JON ANDERSON & THE BAND GEEKS: TRUE

This band has been on tour with Jon Anderson as a tribute band in recent years, playing the classics songs. This album by the name of Jon Anderson and the Geeks is new songs that are more linked to the old Yes sound than what Yes has done in the last decade. What strikes me first is how big is the production of bass player Richie Castellano. His bass sound is similar to Chris Squire's using the Rickenbacker bass. The keyboards of Christopher Clark have also a similar sound to Rick Wakeman. As for Andy Graziano's guitar, it has flashes of Trevor Rabin and a bit of Steve Howe, especially when the music showcases the classical guitar. The first part of the album is really strong, and you can feel the nostalgia of the Yes we love with soaring keyboards, intricate guitar, and solid bass. And what to say about the voice of Jon, who is still bringing that magic. In the second part of the album, the songs are more intimate, letting the voice of Jon shine in a more mellow atmosphere. This is not a perfect album as "CTTE" and "Fragile", but it is the best Yes album since "90125". 4.5 stars