Can Yes’ Disappointing ‘Tormato’ Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?
‘Tormato’ arrived 45 years ago today as the deflating final album from Yes’ classic lineup. Let’s talk about what might have been.
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Returning to One of Yes’ Most Overlooked Eras: ‘Magnification’
John M. Gouldin breaks down five less-heralded albums Yes released between 1996-2001, concluding with Jon Anderson’s swan song ‘Magnification.’
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.’
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.
How Yes Pushed Themselves to the Limit on ‘Close to the Edge’
Released 50 years ago today, ‘Close to the Edge’ represented a dramatic furthering of Yes’ creative process. They’d lose one member along the way.
Yes’ ‘Close to the Edge’: The Coda Key Change
Mike Tiano explores how a subsequent update on the title track of Yes’ masterpiece ‘Close to the Edge’ happened – and why it matters.
Yes, “Vevey” from ‘Going For the One’ (bonus track, 1977): YESterdays
This ‘Going For the One’-era bonus item would have made an interesting interlude. At just over four minutes, however, it seems too long as a Yes song.
‘Still Wish You Were Here: A Tribute to Pink Floyd’ (2021)
Set the controls for the heart of the sun, because ‘Still Wish You Were Here: A Tribute to Pink Floyd’ is a lovely listen.
Yes, “America” from ‘Fragile’ (bonus track, 1971): YESterdays
Fans should seek out “America” in its many official versions, just to hear how Yes’ cover of this Simon and Garfunkel classic has progressed over time.
Preston Frazier’s Top 5 Yes Albums: YESterdays
After concluding a song-by-song analysis of Yes, let’s delve into favorite albums by the worlds greatest progressive rock band.
