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The Yes Album

   

With one notable exception, Yes' configuration has remained stable since the first of its three albums was released two years ago. Singer John Anderson spearheaded Yes then and still does. But some time after Yes recorded its second album, Time and a Word, guitarist Peter Banks left the band to replace Mick Abrahams who had similarly abandoned Blodwyn Pig. Before anything much happened with the newly aligned Blodwyn, Kim Simmonds lured bassist Andy Pyle and drummer Ron Berg over to Savoy Brown. What Banks is doing now is anybody's guess. His replacement in Yes is Steve Howe, a guitarist of equal caliber who featured prominently on Yes' third record.

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from its two predecessors in several respects. For the first time, everything the group performs is original material. Although Yes deserves praise for having matured to the point where it can supply enough of its own songs for an entire album, I personally miss hearing one or two versions of someone else's songs, like "I See You" and "No Opportunity Necessary, No Experienced Needed," which the group arranged and performed brilliantly on its first and second albums, respectively. In addition, the material consists of fewer short songs and more lengthy pieces. The only three-minute tracks on this record are "The Clap," Steve Howe's acoustic guitar quickie recorded at one of Yes' concerts in London, and "A Venture," a straightforward rocker sandwiched between a pair of longer compositions on the second side. Each of the album's four long tracks are carefully structured and allow for greater instrumental freedom than their shorter counterparts. Frequently, a particular melodic theme first stated by one musician is echoed by another, such as in "Yours Is No Disgrace" and "I've Seen All Good People." Organist Tony Kaye, guitarist Howe and bass player Chris Squire play as though of one mind, complementing each other's work as a knowledgeable band should. Squire in particular deserves to be singled out for his creative bass work throughout the entire album. Bill Bruford's tasteful drumming never falls in the way of the other musicians.

As for the vocals, Yes has an ear for harmony and takes full advantage of this asset. Squire and Howe supplement Anderson's delightful leads with harmonies in the upper register. On the first hearing, Yes' vocals may seem too perfectly matched to be enjoyable and this has presented the group with its chief obstacle toward mass acceptance. Because there is no deep voice to counter the sound of Yes' falsetto harmonies, some have refused to accept the group and its unusual vocal style. If Yes were to change its format by adding a singer who can contribute a lower voice, then the band would lose its distinctive identity. The high-pitched singing is what sets Yes apart from myriad other British bands who can also play their asses off, a qualification that has become all too commonplace now-adays.

Forget your inhibitions

You can say a lot of nasty things about progressive rock, and many people have -- most frequently, that the genre emphasizes musical chops over soulful expression. Still, prog rock cannot be faulted for lack of youthful ambition: In the case of Yes, the British band's often overbearing pretentiousness resulted in moments of rare grace and beauty, a bizarre and fleeting -- if totally unrealistic -- coupling of classical textures with rock & roll pathos.

Curiously enough, Yes' 1969 debut is a relatively down-to-earth affair -- and a not very inspired one at that. The quintet's reworking of the Beatles' "Every Little Thing" illustrates its knack for mysterioso, angelic harmonies, led by singer Jon Anderson. But the band's original compositions are sketchy at best. The psychedelic Time and a Word, from 1970, offers little improvement, perhaps because of the dubious decision to attach an entire symphony orchestra to the already cluttered arrangements.

It was the addition of Steve Howe's guitar pyrotechnics that finally allowed Yes to find their true identity. The following year's Yes Album is a gigantic leap forward, with extended workouts such as the ethereal "Starship Trooper" emphasizing the band members' individual virtues. In Bill Bruford, Yes had a hip, jazzy drummer; in Chris Squire, a bassist willing to dominate the mix with his elephantine lines; and in Tony Kaye, an organist who used his Hammond sparingly, for funkier effect.

Kaye was unceremoniously dismissed so that virtuoso Rick Wakeman could join in, perfecting the definitive Yes sound. Sure enough, 1972's Fragile is quintessential classic rock. "Roundabout" is an undeniable prog-pop singalong, but the album's happiest moments are subtle, brief passages such as the bucolic instrumental segment of "South Side of the Sky" and the gleefully baroque line that Wakeman repeats hypnotically during the climax of "Heart of the Sunrise." Fragile is the kind of album that affords revisionists a chance to reconsider the merits of the art-rock school.Die-hard Yes fans will cherish these reissues' pristine remastering. The bonus tracks are lackluster -- a handful of previously released single versions of songs and rough mixes. The only notable curio is a newly unearthed studio take of Howe's bubbly guitar instrumental "The Clap." As for nonfans: Even you have to admit, if Yes hadn't reached so high, we wouldn't still be paying attention now.

ERNESTO LECHNER
(RS 915 – February 6, 2003)



Yes evolved into the reigning kings of prog with this 1971 album. Their previous two records were somewhat blah Beatles-influenced clone rock, as the band searched for an identity. But here the biggest geeks of the '70s made their space-traveling, tempo-shifting, classical prog statement with the kind of confidence and suddenness you rarely come by in music.

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    Yes   The Yes Album (180 Gram Vinyl)
Limited Edition 180 G Vinyl. Us, Elektra, 73788
New LP   $29.00   Dixon Music
USA   
    Yes   The Yes Album LP   $9.93 - $12.41   Black Rhythm
Netherl 
    Yes   The Yes Album
-'71,foc, Atlantic(e)k 40 106
near mint LP   $9.93   Black Rhythm
Netherl 
    Yes   The Yes Album
-'71, Atlantic(f)940067
very good LP   $9.93   Black Rhythm
Netherl 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Germany, Atlantic Atl 40106, -'71,foc
fair LP   $12.41   Black Rhythm
Netherl 
    Yes   The Yes Album
England, Atlantic 2400 101, -'71,foc
fair LP   $12.41   Black Rhythm
Netherl 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Gatefold - Atlantic Sd 19131 / 1971
VG / VG++ LP   $4.99   Musical Ener
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    Yes   The Yes Album
Bmg. Atlantic
M-/m- CD   $6.95   Swinging Vin
USA   
    Yes   The Yes Album
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SOME NOISE LP   $4.40   Jads Jams
USA 
    Yes   The Yes Album LP   $5.40 - $10.80   Airpower
Canada   
    Yes   The Yes Album
Gatefold/some Jacket Wear Canada, Atlantic, Sd 8283
NM LP   $5.40   Airpower
Canada   
    Yes   The Yes Album
Gatefold Canada, Atlantic, Sd 8283
NM LP   $10.80   Airpower
Canada   
Yes - The Yes Album   Yes   The Yes Album
Lp Vinyl, Yes: The Yes Album, Atlantic 19131/gatefold/'71 M-/vg+... Yours In No Disgrace/the Cl...
M-/VG+ LP   $7.35   Music Obsess
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    Yes   The Yes Album
Atlantic
VG/VG LP   $7.00   Maxxcollecta
USA   
    Yes   The Yes Album LP   $16.00 - $24.01   VinylUK
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Atlantic Records 1971
LP   $16.00   VinylUK
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Atlantic Recprds. Atl 40 106. 1971. Stereo. Ex/ex
LP   $17.60   VinylUK
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Atlantic Recs., 1971, Atl 40 106, Ex/nm, Ps, Gatefold Sleeve.
LP   $20.81   VinylUK
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    Yes   The Yes Album
Atlantic Recs., 1971, Sd 8283, Ex/ex, Ps, Gatefold Sleeve.
LP   $24.01   VinylUK
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    Yes   The Yes Album
Atlantic Recs., 1971, K 40106, Ex/nm, Ps, Gatefold Sleeve.
LP   $20.81   VinylUK
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    Yes   The Yes Album
Atlantic Recs., 1971, K 40106, Ex/nm, Ps, Gatefold Sleeve.
LP   $20.81   VinylUK
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    Yes   The Yes Album
Atlantic Recs., 1971, K 40106, Ex/ex, Ps, Gatefold Sleeve.
LP   $19.21   VinylUK
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Atlantic Recs., 1971, Sd 8283, Ex/nm, Gatefold Sleeve.
LP   $17.60   VinylUK
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Atlantic Recs., 1972, K40106, Ex/nm. Gatefold Picture Sleeve.
LP   $20.81   VinylUK
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Atlantic Recs., 1972, K40106, Ex/m, Gatefold Sleeve.
LP   $20.81   VinylUK
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Atlantic Recs, 1971, K40106, Ex/nm, Gatefold Sleeve
12"   $22.41   VinylUK
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album (expanded & Remastered)
Original Item, Check Product's Page For Detaile Eu, 8122-73788-2, Warner, 13/02/2003 Special Order
NEW/NEW CD   $18.98   Polish Music
Poland 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Original Item, Check Product's Page For Detaile Eu, 7567-82665-2, Warner, 01/09/1994 Special Order
NEW/NEW CD   $18.98   Polish Music
Poland 
    Yes   The Yes Album - Used G+
LP   $5.19   Action
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Usa, Atlantic, Sd 8283, 1971
Vg/vg LP   $6.00   Beach Record
USA   
    Yes   The Yes Album (plum / Red Label)
Uk, Atlantic 2400 101
EX LP   $43.05   Vinylshop
UK   
    Yes   The Yes Album [g/f,plum Label]
Various, "
EX LP   $52.50   Vinylshop
UK   
    Yes   The Yes Album LP   $32.95 - $125.46   Vinylshop
UK   
    Yes   The Yes Album
Uk, Atlantic, 2400101
EX+ LP   $99.75   Vinylshop
UK   
    Yes   The Yes Album
Uk, 2400101, Atlantic
VG+ LP   $116.28   Vinylshop
UK   
    Yes   The Yes Album
Uk, Atlantic, Sd 8283
EX+ LP   $35.70   Vinylshop
UK   
    Yes   The Yes Album
Uk, Atlantic, Sd 8283
EX\EX+ LP   $32.95   Vinylshop
UK   
    Yes   The Yes Album
Uk, Atlantic 2400101 G/f, 70
Ex/Ex LP   $125.46   Vinylshop
UK   
    Yes   The Yes Album CD   $6.39 - $9.59   CMS Music
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Remastered
NM/NM CD   $6.39   CMS Music
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Remastered + Expanded
NM/NM CD   $9.59   CMS Music
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Story
2cd In Card Slipcase
NM/NM CD   $11.19   CMS Music
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Uk Lp Gfs 1972 Atlantic K40106
NM/EX LP   $12.79   CMS Music
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Plum Label N/a Atlantic, 2400101, 1971
Ex/Ex LP   $48.01   Kellys
UK 
The Yes Album - Yes   Yes   The Yes Album LP   $8.24 - $19.57   Jack Wolak's
USA 
The Yes Album - Yes   Yes   The Yes Album
Rhino Label 6 Track Lp In Gatefold Sleeve Of The 1971 Atlantic Album, Pressed On 180 Gram Vinyl. ...
LP   $19.57   Jack Wolak's
USA 
    Yes   The Yes Album
1977 Atlantic Records 6 Track Lp In Gatefold Sleeve. Looks Unplayed. Usa
LP   $8.24   Jack Wolak's
USA 
    Yes   The Yes Album LP   $16.00 - $24.01   Sweet Memori
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Uk Stereo Gtld Sleeve Ex- Atlantic, K40106
VG LP   $16.00   Sweet Memori
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Germany Stereo Single Sleeve Atlantic, K40106
EX LP   $24.01   Sweet Memori
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album(no Cover)
LP   $3.34   sugarball
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album LP   $8.00 - $18.00   Craig Moerer
USA 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Re Atlantic, 19131
VG+ LP   $8.00   Craig Moerer
USA 
    Yes   The Yes Album
1841 Bdwy '70 Pressing, Sl Cw Atlantic, 8283
VG+ LP   $12.00   Craig Moerer
USA 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Brazil, Sl Cw, Toc, Yellowed Tape @ Bottom Seam Atlantic, 404-001
M- LP   $15.00   Craig Moerer
USA 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Germany, Late-70's Pressing Atlantic, 40 106
M- LP   $18.00   Craig Moerer
USA 
Yes - The Yes Album - Sealed   Yes   The Yes Album - Sealed
Yes The Yes Album (1970s Canadian Issue 6-track Vinyl Lp - The Third Studio Album From The Prog-...
New/Mint Flat   $40.01   eil / esprit
UK 
Yes - The Yes Album Album   Yes   The Yes Album
Yes The Yes Album (2003 Us Exclusive Limited Edition 6-track Lp Pressed On 180gram Virgin Vin...
New/Mint Flat   $40.00   eil / esprit
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album (1971 Release-180g Vinyl)
Rhino/atlantic R1 73788
LP   $28.25   Vintage
USA 
    Yes   The Yes Album (1971 Original-gatefold Sleeve)
Atlantic Sd 8283
LP   $50.85   Vintage
USA 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Us Gatefold Atlantic
Vg+/Vg+ LP   $9.07   Soul Explosi
UK   
    Yes   The Yes Album, German Atlantic, K40 106
NM/Ex LP   $7.04   Canny Music
UK   
    Yes   The Yes Album
Green/orange Label. A2/b2 Label. Atlantic 1971, K40106
EX/VG++ LP   $11.44   Vinyl Value
UK   
    Yes   The Yes Album
1972
EXTONM/EXT LP   $12.80   Bside the
UK   
    Yes   The Yes Album LP   $5.50 - $11.00   MightyVinyl
USA 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Sd 19131 Gatefold -2nd Issue
VG+/NM LP   $11.00   MightyVinyl
USA 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Sd 8283 Gatefold Original Cover Wear
VG/VG+ LP   $5.50   MightyVinyl
USA 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Sd 8283 Gatefold Original Issue Matrix St-a-712139 Aa And St-a-712140 Aa
VG/VG LP   $5.50   MightyVinyl
USA 
    Yes   The Yes Album Uk
Uk K 40106 Gatefold
VG+/VG+ LP   $11.00   MightyVinyl
USA 
    Yes   The Yes Album Note: No Cover Vinyl Only
Sd 19131 No Cover - Vinyl Issue
VG+ LP   $5.50   MightyVinyl
USA 
    Yes   The Yes Album First Issue Original
Sd 8283 Gatefold Original Issue Matrix St-a-712139 A And St-a-712140 A
VG+/VG+ LP   $22.00   MightyVinyl
USA 
    Yes   The Yes Album + 3bonus Trk (16page Booklet With Lyrics)
Russia, Matrix -y0227
mint mint CD   $13.32   Apex Music
Belarus   
    Yes   The Yes Album/ Going For The One 2 In 1cd(with Lyrics))
Russia, Cd Maximum Cdm0600-446
mint mint CD   $14.43   Apex Music
Belarus   
    Yes   The Yes Album
Broadcast Sticker On Cover. Comes With Bonus Cd Recording Of This Vinyl! Usa, Atlantic, Sd 8283, ...
vg/vg LP   $4.99   Rock & Roll
USA   
    Yes   The Yes Album CD   $8.83 - $9.39   Light Blue
Argenti 
    Yes   The Yes Album
CD   $8.83   Light Blue
Argenti 
    Yes   The Yes Album
CD   $9.39   Light Blue
Argenti 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Classic 6 Track Lp-gatefold Re-issue Uk, Atlantick40106
vg/ex LP Gatefold   $9.59   goats
UK   
Yes - The Yes Album Record   Yes   The Yes Album
Foc - Tracks: Yours Is No Disgrace 9:36 / The Clap 3:07 / Starship Trooper 9:23 / Life Seeker / D...
M- M- LP   $28.80   12inch
Germany   
    Yes   The Yes Album
Slight Water Damage Back Cover Usa, Atlantic, Sd-8283, 1971
VG+ M- LP   $9.20   Proud MaryRe
USA   
    Yes   The Yes Album
Recs Atlantic, K40106, 1972
LP   $11.20   salter
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album`
Recs gatefold Sleeve Atlantic, K40106
LP   $9.60   salter
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Uk 60s/70s Pop/rock Lps Atantic K 40106/gatefold Sleeve/wear To Special Order
VG+EX Any/All   $12.80   Sounds Trave
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
004300082665 rare Item: /condition: Mint/country: Argentina R&p Internacional Releasedate: 5... Special Order
CD   $25.77   CDExpress
Netherl 
    Yes   The Yes Album LP   $15.69 - $43.05   CDExpress
Netherl 
    Yes   The Yes Album
346738 lp Condition: Vg++ Title: The Yes Album Special Order
LP   $18.57   CDExpress
Netherl 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Lp used,cond.sl/rec : Ex+/ex+ Recorded Live At The 'lyceum\" In London Special Order
LP   $43.05   CDExpress
Netherl 
    Yes   The Yes Album
78824 lp/ Cond. Record/sleeve: Vg++/vg++ Stereo Orig Black Label: Atlantic Sd 8283 Special Order
LP   $43.05   CDExpress
Netherl 
    Yes   The Yes Album
12152 slve/rec:vg++ Vg++ Foldout Cover Yr: 1972 Style: Pop Special Order
LP   $15.69   CDExpress
Netherl 
    Yes   The Yes Album
25500 rare, Hard To Get! Condition Sleeve/record: Vg++/vg++ Gatefold Cover Style: Rock 70 Special Order
LP   $21.45   CDExpress
Netherl 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Ej751 used, Condition Sleeve/record: Vg/ Vg Atlantic Atl40106 Holland 6 Tracks. Foc. Prog Rock Special Order
LP   $18.57   CDExpress
Netherl 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Atlantic m/m Country:d Lp Year 19 71 Very Rare Lp!! Special Order
LP   $32.97   CDExpress
Netherl 
    Yes   The Yes Album *180g*
Lrhi73788 lp New/hard To Find Vinyl. Special Order
LP   $61.77   CDExpress
Netherl 
    Yes   The Yes Album - 180 Gm
Elektra-73 lp New/hard Rock Special Order
LP   $81.92   CDExpress
Netherl 
    Yes   The Yes Album, 1971
8122737882 cdx1 The Yes Album Barcode: 8122737882 Special Order
CD   $43.05   CDExpress
Netherl 
    Yes   The Yes Album
The Most Prestigious Of The Progressive Rock Dinosaurs Was Born In 1968 From The Meeting Between ...
Brand new CD   $25.77   Musea
France 
    Yes   The Yes Album LP   $8.80 - $12.80   Al's Tracks
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
K40106
Ex/Ex LP   $12.80   Al's Tracks
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
K40106
Ex/Ex LP   $8.80   Al's Tracks
UK 
Yes - The Yes Album LP   Yes   The Yes Album
The Album That First Gave Shape To The Established Yes Sound, Build Around Science-fiction Concep...
NEAR MINT LP   $17.59   coolforever
Canada   
    Yes   The Yes Album
Gfc Soc % Atlantic
G VG LP   $2.30   Finyl Vinyl
Canada   
    Yes   The Yes Album (remaster)
Usa
NEW NEW CD   $77.62   sebo do disc
Brasil 
    Yes   The Yes Album LP   $11.38 - $138.00   sebo do disc
Brasil 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Brazil, Atlantic, 317404001, 72/79
ex ex LP   $25.88   sebo do disc
Brasil 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Usa, Atlantic, Sd8283, 71
VG+ VG+ LP   $138.00   sebo do disc
Brasil 
Yes - The Yes Album CD   Yes   The Yes Album
Tracks: 1-yours Is No Disgrace 2-the Clap 3-starship Trooper/life Seeker/disillusion/wurm 1-i #82...
VG+ VG+ LP   $11.38   sebo do disc
Brasil 
    Yes   The Yes Album CD   $36.80 - $74.75   sebo do disc
Brasil 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Europe
NEW NEW CD   $74.75   sebo do disc
Brasil 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Brazil
NEW NEW CD   $36.80   sebo do disc
Brasil 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Usa
NEW NEW CD   $74.75   sebo do disc
Brasil 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Usa
NEW NEW CD   $74.75   sebo do disc
Brasil 
    Yes   The Yes Album LP   $20.17 - $42.01   Acousticsoup
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Atlantic
ex/ex LP   $20.17   Acousticsoup
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Plum Label Original Atlantic
vg/ex LP   $42.01   Acousticsoup
UK 
    Yes   The Yes Album
Orange /green Label Atlantic
ex/ex LP   $20.17   Acousticsoup
UK 
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