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How Yes Backed Themselves Into a Sleek New Platinum-Selling Era With ‘90125’

How Yes Backed Themselves Into a Sleek New Platinum-Selling Era With ‘90125’

Released 40 years ago this week, ‘90125’ reshaped Yes as a modernized best-selling ’80s band. That wasn’t a bad thing.

Can Yes’ Disappointing ‘Tormato’ Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?

Can Yes’ Disappointing ‘Tormato’ Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?

‘Tormato’ arrived 45 years ago today as the deflating final album from Yes’ classic lineup. Let’s talk about what might have been.

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.’

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.

Yes, “Love Conquers All” from ‘Yesyears’ (1991): YESterdays

Yes, “Love Conquers All” from ‘Yesyears’ (1991): YESterdays

“Love Conquers All,” a Chris Squire/Billy Sherwood outtake from the patched-together ‘Union’ album, deserves a more prominent place in the Yes canon.

Yes, “You Can Be Saved” from ‘Tormato’ (bonus track, 1978): YESterdays

Yes, “You Can Be Saved” from ‘Tormato’ (bonus track, 1978): YESterdays

It’s unclear why “You Can Be Saved” wasn’t finished for ‘Tormato’ or some future project, but such speculation is the joy of being a Yes fan.

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.

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, “In a World of Our Own” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays

Yes, “In a World of Our Own” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays

“In a World of Our Own” is a pleasing middle-of-the-road rock Yes song which needs a few more progressive elements to be memorable.