Post Tagged with: "Progressive Rock"

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.

The Evolution of Yes' Timeless 'Roundabout': Gimme Five

The Evolution of Yes’ Timeless ‘Roundabout’: Gimme Five

Yes’ forthcoming ‘The Royal Affair Tour: Live in Las Vegas’ includes yet another live update of “Roundabout.” Let’s take a look back.

Yes, "To Ascend" from 'Heaven and Earth' (2014): YESterdays

Yes, “To Ascend” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays

“To Ascend” seems half-heartedly arranged and uninspired. Despite a promising start, this became a common theme for Yes’ ‘Heaven and Earth.’

Pink Floyd, "Wearing the Inside Out" from 'Division Bell' (1994): One Track Mind

Pink Floyd, “Wearing the Inside Out” from ‘Division Bell’ (1994): One Track Mind

Returning to the first lead vocal by founding Pink Floyd keyboardist Richard Wright since his turn on “Time” from 1973’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon.’

'Hawkwind: The Days of the Underground,' by Joe Banks (2020): Books

‘Hawkwind: The Days of the Underground,’ by Joe Banks (2020): Books

For the devoted fan, Joe Banks’ book will be dissected, ingested, and enjoyed in equal play time as all the great Hawkwind albums.

Yes, "The Game" from 'Heaven and Earth' (2014): YESterdays

Yes, “The Game” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays

Most of ‘Heaven and Earth’ – including “The Game,” one of Yes co-founder Chris Squire’s last writing contributions – simply needed more focused production.

Why Supertramp's "Sister Moonshine" Pointed to Future Greatness

Why Supertramp’s “Sister Moonshine” Pointed to Future Greatness

Supertramp’s elfin, silvery “Sister Moonshine” arrived 45 years ago today as a kind of dry run for platinum successes to come.

Soft Machine - 'Live at the Baked Potato' (2020)

Soft Machine – ‘Live at the Baked Potato’ (2020)

‘Live at the Baked Potato’ shows that you can’t keep a good band down. But does this edition of Soft Machine stand up to what went before?

Circuline - 'CircuLive::NewView' (2020)

Circuline – ‘CircuLive::NewView’ (2020)

Circuline’s new concert recording ‘CircuLive::NewView’ is melodic and molten rock that sizzles right out of the pizza prog oven.

Yes, "Believe Again" from 'Heaven and Earth' (2014): YESterdays

Yes, “Believe Again” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays

The last Yes studio project to date has a lot going for it, yet fails to reach the heights expected of the world’s greatest progressive rock band.