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Raff 
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 Topic: Do You Think Yes Should Retire?
Posted: June 13 2006 at 13:45 |
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Third option for me. I think they've still got it, but they should consider the idea of producing something new. Otherwise, it would be better for them to call it a day.
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fuxi
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Posted: June 13 2006 at 03:32 |
 TOD KREMER wrote:
One more great record, please! |
How the hell do you expect them to produce one more great record, if they've recorded nothing but dross for more than 25 years? (Their last half-enjoyable album was DRAMA. Also, AWBH had three or four good tunes on it, with highly spirited contributions from A&W especially. But all actual 'Yes' albums have been nothing but GLOOM.)
Earlier on in this discussion, I expressed the wish that they get back together with Bruford and try to let their creative juices flow... (If you consider the career Bruford's had in the past twenty years, it's been nothing short of amazing!) But the more I think about it, the less likely such a scenario seems.
I understand some people are happy that Yes are still a workable touring band, but I simply find it depressing that the best they can do is play decent versions of their own classics on stage, without adding anything new or truly exciting.
What a shame, 'cause when I first got to know Yes (in the mid-seventies), they definitely seemed one of the most creative bands around. (But even then, after RELAYER, you could argue their time was up.)
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Viajero Astral
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Posted: June 13 2006 at 02:32 |
One more album, just one, with Wakeman, and thats all. Oh, and a last tour. Then, they can die if they want 
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The Wizard
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Posted: June 12 2006 at 23:19 |
I personally don't care. 
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Man With Hat
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Posted: June 12 2006 at 23:17 |
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You don't get any better by not doing anything. They should write more. I would buy a new studio album.
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bruin69
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Posted: June 12 2006 at 15:48 |
I've seen Yes about 40 times - since their "Fragile" tour in 1972... they have almost always been superb, with two exceptions - on the "Drama" tour when I felt sorry for Trevor Horn when he couldn't reach the high notes, and the tour with Ivor Wotsisnameov, who was complete pants...
Maybe they'll never be as creative again on studio albums, but they may surprise us with some pretty good stuff - and let's face it they haven't got that much competition from new bands - and live they can still not only cut the mustard but spread the horseradish and spoon the mint sauce...
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dralan
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Posted: June 12 2006 at 15:31 |
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I will always check out Yes as long as they are putting out music. Yeah they are way past their prime but they one of the few big-name bands still carrying the prog torch. As long as they still enjoy making music together I say go for it.
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Jeff Schu
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Posted: June 12 2006 at 14:33 |
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Nah, I still think they have some gas in the tank yet. I've seen them live 4 times since 98' and they can still perform well and Jon Anderson has taken great care of his voice so I think they could pull off another worthy album. I just don't want to see any more blues shuffle versions of Roundabout.
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memowakeman
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Posted: June 12 2006 at 13:20 |
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In certain moment all those BIG bands should retire, now i think Yes could continue for some years more, they play very well, im convinced that they can make another good album with great quality
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sm sm
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Posted: June 12 2006 at 11:55 |
They got their writing and production together after the first two albums.
Even with the pop stuff in 90125 and big generator, Yes has always released quality material.
When they become like Molly Hatchet or Foghat with none or only one minor member at their peak years, or like Genesis in the Abaccab /Phil Collins period then retire
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Phil
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Posted: June 12 2006 at 05:25 |
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They are still great on stage (saw them twice on 2004) but they're not writing anything - maybe with the passing of years there isn't the same impetous any more.
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Posted: June 12 2006 at 05:16 |
They are still great on stage, and who knows maybe their next album will be a real masterpiece. 
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Posted: June 11 2006 at 19:47 |
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Sacred 22
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Posted: June 11 2006 at 13:42 |
Froth wrote:
On another note, i heard from som website that Steve Howe wanted Yes to make a new record and tour again soon but, as he said "at least one member has commitments that are stopping this". He said if it carries on then they'll go on without whoever this is. Line up changes are allways interesting! |
I wonder who it is, hmmmmmm 
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Froth
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Posted: June 11 2006 at 08:39 |
They havnt made a half decent album since Drama. I dont think they have it in them. Unlike KIng Crimson, Yes havent constantly being reinventing themselves so i cant imagen they have anything of relevance to give to the world anymore.
On another note, i heard from som website that Steve Howe wanted Yes to make a new record and tour again soon but, as he said "at least one member has commitments that are stopping this". He said if it carries on then they'll go on without whoever this is. Line up changes are allways interesting!
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TOD KREMER
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Posted: June 11 2006 at 06:05 |
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One more great record, please!
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Stand up to the blow that fate has struck upon you. Make the most of all you still have coming to you...
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Posted: June 11 2006 at 02:48 |
ClemofNazareth wrote:
Kleynan wrote:
They should not retire until I've seen them live. PERIOD! |
I saw them live nearly thirty years ago. It was so awesome it was almost a religious experience.
That said, I have a DVD player now to re-live those moments captured on disc. None of those old 70s prog bands can do on stage now what they could do then - if that's the measure of their viability, then they should retire. I doubt if another mega-hit prog classic is still inside of them at this point.  |
They still are great live today and as long as they can play as good as they do, then they have no reason to retire. As far as another album, well most of you might not like Magnification, but it's not that bad of an album. Compare it to other acts today and it's pretty damn good writing and playing with the symphony. One never knows what to really expect, but I am hoping they have another one in the gas tank.
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Posted: June 10 2006 at 23:52 |
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Should've stayed finished in '81...
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ClemofNazareth
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Posted: June 10 2006 at 20:32 |
Kleynan wrote:
They should not retire until I've seen them live. PERIOD! |
I saw them live nearly thirty years ago. It was so awesome it was almost a religious experience.
That said, I have a DVD player now to re-live those moments captured on disc. None of those old 70s prog bands can do on stage now what they could do then - if that's the measure of their viability, then they should retire. I doubt if another mega-hit prog classic is still inside of them at this point.
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"Peace is the only battle worth waging."
Albert Camus
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chessman
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Posted: June 10 2006 at 18:29 |
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Yes, yes, yes!!! They are well past their sell-by date now! I was a big fan in the '70s, and love all their work from the debut through to, and including, Going For The One (with the exception of the highly overrated 'The Yes Album') But they have produced absolutely nothing that can remotely compare to that golden period since. Ok, Keystudio is a decent cd, I do have it and quite like it, but as for their other releases... they are now simply big egos who rest on their laurels. A shame really as I really did like them, especially Squire and Wakeman. Time to pack up now and retire.
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