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I dug out my digital copy of Steve Wilson's remix version and had a listen on my new system. WAAAYYY better for being able to hear what's being played. But again, that being said, I really don't like the production that was used and Wilson's remix just reveals that even more. To each his own I guess.
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This album took time to grow on me unlike their Yes Album or Fragile. The instrumental section on the opening track is phenomenal even if I have trouble making sense of the vocals on that track. [Apparently, it was inspired by Tolstoy's War and Peace].

'SoundChaser' seems alright to me , though they have better songs than it in their catalogue. The final song is a contrast and even calming compared to the opening track.
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Originally posted by kirk782 kirk782 wrote:

This album took time to grow on me unlike their Yes Album or Fragile. The instrumental section on the opening track is phenomenal even if I have trouble making sense of the vocals on that track. [Apparently, it was inspired by Tolstoy's War and Peace].

'SoundChaser' seems alright to me , though they have better songs than it in their catalogue. The final song is a contrast and even calming compared to the opening track.

Welcome to PA!  And yes, I agree that the final song is calming, and probably meant to be, after the bombast of "Gates" 
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This is a great album and one of their best ( great compositions, outstanding musicianship, splendid artwork)... a must have.
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Originally posted by JD JD wrote:

I have to admit it's closer to the bottom of my Yes list.
I gave this a spin recently (after a decde or so) and agree with your assessment, JD. Just okay for me.

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I always  find debates around the 'best' album/ band/artist etc. difficult. Really dig music but I am no musician and have absolutely no idea about technical proficiency. 
Personally rate 'Relayer' very highly more for personal reasons. For decades had a 'lost weekend' where I didn't really listen to Prog but for some reason had 'Relayer' in my collection, and for literally years was the only Yes album I would play. 
Yes it would have been interesting if this Yes line up had stayed together a little longer. 
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