Rick Wakeman - Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record (1977)
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Side one
1. "Statue of Justice" 6:20
2. "Crime of Passion" 5:46
3. "Chamber of Horrors" 6:40
Side two
1. "Birdman of Alcatraz" 4:12
2. "The Breathalyser" 3:51
3. "Judas Iscariot" 12:15
Rick Wakeman Band Members / Musicians
Rick Wakeman – Steinway 9' grand piano, Minimoog synthesiser, Polymoog synthesiser, Hammond C3 organ, Birotron, Mander pipe organ at St. Martin's church in Vevey, RMI computer keyboard, harpsichord, Fender Rhodes 88 electric piano, Hohner clavinet, Baldwin electric harpsichord, church organ
Chris Squire – bass guitar on "Statue of Justice", "Crime of Passion", and "Chamber of Horrors"
Alan White – drums on "Statue of Justice", "Crime of Passion", and "Chamber of Horrors"
Frank Ricotti – percussion on "Statue of Justice", "Crime of Passion", "Chamber of Horrors", and "Judas Iscariot"
Bill Oddie – vocals on "The Breathalyser"
Rick Wakeman – production
Ars Laeta Choir of Lausanne – choir on "Judas Iscariot"
Robert Mernoud – conductor on "Judas Iscariot"
John Timperley – engineer, mixing
Dave Richards - assistant engineer on "Statue of Justice", "Crime of Passion", and "Chamber of Horrors", mixing
Chuck Beeson – visual concept, design
Roland Young – art direction
Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record is the 7th studio album by English keyboardist Rick Wakeman, released in November 1977 on A&M Records. The album was recorded in Montreux, Switzerland after Wakeman rejoined Yes in late 1976 as they were making Going for the One. With its concept loosely based on criminality, the album is an instrumental progressive rock record with the exception being "The Breathalyser", in which Bill Oddie provides vocals. Bassist Chris Squire and drummer Alan White of Yes also play on three tracks.
The album received some mixed reviews upon release, and reached No. 25 in the UK. In 2006, the album was remastered as a limited edition with 5,000 copies produced.
