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Returning to One of Yes’ Most Overlooked Eras: ‘Open Your Eyes’

Returning to One of Yes’ Most Overlooked Eras: ‘Open Your Eyes’

John M. Gouldin breaks down five less-heralded albums Yes released between 1996-2001, continuing with 1997’s ‘Open Your Eyes.’

Returning to One of Yes’ Most Overlooked Eras: ‘Keys to Ascension’ + ‘Keys to Ascension 2’

Returning to One of Yes’ Most Overlooked Eras: ‘Keys to Ascension’ + ‘Keys to Ascension 2’

John M. Gouldin is breaking down five less-heralded albums Yes released between 1996-2001, beginning with the ‘Keys to Ascension’ projects.

In Defense of the Long-Ignored Yes Album ‘Open Your Eyes’

In Defense of the Long-Ignored Yes Album ‘Open Your Eyes’

Released 25 years ago this week, ‘Open Your Eyes’ ended up as one of Yes’ late-period orphans. It’s time to open your ears.

Why ‘Big Generator’ Failed to Build on Yes’ Amazing ‘90125’ Breakthrough

Why ‘Big Generator’ Failed to Build on Yes’ Amazing ‘90125’ Breakthrough

Released 35 years ago today, ‘Big Generator’ took a step back after Yes’ complete reinvention with ‘90125.’ What went wrong?

How Yes Pushed Themselves to the Limit on ‘Close to the Edge’

How Yes Pushed Themselves to the Limit on ‘Close to the Edge’

Released 50 years ago today, ‘Close to the Edge’ represented a dramatic furthering of Yes’ creative process. They’d lose one member along the way.

Alan White, the Beatles, and Me: An Appreciation

Alan White, the Beatles, and Me: An Appreciation

Mike Tiano remembers how music and Microsoft brought the legendary drummer Alan White into his life.

Yes’ ‘Close to the Edge’: The Coda Key Change

Yes’ ‘Close to the Edge’: The Coda Key Change

Mike Tiano explores how a subsequent update on the title track of Yes’ masterpiece ‘Close to the Edge’ happened – and why it matters.

Jimmy Haslip, jazz bassist: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Jimmy Haslip, jazz bassist: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Jimmy Haslip’s taste runs the gamut, from jazz to rock and even to long-ago pop stars. So getting him to narrow things down was quite a challenge.

Peter Frampton, Terry Blade, Yes + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2021 Rock, Pop and R&B

Peter Frampton, Terry Blade, Yes + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2021 Rock, Pop and R&B

Preston Frazier’s Best of 2021 Rock, Pop and R&B also includes Henry Bateman, Toto’s Joseph Williams, Lucas Lee, Dire Straits’ Alan Clark, and others.

Yes, “Damaged World” from ‘The Quest’ (2021): YESterdays

Yes, “Damaged World” from ‘The Quest’ (2021): YESterdays

This track fits well on an album where Yes attempts to find some sense of purpose in a world beset by climate change and COVID. So why’d they leave it off?