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THE REVIEW
I have always preferred this album over the more acclaimed "Fragile" and "Close to the Edge", probably because it has aged better and also because I'm not so convinced that Rick Wakeman's entry into the band brought improvements to the compositions.
The set of tracks offered in this new debut by the band already has all the characteristics that will make them famous and unattainable for many.
Just analyze the first track: "Yours is No Disgrace", where in ten minutes there is so much music that many bands don't compose in a career. Steve Howe continuously changes style within the same composition.
And what about the sublime "Starship Trooper" and the quasi-acoustic arrangement that makes it still very current in sound?
It's this very factor that directs preferences towards this album, the use of evergreen instruments for the arrangements, like the acoustic piano and the acoustic guitar, the keyboard setup well present and never tiring or annoying.
Later, their sound would become much heavier with the use of instruments tied to an era that would dress their songs with a dated sound, despite the high artistic value.
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The review praises The Yes Album for its enduring appeal and rich compositions, favoring it over later releases like Fragile. It highlights Steve Howe's versatile guitar work and the album's use of acoustic instruments, which contribute to its timeless sound. The critique notes that while Rick Wakeman's addition brought heavier and era-specific sounds to later albums, The Yes Album remains fresh and less dated. Key tracks like 'Yours is No Disgrace' and 'Starship Trooper' exemplify its musical depth.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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