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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The Story of the Only Yes EP: ‘From a Page’
The creation story of ‘From a Page’ involves a previous lineup of Yes in effect co-opting the current lineup in order to make a new record.
New Yes History: A Moment to Breathe, A Moment to Listen
As we await ‘Mirror to the Sky,’ remember that the music will do the talking – and Yes music has always been worth the listen.
Steve Howe’s Tomorrow – ‘Permanent Dream’ (2023)
A re-imagined and expanded update of Tomorrow’s classic debut from stalwart Yes guitarist Steve Howe toughens their psych-rock groove.
Steve Howe Made a Colorful, Quite Surprising Debut With Tomorrow
Released 55 years ago this month, the self-titled debut by Yes stalwart Steve Howe’s old band Tomorrow is one of the best of its psychedelic kind.
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.’
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.
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, “Damaged World” from ‘The Quest’ (2021): YESterdays
This track fits well on an album where Yes attempts to find some sense of purpose in a world beset by climate change and COVID. So why’d they leave it off?
Yes, “Mystery Tour” from ‘The Quest’ (2021): YESterdays
Maybe Yes’ bonus-track Beatles tribute “Mystery Tour” is just inoffensive fluff, but there’s a special place in my heart for this song.
