Revisited

by Stephen Thomas ErlewineAAO's 2004 Revisited release is a nine-track collection of tracks that find legendary progressive rock keyboardist Rick Wakeman delving into his deep back catalog and reinterpreting some of his standards, including such selections as "Elizabethan Rock," "Starship Trooper/Wurm," "Eleanor Rigby," and "Jane Seymour," and excerpts from Myths and Legends and Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Much of this appears to be released on previous Wakeman compilations -- several cuts were also on Purple Pyramid's 2001 release Tales of Future and Past -- but this is recommended because the track selection is expert, showcasing interpretations that do offer fresh and original variations on the pieces, making it an excellent choice as a sampler.