YESTERDAYS

I have fond memories of Yesterdays. At the time it was released the two first Yes albums were not available in Brazil. So for an avid 15 year old fan like me it was a must have. Besides, it included a 10 minute version of Simon & Garfunkel´s America and a b side (Dear Father) that were not included in any official Yes album.

But nowadays I wonder if this compilation should be considered to buy it. After hearing Yes and Time And A Word I think some of their most interesting works on those algums were left out (like The Prophet and Sweetness, for exemple). I still love Dear FAther, an obscure track that does move me a lot, even today. America? Interesting. the remaining songs? Good, but not particularly essential. Yes is one of those bands that even their first atempts to find an identity are worth buying them. Those guys were so good... even when they were not really that symphonic or did not really know which direction they should take.

2,5 stars. I added a half star for personal reasons: I still like this album a lot, but if you´re new to their earlier stuff, you better buy the original ones. they have a lot more to offer.