The "Yes" Appreciation Thread: For Those Who Are Just Beginning...

[laughedatbytime]

[tangy]

90125: noted!

 

 

You have to make this a priority...a fantastic album!

 

Yeah it still sounds great. I still laugh at the shirt i bought at the show.

 

I was having an especially raging evening and bought a pink, sleeveless t shirt complete with glow in the dark graphics.

 

Owner of a ugly shirt!

 

 

 

 

[Segue Myles]

OK, after nearly two years, this is how I rate Yes:

 

Yes- 8/10

Time And A Word- 8/10

The Yes Album- 9/10

Fragile- 8/10

Close To The Edge- 10/10

Tales From Topographic Oceans- 10/10

Relayer- 10/10

Going For The One- 10/10

Tormato- 9/10

Drama- 6/10

90215- 5/10

Big Generator's 6/10

 

After that?

 

Eew.

[bluefox4000]

You know me and ratings

 

Yes-1/10

Time and a Word-2/10

The Yes Album-10/10

Fragile-10/1t0

Close to the Edge-10/10

Tales From Topographic Oceans-2/10

Relayer-10/10

Going for the one-10/10

Tormato-5/10

Drama-3/10

90215-4/10

Big Generater-3/10

 

and Yes explodes......in a bad way, lol

 

Mick

[Union 5-3992]

I'd give Magnification a solid rating.

[Segue Myles]

You know me and ratings

 

Yes-1/10

Time and a Word-2/10

The Yes Album-10/10

Fragile-10/1t0

Close to the Edge-10/10

Tales From Topographic Oceans-2/10

Relayer-10/10

Going for the one-10/10

Tormato-5/10

Drama-3/10

90215-4/10

Big Generater-3/10

 

and Yes explodes......in a bad way, lol

 

Mick

 

Love you dude, but I stopped reading after the first two rankings haha!

[Digital Dad]

 

Yes-5/10

Time and a Word-4/10

The Yes Album-9/10

Fragile-8/10

Close to the Edge-10/10

Tales From Topographic Oceans-4/10

Relayer-8/10

Going for the one-9/10

Tormato-7/10

Drama-9/10

90215-8/10

Big Generater-7/10

 

Keys and Fly From Here get honorables and yeah everything after BG is barely even mentionable.

You guys are both wrong in spots and right i others. Heres the aggregate wih mine thrown in for the outlier.

[Segue Myles]

Yes-5/10

Time and a Word-4/10

The Yes Album-9/10

Fragile-8/10

Close to the Edge-10/10

Tales From Topographic Oceans-4/10

Relayer-8/10

Going for the one-9/10

Tormato-7/10

Drama-9/10

90215-8/10

Big Generater-7/10

 

Keys and Fly From Here get honorables and yeah everything after BG is barely even mentionable.

You guys are both wrong in spots and right i others. Heres the aggregate wih mine thrown in for the outlier.

 

You have Tales a 10?

 

We must be drinking the same water!

[Blue J]

Yes- 8/10

Time and a Word- 8/10

The Yes Album- 9/10

Fragile- 9/10

Close to the Edge- 10/10

Tales From Topographic Oceans- 10/10

Relayer- 9/10

Going for the one- 8/10

Tormato- 8/10

Union- 6/10 (sometimes 7)

 

Those are the only Yes albums I know.

[Segue Myles]

Yes- 8/10

Time and a Word- 8/10

The Yes Album- 9/10

Fragile- 9/10

Close to the Edge- 10/10

Tales From Topographic Oceans- 10/10

Relayer- 9/10

Going for the one- 8/10

Tormato- 8/10

Union- 6/10 (sometimes 7)

 

Those are the only Yes albums I know.

 

A third Tales devotee?!?

 

WOOWOO!

 

It's not completely studio, but Keys To Ascension is actually a bit of a classic to me...8/10

[Blue J]

Yes- 8/10

Time and a Word- 8/10

The Yes Album- 9/10

Fragile- 9/10

Close to the Edge- 10/10

Tales From Topographic Oceans- 10/10

Relayer- 9/10

Going for the one- 8/10

Tormato- 8/10

Union- 6/10 (sometimes 7)

 

Those are the only Yes albums I know.

 

A third Tales devotee?!?

 

WOOWOO!

 

It's not completely studio, but Keys To Ascension is actually a bit of a classic to me...8/10

 

You can't be surprised at that still, can you? I thought you knew that I was, yes...Tales was their absolute pinnacle!

[djflex]

Yes- 8/10

Time and a Word- 8/10

The Yes Album- 9/10

Fragile- 9/10

Close to the Edge- 10/10

Tales From Topographic Oceans- 10/10

Relayer- 9/10

Going for the one- 8/10

Tormato- 8/10

Union- 6/10 (sometimes 7)

 

Those are the only Yes albums I know.

 

A third Tales devotee?!?

 

WOOWOO!

 

It's not completely studio, but Keys To Ascension is actually a bit of a classic to me...8/10

 

I always liked tales... Ritual has been a long time favorite of mine.

Wouldn't say its my favorite by any means but its good

[Segue Myles]

Yes- 8/10

Time and a Word- 8/10

The Yes Album- 9/10

Fragile- 9/10

Close to the Edge- 10/10

Tales From Topographic Oceans- 10/10

Relayer- 9/10

Going for the one- 8/10

Tormato- 8/10

Union- 6/10 (sometimes 7)

 

Those are the only Yes albums I know.

 

A third Tales devotee?!?

 

WOOWOO!

 

It's not completely studio, but Keys To Ascension is actually a bit of a classic to me...8/10

 

You can't be surprised at that still, can you? I thought you knew that I was, yes...Tales was their absolute pinnacle!

 

I knew you did, but not THAT highly, but Digital Dad surprised me!

 

Nothing comes close to Tales. I know prog had a lot of great albums, but Tales surpasses not only every prog album, but EVERY album I have ever heard.

 

That emotional punch I felt when I first heard it...nothing comes close and it just keeps on getting better!

[Blue J]

Yes- 8/10

Time and a Word- 8/10

The Yes Album- 9/10

Fragile- 9/10

Close to the Edge- 10/10

Tales From Topographic Oceans- 10/10

Relayer- 9/10

Going for the one- 8/10

Tormato- 8/10

Union- 6/10 (sometimes 7)

 

Those are the only Yes albums I know.

 

A third Tales devotee?!?

 

WOOWOO!

 

It's not completely studio, but Keys To Ascension is actually a bit of a classic to me...8/10

 

You can't be surprised at that still, can you? I thought you knew that I was, yes...Tales was their absolute pinnacle!

 

I knew you did, but not THAT highly, but Digital Dad surprised me!

 

Nothing comes close to Tales. I know prog had a lot of great albums, but Tales surpasses not only every prog album, but EVERY album I have ever heard.

 

That emotional punch I felt when I first heard it...nothing comes close and it just keeps on getting better!

 

Digital Dad only gave it a 4, though.

 

Pity that so few understand.

 

It isn't the same hugely emotional experience for me that it is for you- but I get so caught up in the musicianship. There is just nothing else like it.

[Segue Myles]

Yes- 8/10

Time and a Word- 8/10

The Yes Album- 9/10

Fragile- 9/10

Close to the Edge- 10/10

Tales From Topographic Oceans- 10/10

Relayer- 9/10

Going for the one- 8/10

Tormato- 8/10

Union- 6/10 (sometimes 7)

 

Those are the only Yes albums I know.

 

A third Tales devotee?!?

 

WOOWOO!

 

It's not completely studio, but Keys To Ascension is actually a bit of a classic to me...8/10

 

You can't be surprised at that still, can you? I thought you knew that I was, yes...Tales was their absolute pinnacle!

 

I knew you did, but not THAT highly, but Digital Dad surprised me!

 

Nothing comes close to Tales. I know prog had a lot of great albums, but Tales surpasses not only every prog album, but EVERY album I have ever heard.

 

That emotional punch I felt when I first heard it...nothing comes close and it just keeps on getting better!

 

Digital Dad only gave it a 4, though.

 

Pity that so few understand.

 

It isn't the same hugely emotional experience for me that it is for you- but I get so caught up in the musicianship. There is just nothing else like it.

 

How did I misread that?! Hahahaha

 

Sorry Digital Dad I was blind.

 

But yeah, everything, EVERYTHING about Tales is spot on for me.

 

And for those who say otherwise, I don't understand how either CTTE or Relayer can be so good, as they are virtually part one and three of the same trilogy, both in terms of style and impact for me.

 

Tales takes it to the next level, but I do love the other two LOOOOADS!

[Blue J]

Yes- 8/10

Time and a Word- 8/10

The Yes Album- 9/10

Fragile- 9/10

Close to the Edge- 10/10

Tales From Topographic Oceans- 10/10

Relayer- 9/10

Going for the one- 8/10

Tormato- 8/10

Union- 6/10 (sometimes 7)

 

Those are the only Yes albums I know.

 

A third Tales devotee?!?

 

WOOWOO!

 

It's not completely studio, but Keys To Ascension is actually a bit of a classic to me...8/10

 

You can't be surprised at that still, can you? I thought you knew that I was, yes...Tales was their absolute pinnacle!

 

I knew you did, but not THAT highly, but Digital Dad surprised me!

 

Nothing comes close to Tales. I know prog had a lot of great albums, but Tales surpasses not only every prog album, but EVERY album I have ever heard.

 

That emotional punch I felt when I first heard it...nothing comes close and it just keeps on getting better!

 

Digital Dad only gave it a 4, though.

 

Pity that so few understand.

 

It isn't the same hugely emotional experience for me that it is for you- but I get so caught up in the musicianship. There is just nothing else like it.

 

How did I misread that?! Hahahaha

 

Sorry Digital Dad I was blind.

 

But yeah, everything, EVERYTHING about Tales is spot on for me.

 

And for those who say otherwise, I don't understand how either CTTE or Relayer can be so good, as they are virtually part one and three of the same trilogy, both in terms of style and impact for me.

 

Tales takes it to the next level, but I do love the other two LOOOOADS!

 

Agreed. Although I don't rate CTTE as highly as some people do, it is still excellent. And Relayer as well. The Gates of Delirium is nearly as good as any of the lengthy pieces on Tales, I think. Not as good...but nearly.

[Segue Myles]

Yes- 8/10

Time and a Word- 8/10

The Yes Album- 9/10

Fragile- 9/10

Close to the Edge- 10/10

Tales From Topographic Oceans- 10/10

Relayer- 9/10

Going for the one- 8/10

Tormato- 8/10

Union- 6/10 (sometimes 7)

 

Those are the only Yes albums I know.

 

A third Tales devotee?!?

 

WOOWOO!

 

It's not completely studio, but Keys To Ascension is actually a bit of a classic to me...8/10

 

You can't be surprised at that still, can you? I thought you knew that I was, yes...Tales was their absolute pinnacle!

 

I knew you did, but not THAT highly, but Digital Dad surprised me!

 

Nothing comes close to Tales. I know prog had a lot of great albums, but Tales surpasses not only every prog album, but EVERY album I have ever heard.

 

That emotional punch I felt when I first heard it...nothing comes close and it just keeps on getting better!

 

Digital Dad only gave it a 4, though.

 

Pity that so few understand.

 

It isn't the same hugely emotional experience for me that it is for you- but I get so caught up in the musicianship. There is just nothing else like it.

 

How did I misread that?! Hahahaha

 

Sorry Digital Dad I was blind.

 

But yeah, everything, EVERYTHING about Tales is spot on for me.

 

And for those who say otherwise, I don't understand how either CTTE or Relayer can be so good, as they are virtually part one and three of the same trilogy, both in terms of style and impact for me.

 

Tales takes it to the next level, but I do love the other two LOOOOADS!

 

Agreed. Although I don't rate CTTE as highly as some people do, it is still excellent. And Relayer as well. The Gates of Delirium is nearly as good as any of the lengthy pieces on Tales, I think. Not as good...but nearly.

 

I only recently found love for CTTE, its glorious but I respect it more than I love it, but that respect is of the HIGHEST regard.

 

As for Relayer, Gates Of Delirium is masterful, and only a teensy notch below anything on Tales.

 

From CTTE to Relayer, I hear so many jazz fusion influences I often play Bitches Brew alongside them!

Edited December 18, 2015 by Segue Myles

[Blue J]

Yes- 8/10

Time and a Word- 8/10

The Yes Album- 9/10

Fragile- 9/10

Close to the Edge- 10/10

Tales From Topographic Oceans- 10/10

Relayer- 9/10

Going for the one- 8/10

Tormato- 8/10

Union- 6/10 (sometimes 7)

 

Those are the only Yes albums I know.

 

A third Tales devotee?!?

 

WOOWOO!

 

It's not completely studio, but Keys To Ascension is actually a bit of a classic to me...8/10

 

You can't be surprised at that still, can you? I thought you knew that I was, yes...Tales was their absolute pinnacle!

 

I knew you did, but not THAT highly, but Digital Dad surprised me!

 

Nothing comes close to Tales. I know prog had a lot of great albums, but Tales surpasses not only every prog album, but EVERY album I have ever heard.

 

That emotional punch I felt when I first heard it...nothing comes close and it just keeps on getting better!

 

Digital Dad only gave it a 4, though.

 

Pity that so few understand.

 

It isn't the same hugely emotional experience for me that it is for you- but I get so caught up in the musicianship. There is just nothing else like it.

 

How did I misread that?! Hahahaha

 

Sorry Digital Dad I was blind.

 

But yeah, everything, EVERYTHING about Tales is spot on for me.

 

And for those who say otherwise, I don't understand how either CTTE or Relayer can be so good, as they are virtually part one and three of the same trilogy, both in terms of style and impact for me.

 

Tales takes it to the next level, but I do love the other two LOOOOADS!

 

Agreed. Although I don't rate CTTE as highly as some people do, it is still excellent. And Relayer as well. The Gates of Delirium is nearly as good as any of the lengthy pieces on Tales, I think. Not as good...but nearly.

 

I only recently found love for CTTE, its glorious but I respect it more than I love it, but that respect is of the HIGHEST regard.

 

As for Relayer, Gates Of Delirium is masterful, and only a teensy notch below anything on Tales.

 

From CTTE to Relayer, I hear so many jazz fusion influences I often play Bitches Brew alongside them!

 

I like that idea! I'll have to try that.

[Segue Myles]

Yes- 8/10

Time and a Word- 8/10

The Yes Album- 9/10

Fragile- 9/10

Close to the Edge- 10/10

Tales From Topographic Oceans- 10/10

Relayer- 9/10

Going for the one- 8/10

Tormato- 8/10

Union- 6/10 (sometimes 7)

 

Those are the only Yes albums I know.

 

A third Tales devotee?!?

 

WOOWOO!

 

It's not completely studio, but Keys To Ascension is actually a bit of a classic to me...8/10

 

You can't be surprised at that still, can you? I thought you knew that I was, yes...Tales was their absolute pinnacle!

 

I knew you did, but not THAT highly, but Digital Dad surprised me!

 

Nothing comes close to Tales. I know prog had a lot of great albums, but Tales surpasses not only every prog album, but EVERY album I have ever heard.

 

That emotional punch I felt when I first heard it...nothing comes close and it just keeps on getting better!

 

Digital Dad only gave it a 4, though.

 

Pity that so few understand.

 

It isn't the same hugely emotional experience for me that it is for you- but I get so caught up in the musicianship. There is just nothing else like it.

 

How did I misread that?! Hahahaha

 

Sorry Digital Dad I was blind.

 

But yeah, everything, EVERYTHING about Tales is spot on for me.

 

And for those who say otherwise, I don't understand how either CTTE or Relayer can be so good, as they are virtually part one and three of the same trilogy, both in terms of style and impact for me.

 

Tales takes it to the next level, but I do love the other two LOOOOADS!

 

Agreed. Although I don't rate CTTE as highly as some people do, it is still excellent. And Relayer as well. The Gates of Delirium is nearly as good as any of the lengthy pieces on Tales, I think. Not as good...but nearly.

 

I only recently found love for CTTE, its glorious but I respect it more than I love it, but that respect is of the HIGHEST regard.

 

As for Relayer, Gates Of Delirium is masterful, and only a teensy notch below anything on Tales.

 

From CTTE to Relayer, I hear so many jazz fusion influences I often play Bitches Brew alongside them!

 

I like that idea! I'll have to try that.

 

I was in a heavy Miles Davis phase when I discovered Tales, that is what sucked me in (after choosing it based solely on the artwork!).

 

I will never understand how serious prog fans do not like this album. I am a casual prog fan, and I think its one of the best! Almost all the other classics sound merely OK to my ears in comparison!

[Cyclonus X-1]

Yes -- 6/10

Time and a Word -- 7/10

The Yes Album -- 9/10

Fragile -- 9/10

Close to the Edge -- 10/10

Yessongs -- 8/10

Tales from Topographic Oceans -- 6/10

Relayer -- 8/10

Going for the One -- 8/10

Tormato -- 7/10

Drama -- 7/10

Yesshows -- 7/10

90125 -- 8/10

Big Generator -- 7/10

Union -- 7/10

Talk -- 8/10

Keys to Ascension -- 6/10

Keys to Ascension 2 -- 7/10

Open Your Eyes -- 5/10

The Ladder -- 8/10

Magnification -- 6/10

Live at Montreux -- 6/10

Fly from Here -- 7/10

Heaven & Earth -- 1/10

[Union 5-3992]

Yes -- 6/10

Time and a Word -- 7/10

The Yes Album -- 9/10

Fragile -- 9/10

Close to the Edge -- 10/10

Yessongs -- 8/10

Tales from Topographic Oceans -- 6/10

Relayer -- 8/10

Going for the One -- 8/10

Tormato -- 7/10

Drama -- 7/10

Yesshows -- 7/10

90125 -- 8/10

Big Generator -- 7/10

Union -- 7/10

Talk -- 8/10

Keys to Ascension -- 6/10

Keys to Ascension 2 -- 7/10

Open Your Eyes -- 5/10

The Ladder -- 8/10

Magnification -- 6/10

Live at Montreux -- 6/10

Fly from Here -- 7/10

Heaven & Earth -- 1/10

Of the albums I know by Yes, I agree with every rating (Especially Heaven & Earth), other than Magnification

Edited December 19, 2015 by Union 5-3992

[New_World_Man]

Along with Rush and a few others one of my favorite bands by far. In fact I have seen them far more than any other band(11 times; Rush only 4 times).

 

My personal favorites are:

 

Close to the Edge

Relayer

Fragile

Talk

Going for the one

The Yes album

 

Most of their albums are good though with many being great. 90125 is a bit over rated although I liked it back in the eighties. Big Generator I like more because I think it's closer to their earlier prog sound. Talk has "endless dream" which is one of their greatest epics. "The ladder" is a very good world music influenced rock album and is a bit different but still very enjoyable. Lots of great music to discover in their catalog.

 

The real uber Yes fans on here might want to consider joining yesfans.com .

Edited December 20, 2015 by New_World_Man

[Hatchetaxe&saw]

Saw ARW in Manchester last night.

 

The best live Yesmusic I've heard since the Full Circle tour in 03.

 

Stunning.

[Mystic Slipperman]

Saw ARW in Manchester last night.

 

The best live Yesmusic I've heard since the Full Circle tour in 03.

 

Stunning.

 

I felt that way after seeing them in Anaheim CA this past December.

 

Best Yes-related thing I've seen since 2004.

 

And that's a little hard to swallow, since I am friends with at least two people in the current "official" lineup.... I dig what they are doing too, but this was something else.

[Mystic Slipperman]

Yes, Genesis, and Rush were my "holy trinity" of music when I was 16-17-18. I've seen Yes more than any other band.. close to 30 times since 1988.

 

 

Yes -- 8/10

Time and a Word -- 8/10

The Yes Album -- 11/10

Fragile -- 9/10

Close to the Edge -- 11/10

Yessongs -- 10/10

Tales from Topographic Oceans -- 9.5/10

Relayer -- 10/10

Going for the One -- 11/10

Tormato -- 8/10

Drama -- 8/10

Yesshows -- 8/10

90125 -- 10/10

Big Generator -- 8/10

Union -- 7/10

Talk -- 9/10

Keys to Ascension -- 9/10 (I was at these shows... they didn't need to overdub so damn much of it!)

Keys to Ascension 2 -- 7/10

Open Your Eyes -- 5/10

The Ladder -- 8/10

Magnification -- 7/10

Fly from Here -- 5/10

Heaven & Earth -- 4/10

 

House of Yes 1999 - 8/10

The Word Is Live - 9/10

Something's Coming: BBC Sessions 8/10

Edited March 27, 2017 by Mystic Slipperman