90125

"90125" was one of the most important albums in Yes's career that began a completely new stage, marking the return of Jon Anderson to the band after years of absence, as well as the replacement of Steve Howe by Trevor Rabin.

Production from Trevor Horn (who handled vocals on "Drama") is pristine, and still sounds current today, but the songs don't hold up by any means. The progressive has been practically left aside to give way to an AOR-pop pastiche without any interest beyond the megahit Owner of a Lonely Heart.

So therefore, this "90125" is an album to forget that spoils the legacy of a band that made absolutely legendary records in the 70's, and that in the 80's seemed lost and aimless.

Best Tracks: Owner of a Lonely Heart (infectious and catchy), Hold On (good guitar work, especially towards the end) and Cinema (a fine but sadly too short instrumental track, with great work from Squire on bass)

My Rating: **