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CLOSE TO THE EDGEYesSymphonic Prog4.68 | 5255 ratings |
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This is simply the finest prog album that you will ever hear. Coming at the peak time in the
whole prog rock movement with foxtrot, trilogy, Thick as a Brick, Octopus, Lark's, Pawn
Hearts, Faust, Argus, and many more. It seemed like every great prog band peaked at
about this time. Still, Yes beat them all.Close to the Edge practically defines the word epic and is amazing all the way through. The opening bird sequence is stunning and the "I get Up" sequence is amazing. I have always found this song incredible because it does not lose my interest at all. What the second side lacks in its "epicness" it makes up for 100% with its total "catchiness" And You and I is possibly Yes's most beautiful song. I have always found the twelve string tune up at the beginning especially cool. The album the closes in great fashion with the rocker Siberian Khatru. This song has one of the greatest guitar riffs in history. I can think of no album more worthy of a five star rating the Close to the Edge. Its funny because on their next album they jumped clear over the edge
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