MIRROR TO THE SKY

Resisting the passing of the years and with Howe as the lone banner of the golden age of the most emblematic Yes, the British managed to articulate probably their most remarkable production of the last 2 decades. Neither the energy nor the intricate developments of their most glorious moments are gone, but despite this, they extract from the depths of their essence and from their remains illustrious sounds and elements that are more than salvageable, especially identifiable in the unquestionably most remarkable and that gives its name to the album, Mirror to the Sky, an excellent epic of almost 14 minutes, and that stands out from the rest of the songs. Well matched by All Connected and Luminosity, despite being a bit longer than both songs probably called for. And Circles of Time, a very well- structured, digestible and peaceful ballad, where Anderson's shadow inevitably hovers over.

To also highlight Unknown Place from the bonus disc, which has some interesting last minutes, and where, as in the entire album, the guitar of the eternal and impeccable Steve Howe stands out, who continues to maintain a superlative level, accompanied by the best version of Davison on vocals and with the rest of the musicians at a correct level, but without going out of line, including newcomer percussionist Jay Schellen. The other songs are related to the style and structures of the Heaven & Heart and Fly From Here albums.

Not being what we've known them not to be for a long time, Yes deliver us the best album since 2001's Magnification, which is good news and well worth a listen.