CLOSE TO THE EDGE

This is one of the most recognized albums in the history of progressive rock, some even say that this is THE prog rock album, after all everything is a matter of subjectivity.

During the years I've been collaborating with this site, I've read several reviews for "Close to the Edge", and actually for a long time I thought it wasn't actually necessary to write my own review, because everything had being said. But well, now that I had the will of writing reviews for other Yes albums, I decided that I could add my grain of sand, and maybe use this review just as a simple tribute for a band that has given a lot to progressive rock, including of course this awesome album released in 1972 and entitled "Close to the Edge".

Every time I listen to this album I have the same feelings I had the first time I listened to it, and a think to myself several things: Don't you love it? ? Yes; don't you think it is extraordinary? ? Yes; do you like the complexity, the unique and own sound that the band implemented? ? Yes; do you believe that the title track gathers all the elements that one could ask? ? Yes; are you in another world, another realm while listening to such a beautiful track like "And You and I"? ? Yes; is your soul purified and excited when an amazing track like "Siberian Khatru "sounds? ? Yes; so this is a masterpiece, isn't it? ? Yes.

Yes. As you guessed, I will grade it with five stars, and I have nothing more to say. Enjoy it!

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