THE QUEST

Yes

Symphonic Prog

2.90 | 306 ratings

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"The Quest" is their first album of new material in seven years - and the first since the death, in 2015, of bassist Chris Squire, the only original member to appear on every Yes LP.

The line-up is made up of guitarist Steve Howe, keyboardist Geoff Downes and drummer Alan White, flanked by bassist Billy Sherwood and vocalist Jon Davison, who took on lead vocals in 2012.

The first track of the album is the seven minutes of The Ice Bridge in perfect Yes style. Complete with final duel between guitar and keyboards.

But it is in the following Dare to Know that we understand that Yes are in perfect condition, complete with prog but also orchestral arrangements that lead us to do the classic flights of fantasy to which the band has accustomed us. Continuing "The Quest" begins to become even more serious and metaphysical in his reflections (Minus the Man, Future Memories). Leave Well Alone has good orchestral grafts and an ending reminiscent of Wurm !! A nice 2 part piece by Billy Sherwood and Jon Davison follows where you can hear the echoes of the best world trade with Howe's guitar coloring it all! Davison's future memoirs supported by Howe's maliconic steel guitar are a beautiful ballad!

The closure of A Living Island has an exciting central break.

3 bonus tracks are on another disc. Beautiful pieces but the main core is the first cd.

A good record !! Also to listen to the instrumental version to appreciate the arrangements. Congratulations YES ... Chris would be proud of You !

Boris70 | 4/5 | 2021-10-4

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