1986's "Country Airs" saw Wakeman experimenting with synth-pop and new wave, a departure from his earlier progressive rock leanings. The album features a blend of electronic textures and melodic songwriting.
- "Country Airs" was released on December 8, 1986, by Purple Pyramid Records.
- The album falls under the new wave and synth-pop genres, reflecting the musical trends of the mid-1980s.
- This release showcases Wakeman's versatility as a keyboardist and composer, venturing into electronic-driven soundscapes.
Rick Wakeman is an English keyboardist and composer, known for his progressive rock work with bands like Yes and his prolific solo career. By 1986, Wakeman had moved away from the prog epics of his early career, exploring more accessible synth-pop and new-wave sounds.
Tracklist
More from Rick Wakeman
Piano Portraits2017
Journey to the Centre of the Earth2014
Piano Odyssey2018
No Earthly Connection1976
19841981
Journey to the Centre of the Earth1974
Rhapsodies1979
The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table1975
Visions1995
A Gallery of the Imagination2023
The Six Wives of Henry VIII1973
Aspirant Sunset2006
