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Yes, “Something’s Coming” from ‘Yes’ (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays

Yes, “Something’s Coming” from ‘Yes’ (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays

A staple of the early Yes shows, “Something’s Coming” may not have been an original work but its title would prove prophetic.

Arc of Life – ‘Arc of Life’ (2021)

Arc of Life – ‘Arc of Life’ (2021)

It’s tempting to write off Arc of Life as Yes lite. But how does this new project from Billy Sherwood and Jon Davison stack up against other offshoot bands?

Yes, “Everydays” from ‘Yes’ (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays

Yes, “Everydays” from ‘Yes’ (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays

“Everydays” is a look forward to things to come, arrangement wise, through the main sequence of Yes albums.

Yes, “Dear Father” from ‘Yes’ (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays

Yes, “Dear Father” from ‘Yes’ (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays

What the 1969-era Yes b-side “Dear Father” lacks in progressive-rock elements, it makes up with a strong hook and rock ‘n’ roll passion.

Preston Frazier’s Top 5 Yes Albums: YESterdays

Preston Frazier’s Top 5 Yes Albums: YESterdays

After concluding a song-by-song analysis of Yes, let’s delve into favorite albums by the worlds greatest progressive rock band.

The Prog Collective – ‘Worlds On Hold’ (2021)

The Prog Collective – ‘Worlds On Hold’ (2021)

The questions about Billy Sherwood’s latest Prog Collective album are really twofold: Does it work? And what do the guests bring to the party?

Yes, “The Gift of Love” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays

Yes, “The Gift of Love” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays

“The Gift of Love,” from the 2019 Yes EP ‘From a Page,’ is a fine song from a band that, despite its perpetual changes, continued to progress.

Yes, “From the Turn of a Card” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays

Yes, “From the Turn of a Card” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays

“From the Turn of a Card” is yet another fine addition to the Yes canon, and a wonderful timepiece celebrating Oliver Wakeman and Benoit David.

Yes, “Words On a Page” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays

Yes, “Words On a Page” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays

Musically gratifying and lyrically vibrant, “Words On a Page” would have made an excellent addition to ‘Fly From Here.’ Luckily, it’s available now.

Derek Wieland of Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Derek Wieland of Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Derek Wieland of Trans-Siberian Orchestra joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss key albums from Yes, Pink Floyd, Emerson Lake and Palmer, and Steven Wilson.