BIG GENERATOR

I understand that this isn't the typical Yes album full of progressive movements and ultra-long songs, but it isn't a bad album. If anything, Yes has progressed more on this album by changing styles and trying new things....if that's not progressive, I don't know what is. The songs on this album are indeed radio-friendly and poppy, but is that a bad thing? Now you might actually have a chance to catch a Yes song while driving. Songs like "I'm Running" and "Final Eyes" are absolutely great songs and have awesome vocal parts. Trevor Rabin is an excellent guitarist and should not be brushed off for not being Alan White. This album has a lot of fun songs too like "Almost Like Love", a great tune with some heavy guitar you normally wouldn't hear on a Yes album. For those looking to skip over Big Generator, you're making a big mistake. This isn't "Going For The One" or "The Yes Album" but it is a very good album with lots of strong melodies and songs. Don't judge until you've spent a week listening to this album all the way through a few times. I give it 4 stars but it is non-essential.