DRAMA

Absolutely the hardest and one of the most PROGRESSIVE albums in their catalog. Their playing has rarely been sharper or more focused. Simply put this album flat out ROCKS on every single track. Chris Squire's bass playing is completely front and center. I agree that he IS Yes. Alan White's drumming is so perfect and his feel is so right on the mark on every track you will be a convert into his temple. Geoff Downes' synths perfectly complement each song and literally push the song along without ever being overbearing.

I can't say enough about this album and am surprised about the tangential discussion about why Jon Anderson is or is not present on this recording. Holy cow man, just listen to the tunes on this album and you will be on your feet cheering.

Yes, it's that good.

Yes, I WILL give it 5 stars because I seriously feel this is an essential prog ROCK record that should be part of any fan's collection.

Yes, it's "more Yes" than most of Yes' output.

BOOM!