The Ultimate Yes: 35th Anniversary Collection
Yes · 2003
179 min · 31 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · symphonic rock
A sweeping journey through progressive rock's grandeur, blending intricate musicianship with soaring melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of themes
- wave-like pacing throughout
- sweeping melodies for reflection
- extended tracks for deep immersion
- acoustic versions for intimate moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, this compilation celebrates Yes's 35-year legacy, encapsulating their evolution from the early 1970s to the new millennium. This album arrives after a series of lineup changes and reflects the band's ability to adapt while retaining their signature sound, marking a period of resurgence following their 1999 album 'The Ladder'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Genesis· King Crimson· Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Time and a Word 4:33
- 2 Starship Trooper 9:29
- 3 Yours Is No Disgrace 9:42
- 4 I’ve Seen All Good People 6:56
- 5 Roundabout 8:32
- 6 Long Distance Runaround 3:33
- 7 Heart of the Sunrise 10:37
- 8 South Side of the Sky 7:55
- 9 And You and I 10:08
- 10 America (single edit) 4:11
- 11 Wonderous Stories 3:49
Disc 2
- 1 Siberian Khatru 8:56
- 2 Soon (new edit) 5:45
- 3 Going for the One 5:31
- 4 Don’t Kill the Whale 3:57
- 5 Tempus Fugit 5:16
- 6 Owner of a Lonely Heart 4:27
- 7 Leave It 4:14
- 8 It Can Happen (single edit) 4:18
- 9 Rhythm of Love 4:52
- 10 Big Generator (remix) 3:39
- 11 Lift Me Up 6:30
- 12 The Calling (single edit) 4:40
- 13 Open Your Eyes 5:15
- 14 Homeworld (The Ladder) (radio edit) 4:40
- 15 Magnification 7:19
Disc 3
- 1 Roundabout (acoustic) 4:18
- 2 Show Me 3:38
- 3 South Side of the Sky (acoustic) 4:28
- 4 Australia (solo acoustic) 4:12
- 5 New World Symphony 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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