TALES FROM TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS

Among their best efforts but not altogether successful. There are some drawn out streaches on side two and three and side four does not make it as a whole. The production is muddy in places and there are too many overdubs for these great musicians to really be HEARD. Also, White is not quite the equal of Bruford. Great stuff can be found on all sides, though. And side one is everything Yes stands for when they are at their best: invention, power and melodic beauty. All in all a small disapointment - a good one that could have been really great