TALK

Yes has recorded four studio albuns with Trevor Rabin. They are all generally very criticized or underrated by Yes fans, although marked a very important time for the band history. The 1983 release "90125", ,is without doubt essential in Yes carier,both musically -a fresh air in the band musical aproach-and comercially-sold around 7 million copies, scored a tour with 3 million goers and hit a number one single- the only US Yes #1 to date. "Big Generator" from 1986 was comercially not so succesfull,although it has sold around 2 million copies and performed a tour for an audience of 1.5 milllion peoples, clearly didn't get close to 90125 numbers. Musically speaking it has some good moments such "shoot high aim low" and "I'm running", but generally it lacks in consistence and for sure will desapoint many listeners who where looking for the same "90125" aproach or something like an 70s Yes material.

"Union" from 1989 is probably the worse Yes album ever , but it cannot be considered as a real Yes work. Besides the overall bad production from Jonathan Elias , it started as a phonecall from Jon Anderson asking Trevor Rabin to compose some songs for the 2nd ABWH album(?!?!?!?)and finished as a Frankenstein release. Actually, record company was making some pressure over ABWH for a single , and ,as you can realise, single was not(and still isn't) those guys area. Trevor gave his help with "Lift me up" ,"Miracle of Life" and "Saving my Heart", but he never intended to be in one Yes effort untill Chris Squire told him about his vocal work in the album and ask him to consider the idea. Actually Trevor contribution can be stated as one of the best moments in the overally weak "Union", but , like the whole album, it's not very interesting either.The only thing that can be really considered positive in "Union"(which Rick Wakeman defines as "Onion")was the "Union Tour", when the banded performed one of their best live apearances.

Let's talk about the 4th and more consistent release - the 1994 "Talk". With more than 55 minutes,it was the 1st album ever comprehensively recorded on a non linear computer sistem , which means that album was recorded directly to disk rather than to tape. Trevor contribution on "Talk" was more than important . He played keyboards, guitars and vocals,produces and engineered it. For the 1st time ,he got in to a calm beach resort and composed together with Jon Anderson almost the whole album material. Apart for some weak moments -mainly "State of Play" and "Where will you be" - "Talk" is one of the most inpired and underrated Yes releases ever, a real gem, besides you do not have a keyboard work in the same level of a genuine Yes classic demands.

"Talk" opens with "The Calling" (6:52) the album postcard, although not a good composition,very well performed indeed.The 2nd music is " I Am Waiting "(7:22), a classic in all point of view,perfectly recorded and produced,one of the best Yes compositions,could be included in any bands work. "Real Love" (8:42) ,another underrated melody, should be listen in high volume level to be understanded. Intrincate arrangements, outstanding performance and production as any Yes classic requires,it is difficult to realise why several Yes fans dislike it. "State Of Play" (4:58) and "Where will you be"(6:03) where, as said before, the album weakest moments ,however "Walls" (4:52), a typical "90125"song ,is very melodic and well executed,maybe intended to be the album hit. "Talk" ends with the suite "Endless Dream" (15:41) . Splited in 3 parts , was the last Rabin effort to praise Yes fans . Musically is very inspired , with beautifull lirics,arrangement and instrumentation,though unsuccessfull in the original target .The 1st Yes big suite since "Awaken",marked the end of the called "Rabin Era", the farewell song of a time that surely should be more respected by the Yes audience.