Mabel Greer’s Toyshop, “Big Brother, Little Brother” (2016): One Track Mind
Mabel Greer’s Toyshop, the pre-Yes progressive rock legends, are offering listeners a taste of their forthcoming 2017 album.
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Yes, “Don’t Kill The Whale” from Tormato (1978): YESterdays
This second song from Yes’ ‘Tormato’ has a more straight-ahead sensibility than we usually expect from the world’s greatest progressive rock band.
Esquire featuring Nikki Squire, “Ministry of Life” (2016): One Track Mind
“Ministry of Life” is an excellent preface for what’s coming on ‘Esquire III: No Spare Planet,’ the third album from Yes co-founder Chris Squire’s ex-wife Nikki Squire.
Yes, “Future Times / Rejoice” from Tormato (1978): YESterdays
As an opening track, “Future Times/Rejoice” is not a good omen for the rest of Yes’ ‘Tormato.’
Yes, “Awaken” from Going For the One (1977): YESterdays
Up until recently, “Awaken” was at the bottom of my list when I thought of Yes’ so-called epic songs.
Yes, “Wonderous Stories” from Going For the One (1977): YESterdays
Over just three verses and one hook-driven chorus, Yes’ “Wonderous Stories” demonstrates prog rock in its direct and most accessible form.
Burnt Belief, “Ghosts Aquatic” from Emergent (2016): Something Else! video premiere
There is a display of chops going on with Burnt Belief’s “Ghosts Aquatic.” It’s all there in the guise of subtle sublimity.
Yes, “Parallels” from Going For the One (1977): YESterdays
Despite the fact that “Parallels” is a solo contribution from the late Chris Squire, there is no doubt this is a Yes song.
Gong – Rejoice! I’m Dead! (2016)
With the first post-Daevid Allen Gong album, the torchbearers of serious rock who don’t take themselves *too* seriously carries on confidently.
Yes, “Turn of the Century” from Going For the One (1977): YESterdays
Despite some pre-session turmoil, “Turn of the Century” finds Yes focused, inspired and acting as one cohesive unit.
