custom55 Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 (edited) I think this album deserves its own thread on the 50th anniversary of its release. Edited September 13 by custom55 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbear05 Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 That it does. A musical masterpiece. Sadly I can't say the same for the current group of fakirs about to tour this anniversary celebration. Their shit is all over Farcebook in an attemt to shill for ticket sales. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 For me CTTE is Yes's crowning glory ...... the ultimate progressive rock album........ I can't believe it is 50 years old!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_World_Man Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 (edited) https://www.loudersound.com/features/total-mass-retain-how-yes-made-close-to-the-edge This is often considered to be the best prog rock album of all time. Edited September 13 by New_World_Man Add more info. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Favorite album I've ever heard. Best album I've ever heard. Also, why this piece wasnt the album cover befuddles me, but I digress. I guess in a way, the black to green fade presents a nice simple minimalist contrast to the genius complexity of the music. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Daaaang it. I don’t have the record with me right now! I need to get all my Yes records out here with me. Well, since I’ll have to listen to something else tonight, the least I can do is share this great video about CTTE’s cover that came out recently: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Also just for the record, green being my favorite color and one I very closely associate with the word “Yes” and the letter “C,” I always thought the very nicely painted gradient as the album cover was beautiful and perfect. Upon discovery of the inner cover, I was even happier. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Stunning album! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 My fav yes record. was always the Yes Album but CTTE is a very close 2nd. Maybe the greatest prog album ever made. Not an inch of wasted album space on it. Mick 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 34 minutes ago, bluefox4000 said: My fav yes record. was always the Yes Album but CTTE is a very close 2nd. Maybe the greatest prog album ever made. Not an inch of wasted album space on it. Mick My thoughts exactly! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken hawk Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Happy 50th Close to the EDge ! We love you ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted September 14 Author Share Posted September 14 (edited) The songs on CTTE are timeless Here's a little video of YES at MSG 2005. I was in attendance in the 10th row. I remember getting goosebumps when the crowd wouldn't let the band continue until we finished our standing ovation. 3:00 mins in Edited September 14 by custom55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 The few YouTube reaction videos that I've seen are hilarious. People turn on Close To The Edge, and their faces are literally contorted into a mass of confusion! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_World_Man Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 On 9/13/2022 at 6:37 PM, ST3V said: Favorite album I've ever heard. Best album I've ever heard. Also, why this piece wasnt the album cover befuddles me, but I digress. I guess in a way, the black to green fade presents a nice simple minimalist contrast to the genius complexity of the music. Apparently, Roger Dean (the artist) wanted the main focus to be the new logo. I don't mind the cover actually. I think relayer and tales are better covers but as far as covers go it's better than the Beatles white album for example. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_World_Man Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 (edited) 10 hours ago, bluefox4000 said: My fav yes record. was always the Yes Album but CTTE is a very close 2nd. Maybe the greatest prog album ever made. Not an inch of wasted album space on it. Mick Actually it is considered by many (especially by hardcore prog fans) to be the greatest prog album ever made. It's been the number one album on the progarchives website for as long as I can remember and I definitely think it deserves the reputation it has. Edited September 15 by New_World_Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 17 minutes ago, New_World_Man said: Actually it is considered by many (especially by hardcore prog fans) to be the greatest prog album ever made. It's been the number one album on the progarchives website for as long as I can remember and I definitely think it deserves the reputation it has. Oh progarchives. A super in depth and incredibly useful resource, that is simultaneously the most over analytical and way too serious music discussion locale I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 3 hours ago, Principled Man said: The few YouTube reaction videos that I've seen are hilarious. People turn on Close To The Edge, and their faces are literally contorted into a mass of confusion! That was definitely my first reaction. I’d heard The Yes Album, I’d heard Roundabout, I’d heard Owner Of A Lonely Heart, and Leave It, and maybe even Long Distance Runaround. I was not prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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