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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration with unexpected peaks long-form tracks for deep listening intricate musicianship demands attention
- 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.
- If you like
- progressive rock, art rock, symphonic rock
Yes, Friends and Relatives is an album by Yes, released in 1998. A collection of reimagined classics and new compositions, blending intricate musicianship with lush progressive rock soundscapes. The album showcases Yes's ability to reinterpret their own hits while introducing fresh material, which resonated with long-time fans. It includes the notable remake of 'Owner of a Lonely Heart,' highlighting the band's enduring influence within the progressive rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Yes, Friends and Relatives sound like?
A collection of reimagined classics and new compositions, blending intricate musicianship with lush progressive rock soundscapes. Rooted in progressive rock and art rock.
What makes Yes, Friends and Relatives by Yes notable?
The album showcases Yes's ability to reinterpret their own hits while introducing fresh material, which resonated with long-time fans. It includes the notable remake of 'Owner of a Lonely Heart,' highlighting the band's enduring influence within the progressive rock genre. 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.
Who is Yes, Friends and Relatives for?
Yes, Friends and Relatives works well if you're into dynamic exploration with unexpected peaks, long-form tracks for deep listening and intricate musicianship demands attention.
How many songs are on Yes, Friends and Relatives?
Yes, Friends and Relatives has 19 tracks, running approximately 139 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Owner of a Lonely Heart (’98 remake) Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 9:08
- 7 The More You Know 3:44
- 8 Journey 21:26
- 9 America 10:37
Release Date
January 1, 1998
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
139 min 36 sec
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