What does Progeny: Seven Shows from Seventy-Two sound like?

A sprawling and intricate journey through the heights of progressive rock, filled with melodic explorations and virtuosic performances. Rooted in progressive rock and art rock. Start with "Opening (excerpt from Firebird Suite) / Siberian Khatru".

Is Progeny: Seven Shows from Seventy-Two a good place to start with Yes?

Yes, Progeny: Seven Shows from Seventy-Two is recommended as a starting point for new Yes listeners. A sprawling and intricate journey through the heights of progressive rock, filled with melodic explorations and virtuosic performances. When 'Progeny: Seven Shows from Seventy-Two' was released in 2015, Yes was celebrating their legacy while navigating lineup changes. This album, featuring live recordings from their peak era in the early 1970s, serves as a retrospective of their influential sound following the departure of founding member Chris Squire just months prior to its release.

Who is Progeny: Seven Shows from Seventy-Two for?

Progeny: Seven Shows from Seventy-Two works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, immersive live performance energy and patient builds and intricate details.

How many songs are on Progeny: Seven Shows from Seventy-Two?

Progeny: Seven Shows from Seventy-Two has 63 tracks, running approximately 692 minutes.

Progeny: Seven Shows from Seventy-Two

Yes · 2015

692 min · 63 tracks · progressive rock

A sprawling and intricate journey through the heights of progressive rock, filled with melodic explorations and virtuosic performances.

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Opening (excerpt from Firebird Suite) / Siberian Khatru Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Close to the Edge: I. The Solid Time of Change / II. Total Mass Retain / III. I Get Up I Get Down / IV. Seasons of Man — This epic composition encapsulates Yes's signature blend of complex arrangements and lyrical depth, showcasing their innovative approach to songwriting.
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Heart of the Sunrise — The track features soaring vocals and dynamic shifts that highlight both emotional intensity and instrumental virtuosity, making it a quintessential representation of the band's style.
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I've Seen All Good People: a. Your Move / b. All Good People — This song beautifully merges melodic pop sensibilities with progressive elements, illustrating Yes's ability to craft accessible yet ambitious music.
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Roundabout — As one of their most recognizable tracks, it blends intricate guitar work with memorable hooks, capturing the essence of Yes’s innovative spirit during their peak.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

61 /100

Treeline

Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album captures Yes's live essence with varied arrangements and strong performances, though its repetitive nature affects cohesion.

What we noticed

The album features multiple live renditions of key tracks, with each performance varying in length and arrangement.
Several tracks include extended instrumental sections that showcase the band's improvisational skills.
The running order repeats certain songs across different shows, emphasizing their significance in Yes's live repertoire.
Transitions between songs often incorporate excerpts from classical pieces, creating a thematic continuity throughout the performances.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with peaks
immersive live performance energy
patient builds and intricate details
reflective moments of musical exploration
ideal for long listening sessions

Maybe skip if you

prefer short standalone tracks
seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — Highlights Yes's live performance from a key era, appealing to dedicated fans.
Themes: 1970s progressive rock· live concert energy· musical legacy exploration
Career context: When 'Progeny: Seven Shows from Seventy-Two' was released in 2015, Yes was celebrating their legacy while navigating lineup changes. This album, featuring live recordings from their peak era in the early 1970s, serves as a retrospective of their influential sound following the departure of founding member Chris Squire just months prior to its release.
Stylistic neighbors: Genesis· King Crimson· Emerson, Lake & Palmer

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Tracklist

Disc 1

1 Opening (excerpt from Firebird Suite) / Siberian Khatru Start here 10:45
2 I’ve Seen All Good People: a. Your Move / b. All Good People 8:20
3 Mood for a Day / Clap 6:46
4 Heart of the Sunrise 11:15
5 And You and I: I. Cord of Life / II. Eclipse / III. The Preacher the Teacher / IV. Apocalypse 9:41

Disc 2

1 Close to the Edge: I. The Solid Time of Change / II. Total Mass Retain / III. I Get Up I Get Down / IV. Seasons of Man 18:24
2 Excerpts From “The Six Wives of Henry VIII” 6:54
3 Roundabout 8:40
4 Yours Is No Disgrace 14:33

Disc 3

1 Opening (excerpt from Firebird Suite) / Siberian Khatru Start here 10:21
2 I’ve Seen All Good People: a. Your Move / b. All Good People 7:53
3 Heart of the Sunrise 11:30
4 Mood for a Day / Clap 7:14
5 And You and I: I. Cord of Life / II. Eclipse / III. The Preacher the Teacher / IV. Apocalypse 9:31

Disc 4

1 Close to the Edge: I. The Solid Time of Change / II. Total Mass Retain / III. I Get Up I Get Down / IV. Seasons of Man 21:51
2 Excerpts From “The Six Wives of Henry VIII” 5:35
3 Roundabout 8:45
4 Yours Is No Disgrace 14:25

Disc 5

1 Opening (excerpt from Firebird Suite) / Siberian Khatru Start here 11:58
2 I’ve Seen All Good People: a. Your Move / b. All Good People 7:34
3 Heart of the Sunrise 11:25
4 Mood for a Day / Clap 7:03
5 And You and I: I. Cord of Life / II. Eclipse / III. The Preacher the Teacher / IV. Apocalypse 11:00

Disc 6

1 Close to the Edge: I. The Solid Time of Change / II. Total Mass Retain / III. I Get Up I Get Down / IV. Seasons of Man 19:30
2 Excerpts From “The Six Wives of Henry VIII” 7:19
3 Roundabout 8:47
4 Yours Is No Disgrace 16:00

Disc 7

1 Opening (excerpt from Firebird Suite) / Siberian Khatru Start here 12:10
2 I’ve Seen All Good People: a. Your Move / b. All Good People 7:38
3 Heart of the Sunrise 11:39
4 Mood for a Day / Clap 6:36
5 And You and I: I. Cord of Life / II. Eclipse / III. The Preacher the Teacher / IV. Apocalypse 11:05

Disc 8

1 Close to the Edge: I. The Solid Time of Change / II. Total Mass Retain / III. I Get Up I Get Down / IV. Seasons of Man 19:46
2 Excerpts From “The Six Wives of Henry VIII” 7:10
3 Roundabout 8:36
4 Yours Is No Disgrace 16:21

Disc 9

1 Opening (excerpt from Firebird Suite) / Siberian Khatru Start here 9:53
2 I’ve Seen All Good People: a. Your Move / b. All Good People 7:20
3 Heart of the Sunrise 12:02
4 Mood for a Day / Clap 7:12
5 And You and I: I. Cord of Life / II. Eclipse / III. The Preacher the Teacher / IV. Apocalypse 11:07

Disc 10

1 Close to the Edge: I. The Solid Time of Change / II. Total Mass Retain / III. I Get Up I Get Down / IV. Seasons of Man 19:52
2 Excerpts From “The Six Wives of Henry VIII” 6:14
3 Roundabout 8:40
4 Yours Is No Disgrace 16:46

Disc 11

1 Opening (excerpt from Firebird Suite) / Siberian Khatru Start here 9:48
2 I’ve Seen All Good People: a. Your Move / b. All Good People 7:36
3 Heart of the Sunrise 11:32
4 Mood for a Day / Clap 7:16
5 And You and I: I. Cord of Life / II. Eclipse / III. The Preacher the Teacher / IV. Apocalypse 9:44

Disc 12

1 Close to the Edge: I. The Solid Time of Change / II. Total Mass Retain / III. I Get Up I Get Down / IV. Seasons of Man 19:25
2 Excerpts From “The Six Wives of Henry VIII” 6:11
3 Roundabout 8:44
4 Yours Is No Disgrace 15:43

Disc 13

1 Opening (excerpt from Firebird Suite) / Siberian Khatru Start here 12:28
2 I’ve Seen All Good People: a. Your Move / b. All Good People 7:59
3 Heart of the Sunrise 11:36
4 Mood for a Day / Clap 6:50
5 And You and I: I. Cord of Life / II. Eclipse / III. The Preacher the Teacher / IV. Apocalypse 11:05

Disc 14

1 Close to the Edge: I. The Solid Time of Change / II. Total Mass Retain / III. I Get Up I Get Down / IV. Seasons of Man 19:47
2 Excerpts From “The Six Wives of Henry VIII” 6:32
3 Roundabout 8:35
4 Yours Is No Disgrace 17:35