Is Yessongs a good place to start with Yes?

Yes, Yessongs is recommended as a starting point for new Yes listeners. An expansive tapestry of symphonic textures, intricate rhythms, and soaring vocals that define progressive rock's grandeur. Released on May 18, 1973, 'Yessongs' is Yes' first live album, showcasing their evolution after the release of their third studio album, 'Close to the Edge.' At this point, the band was enjoying critical acclaim and commercial success, solidifying their reputation as pioneers of progressive rock.

Yessongs works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, dynamic journey through themes and headphone detail hunting experience.

How many songs are on Yessongs?

Yessongs has 13 tracks, running approximately 130 minutes.

Yessongs

Yes · 1973

130 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · symphonic rock

An expansive tapestry of symphonic textures, intricate rhythms, and soaring vocals that define progressive rock's grandeur.

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Why this album works

'Yessongs' captures the band's ambitious live performances and features fan favorites, becoming a cornerstone of the progressive rock genre. It reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart and has since influenced countless artists while receiving praise for its complex arrangements and musicianship.

Best for: wave-like pacing with peaks dynamic journey through themes headphone detail hunting experience
Context: Released on May 18, 1973, 'Yessongs' is Yes' first live album, showcasing their evolution after the release of their third studio album, 'Close to the Edge.' At this point, the band was enjoying critical acclaim and commercial success, solidifying their reputation as pioneers of progressive rock.
Stylistic neighbors: Emerson, Lake & Palmer· Swans· Can
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Tracklist

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Disc 1

1 Opening (excerpt from “Firebird Suite”) 3:47
2 Siberian Khatru Start here 9:03
3 Heart of the Sunrise Standout 11:34
4 Perpetual Change 14:12
5 And You and I: a. Cord of Life / b. Eclipse / c. The Preacher, the Teacher / d. The Apocalypse 9:37
6 Mood for a Day 2:54
7 Excerpts From “The Six Wives of Henry VIII” 6:37
8 Roundabout Standout 8:32

Disc 2

1 Your Move / All Good People 7:09
2 Long Distance Runaround / The Fish 13:39
3 Close to the Edge: a. The Solid Time of Change / b. Total Mass Retain / c. I Get Up I Get Down / d. Seasons of Man Standout 18:14
4 Yours Is No Disgrace 14:24
5 Starship Trooper: a. Life Seeker / b. Disillusion / c. Würm 10:17