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Symphonic Prog

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White Shadow

Man, did Bruford pick one to go out on.

This is the epitome of prog: extended pieces, keyboard solos, guitar runs, complex themes. This is everything people say and more. The title track is just stupefying. The epic of epics. Wakeman's solo I believe is his greatest, at least as a member of Yes (I have not heard all of his solo stuff). Everyone on this track is in top form. It's just something special. "And You and I" is about as progressive as a love song can get. Jon's voice is as beatuful as ever here. It uses images of mountains, rivers, valleys, and seas. It's not just a love song. It's a work of art like everything else on this album. "Siberian Khatru" is a great closer. I really enjoy the harpsichord solo more than anything else on the track. The whole thing is good though. Unquestionably this album is a masterpiece. It defines prog.

White Shadow | 5/5 | 2007-9-5

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