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Symphonic Prog

3.78 | 2005 ratings

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Bottom Line: This is a heavier, somewhat darker, modernized version of the "more Rock/less Classical" compositional formula that the band used for much of THE YES ALBUM.

The softer folk leanings of Jon Anderson and the Baroque appoach of Rick Wakeman are replaced by in-your-face Squire bass and aggressive Howe lead guitar...with a touch of New Wave focus by virtue of the Buggles addition to the mix.

Don't compare this to CLOSE TO THE EDGE, though... because it's really not the same band. If this wasn't labelled as YES, it would probably be hailed as one of the greatest one-shot Prog Rock albums ever (with emphasis on the "Rock" part) !

4 stars on the Prog-ometer

5 stars on the Personal Taste Meter

altaeria | 4/5 | 2004-11-23

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