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.
This album-closing song actually makes a great jumping off point for then-new two-guitar version of Yes.
Combining fragments from Jon Anderson with contemporary Billy Sherwood production touches, Yes’ “Somehow, Someday” works on several levels.
While not particularly memorable, “Love Shine” is another song by Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood that’s been enjoyably Yes-ified.
Yes’ ‘Open Your Eyes’ contains many strong songs, but it certainly could have benefited for more of a unified vision.
‘Wonderlove” reflects the new of state of mind that Yes was in during the sessions for 1997’s ‘Open Your Eyes.’
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.
“Fortune Seller” features one of the best guitarist pairings of Billy Sherwood and Steve Howe in the Yes canon.
Despite good playing, Yes’ “No Way We Can Lose” never rises beyond the sum of its musical parts.
The initial three songs on Yes’ ‘Open Your Eyes’ find the world’s greatest progressive rock band at the top of their game.
Billy Sherwood always had a knack for melding traditional Yes elements with a contemporary sound. Same here.