KEYS TO ASCENSION 2

Yes

Symphonic Prog

3.95 | 582 ratings

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KTA2 showcases the band playing live like the first Ascension album, and much like the aforementioned predecessor, KTA2 contains new studio tracks.

Disc one is live tracks of some of Yes's classic cuts. They are strong, and although they can't ever seem to capture "And You And I"'s studio energy, it's overall good stuff. Now for disc two... it's some of Yes's strongest *progressive* material since 1980 and gives the cold, clean, and controlled 83-94 Yes content a run for its money with warm, dirty, and wild sound heralding back to the '70s.

Unlike the two studio cuts from KTA1, we are treated to a full albums-worth of content from the lads. If you're familiar with ABWH, you'll instantly recognize the modern feel of the tracks. I think the most noticeable features are Rick Wakeman's use of new synthesizers which includes the use of new strings and even trumpet sounds. Despite this, however, he also seems to use some older sounds like some pretty wacky mono synth leads (think TFTO). The singing is superb and every song has a fresh new surprise for the listener. The live performances aren't essential, but the studio tracks make this worth buying

Progmin23 | 4/5 | 2022-9-10

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