RELAYER

5/5 What can i say? It's a masterpiece made by Yes. And yeah, i think this is better than Close To The Edge. Now first of all, the cover is already the best one that Roger Dean has made for the band, and it fits really well with the music.

So side 1 is filled with the almost 22 minute epic "The Gates Of Delirium", and christ all mighty this is Yes at its zenith. This song combines both prog rock sounds with jazz fussion, and it does that flawlessly. The intro is just wow, i can't even describe how heavenly it sounds. Well then. The song itself is about war, which is something that the band hasn't talked about yet. And in my honest opinion, the best lyrics that Yes has ever done. Then the music cuts into an epic section where it depicts the "Battle" itself, and jesus christ it's absolute chaos. And in the best way! We finally get into the last section, which is kinda like an aftermath of the battle. Of course they still made it sound beautiful, and it does kinda sound like a prayer too y'know? So anyways, this track for me is perfect. It's easily a 5/5

Then we start with side 2 with "Sound Chaser", and wow. If you thought Delirium sounded chaotic, then you haven't heard anything yet. This is even more chaotic and complex than the previous song, and it still sounds incredible. The song goes from nonsensical, to calm itself down, to go back into nonsense again. And sometimes it cuts to a really haunting recording of the band chanting in a very native way, then it goes back to the regular song again. Um... Yeah that's a 5/5

We finally finish this album with "To Be Over" and that is a really good way to finish off this jazz fusion madness. Instead of going even more chaotic, the band decides to go back into a more Topographic Ocean style song. And what a contrast! Its like the band is saying "Don't worry, you're still hearing Yes". The guitar work from Steve Howe is simple flawless from start to finish. And that is another 5/5

So in short words, this album is perfect from beginning to end. The best work that Yes has ever made.

Also! If you're getting into Yes, i wouldn't really reccomend this album cause it's a bit too much for someone who is still rather new.