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Yes, Friends and Relatives

Yes · 1998

139 min · 19 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · symphonic rock

A collection of reimagined classics and new compositions, blending intricate musicianship with lush progressive rock soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with unexpected peaks
  • long-form tracks for deep listening
  • intricate musicianship demands attention
  • wave-like pacing invites immersion
  • nostalgic reimaginations of classics

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone songs
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Yes, Friends and Relatives' marked a unique moment for Yes as a retrospective album featuring re-recordings and lesser-known tracks. This period followed the band's lineup changes in the 1990s, representing both an homage to their legacy and an exploration of their evolving sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Genesis· King Crimson· Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Owner of a Lonely Heart (’98 remake) 3:31
  • 2 Ice 4:50
  • 3 Red and White 3:33
  • 4 Zone of O 5:19
  • 5 Up North 5:22
  • 6 The Pyramids of Egypt 7:06
  • 7 Roundabout 2:29
  • 8 Sync or Swim 6:05
  • 9 Arthur 12:57
  • 10 Close to the Edge 19:40

Disc 2

  • 1 No Expense Spared 5:30
  • 2 Say 3:47
  • 3 Walk Don’t Run 3:01
  • 4 Tron Thomi 7:52
  • 5 10 Million 3:39
  • 6 Excerpts From Tales From Topographic Oceans 9:08
  • 7 The More You Know 3:44
  • 8 Journey 21:26
  • 9 America 10:37

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