Conspiracy [Import]

Chris Squire, Billy Sherwood, billy Shewood Chris Squire | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 21, 2000)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Eagle Rock/Eagle
• ASIN: B00004NHGC
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #547,240 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Days of Wonder

2. Light in My Life

3. Violet Purple Rose

4. No Rhyme

5. Lonesome Trail

6. The More We Live

7. Love Conquers All

8. You're the Reason

9. Watching the World

10. Red Light Ahead

Editorial Reviews

2000 release from Chris Squire & Billy Sherwood who worked together in Yes & World Trade. Featuring Yes drummer Alan White. 13 tracks including three hidden tracks at the end of the album.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and fresh recording from my favorite Yes member!, April 5, 2000

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Julie (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Conspiracy (Audio CD)

I have really enjoyed listening to this cd over the past week and it makes me realize how much I love Chris Squire's voice. It is great hearing him sing lead on so many songs and I think his collaboration with Billy Sherwood is excellent.

To me, Chris has always been the heart and soul of YES and if you listen to the lyrics of the songs on this album, you can feel the same positive energy that is always pervasive on any YES recording. I'm glad, however, that this recording is un-YES like in many respects because it is fun to hear something new and different.

I hope that Chris and Billy keep up their work together outside YES. Any music from these talented musicians is welcome!

As a side note, the few reviews that I've read that claim that this project is a "money making conspiracy" baffle me. A recording like this is most likely going to receive little promotion or radio airplay, so it is directed at Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood fans. To fault someone for releasing a project that is clearly a labor of love is ridiculous. I eagerly anticipate any side projects that current and former YES members release. As a true YES fan, I try to support all the members in their endeavors so they'll be encouraged to continue to make great music.

Thanks for listening!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, what a great abum!, July 3, 2000

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"brucewayne" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Conspiracy (Audio CD)

I didn't hesitate picking this cd up, because I have always thought that Chris is the true backbone of YES. However, after listen to this album, I have even more respect for Billy Sherwood as an all around musical talent. There are some really cool tunes here. 'Conspiracy' reminds me a lot of the days when YES rocked bigtime, back during the Rabin era. I actually enjoyed this album more than the last 2 YES albums. There are a few alternative versions of a couple of 90's YES tunes on the album, and while I'm not going to say they're better than the versions that have appeared on the YES albums, I will say they are just as impressive. Other songs of note are 'Days of Wonder' which is reminiscent of something from the YES album 'Open Your Eyes'. My current favorite track is 'Violet Purple Rose' which sounds a little like 'Make It Easy' from the YES BoxSet 'Yes Years' (origanally recorded for 90125) .... awesome bass here and throughout. Billy and Chris definitely show their talents both instrumentally and vocally on this gem. YES solo album? More like a YES album .... and a great one at that!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Conspire for a while, June 22, 2000

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Scott Law (Parkville, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Conspiracy (Audio CD)

OK, we've heard from the people who love Yes and will give this a chance, and the people who love 90125, and the prog rock elite who believe only an album that sells less than 100 copies has any artistic integrity, but let's let Chris and Billy do the talking. The best part is that we get to hear Chris Squire singing lead for the first time in 20 years! The lyrics are not awe inspiring but they are positive and uplifting. These guys are not afraid to make a catchy song, and so what? Granted, like most true Yes fans, I don't feel the need for pop hits, but remember, if Yes hadn't been somewhat catchy, none of us would have listened. This is basically an album for fans of Squire and Sherwood and the distinctive sound they create whenever they make music together. Thank goodness it is different, thank goodness it goes in a new direction. It is a breath of fresh air.