizard in this legendary album. I also strongely recomend to check out the 2005 live album "The Six Wives Of Henry VIII - Live At Hampton Court Palace".It is awesome.

Individual scores: 1. Catherine of Aragon - 9,5/10 - the opening track is also my favourite one. Wakeman plays with a spanish style and squire with his usual class in the bass guitar. The moog is simply awesome. 2. Anne of Cleves - 9,0/10 - starts with a somewhat disturbing keyboard line and change to a fast track with drums. Second best song in my opinion. 3. Catherine Howard - 7,0,/10 4. Jane Seymour - 8,5/10 - beautiful work by wakeman in a church organ. 5. Anne Boleyn (Incl. 'The Day Thou Gavest Lord Hath Ended') - 7/10 - my least favourite track 6. Catherine Parr - 8,5 /10 - excelent drumming with a killer performance by wakeman make this song a classic.