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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having owned this CD since it was first released I am amazed that it has not yet worn out. The music relating to each track perfectly complements that tracks title. I listen to this album very often whilst laid in bed waiting to drop off to sleep. It soothes and relaxes from the moment it begins and I am straight away transported to the very places and sites that the titles suggest. It is atmospheric to say the least and a must for any Rick Wakeman fan. Great stuff!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was surprised and rather disappointed with this album. It is informative at the beginning of each track, giving information on each of the 7 Wonders of the world. However it is not the usual Rick Wakeman style that I like and I found the tracks very 'samey'. Half way through the album I began to get very bored. Will give it another try, perhaps it may grow on me. It is good to be able to preview album tracks and I always do as this gives you a good idea of the contents before you buy. Unfortunately this album came from an outside supplier so previewing the tracks wasn't an option.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Quite Good
19 Nov 2001
Format:Audio CD
Rick Wakeman may still be best known for his albums with Yes. I agree that this was the highlight of his career, but he has produced any number of impressive solo disks. I can't rate this up there with the excellent remake of Journey to the Centre of the Earth, but it's quite good. The songs are a little "spacey" for my taste, but they keep my attention. The spoken introductions by one Garfield Morgan is a nice touch.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Wakeman in a more relaxed mood
10 Nov 2001
Format:Audio CD
Fans of Wakeman's "Yes" era who discover this album without trying any of his other solo work may be disappointed. It's not the high-energy Wakeman one would expect. It's much more laid back and "new age" sounding than "Six Wives" or "Journey". It's closer in feel to "Myths and Legends", although the narration, provided by the same narrator as on "Journey", evokes memories of his better works. The basic story is, he wrote these tracks to evoke images of the seven wonders of the world, only one of which still remains. And that's part of the problem. I believe one of the better tracks is the "Great Pyramid" sequence, which might have been influenced by pictures of the Pyramids. Other "wonders" aren't as evocative of their names, probably because they no longer exist. Don't pick this up as your first exposure to solo Wakeman, but his fans will love it.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
7 Wonders is Ricks own submission as the 8th.musical wonder
7 Feb 1999
Format:Audio CD
Magickman from n.j. says: Rick out does him self, and shows a mystical, magical theme that intefaces synth muzic with old world electro-cultured themes of the seven wonders of the world. A nice feature of the very informative cd is each track is double tracked meaning: you can get a discription of each wonder that can be tracked with or with out the narration.A wonderous musical masterpiece that will appeal to anyone who wants something unique and different but very easy to enjoy. SOOTHSAYERS WILL DELIGHT IN THE KOOL STORIES BEFORE EACH SONG
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