FRAGILE

Yes

Symphonic Prog

4.46 | 4121 ratings

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There is really not anything bad I can say about this album. This is raw talent at its best. Every track is worth listening to again and again.

The classic ROUNDABOUT with it's timeless guitar intro. Probably one of the most recognizable guitar riffs in the rock community let alone prog. CANS AND BRAHMS showcasing Rick Wakeman's skill and appreciation for the classical. A Jon solo interlude to the energy of SOUTH SIDE OF THE SKY. The 5/4 craziness in FIVE PERCENT FOR NOTHING. The well structured composition of LONG DISTANCE RUN AROUND. Two nice solos afterward.

Musicianship and well structured composition are the highlights of this album.

HEART OF THE SUNRISE is my favorite track because it brings me back to being a child playing the last few stages on Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on Sega Genesis. I've been into video game music my entire life. After hearing this song I realize where a lot of these game composers got there influence.

This was the album that got me into prog. I have always been into bands/artists that were progressive in nature and even used the term loosely to describe them. Before this album if someone mentioned Yes I would immediately think of OWNER OF A LONELY HEART. Which I never thought was a bad song but wasn't impressed with much. The introduction to this album opened up a whole new world to me...

One of the few albums I find essential

CJCrackaMcNasty | 5/5 | 2009-11-24

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