Back to the standard originals. I wish Steven Wilson would remix this. Even without the upgrade, this album is still phenomenal. Definitely the best of the Anderson/Howe/Squire/Wakeman/White lineup. Still not the biggest fan of “Turn Of The Century” but it is a beautiful piece and the rest of the tracks are super tight, especially the monumental “Awaken”. The title track is one of Yes’ best short songs, “Wondrous Stories” is Yes at its prettiest, and Squire’s “Parallels” points the way to the Yes of the ‘80s, and is a song that should have been a hit.
All in all, a killer album that is only marred by the absence of Roger Dean’s art on the cover. Hipgnosis made some great sleeves for other artists but their aesthetic does not suit Yes. The music, however, is perfect.
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