FRAGILE

Yes

Symphonic Prog

4.46 | 4049 ratings

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Fragile is the first Yes album with the classic (or one of the classic!) line-up: Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman and Bill Bruford.

Wow, these names all together, trying to do their best in their early years, can only result in masterpieces. Fragile combines both "group" long tracks (Roundabout, South Side of the Sky, Heart of the Sunrise) and "group" shorter tracks (e.g. Long Distance Runaround). In addition, each member contributes with a solo piece.

I can just say all long tracks are excellent ones. In addition, each solo or short track contributes interestingly to the whole album (by the way, I love the 'five percent for nothing' which some people seem to dislike).

Fragile explores many new concepts. It is a truely progressive rock album. A great demonstration of technical ability and creativity, which can produce so many different textures and feelings.

To me, it deserves five stars.

carlesgom | 5/5 | 2007-4-26

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