GOING FOR THE ONE

Rick Wakeman was back again and the result is this album. I have read the Yes story, but forgotten most of it. Anyway, the music is the winner here.

We all know the title track which has been played to death in some live albums. It is a great track though. The more unknown Turn Of The Century is one of the best two tracks on this album, in my humble opinion. A more pastoral song which suits Yes very well. Parallels is also a great track. I am not a big fan of Wonderous Stories though and that song drags this album down to a four and a half star in my view. I also feels it is out of place on this album too. But it put Yes on the world map again so no problems. It is still a great track, but the weakest one on this album. ............ And then we have Awaken. Besides of the title track on Close To The Edge, this is their best ever epic song. Well, their best ever song and the Yes masterpiece. I just love the middle part of this song where Rick Wakeman excels with his very understated playing. Jon and Steve also excels on this song. Awaken is a true masterpiece.

This album is a truly great album, but not in the same class as Close To The Edge. Hence my stars. But I still love this album.

4.5 stars

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