YESSONGS

This is quite possibly the best live album ever recorded. This three record recording captures the band during their peak. Most of their best songs here (although a lot of their best stuff was still to come), played with such an energy and to such a high degree of perfection that I can't think of any other band that has ever sounded this good live. All of them are spot on here. Highlights include Siberian Khatru, Heart of the Sunrise, Roundabout, Close to the Edge, and Yours is no Disgrace, all sounding much better than their original studio versions. The only complaint I have is And You And I, which I think sounds much better acoustically. It wasn't until recently that they realised that as well and started playing it that way live. Yes is still a great band to see Live today. They are still note perfect and do great justice to their songs. But back then, they took so many more risks and had a lot more energy. Although I think they are much better acoustically now, I sometimes wish they would still play with this much energy electrically again. This album is fantastic, it is not only an essential Yes album, but an essential prog album in general and by far their best single release.