Cost Of Living
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Rick Wakeman, the legendary Yes keyboardist, explores progressive and art rock territories on this 1983 Charisma release. Intricate keyboard arrangements interweave with orchestral elements, creating ambitious, theatrical soundscapes. It's uncompromisingly progressive—complex time signatures, layered synthesizers, and genuine compositional sophistication define the sound. Yet despite the technical ambition, there's real melody and emotional resonance underneath. The work showcases Wakeman's virtuosity and compositional vision in a solo context. This is music for serious prog fans, but it's genuinely engaging rather than indulgent. A fine example of art rock ambition from a true master of the keyboard.
Item Details+
| Genre | Rock |
| Style | Art Rock, Prog Rock |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | Record is NM. Sleeve is VG+ to EX. |
| Label | Charisma |
| Year | 1983 |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
A1. Twij
A2. Pandamonia
A3. Gone But Not Forgotten
A4. One For The Road
A5. Bedtime Stories
B1. Happening Man
B2. Shakespeare Run
B3. Monkey Nuts
B4. Elegy - Written In A Country Churchyard
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