THE YES ALBUM

The first great album from my favorite band. This is the one that got them going, that got them on the map, that sent them into progressive stardom. It was hard for me not to give this one five stars, but I have to be conservative.

Yours Is No Disgrace (9/10) A classic. Some of Steve's best guitarwork is in this song. The live version on Yessongs is a big improvement however, so if you like this song, check out that release.

The Clap (8.5/10) "Welcome to the band Steve. Here's three minutes to show off your stuff... Wow! Great job!" Not as good as Mood For A Day, but still a great acoustic song.

Starship Trooper (9.5/10) One of Yes's best songs with good musicianship from the whole band. I'm particularly fond of the Wurm part. This song became a live staple.

I've Seen All Good People (9/10) Yes's first hit. This is the song that got them noticed by masses of eager, young music enthusiasts. I prefer the Your Move section.

A Venture (8/10) This is a very underappreciated song, I think. It almost sounds like it should have been on TaaW. Great piano from Tony Kaye.

Perpetual Change (8.5/10) I love this song. The chorus is beautiful, the song is addicting, and the solo is mesmerising. The only reason I didn't rate it as highly as some of the other songs is because I heard the live version on Yessongs first, so I am naturally more partial to that one (I think it's much better).

This is an essential purchase for any Yes fan.

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