The Yes Album
Yes · 1971
52 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · symphonic rock
An adventurous blend of intricate melodies and soaring harmonies that defines early progressive rock.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released on February 19, 1971, 'The Yes Album' is Yes's third studio album and marks their first with guitarist Steve Howe. This album followed their self-titled debut and 'Time and a Word', showcasing a significant evolution in their sound and complexity, as they began to define their place in the progressive rock genre.
- If you like
- progressive rock, art rock, symphonic rock
The Yes Album is an album by Yes, released in 1971. An adventurous blend of intricate melodies and soaring harmonies that defines early progressive rock. 'The Yes Album' received critical acclaim and was instrumental in establishing Yes as a leading force in progressive rock. It peaked at number 40 on the Billboard 200 chart and included tracks that became staples of their live performances, influencing countless bands in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Yes Album sound like?
An adventurous blend of intricate melodies and soaring harmonies that defines early progressive rock. Rooted in progressive rock and art rock.
What makes The Yes Album by Yes notable?
'The Yes Album' received critical acclaim and was instrumental in establishing Yes as a leading force in progressive rock. It peaked at number 40 on the Billboard 200 chart and included tracks that became staples of their live performances, influencing countless bands in the genre. Released on February 19, 1971, 'The Yes Album' is Yes's third studio album and marks their first with guitarist Steve Howe. This album followed their self-titled debut and 'Time and a Word', showcasing a significant evolution in their sound and complexity, as they began to define their place in the progressive rock genre.
Who is The Yes Album for?
The Yes Album works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on The Yes Album?
The Yes Album has 9 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Yours Is No Disgrace Standout 9:40
- 2 Clap 3:16
- 3 Starship Trooper: a. Life Seeker / b. Disillusion / c. Würm 9:28
- 4 I’ve Seen All Good People: a. Your Move / b. All Good People 6:55
- 5 A Venture 3:20
- 6 Perpetual Change 8:57
- 7 Your Move (single version) 2:59
- 8 Starship Trooper: a. Life Seeker (single version) 3:27
- 9 Clap (studio version) 4:01
Release Date
February 19, 1971
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
52 min 8 sec
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