Either the finest record or the most overblown album in Yes' output. When it was released, critics called it one of the worst examples of progressive rock's overindulgent nature. Jon Anderson's fascination with Eastern religions never manifested itself more clearly or broadly, but one needn't understand any of that to appreciate the many sublimely beautiful moments on this album, some of the most gorgeous passages ever recorded by the band.
Firstly, I'd like to say that this is one of my favorite albums of all time. I've spent many hours listening to the four songs on the album, letting time pass and allowing myself to sink fully into the music. However, I'm aware that progressive rock is not accessible to all. Some people simply hate it. It's not party music; on the contrary, most music by Yes falls into the category of personal,...
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