I've just read all the commentary from six months back. Very interesting. I first got into Rick Wakeman back in about 1976, then discovered Yes in 1977 and bought Going For The One, which remains for me to this day my all-time favourite Yes album. I still enjoy all their albums, except The Ladder (which I gave away, I couldn't stand it!), and this present one. Yes have notoriously been poor in concert mainly due to the fact that their albums have been so heavily overly produced, and even Jon An
Thanks for that Darren. I'm an early Yes fan and then when Trevor Rabin played his part, but I did like drama. Having seen Yes on their 35th anniversary tour, it confirmed to me their best line-up. I think you've effectively written this latest album off as dross, and I have to agree, it's dross, and deserves to have wizards hats taken away. The whole thing has done Yes and their fans a dis-credit. What a shame. I'm glad I didn't fork out $149 for when they come to Australia in April. So I than
Oh come on don't rip on Canada for a few knobs we all have them. Salming21king sounds like he is from BC too Sorry about that! I really like your boxset reviews Funny stuff. Prog Rock forever!!
@salming21king And no woman would want to go near your shrivelled excuse for a cock... Thanks for the comment, my thick Canadian chum. Good to know the colonies are so far away.
I was very very annoyed by the albums sound quality. I mean aren't they all millionaires? Why does it sound like some underground band scraping money to make what perhaps might be their final album.
Really enjoyed most of the tunes but mehhh common no excuse for this quality from a band like Yes. Guess we have to wait for a remaster or a live CD/DVD.
A fair review of the excellent new Yes album. Personally, I think it's a very special album. Sit down in a quiet room and listen with the headphones on, it's a real journey.
I'm not reviewing the Yes album in this comment, but instead the review that is the subject. I found it too meandering. I certainly would not be moved to buy this cd based on this. I wondered why he kept mentioning certain lyrics, but didn't seem to actually know the lyrics.I guess he just could not get past Jon Anderson not being on the album. I liked the little touches that sounded so much like 70's Yes and even the one track that became a tribute to Star Castle. The reviewer missed them. Sad
@jamesdrifting A review of the review - an utterly futile exercise marking you out as being the same use to the world as nipples on men. Thank you, you cretin.
Very disappointed with the album....There is the odd good Yes harmonies but the whole thing never "took off" as far as I'm concerned..It had no Drive, no wonderful wall of sound where they would go off beat and later in the track bring it all back together in a creshendo of noise...A very commercial sounding album..I can understand them wanting to appeal to ther masses... but....They have lost their indentity and their originallity.. Its very repetetive lyrics too are not what I expect from Yes.
I have to say the best thing about being born in non-English country is that I learned to enjoy music from English speaking countries without understanding the lyrics.
Peter Gabriel with Genesis is a good example of how the lyrics to a song are so important and yet it made no difference to me in my becoming a rabid Genesis fanatic.
The reviewer is critical of the lyrics from Hour Of Need and Film Set and that's too bad for him. The music is the only thing that will always matter to me.
@PhilistineTheArtLuvr But you are only getting half the picture. Without the language, it is like you are colour blind and wandering through an art gallery. Learn English and learn to appreciate the subtleties of the English language, the poetry, the symbolism, instead of just nodding your head to the beat. Anyone can do that, my friend. Hearing is easy, listening takes skill.
@vrooomuk I'm afraid you're taking the gallery analogy too far. I'd say I'm in the gallery, I can sense and smell the atmosphere, I can see all the colours and shapes alright but when I read the plaques next to the art works all I can make out is the artist name and the year the work was done.
So I can fully appreciate the art work without understanding what inspired the artist to do it and what he means by it.
Forget about conducting the orchestra all I want to do is blast my stereo!
@PhilistineTheArtLuvr But without the understanding of language you are in the third division, whereas I am in the first division. You carry on blasting your stereo - as long as you are happy, that's great!
I like it. Its fresh. I read Jon Anderson wasnt very fond of it. He say it sounded a bit dated and the production wasnt too great. I've also heard Jon's willing to join the band again. But we have to wait till the Yes men are done promoting the new album. I'm thinking if Jon does come back he will bring his buddy Rick with him who hes been with lately........LOL doesnt Squire alone own the Yes name??
@GeminiiGuy81 Talk was interesting but lacked a certain spark (but definitely Rabin's most creative period in Yes), but Open Your Eyes was a bit of a clunker for me.
@GeminiiGuy81 For my sins, I absolutely love "Union" (well the ABWH parts of it, anyway). I remember when it came out back in 1991 and was upset that it's release was constantly delayed. I then saw the Yes/ABWH gig at Wembley Arena TWICE because I was absolutely astounded the first night I saw them that I immediately bought more tickets. Those were the days!!!!
Great review and hopefully it will get a few of you to listen to the new release and make your own minds up . I've heard it and it's not for me ... but that's just my take on it ... it seems a bit forced and looking backward, and this coming from a YES fan of many years (going on 37 now). I'm firmly in the "no Jon, no YES" camp so please don't try to convert or convince me otherwise. that said I saw the Drama tour in L. A. at the Forum with Trevor taking the lead vocals and was *not* impressed.
Loved your review; the type of guy I would love to spend hours shopping for Cds in my favourite shops and then (like the other commentator) have a "jar" with.
Curious about whether or not you heard this glitch everyone seems to be talking about on the Oldfield INCANTATIONS cd?
@cptCrane1 Thanks for the kind words - if you ever travel my way you can buy me a drink (and that offer stands to anyone else out there who wants to get me drunk).
As for the Incantations CD, yes there is a glitch of about a quarter of a second - to be honest, the way it happens on my disk, it falls at the right rhythm point of where the bells come in so it doesn't jar for me. But if you are a mega-fan of the album, I imagine it would drive you apoplectic.
I grew up with Yes since the first album and always liked what they released and yes, the "FLY" song sounds a like a rework of the Drama album which I did like as well. I will not see Yes in concert since Jon is not there. Call me an old fogey but the magic of a Yes concert was the way they were to able to perform live almost exactly the same way the studio recordings sounded back in the early 1970's. Without Jon the Yes History is not there. I applaud Yes for moving forward.
I really liked it.. You seem like a fun bloke to drop a jar with (and its obvious you'd had a few.) But I'm totally with you, Mate.. This is revitalized YES, full steam ahead..
@domofswitch Crikey - this comment worries me as I very rarely drink these days! My subdued delivery is down to recording these videos when my kids are asleep in bed, so I tend to slow things down a bit and keep it quiet... But yeah, I am a fun bloke to drop a jar with - I had my moments!!!
Been playing the album for a week now and i think it has to be the best thing they have done for years, with some really infectious tunes. All the fuss about JA is obviously understandable as he was once virtually regarded as Yes. Until the 1980's, when Yes became the Trevor Rabin band (guitar ,keyboards, bass,VOCALS) . The new album sounds far more like a Yes album without JA than that period ever did. Even the sleeve is the right colour
Played this to my Daughter as I wanted a unbiased opinion. Musical Theatre, track 5 she could imagine tap dancing and if you imagine a acrobat flying away stage left in track 6, can't listen to it now.
Please just get over the fact that those 2 guys aren't there any longer and accept this record as being what it is, a valid new Yes album with a fresh new sound. I'm a Jon Anderson fan too, but who wants someone in the band when they don't want to be there? Upon first listening, this is sonically one of the best Yes albums of all time, due in no small amount to Trevor Horn's genius as a producer. BTW, Chris has sung lead on several past Yes tunes. Prawg!!!
I enjoyed the album, not their best but entertaining. However the DVD in the deluxe edition is horrible. What is made by a 12-year-old? Absolutely nothing on the new singer and everyone just saying how great Trevor Horn is.
@Rodeo1202 What does the fact that "everyone (on the accompanying CD) is just saying how great Trevor Horn is" tell you about this band and their music ?
Have you any idea?
Well, here's a clue: If you listen to this record, you'll realise that the reason why everyone goes on about Trevor Horn (and not about the music), is because the music is NOTHING but a great big load of BULLSHIT, and the so called "artist" who created that music are nothing but a load of HIDEOUS, BULLSHIT ARTIST!
Fly From Here *is* available as a traditional LP....and the title track does take up the entire first side. Also worth noting that Chris Squire took lead on a track on 'Open Your Eyes' back in 1998.
Good review and pretty much agree with what you said. Like you, I'm a "late bloomer" YES fan and also loved "Drama", so yes, I agree, it does feel like "Drama Part II". I really do love this album and am quite grateful that it's at least out there.
goodluck with your inaugural prog channel, i enjoyed your review of yes - fly from here. i like listening to all yes albums. i bought the album yesterday, i will listen to it later tonight or this weekend
I've been a huge YES fan for 35 years. This is arguably their worst album. Sorry folks. I have expectations of YES and the only song I really can get into is FFH. I LOVED Drama, so I'm not a pre-Drama or Anderson purist. First: This album was mixed poorly, lots of masking, bass in mud, no bite. Listen side by side with any other YES album for proof. There were few complex YES hooks which is trademark to their music. It was boring!! Any other YES album, I'd play 100 times over. Not this one.
Nice to see someone doing a prog rock review and I am sure it will get better. The comments don;t really support the 4/5 outcome. I agree it is a good album, you do have to acccept it's from the Drama stable of Yes But TH has done a great production job FFH th]rack 2 is much better than the earleir versions I disagree with the reviwer Hour of need is a great song even has a bit of the Go betweens about it, could have been longer and Storm is the best trad Prog 70's track in a long while.
Chris also pretty much sings "Does It Really Happen" from Drama... I liked Hour Of Need, when they're rebuilding they often do a song about it like "Second Attention" on AWBH or "New State Of Mind" on Open Your Eyes, at least that's what I think it's about ("so many mouths to feed")...I like the fact that the lyrics on the album aren't all about rivers, mountains and love, I agree Jon gets a little tiresome: see Magnification..great direction for Yes to go, And Benoit sounds amazing.
Pretty good review fella. I've had the album for over a week and have been playing it daily; not tired of it at all. The most listenable Yes album for sometime IMHO. Up there with their best since Drama (90125 & The Ladder for my money). Can't fault it in any way, shape or form. It has a superb Trevor Horn production and great vocals from Benoit, who sounds more like TH than Jon in my view. I'm a huge Drama fan and I'm really enjoying this. 4.5 wizard hats out of 5 from me.
Decent review. I haven't heard the CD yet - waiting for my box set to arrive...
First, I am SO excited for Benoit David, Yes' new lead singer. I know there are many, many Jon Anderson devotees out there (and I am certainly one of them), but It may be time to move on and pass the baton, so to speak.
Second, Jon's lyrics are FAR from gibberish. If you wish, I could send you explanations of what he has written. It all makes perfect sense when you understand Jon's worldview.
I know it was intended to be 'Clap' but it was The Clap on the original record and that's what it has been known as for the longest time, they may have corrected it now but to me and all the follows of Yes since time was... It will always be The Clap now. Like Boudica and Bodacia (spelt phonetically to make the point and express the difference) one is now considered correct but many will still use the other after years if use... Lighten up man.
Nice review, but (naturally) a few comments. I'm not sure why you felt it necessary to describe Jon's lyrics as "gibberish" and "gobbledeegook." Yes, they're mystical and odd and don't conform often to usual English grammar. Perhaps label them as "full of imagery" or "poetic.". Also, Steve's acoustic piece is "Clap," not "The Clap." It might have originally appeared titled as such on THE YES ALBUM, but the expanded remaster has corrected this error and lists it as "Clap."
@jimtheyesfan Come on, give him a break, yes I understand that Jon's lyrics aren't just thrown together, but making a fuss over a simple extra "the" in the title of a song is a bit much don't you think? From the vinyl version I own, it says "The Clap" so I see why people put the "The" in front. But that's like making a fuss over putting "The" in front of Strawbs just because it doesn't always appear on their album covers.
@wavid117: "Clap" and "The Clap" are VERY different things. The Clap is an STD. I think getting a title of a song correct is kind of important when posting a review of this sort (which, btw, Darren, I quite liked. I mean, if I didn't, I wouldn't have bothered saying anything)--Jim
I really enjoyed this review- very in depth and thorough, especially with the historical aspect of it coming from the Buggles song to how it evolved to now. From one prog fan to another, I think that I will enjoy other podcasts and video reviews of albums in the future. Thanks!
Hi, great review of a really good album. Despite what people may say we love this record!
ProgcastUK 2 weeks ago
I've just read all the commentary from six months back. Very interesting. I first got into Rick Wakeman back in about 1976, then discovered Yes in 1977 and bought Going For The One, which remains for me to this day my all-time favourite Yes album. I still enjoy all their albums, except The Ladder (which I gave away, I couldn't stand it!), and this present one. Yes have notoriously been poor in concert mainly due to the fact that their albums have been so heavily overly produced, and even Jon An
MsJaycee66 1 month ago
Thanks for that Darren. I'm an early Yes fan and then when Trevor Rabin played his part, but I did like drama. Having seen Yes on their 35th anniversary tour, it confirmed to me their best line-up. I think you've effectively written this latest album off as dross, and I have to agree, it's dross, and deserves to have wizards hats taken away. The whole thing has done Yes and their fans a dis-credit. What a shame. I'm glad I didn't fork out $149 for when they come to Australia in April. So I than
MsJaycee66 1 month ago
@MsJaycee66 Did you watch my video? Just asking...
vrooomuk 1 month ago
ABWH was only MEH. Boring.
jkovert 1 month ago
@jkovert That's funny because I rate your comment: "MEH!" ;-)
vrooomuk 1 month ago
@jkovert Face it, ABWH sucked.
jkovert 1 month ago
Nice, honest review...I really like the Drama album as well, if just for Tempus Fugit and Machine Messiah...
bbout19 1 month ago
@bbout19 I really like the Drama album too. I think if you like that incarnation of Yes, you won't have any problem accepting this iteration.
vrooomuk 1 month ago
Oh come on don't rip on Canada for a few knobs we all have them. Salming21king sounds like he is from BC too Sorry about that! I really like your boxset reviews Funny stuff. Prog Rock forever!!
screamwriter1 3 months ago in playlist Prog Review
@salming21king And no woman would want to go near your shrivelled excuse for a cock... Thanks for the comment, my thick Canadian chum. Good to know the colonies are so far away.
vrooomuk 3 months ago
Good review.
I was very very annoyed by the albums sound quality. I mean aren't they all millionaires? Why does it sound like some underground band scraping money to make what perhaps might be their final album.
Really enjoyed most of the tunes but mehhh common no excuse for this quality from a band like Yes. Guess we have to wait for a remaster or a live CD/DVD.
SRNF 3 months ago
A fair review of the excellent new Yes album. Personally, I think it's a very special album. Sit down in a quiet room and listen with the headphones on, it's a real journey.
TheWolfe666 3 months ago
I'm not reviewing the Yes album in this comment, but instead the review that is the subject. I found it too meandering. I certainly would not be moved to buy this cd based on this. I wondered why he kept mentioning certain lyrics, but didn't seem to actually know the lyrics.I guess he just could not get past Jon Anderson not being on the album. I liked the little touches that sounded so much like 70's Yes and even the one track that became a tribute to Star Castle. The reviewer missed them. Sad
jamesdrifting 4 months ago
@jamesdrifting A review of the review - an utterly futile exercise marking you out as being the same use to the world as nipples on men. Thank you, you cretin.
vrooomuk 4 months ago
Very disappointed with the album....There is the odd good Yes harmonies but the whole thing never "took off" as far as I'm concerned..It had no Drive, no wonderful wall of sound where they would go off beat and later in the track bring it all back together in a creshendo of noise...A very commercial sounding album..I can understand them wanting to appeal to ther masses... but....They have lost their indentity and their originallity.. Its very repetetive lyrics too are not what I expect from Yes.
g8ghu 4 months ago
Chris Squire did a lead vocal on Onward a song on the Tormato album.
derantike2 4 months ago
I have to say the best thing about being born in non-English country is that I learned to enjoy music from English speaking countries without understanding the lyrics.
Peter Gabriel with Genesis is a good example of how the lyrics to a song are so important and yet it made no difference to me in my becoming a rabid Genesis fanatic.
The reviewer is critical of the lyrics from Hour Of Need and Film Set and that's too bad for him. The music is the only thing that will always matter to me.
PhilistineTheArtLuvr 5 months ago 2
@PhilistineTheArtLuvr But you are only getting half the picture. Without the language, it is like you are colour blind and wandering through an art gallery. Learn English and learn to appreciate the subtleties of the English language, the poetry, the symbolism, instead of just nodding your head to the beat. Anyone can do that, my friend. Hearing is easy, listening takes skill.
vrooomuk 5 months ago
@vrooomuk I'm afraid you're taking the gallery analogy too far. I'd say I'm in the gallery, I can sense and smell the atmosphere, I can see all the colours and shapes alright but when I read the plaques next to the art works all I can make out is the artist name and the year the work was done.
So I can fully appreciate the art work without understanding what inspired the artist to do it and what he means by it.
Forget about conducting the orchestra all I want to do is blast my stereo!
PhilistineTheArtLuvr 5 months ago
@PhilistineTheArtLuvr But without the understanding of language you are in the third division, whereas I am in the first division. You carry on blasting your stereo - as long as you are happy, that's great!
vrooomuk 5 months ago
I like it. Its fresh. I read Jon Anderson wasnt very fond of it. He say it sounded a bit dated and the production wasnt too great. I've also heard Jon's willing to join the band again. But we have to wait till the Yes men are done promoting the new album. I'm thinking if Jon does come back he will bring his buddy Rick with him who hes been with lately........LOL doesnt Squire alone own the Yes name??
dwc311 5 months ago
Hey man - nice upload. Greetings from the West Coast of the US. I like your approach; laid back and informative:)
Like the "wizard hats and capes rating". I'd rate this album in their top 5.
I love Horn's production much more than Offord's.
Best.
aiuqudabas 5 months ago
Everyone is being too nice to Yes, because they're Yes. Face it, they have sucked for the past 30 years.
jkovert 6 months ago
@jkovert That's a bit mean, isn't it? What did you think of ABWH? Did that project suck too?
vrooomuk 6 months ago
@vrooomuk ABWH is some good shit way better than Union in my opinion
dwc311 5 months ago
@GeminiiGuy81 Easy - my favourite Yes album is "Relayer".
vrooomuk 6 months ago 3
@vrooomuk Agreed ;)
Olav321 6 months ago
@GeminiiGuy81 Talk was interesting but lacked a certain spark (but definitely Rabin's most creative period in Yes), but Open Your Eyes was a bit of a clunker for me.
vrooomuk 6 months ago
@GeminiiGuy81 For my sins, I absolutely love "Union" (well the ABWH parts of it, anyway). I remember when it came out back in 1991 and was upset that it's release was constantly delayed. I then saw the Yes/ABWH gig at Wembley Arena TWICE because I was absolutely astounded the first night I saw them that I immediately bought more tickets. Those were the days!!!!
vrooomuk 6 months ago
Great review and hopefully it will get a few of you to listen to the new release and make your own minds up . I've heard it and it's not for me ... but that's just my take on it ... it seems a bit forced and looking backward, and this coming from a YES fan of many years (going on 37 now). I'm firmly in the "no Jon, no YES" camp so please don't try to convert or convince me otherwise. that said I saw the Drama tour in L. A. at the Forum with Trevor taking the lead vocals and was *not* impressed.
aeropilot 6 months ago
Loved your review; the type of guy I would love to spend hours shopping for Cds in my favourite shops and then (like the other commentator) have a "jar" with.
Curious about whether or not you heard this glitch everyone seems to be talking about on the Oldfield INCANTATIONS cd?
cptCrane1 7 months ago
@cptCrane1 Thanks for the kind words - if you ever travel my way you can buy me a drink (and that offer stands to anyone else out there who wants to get me drunk).
As for the Incantations CD, yes there is a glitch of about a quarter of a second - to be honest, the way it happens on my disk, it falls at the right rhythm point of where the bells come in so it doesn't jar for me. But if you are a mega-fan of the album, I imagine it would drive you apoplectic.
vrooomuk 7 months ago
I grew up with Yes since the first album and always liked what they released and yes, the "FLY" song sounds a like a rework of the Drama album which I did like as well. I will not see Yes in concert since Jon is not there. Call me an old fogey but the magic of a Yes concert was the way they were to able to perform live almost exactly the same way the studio recordings sounded back in the early 1970's. Without Jon the Yes History is not there. I applaud Yes for moving forward.
gannonb4u 7 months ago
Nice review. Thanks It was hard to get over some absences. But, all good.
Viewthrutrees 7 months ago
I really liked it.. You seem like a fun bloke to drop a jar with (and its obvious you'd had a few.) But I'm totally with you, Mate.. This is revitalized YES, full steam ahead..
domofswitch 7 months ago
@domofswitch Crikey - this comment worries me as I very rarely drink these days! My subdued delivery is down to recording these videos when my kids are asleep in bed, so I tend to slow things down a bit and keep it quiet... But yeah, I am a fun bloke to drop a jar with - I had my moments!!!
vrooomuk 7 months ago
Been playing the album for a week now and i think it has to be the best thing they have done for years, with some really infectious tunes. All the fuss about JA is obviously understandable as he was once virtually regarded as Yes. Until the 1980's, when Yes became the Trevor Rabin band (guitar ,keyboards, bass,VOCALS) . The new album sounds far more like a Yes album without JA than that period ever did. Even the sleeve is the right colour
Greatancestors 7 months ago
Played this to my Daughter as I wanted a unbiased opinion. Musical Theatre, track 5 she could imagine tap dancing and if you imagine a acrobat flying away stage left in track 6, can't listen to it now.
TheBluefisher 7 months ago
Please just get over the fact that those 2 guys aren't there any longer and accept this record as being what it is, a valid new Yes album with a fresh new sound. I'm a Jon Anderson fan too, but who wants someone in the band when they don't want to be there? Upon first listening, this is sonically one of the best Yes albums of all time, due in no small amount to Trevor Horn's genius as a producer. BTW, Chris has sung lead on several past Yes tunes. Prawg!!!
wonekawa 7 months ago
I enjoyed the album, not their best but entertaining. However the DVD in the deluxe edition is horrible. What is made by a 12-year-old? Absolutely nothing on the new singer and everyone just saying how great Trevor Horn is.
Rodeo1202 7 months ago
@Rodeo1202 What does the fact that "everyone (on the accompanying CD) is just saying how great Trevor Horn is" tell you about this band and their music ?
Have you any idea?
Well, here's a clue: If you listen to this record, you'll realise that the reason why everyone goes on about Trevor Horn (and not about the music), is because the music is NOTHING but a great big load of BULLSHIT, and the so called "artist" who created that music are nothing but a load of HIDEOUS, BULLSHIT ARTIST!
ClitDoris 6 months ago
Fly From Here *is* available as a traditional LP....and the title track does take up the entire first side. Also worth noting that Chris Squire took lead on a track on 'Open Your Eyes' back in 1998.
absinthedude 7 months ago
Good review and pretty much agree with what you said. Like you, I'm a "late bloomer" YES fan and also loved "Drama", so yes, I agree, it does feel like "Drama Part II". I really do love this album and am quite grateful that it's at least out there.
hatrockscave 7 months ago
goodluck with your inaugural prog channel, i enjoyed your review of yes - fly from here. i like listening to all yes albums. i bought the album yesterday, i will listen to it later tonight or this weekend
utubehag 7 months ago
I've been a huge YES fan for 35 years. This is arguably their worst album. Sorry folks. I have expectations of YES and the only song I really can get into is FFH. I LOVED Drama, so I'm not a pre-Drama or Anderson purist. First: This album was mixed poorly, lots of masking, bass in mud, no bite. Listen side by side with any other YES album for proof. There were few complex YES hooks which is trademark to their music. It was boring!! Any other YES album, I'd play 100 times over. Not this one.
1wizardofx 7 months ago
Nice to see someone doing a prog rock review and I am sure it will get better. The comments don;t really support the 4/5 outcome. I agree it is a good album, you do have to acccept it's from the Drama stable of Yes But TH has done a great production job FFH th]rack 2 is much better than the earleir versions I disagree with the reviwer Hour of need is a great song even has a bit of the Go betweens about it, could have been longer and Storm is the best trad Prog 70's track in a long while.
MegaDafrog 7 months ago
Chris also pretty much sings "Does It Really Happen" from Drama... I liked Hour Of Need, when they're rebuilding they often do a song about it like "Second Attention" on AWBH or "New State Of Mind" on Open Your Eyes, at least that's what I think it's about ("so many mouths to feed")...I like the fact that the lyrics on the album aren't all about rivers, mountains and love, I agree Jon gets a little tiresome: see Magnification..great direction for Yes to go, And Benoit sounds amazing.
bbmusic1 7 months ago
Good review..cant agree about the production sounding as though rec; in a box.TH has done a great job!
Robin
robinchun100 7 months ago
Pretty good review fella. I've had the album for over a week and have been playing it daily; not tired of it at all. The most listenable Yes album for sometime IMHO. Up there with their best since Drama (90125 & The Ladder for my money). Can't fault it in any way, shape or form. It has a superb Trevor Horn production and great vocals from Benoit, who sounds more like TH than Jon in my view. I'm a huge Drama fan and I'm really enjoying this. 4.5 wizard hats out of 5 from me.
jeffcooper10538 7 months ago
Decent review. I haven't heard the CD yet - waiting for my box set to arrive...
First, I am SO excited for Benoit David, Yes' new lead singer. I know there are many, many Jon Anderson devotees out there (and I am certainly one of them), but It may be time to move on and pass the baton, so to speak.
Second, Jon's lyrics are FAR from gibberish. If you wish, I could send you explanations of what he has written. It all makes perfect sense when you understand Jon's worldview.
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WitWonFilms1 7 months ago
Good review. I too give it 4 Wizard Hats :0)
dimocomix 7 months ago
Chris Squire sang lead on Can You Imagine from Magnification
Rodeo1202 8 months ago
@Rodeo1202 Yes, I already knew that and amended the video with a caption. Win!
vrooomuk 8 months ago
I know it was intended to be 'Clap' but it was The Clap on the original record and that's what it has been known as for the longest time, they may have corrected it now but to me and all the follows of Yes since time was... It will always be The Clap now. Like Boudica and Bodacia (spelt phonetically to make the point and express the difference) one is now considered correct but many will still use the other after years if use... Lighten up man.
Vevey2004 8 months ago
Nice review, but (naturally) a few comments. I'm not sure why you felt it necessary to describe Jon's lyrics as "gibberish" and "gobbledeegook." Yes, they're mystical and odd and don't conform often to usual English grammar. Perhaps label them as "full of imagery" or "poetic.". Also, Steve's acoustic piece is "Clap," not "The Clap." It might have originally appeared titled as such on THE YES ALBUM, but the expanded remaster has corrected this error and lists it as "Clap."
jimtheyesfan 8 months ago
@jimtheyesfan Well that told me, didn't it?
vrooomuk 8 months ago
@vrooomuk: Not meaning to bust yer balls, I promise. Just some points of clarification.
jimtheyesfan 8 months ago
@jimtheyesfan Come on, give him a break, yes I understand that Jon's lyrics aren't just thrown together, but making a fuss over a simple extra "the" in the title of a song is a bit much don't you think? From the vinyl version I own, it says "The Clap" so I see why people put the "The" in front. But that's like making a fuss over putting "The" in front of Strawbs just because it doesn't always appear on their album covers.
wavid117 8 months ago
@wavid117: "Clap" and "The Clap" are VERY different things. The Clap is an STD. I think getting a title of a song correct is kind of important when posting a review of this sort (which, btw, Darren, I quite liked. I mean, if I didn't, I wouldn't have bothered saying anything)--Jim
jimtheyesfan 8 months ago
@jimtheyesfan That is like saying "Yes" is only ever used as a confirmation in the English language not as a band name
wavid117 7 months ago
I really enjoyed this review- very in depth and thorough, especially with the historical aspect of it coming from the Buggles song to how it evolved to now. From one prog fan to another, I think that I will enjoy other podcasts and video reviews of albums in the future. Thanks!
wavid117 8 months ago