Yes, “State of Play” from Talk (1994): YESterdays
“State of Play” sounds as for away from the main sequence of Yes songs as they could get. That doesn’t mean it isn’t good.
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Yes, “I Am Waiting” from Talk (1994): YESterdays
“I Am Waiting” isn’t a Yes epic of yesteryear, but there are enough prog elements to keep old fans engaged.
Yes, “The Calling” from Talk (1994): YESterdays
Yes begins 1994’s ‘Talk’ with a powerful tour-de-force that showcases some of the best aspects of this particular incarnation.
Yes, “Miracle of Life” from Union (1991): YESterdays
The first two minutes of “Miracle of Life” are pure prog joy. Then, as with so much of Yes’ pieced-together 1991 album ‘Union,’ something goes wrong.
Yes, “Saving My Heart” from Union (1991): YESterdays
“Saving My Heart” from 1991’s ‘Union’ found Yes looking over the precipice of their career – and deciding to jump.
Yes, “Lift Me Up” from Union (1991): YESterdays
Producer Trevor Rabin scales back some of the excesses from 1987’s ‘Big Generator,’ creating a Yes song with Chris Squire that boasts a socially relevant theme.
Yes, “Final Eyes” from Big Generator (1987): YESterdays
At almost six and a half minutes, Yes’ “Final Eyes” seems to have more credibility among fans than the ‘Big Generator’-era two hits.
Yes, “Love Will Find a Way” from Big Generator (1987): YESterdays
Despite its lyrically dippiness, “Love Will Find a Way” gave Yes exactly what they wanted: A hit song.
Yes, “Shoot High Aim Low” from Big Generator (1987): YESterdays
Each time I listen again to Yes’ ‘Big Generator,’ I’m struck afresh by its poise and expansiveness. “Shoot High Aim Low” is a perfect example.
Yes, “Rhythm of Love” from Big Generator (1987): YESterdays
“Rhythm of Love” provides a rabble-rousing opening to 1987’s ‘Big Generator,’ but I’m not sure it’s really Yes.
