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The Word Is Live

Yes

229 min · 26 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · symphonic rock

A sprawling odyssey of intricate musicianship and soaring melodies that captures the essence of progressive rock's live experience.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • sprawling odyssey of musicianship
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • immersive live performance experience
  • lengthy tracks for deep focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone songs
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'The Word Is Live' chronicles Yes' journey through their dynamic career, showcasing performances from various pivotal years. This album arrives during a period when the band was celebrating its legacy with both classic line-up and newer members, bridging generations of fans and musicians alike.
Stylistic neighbors
Genesis· King Crimson· Emerson, Lake & Palmer
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Then (BBC 1970) 5:25
  • 2 For Everyone (BBC 1970) 4:44
  • 3 Astral Traveller (Gothenburg 1971) 7:24
  • 4 Everydays (Gothenburg 1971) 11:01
  • 5 Yours Is No Disgrace (London 1971) 11:45
  • 6 I’ve Seen All Good People (London 1971) 7:52
  • 7 America (London 1971) 16:21
  • 8 It’s Love (London 1971) 11:07

Disc 2

  • 1 Apocalypse (Detroit 1976) 3:08
  • 2 Siberian Khatru (Detroit 1976) 10:10
  • 3 Sound Chaser (Detroit 1976) 11:17
  • 4 Sweet Dreams (London 1975) 6:22
  • 5 Future Times / Rejoice (Oakland 1978) 6:59
  • 6 Circus of Heaven (Oakland 1978) 4:52
  • 7 The Big Medley: a) Time and a Word / b) Long Distance Runaround / c) Survival / d) The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus) / e) Perpetual Change / f) Soon (Inglewood 1978) 25:53
  • 8 Hello Chicago (Chicago 1979) 2:11
  • 9 Roundabout (Chicago 1979) 8:42

Disc 3

  • 1 Heart of the Sunrise (Oakland 1978) 10:56
  • 2 Awaken (Chicago 1979) 17:53
  • 3 Go Through This (New York 1980) 4:21
  • 4 We Can Fly From Here (New York 1980) 6:46
  • 5 Tempus Fugit (New York 1980) 5:53
  • 6 Rhythm of Love (Houston 1988) 6:42
  • 7 Hold On (Houston 1988) 7:24
  • 8 Shoot High, Aim Low (Houston 1988) 8:27
  • 9 Make It Easy / Owner of a Lonely Heart (Houston 1988) 6:09

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