Rock & Roll Prophet
by Stephen RaiteriRecorded in 1979, this somewhat goofy album is an oddity in the Wakeman catalog. The music is mostly electro-pop, reminiscent in parts of the Buggles. Unusually, Wakeman actually sings, in a serviceable but not strong voice, on three tracks: "I'm So Straight I'm a Weirdo," "Maybe '80," and "Do You Believe in Fairies?" ("Weirdo" and "Fairies" were released as a single, with limited success.) The remainder is instrumental and not up to Wakeman's highest standards.