CLOSE TO THE EDGE

Sadly it would be the last album to feature the might sticksman William Bruford who would later on collaborate with King Crimson, Genesis and Earthworks.

But hey why feel so down whilst we have the talented ex-John Lennon drummer Alan White on board, and he has not left the band once, a passionate YES drummer who has remained with them since 1972.

Close to the Edge is now one of my favourite PROG albums, and who cares it is one of their most best known album IMO, because it has wonderful landscapes and epic tales and that's the music on the album I'm describing, the cover design is not exactly the best one, however the YES logo is timeless.

Close to the Edge: This is the opener of the album and is the second best track on the album, the Rick Wakeman church organ solo was a suprise for me, each member professionally does their thing on the song, and is a well crafted track.

And You and I: Probably the most beautiful YES track ever made, and is my most favourite track on the album, the acoustic guitar works is fantasic, the bass line grunt is really cool sounding, especially on a HI Fi speaker system, the Moog solos also give it that epic sound.

Siberian Khatru: Another great track, and to me the main riff is always recognisable, and is a great track, not my favourite, but still a classic.

The CD remaster features bonus tracks, a single version of America an alternative version of And you and I and a studio runthrough of Siberian Khatru.

I strongly recommend this album, and any PROGGER will also do the same too, 100% recommended, 5 out of 5.

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