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THE REVIEW
Bill, Jon, Steve, Chris, Rick: you couldn't have done all this just for profit or thirst for glory.
You did it also for us, to gift the sensitive part of Humanity rare moments of intense emotions.
Jon Anderson: a sweet voice dedicated to rock, an unmistakable trademark
Bill Bruford: the greatest in progressive, and not only: that delicate touch, so at ease with odd times and countertimes
Steve Howe: a great like few others, a virtuosic artist of guitars of all kinds
Chris Squire: the one who divinely animated an instrument that until then simply kept the beat
Rick Wakeman: legendary spiller of notes and chords riding keys and pedals.
"Close To The Edge": where each of Them has something to say, and together forge a blend that reaches the pinnacle of Music. Those drops falling into their own element, returning to it, sounds precursors of a style that will come. That intense green fading to black, those fabulous landscapes.
Fantastic? Wonderful? Splendid? Magnificent? Does a single adjective that sums it all up not yet exist? Let's invent one for "Close To The Edge".
Not a review, I admit, but a tribute to the most beautiful progressive rock album and to its extraordinary creators.
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This heartfelt tribute celebrates Yes' Close To The Edge as a landmark progressive rock album. It praises each band member’s exceptional talent and the album’s emotional depth. The review highlights the innovation and timeless quality of the music, describing it as a unique masterpiece that transcends typical accolades.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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By MuSo
Few artists are fortunate enough to create a work that transcends its time.
Close To The Edge is certainly one of the best (if not the best) of Yes's albums, which every lover of progressive should own.
By Progressive86
"Yes truly transcend the edge of their artistic creation, giving birth to one of the great monuments in the history of progressive rock."
"Siberian Khatru... creates a mental state of exhaustion, one of the most entrancing tracks by Yes."
By paolofreddie
"Close to the Edge has something magical, something that transports me to another world, to a fantastic universe from which I would not want to leave."
"This is the music of heaven or at least it should be!"
By Ilovemusic
Close to the Edge is more than an album—it’s a milestone in progressive rock.
With masterful musicianship, Yes pushes the boundaries of what rock music can achieve.
