Out There

Rick Wakeman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 24, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: AAO MUSIC
• ASIN: B000NOKAUS
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  DVD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #334,576 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

'Out There' from Rick Wakeman & the New English Rock Ensemble is the first true studio progressive rock band album from Rick since 1976 when 'No Earthly Connection' was released by A&M Records. Features six tracks with the first track containing a whoppin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful... No Earthly Connection 2, October 14, 2003

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Ross D. P. Harris "rharris347" (Merritt Island, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Out There (Audio CD)

I was very sceptical about this album. It was touted as a return to progressive rock, and a sequel to "No Earthly Connection".

I wasn't so impressed with the sequel to "Journey to the Center of the Earth" ("Return to the Center of the Earth"). I did like it but found it didn't add anything new to the original recording, just more of the 'same'.

But, happy with my recent purchase of "No Earthly Connection" on CD at long last (Japanese import), and listening to a few promising samples I decided to give it a try.

Fortunately, Rick avoids all the problems of "Return..." by delivering a fresh new album that stands on it's own. The sound is more modern prog rock than an attempt to recapture the past.

A couple of tracks wouldn't be out of place on a modern 'Yes' album, with the Chris Squire-like bass on 'Universe Of Sound' and the Anderson-like vocals on 'Music Of Love'.

But this is no Yes wannabee. I suspect this album would've got much more attention if it was by a new unknown band than a rock dinosaur.

The album ROCKS- this is Rick at his best, as a member of a real band. It's not heavy metal, or sappy modern pop-rock that. Nor is it ambient soundscapes. This is rock...

And we only had to wait 27 years...

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars NO TOO PROGRESSIVE, September 23, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Out There (Audio CD)

A fan of Rick Wakeman since "Six Wives...", I'm still looking for a "real" Progressive Rock album from Rick since "No Earthly Connection". In many other progressive forums this one has been raved as his best in many years, but too classify "Progressive" this cd is IMO not a right description. It should be in the "Progressive Metal" racks. The use of frequent and too heavy guitar riffs is a lowdown. Yes, you will hear great keyboard solos and the use of female chorus (in this ocassion understandable words, not like "Return to the center..."). The intervention of singer Damian Wilson strengthens the overall feel of a Heavy Metal record as it seems he is always hitting the same hight notes, making this record not an easy one to hear and enjoy. Sometimes is even stresfull. In summary, if you are on the Neo-Prog and "Heavy Metal" veins, maybe this will suit you. If you are looking for a Progressive cd, is not with only two exceptions: "Cathedral of the sky" and "To be with you". I'll be waiting anxiously for his next, but this time I hope he goes back to his roots, his best.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's good etc etc etc BUT, July 10, 2004

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Oymaprat (Nowhere In Particular) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Out There (DVD)

Firstly, the music on this one is great, I really like it. BUT I was a little dissapointed with the concept MOVIE part of it. Partly because when buying it I was not all that sure as to whether this was a live show or the concept movie it turned out to be. So, I don't know what I thought a concept movie was, but I didn't think it would be like this.
If you like the sound of listening to the Out There album with picures of spaceships and alien landscapes going on in the background then I'm sure this is for you. Only, re-reading that it doesn't sound to bad. I'll tell you the sort of thing that happens. One songs visuals consist of a lot of odd machines (possibly pumps) just, sort of doing their thing on a plain boring landscape. I'm sorry but for me it just isn't worth the money. Just buy the CD is my advise.
The only redeeming factor is the extra, a documentary of behind the scenes at the tour, and some interviews with Mr Wakeman. Even then, I'm sure they could have fitted some more extras on, perhaps one of the songs live, oh well. So to sum it all up- if you like the sound of the above get it, if not, steer clear. There are better Wakeman DVD's out their. Just do Quicksearch DVD - Rick Wakeman and you'll have a good few to choose from.