CHANGE WE MUST

This is definitely one of Jon Anderson's best solo albums. It has many of the qualities we appreciate in Jon's work with Yes. Interesting, layered vocal work and complex arrangements stand out on this album.

There are three Jon & Vangelis pieces, State of Independence, Candle Song, and Change We Must, arranged for orchestra, and all come out, to me, as far superior to the original works. Jon also takes John Adam's Shaker Loops, adds vocals, and makes the piece his own.

Another highlight is the instrumental, Alive & Well, a playful modern classical piano piece, something I never would have expected from Jon Anderson.

I might have given the album 5 stars, but for a few moments of shmaltz and an all too Yes-like rendition of Hearts.

Highly recommended, Evolver approved.