Yes, “It Was All We Knew” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays
“It Was All We Knew” should have been saved for a Steve Howe solo album – or given a little more time to develop into a truly memorable Yes song.
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Yes, “Light of the Ages” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays
Yes acquits itself well on “Light of the Ages,” whetting the appetite for an album of new music in 2021.
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
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
“To Ascend” seems half-heartedly arranged and uninspired. Despite a promising start, this became a common theme for Yes’ ‘Heaven and Earth.’
Yes, “Step Beyond” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays
Rather than harkening back to their salad days of the ’70s, Yes’ retro-sounding “Step Beyond” has too much of an ’80s pop feel.
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.
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.
How Yes Finally Saved ‘Drama’ From Unjust Obscurity
Released 40 years ago this week, ‘Drama’ served as a bridge between Yes’ ’70s-era prog sound and the approachable prog-pop from the decade to follow.
Yes, “Into the Storm” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays
This melodically pulsating, accessible yet clearly progressive song incorporates the strength of each Yes man, but doesn’t try to recreate the past.
