Yes (Official Thread)

Reverend Rock · 12-09-2005, 02:23 AM

Yes Official Website

Studio Albums

1969 Yes
1970 Time and a Word
1971 The Yes Album
1971 Fragile
1972 Close to the Edge
1973 Tales from Topographic Oceans
1974 Relayer
1977 Going for the One
1978 Tormato
1980 Drama
1983 90125
1987 Big Generator
1991 Union
1994 Talk
1997 Keys to Ascension 2 (live)
1997 Open Your Eyes
1999 The Ladder
2001 Magnification
2011 Fly from Here

...just because there should be one here...Yes is my favorite prog band, actually the only prog band I listen to with any regularity. They're one of my three all-time-favorite groups of the rock era (the other two being the Beatles and U2, if anyone cares to know). I have all their studio albums, right up through Magnification.

OK, the thread's here. Anyone care to discuss?

Peace,
The Rev

**eberg15101** · 08-20-2008, 01:43 PM

there definatly in my top 10 bands, just learned that roundabout intro on guitar haha, but favorite album is probaly close to the edge or time and a word, i got a couple other ones, then some bootlegs on my computer, but there amazing, i just dont like some of there poppier 80s tunes along the lines of owner of a lonely heart

billtjr51 · 09-11-2008, 04:31 PM

The Fragile album helped me get a B in Music Appreciation class in College. My instructor was a classical music freak and didn't like rock at all. We argued daily. I told him a group had kind of fused classic & rock together. He said it can't be done(this was in 1973). I brought the album to class and he took it home and listened to it. He liked it so much that he bought one for himself. I didn't turn in my required notebook and still received a B. He said it was for classroom participation.

billtjr51 · 10-02-2008, 07:21 PM

I saw Rick Wakeman in concert in Austin Tx in the mid 70's. He was excellent.

crackedactor1963 · 12-31-2008, 11:59 AM

i like Yes music because it has no contraints it has that classical vibe it could go anywhere...lol

Mr. Flee · 04-13-2009, 01:27 PM

one of the icons of prog!!
saw them a couple of times and allways great shows!
my fave albums are:
the yes album
fragile
close to the edge
going for the one
tormato

**Lord Grendel** · 04-20-2009, 11:06 AM

I am with you Mr. Flee, so many people hate Tormato but I like it and saw them tour after they released that album. I love Chris Squire's bass on that album.

Fragile = My favorite Yes recording.

Mr. Flee · 07-01-2009, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by Lord Grendel

I am with you Mr. Flee, so many people hate Tormato but I like it and saw them tour after they released that album. I love Chris Squire's bass on that album.

Fragile = My favorite Yes recording.

you're welcome lord!!

The Old Road · 07-10-2009, 01:02 PM

For me, their greatest moment was the Going for the One album. Right balance of great songs and instrumental power.

BenHewitt · 11-09-2009, 11:15 AM

Hi,

My name is Ben Hewitt and I'm the news editor of The Quietus, a UK music website.

We've just published an interview with Yes bassist Chris Squire, which I think you guys might be interested in.

http://thequietus.com/articles/03185...rview-with-yes

Have a read and let us know what you think!

Cheers

Ben

**Magic** · 11-09-2009, 11:24 AM

Very nice interview. Thanks for offering it to the members! Who is Dr. Rock, the person conducting the interview?

Mr. Shadow · 11-09-2009, 07:06 PM

Pre-Yes Steve Howe:

Mr. Shadow · 11-09-2009, 07:17 PM

Chris Squire's group XYZ

**Magic** · 12-21-2009, 06:25 PM

I have been taking the effort to listen to albums that I have not heard before, and Yes made that list with "Time and a Word" their 2nd album released in 1970.

This album is totally different than anything else I have heard from Yes. This album was the last album with the original band line-up, and the decision to make this album with an orchestra didn't sit well with members, causing Peter Banks to be fired from the band. What amuses me is Steve Howe is pictured on the album cover, but didn't participate in the album...which is a complete and cold slap to Banks.

This album didn't get very good reviews back in the 70's so I was very hesitant in listening..........but I have to say, I think the added orchestra strings was brilliant. Although at times the orchestra overshadows the band, I still feel the album is worth giving a listen:

No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed Fabulous opening song.

Then This is the gem of the album.

Everydays Some great sounds by the orchestra, otherwise a very slow song.

Sweet Dreams Another gem.

The Prophet Great Orchestration.

Clear Days EWWW!

Astral Traveller This is a decent song which more resembles something from Yes.

Time and a Word Title track, and just fluff for the album.

Not a terrible album, and worth experiencing but would I buy it, no.

**Lord Grendel** · 12-21-2009, 08:40 PM

I have that one, but haven't played it yet. I am sure the orchestra would make it interesting, many groups were experimenting with that combination in the 60's.