Fragile
Yes · 1971
41 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · symphonic rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate harmonies and symphonic textures that define progressive rock's early 70s sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 26, 1971, 'Fragile' was Yes's fourth album and marked their first with keyboardist Rick Wakeman, establishing a signature sound. This album followed the band's previous release, 'The Yes Album', which had solidified their growing reputation in the progressive rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Genesis· King Crimson· Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Roundabout 8:35
- 2 Cans and Brahms (extracts from Brahms’ 4th Symphony in E minor, Third Movement) 1:42
- 3 We Have Heaven 1:39
- 4 South Side of the Sky 7:56
- 5 Five Per Cent for Nothing 0:37
- 6 Long Distance Runaround 3:30
- 7 The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus) 2:42
- 8 Mood for a Day 3:02
- 9 Heart of the Sunrise 11:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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