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.’
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In Defense of the Long-Ignored Yes Album ‘Open Your Eyes’
Released 25 years ago this week, ‘Open Your Eyes’ ended up as one of Yes’ late-period orphans. It’s time to open your ears.
Yes, “The Solution” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
This album-closing song actually makes a great jumping off point for then-new two-guitar version of Yes.
Yes, “Somehow, Someday” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
Combining fragments from Jon Anderson with contemporary Billy Sherwood production touches, Yes’ “Somehow, Someday” works on several levels.
Yes, “Love Shine” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
While not particularly memorable, “Love Shine” is another song by Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood that’s been enjoyably Yes-ified.
Yes, “From the Balcony” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
Yes’ ‘Open Your Eyes’ contains many strong songs, but it certainly could have benefited for more of a unified vision.
Yes, “Wonderlove” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
‘Wonderlove” reflects the new of state of mind that Yes was in during the sessions for 1997’s ‘Open Your Eyes.’
Yes, “Man In the Moon” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
I not only love Yes, but also 1997’s ‘Open Your Eyes.’ I still scratch my head over some of this album’s production choices.
Yes, “Fortune Seller” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
“Fortune Seller” features one of the best guitarist pairings of Billy Sherwood and Steve Howe in the Yes canon.
Yes, “No Way We Can Lose” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
Despite good playing, Yes’ “No Way We Can Lose” never rises beyond the sum of its musical parts.
