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.
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Yes, “Sign Language” from ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ (1997): YESterdays
A rare instrumental, “Sign Language” closes out arguably the best Yes album to that point since 1983’s ‘90125.’
Yes, “Children of Light” from ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ (1997): YESterdays
Producer Billy Sherwood again shows his talent at blending the Yes tradition with a contemporary feel.
Yes, “Foot Prints” from ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ (1997): YESterdays
The fact that Yes’ ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ wasn’t a hit is more due to the changing music environment that the material.
Yes, “Mind Drive” from ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ (1997): YESterdays
“Mind Drive” was a deliberate attempt to recapture the epic feel of Yes’ main-sequence albums – and it worked brilliantly.
