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?
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Yes, “Holy Lamb” from Big Generator (1987): YESterdays
Perhaps with different sonic sensibilities, Yes’ “Holy Lamb (Song for Harmonic Convergence)” could have been great.
Yes, “I’m Running” from Big Generator (1987) YESterdays
“I’m Running,” the penultimate song on Yes’ 1987 album ‘Big Generator,’ steps out of the arena haze with an interesting but not totally successful gambit.
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, “Almost Like Love” from Big Generator (1987) YESterdays
When you add together all the disparate parts of “Almost Like Love,” you almost get a good Yes song … but not quite.
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, “Big Generator” from Big Generator (1987): YESterdays
“Big Generator,” the title track from Yes’ 12th studio album, seems desperate in its need to sound modern.
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.
