Yes: Close to the edge

(1972, Atlantic)


    Tracklist:
  1. Close to the edge
    I. The solid time of change
    II. Total mass retain
    III. I get up I get down
    IV. Seasons of man
  2. And you and I
    I. Cord of life
    II. Eclipse
    III. The preacher the teacher
    IV. Apocalypse
  3. Siberian khatru
Band members:
Jon Anderson - Vocals
Steve Howe - Guitars
Rick Wakeman - Keyboards
Chris Squire - Bass guitar
Bill Bruford - Drums

    Rating:
    Second album in 72 from Yes, the progression was heavier on "Fragile" than on "The Yes album" and by this time they've sunken deep into weirdness, the true nature of progressive music, although somehow they always manage to stay on the melodic path so the music never gets too weird if you know what I mean. This album is way more solid than "Fragile", maybe not so strange since there's only 3 tracks here (when progressive bands make long tracks it usually means they're great and that's the case here).
    Another solid album from these prog giants, just not as good as "The Yes album" or the two coming ones. Simply a great record, buy it by all means.





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