Panegyric has released the second in an ongoing series of expanded YES reissues, 'THE YES ALBUM' on
CD+DVD
and
CD+Blu-ray
sets, after the previous issue of 'CLOSE TO THE EDGE' (
CD+DVD
here,
CD+Blu-ray here
). 'THE YES ALBUM' holds a special place in my heart, it was my second "progressive rock" purchase (
'IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING' was my first
) at the impressionable age of sixteen, beginning my lifetime love of music without boundaries. 'THE YES ALBUM' has remained my favorite of their many, many releases, and in my opinion an album they have never topped. Every song but one is perfect, neither too long or too short, with not an ounce of self-indulgence or pretension, no matter what some misguided critics may say. I became an instant YES fan, caught up with their first two albums, and was later privileged to see them in concert numerous times during their 'CLOSE TO THE EDGE' and '
TALES FROM TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS
' tours. Although I'm also a fan of those albums and keyboardist Rick Wakeman, I couldn't imagine anyone topping Tony Kaye's contributions to their first three albums, especially 'THE YES ALBUM.' The only thing that's kept the album from being 100% perfect was the shortness of Track 4, "A Venture" which was obviously faded out, seemingly due to the limitation of record technology at that time. I've always loved this track, finding it to be their most "Beatlesque," and now this deficiency has been finally rectified here with it's extended mix. The track's ending "jam" gains about a minute and ten seconds mostly showcasing Tony Kaye's jazzy piano and Bill Bruford's amazing timing with an actual ending, not a fadeout. It makes one wonder if the minute and ten seconds would've screwed up the record's pressing that much...well at least we finally have it. I only wish there was an option to listen to the original album with it inserted, but that can always be programmed......
Steven Wilson's 5.1 mix is a revelation. I'll leave all the "a-h-h-h" moments for you to discover yourself, but when you crank-up "Yours Is No Disgrace" (and you WILL want to want to crank it up) and start hearing things you never did before, Bruford's tapping drumstick during the "acapella" section, Howe's ping-ponging guitar during his scrunchy metallic scratch solos, Kaye's growling organ leaping at you like the tiger in APOCALYPSE NOW when you don't expect it, try not to wet yourself. Purists can relax, a terrific flat transfer of the original mix is here as well. Here's the lowdown on the contents......
The history:
THE YES ALBUM was originally released February 1971 as Atlantic SD-8283
Produced by YES and Eddie Offord, Engineered by Eddie Offord
The band (for YES virgins):
Jon Anderson - vocals, percussion
Bill Bruford - drums & percussion
Steve Howe - guitar (acoustic & electric), vocals
Tony Kaye - organ, piano, keyboards, Moog synthesizer
Chris Squire - bass, guitar, vocals
with Colin Goldring (from GNIDROLOG) - recorder on "I've Seen All Good People"
Both sets come in a gate-fold cardboard sleeve with the discs in their own cardboard sleeves as well, but I feel they should've also been poly-lined for the price. The booklet has liner notes by Sid Smith of KING CRIMSON fame, along with plenty of band and memorabilia photos. The album has a new stereo and 5.1 Surround Sound mix from the original studio masters by Steven Wilson and is fully approved by YES. The CDs on both sets contain:
The New Stereo Mixes:
1. Yours Is No Disgrace
2. Clap
3. Starship Trooper: a. Life Seeker b. Disillusion c. Wurm
4. I've Seen All Good People: a. Your Move b. All Good People
5. A Venture
6. Perpetual Change
with:
7. Clap (Studio Version)
8. A Venture (Finally! The Extended Mix)
The All-Region NTSC DVD and Blu-Ray sets contain:
The 2014 Stereo Mixes (24/96 MLP Lossless):
1. Yours Is No Disgrace
2. Clap
3. Starship Trooper: a. Life Seeker b. Disillusion c. Wurm
4. I've Seen All Good People: a. Your Move b. All Good People
5. A Venture
6. Perpetual Change
The 2014 5.1 Surround Mixes (24/96 MLP Lossless/dts 96/24):
1. Yours Is No Disgrace
2. Clap
3. Starship Trooper: a. Life Seeker b. Disillusion c. Wurm
4. I've Seen All Good People: a. Your Move b. All Good People
5. A Venture
6. Perpetual Change
Original Stereo Mixes (Flat Transfer from original master LPCM Stereo 24/192):
1. Yours Is No Disgrace
2. Clap
3. Starship Trooper: a. Life Seeker b. Disillusion c. Wurm
4. I've Seen All Good People: a. Your Move b. All Good People
5. A Venture
6. Perpetual Change
The "Alternate" Album (LPCM Stereo 24/96):
1. Yours Is No Disgrace (Live, London 1971)
2. Clap (Studio Version)
3. Starship Trooper a. Life Seeker (single edit)
4. I've Seen All Good People (Live, London 1971)
5. A Venture (extended mix)
6. Perpetual Change (Live, New Haven 1971)
The following tracks are on the BLU-RAY ONLY>
The EXCLUSIVE Blu-ray Features are:
Single versions, edits & live (LPCM Stereo 24/96):
1. Your Move (stereo single version)
2. Clap (mono single version)
3. America (Live, London 1971)
4. It's Love (Live, London 1971)
5. Your Move (mono single version)
New Stereo Instrumental Mixes (LPCM Stereo 24/96):
1. Yours Is No Disgrace
2. Clap
3. Starship Trooper: a. Life Seeker b. Disillusion c. Wurm
4. I've Seen All Good People: a. Your Move b. All Good People
5. A Venture
6. Perpetual Change
Needle-Drop (A/B UK vinyl transfer 24/96 LPCM):
1. Yours Is No Disgrace
2. Clap
3. Starship Trooper: a. Life Seeker b. Disillusion c. Wurm
4. I've Seen All Good People: a. Your Move c. All Good People
5. A Venture
6. Perpetual Change
The transfer of the original mixes are equally as revelatory, the best they've ever sounded. The "alternate album" is excellent, we get contemporary samples of the band live, the aforementioned long version of "A Venture" and a great studio version of "Clap" where Steve Howe keeps throwing in bits and pieces of the classical repertoire. Unfortunately, for "Starship Trooper" they chose it's useless single edit. The live "Yours Is No Disgrace" and "I've Seen All Good People" are the same recordings as on '
THE WORD IS LIVE
' but "Perpetual Change," with Bruford getting to take the obligatory '70's drum solo was recorded near the end of their last tour with Kaye. Here's hoping they someday release more material from that tour, fans would eat it up, warts and all. The Blu-ray only material is OK, you get three superflous mono single edits, the other two 'THE WORD IS LIVE' 1971 tracks ("America" and "It's Love"), instrumental only mixes of the whole album (YES karaoke!) and another take of the album, this time taken from a mint UK LP. If you don't have a Blu-ray player you're not missing much.......
Whew! An embarrassment of riches for sure. My ONLY nit-pick (hey, I'm a YES fan, there had to be one!), I wish they could've included the Beat Club and Musik Laden video footage found on
The Lost Broadcasts
DVD (which is missing the great B&W Beat Club live footage of "Astral Traveler" itself), but, hey, like I said, I'm a YES fan...... All kidding aside, this is a MUST HAVE for any fan of YES, and if you're a newbie, well, you'll find out what all the fuss was about. I'm a fan of YES' lengthier compositions for sure, but it's their concise mini-epics such as Tracks 1, 3, 4, & 6 on 'THE YES ALBUM,' "South Side Of The Sky" and "Heart Of The Sunrise" on '
FRAGILE
,' "And You & I" and "Siberian Khatru" on 'CLOSE TO THE EDGE' and "Sound Chaser" on 'RELAYER' that really floats my boat. Keep bringing them on Steve, personally I can't wait for "TALES" and '
RELAYER
'......
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| 1 | Yours Is No Disgrace |
| 2 | The Clap |
| 3 | Starship Trooper: Life Seeker/Disillusion/Wurm |
| 4 | I've Seen All Good People: Your Move/All Good People |
| 5 | A Venture |
| 6 | Perpetual Change |
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- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 0.39 x 4.92 x 5.59 inches; 3.42 Ounces
- Manufacturer : Atlantic Uk
- Item model number : 4 3 00082665
- Original Release Date : 1994
- Date First Available : August 16, 1994
- Label : Atlantic Uk
- ASIN : B000002J1C
- Number of discs : 1
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The Yes Album - Yes (4.11 stars)
Original Release: 2/19/1971
Songs:
Yours Is No Disgrace (4 stars)
The lyrics seem to be about the folly of the efforts of the human race; and so your personal folly is no great matter. Staccato melody on guitar, bass and drums, then nice counterpoint from the organ. Then this shifts to a synth sound that is atmospheric. The guitar wraps around the beat like a rhythmic fairy. The bass swings away in the background with the same energy as previous albums but not so much in the foreground. At one point the guitar makes little melodic whines in counterpoint to vocal rhythm. The song returns to its original theme repeatedly in subtly different forms. In a more extended instrumental section after a guitar solos oscillating in left and right channels various progressive instrumental melodies play out which compliment the main theme. The guitar is heard in various ways. Although the overall variety of melodies is not great this long song does not seem long. Each section contains subtle variations which present and represent the themes in every changing ways. The overall groove is engaging and yet somehow stately.
Clap [Live] (4 stars)
This is a guitar solo played live somewhere to a small group of people. The genre seems to be country or folk. It has a good pace, rhythm, the chords and plucking blend together gracefully showing up the great dexterity of the guitarist's fingers. The song acts as a kind of palette cleanser between the two longer songs which flank it lightening the tone a bit.
Starship Trooper: Life Seeker/Disillusion/Wurm (5 stars)
The lyrics seem to be invoking a familiar Yes theme of the "hidden glories" of life. Contrasting qualities of summer and winter (as in "Yours is no Disgrace"), the visible and invisible help to describe a mystical perspective which is self-consciously realized by the vocalist it seems. "Life Seeker" begins with a heavy bass theme and lighter guitar counter theme. At first this first movement of the song avoids settling into a beat. Then an instrumental bridge brings us into a rhythm and a different lyric with nostalgic references. The bass plays with muscle under the melody. In "Disillusion" the acoustic guitar takes over and the vocals are rhythmic. This second movement finds its way after an instrumental bridge to a melody from the first movement building until it releases into the third movement "Wurm". "Wurm" is a repeated series of three minor chords which seem to descend and ascend with a kind of dark, demonic quality. Gradually the various instruments build up an intensity which eventually erupts into a furious guitar solo. The first two movements of the song seem to joyfully anticipate the third movement like an extended joyful prophet announcing the coming of an awesome power. The way the instruments represent this arising/descending power is a wonder to behold and if you are caught by the deep mystery of this song you probably forever hold it in high esteem.
I've Seen All Good People: Your Move/All Good People (4 stars)
In the politics of life you may not be well respected but make your moves as you would make them and karma and your love will prevail...so say the lyrics. More rhythmic vocals create a stark and energetic intro to this two part song. Soon the acoustic guitar and a heartbeat bass come in for a relaxed vocal section. There is a pan flute or synth flute sound as well to add flavor. The vocals harmonize and there is some doo-wap that adds further punch. Layered vocals with lead and a countering background are also employed. Eventually a cathedral organ comes in to darken and intensify the mood. The organ climaxes and then there is a silence...after which the second part of the song kicks in with a swing-rock rhythm. The same single lyrical line with which the song began is now repeated...a very long sentence sang in a rhythmic way. The guitar lays down a blues flavor. Once again the organ and bass come in with dark intensity and the same vocalizations fade away with a more profound energy.
A Venture (3 stars)
The lyrics seem to be about living your life and not separating yourself from others; to control your passions utterly is to breed addictive behavior. The Beatlesque rhythm of this song passes quickly and ends with an interesting off kilter instrumental jam with the guitar and the bass and the piano frolicing around each other.
Perpetual Change (4 stars)
The vocalist seems to be having a discussion with someone who thinks that consciousness is everything...that we control ourselves, even our destiny. But deep inside we are moved by forces greater than us. This song also features a staccato instrumental intro, a strong hammering fanfare. Then is shifts down into a laid back bluesy rock rhythm where the vocalist comes in. The song flows even as it changes through matching shades of color; from militaristic to swing to blues and back again perhaps reflecting the title of the song elegantly. Then comes a brief instrumental section which suddenly transforms into a march-like, complex, clock-work like phrase that winds up and builds energy. A keyboard sound comes in to tie it all off. Then back to vocals with a heightened sense of energy applied to a repeated lyrical section. Then seems to breakaway from its twists and turns with a atmospheric vocal/instrumental coda of yet another flavor although this too is playfully interrupted a couple times with another staccato phrase.
Your Move [Single Version] (2 stars)
Cut down version of the album song.
Starship Trooper: Life Seeker [Single Version] (2 stars)
Sounds the same as the corresponding portion of the same song on the album.
Clap [Studio Version] (2 stars)
Slightly longer version of the album song. It is enjoyable to hear the song more clearly in a studio context. There are some differences in the song showing that the song would be played slightly differently at times. For me the live version flows more naturally, but this may be due to that version's greater familiarity.
Album:
On Yes' third album there is an elegant coordination of the various instruments. The guitar is a stronger player in the mix with a wide variety of styles. Somehow the sound of the album is more open making each instrumental contribution more approachable. The songs themselves have an improved sense of craft in that the musical ideas within a song seem to fit together more coherently. Admittedly, I've heard this album so many times that at first it was hard to really hear it, but taking a critical approach to it has reawakened some of my original appreciation for it.
This album shows how Yes has taken a leap of confidence in their song compositions as they seem to have combined simplicity with complexity in an optimal way.
Yes seems to have left their 60s pop sound far behind and defined a new level of sophistication within their own repertoire. With this album they join Genesis, King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer in what is fast becoming the then new genre of Progressive Rock.
MP3 recommendation:
I have no good MP3 highlights to recommend. As usual for me I don't get much out of the extra song versions.
Original Release: 2/19/1971
Songs:
Yours Is No Disgrace (4 stars)
The lyrics seem to be about the folly of the efforts of the human race; and so your personal folly is no great matter. Staccato melody on guitar, bass and drums, then nice counterpoint from the organ. Then this shifts to a synth sound that is atmospheric. The guitar wraps around the beat like a rhythmic fairy. The bass swings away in the background with the same energy as previous albums but not so much in the foreground. At one point the guitar makes little melodic whines in counterpoint to vocal rhythm. The song returns to its original theme repeatedly in subtly different forms. In a more extended instrumental section after a guitar solos oscillating in left and right channels various progressive instrumental melodies play out which compliment the main theme. The guitar is heard in various ways. Although the overall variety of melodies is not great this long song does not seem long. Each section contains subtle variations which present and represent the themes in every changing ways. The overall groove is engaging and yet somehow stately.
Clap [Live] (4 stars)
This is a guitar solo played live somewhere to a small group of people. The genre seems to be country or folk. It has a good pace, rhythm, the chords and plucking blend together gracefully showing up the great dexterity of the guitarist's fingers. The song acts as a kind of palette cleanser between the two longer songs which flank it lightening the tone a bit.
Starship Trooper: Life Seeker/Disillusion/Wurm (5 stars)
The lyrics seem to be invoking a familiar Yes theme of the "hidden glories" of life. Contrasting qualities of summer and winter (as in "Yours is no Disgrace"), the visible and invisible help to describe a mystical perspective which is self-consciously realized by the vocalist it seems. "Life Seeker" begins with a heavy bass theme and lighter guitar counter theme. At first this first movement of the song avoids settling into a beat. Then an instrumental bridge brings us into a rhythm and a different lyric with nostalgic references. The bass plays with muscle under the melody. In "Disillusion" the acoustic guitar takes over and the vocals are rhythmic. This second movement finds its way after an instrumental bridge to a melody from the first movement building until it releases into the third movement "Wurm". "Wurm" is a repeated series of three minor chords which seem to descend and ascend with a kind of dark, demonic quality. Gradually the various instruments build up an intensity which eventually erupts into a furious guitar solo. The first two movements of the song seem to joyfully anticipate the third movement like an extended joyful prophet announcing the coming of an awesome power. The way the instruments represent this arising/descending power is a wonder to behold and if you are caught by the deep mystery of this song you probably forever hold it in high esteem.
I've Seen All Good People: Your Move/All Good People (4 stars)
In the politics of life you may not be well respected but make your moves as you would make them and karma and your love will prevail...so say the lyrics. More rhythmic vocals create a stark and energetic intro to this two part song. Soon the acoustic guitar and a heartbeat bass come in for a relaxed vocal section. There is a pan flute or synth flute sound as well to add flavor. The vocals harmonize and there is some doo-wap that adds further punch. Layered vocals with lead and a countering background are also employed. Eventually a cathedral organ comes in to darken and intensify the mood. The organ climaxes and then there is a silence...after which the second part of the song kicks in with a swing-rock rhythm. The same single lyrical line with which the song began is now repeated...a very long sentence sang in a rhythmic way. The guitar lays down a blues flavor. Once again the organ and bass come in with dark intensity and the same vocalizations fade away with a more profound energy.
A Venture (3 stars)
The lyrics seem to be about living your life and not separating yourself from others; to control your passions utterly is to breed addictive behavior. The Beatlesque rhythm of this song passes quickly and ends with an interesting off kilter instrumental jam with the guitar and the bass and the piano frolicing around each other.
Perpetual Change (4 stars)
The vocalist seems to be having a discussion with someone who thinks that consciousness is everything...that we control ourselves, even our destiny. But deep inside we are moved by forces greater than us. This song also features a staccato instrumental intro, a strong hammering fanfare. Then is shifts down into a laid back bluesy rock rhythm where the vocalist comes in. The song flows even as it changes through matching shades of color; from militaristic to swing to blues and back again perhaps reflecting the title of the song elegantly. Then comes a brief instrumental section which suddenly transforms into a march-like, complex, clock-work like phrase that winds up and builds energy. A keyboard sound comes in to tie it all off. Then back to vocals with a heightened sense of energy applied to a repeated lyrical section. Then seems to breakaway from its twists and turns with a atmospheric vocal/instrumental coda of yet another flavor although this too is playfully interrupted a couple times with another staccato phrase.
Your Move [Single Version] (2 stars)
Cut down version of the album song.
Starship Trooper: Life Seeker [Single Version] (2 stars)
Sounds the same as the corresponding portion of the same song on the album.
Clap [Studio Version] (2 stars)
Slightly longer version of the album song. It is enjoyable to hear the song more clearly in a studio context. There are some differences in the song showing that the song would be played slightly differently at times. For me the live version flows more naturally, but this may be due to that version's greater familiarity.
Album:
On Yes' third album there is an elegant coordination of the various instruments. The guitar is a stronger player in the mix with a wide variety of styles. Somehow the sound of the album is more open making each instrumental contribution more approachable. The songs themselves have an improved sense of craft in that the musical ideas within a song seem to fit together more coherently. Admittedly, I've heard this album so many times that at first it was hard to really hear it, but taking a critical approach to it has reawakened some of my original appreciation for it.
This album shows how Yes has taken a leap of confidence in their song compositions as they seem to have combined simplicity with complexity in an optimal way.
Yes seems to have left their 60s pop sound far behind and defined a new level of sophistication within their own repertoire. With this album they join Genesis, King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer in what is fast becoming the then new genre of Progressive Rock.
MP3 recommendation:
I have no good MP3 highlights to recommend. As usual for me I don't get much out of the extra song versions.
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Julito
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excelente Compra
Reviewed in Mexico on June 21, 2019
Buen disco Lp debut de 180g es Gatefold de esta banda británica Yes, había visto criticas de esta reedición que es del año 2003 ( originalmente el disco se lanzo en febrero del 1971 en UK) que no se escucha bien, que sonaba a remasterizacion por cd o que no se recomienda esta reedición. En mi opinión esta reedición es un buen disco con buena calidad en audio (teniendo una buena tornamesa y buen amplificador) Este Lp es para escucharlo una y varias veces mas. Me llego en perfectas condiciones, pude seguirle la pista al disco y aprovechar la compra a mitad de precio del que esta ahora.
Andre
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clássico
Reviewed in Brazil on October 8, 2021
Obra prima
John
5.0 out of 5 stars
Como 1era vez
Reviewed in Mexico on February 24, 2018
Hemos escuchado este álbum durante 40 años, CD, LP, cassette, radio FM, está edición es la mejor hasta el momento. Es como escuchar la música por primera vez. La recomendamos ampliamente.
Cliente de Amazon
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Reviewed in Mexico on May 30, 2016
NO DUDEN EN COMPRARSE ESTE LP QUE INICIA TODO UN SONIDO QUE CAMBIARIA EL MUNDO MUSICAL, UN SONIDO QUE MUCHOS QUISIERON SEGUIR, PERO NADIE PUDO IGUALAR, 180GRS QUE DAN TODO EL PODER DE ESE SONIDO VIRTUOSO QUE SOLO YES SABIA HACER
Dylan fan
4.0 out of 5 stars
The start of prog rock?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2021
Some music just takes you by surprise, being different to anything you heard before: Bob Dylan, first time I heard songs of a topical nature, more than simply ‘love’n’loss’ (sorry Woody); Hendrix, taking the electric guitar into new territory; Tyrannosaurus Rex, with Bolan’s extraordinary vocals & Tolkien-esque lyrics… & the Yes Album! Introduced to it back in ‘73 but only recently got around to buying it. A lovely nostalgia trip. Soaring vocals, combined with pop-meets-classical instrumentation. The lyrics are interesting but perhaps somewhat ostentatious-cum-pretentious… but nevertheless fit together with the music to form something transcendent. Just immerse yourself in it.
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