FRAGILE

Yes

Symphonic Prog

4.47 | 4126 ratings

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This album is lacking. That's the simplest way to put it. Whenever I listen to it I constantly sit around waiting for most of the tracks to finish so I can get to the two or three good songs.

First off, Roundabout, the famous introduction-to-Yes tune, is a mediocre song. At times it is engaging, but otherwise the vocal melodies sound basic and uninspired. Then the album putzes around with boring fillers and we find ourselves at "South Side of the Sky" which is finally a quality track on the album. It might be worthy of Yes's reputation. "Long Distance Runaround" is pretty friendly, but ultimately trite. After impatiently waiting through "The Fish", we hear the first and only good filler track on the album, "Mood for a Day." The album certainly finishes on a high note with the quintessential 'Heart of the Sunrise' where Yes finally showcase themselves in a respectable manner.

Seriously though I'm torn between offering this album 2 or 3 stars. The sole reason it might be worth getting is that thorough proggers ought to know their Yes. But then you realize that's a terrible reason for offering more stars than it's worth. I just can't believe this band followed up this album with Close to the Edge in the same year (because CttE is masterful).

It gets two stars because I know I'd never recommend it.

AngleofRepose | 2/5 | 2005-11-11

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