Yes, “Time is Time” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
Yes seemed to be marking the turning of a page – and, in a very real way, they were: “Time is Time” became a wonderful end for co-founder Jon Anderson.
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Yes, “Dreamtime” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
Despite its lyrical and production faults, “Dreamtime” is the one of the boldest statements on Yes’ ‘Magnification.’
Yes, “Soft As a Dove” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
Songs on this album were credited to Yes as a band, but “Soft As a Dove” sounded like another classic joint effort from Jon Anderson and Steve Howe.
Yes, “Give Love Each Day” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
“Give Love Each Day,” with a stunning orchestral contribution from conductor Larry Groupe’, showed that Yes continued to improve.
Yes, “Don’t Go” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
Yes’ “Don’t Go” is an attempt at accessibility and radio play from a band that would never again have a chart hit.
Yes, “Spirit of Survival” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
It’s too bad Yes has never played this song in concert. “Spirit of Survival” works on every level.
Yes, “New Language” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
If there’s a downside to “New Language,” it’s that Yes has not been as vital and potent on any studio recording since.
Yes, “The Messenger” from ‘The Ladder” (1999): YESterdays
A tribute to Bob Marley by a venerable British prog band seems like an unusual flight of fancy, but Yes makes it work.
Yes, “Finally” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
“Finally” may not rank as a Yes classic, but the song does represent the band’s continued progress forward.
The Solo Song Where Jon Anderson Finally Reclaimed His Yes Legacy
Ex-Yes frontman Jon Anderson, who turned 75 this week, showed that he could still write stirring, conceptually epic pieces.
