CLOSE TO THE EDGE

This is not only five stars to me, but also the best example I can think of what prog (and symphonic) rock means to me. Just as perfect, as solid and as great as you cannot imagine until you listen to it and discover new musical boundaries.

Yes found themselves at the peak of creativity and perfection of their career at this point, with the "first classic" lineup: Anderson, Bruford, Howe, Squire, Wakeman. An absolutely amazing combination of talents into a tour-de-force album.

Not listening to this album means missing an important piece of what can be done in the key of rock.