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Released 35 years ago this August

Yesyears

Yes · 1991

291 min · 46 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · symphonic rock

An expansive collection of symphonic rock, blending intricate musicianship with emotive lyrical themes across decades of sound.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • immersive listening for reflective moments
  • exploratory sessions with varied moods
  • long-form pieces that unfold gradually
  • engaging crescendos for deep focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • want instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'Yesyears' captures Yes at a reflective point in their career, compiling material from their diverse discography. This anthology followed the band's reunion and showcases their evolution through various lineups and styles, marking a significant retrospective after more than two decades since their formation in 1968.
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 Something's Coming 7:06
  • 2 Survival 6:17
  • 3 Every Little Thing 5:42
  • 4 Then 4:18
  • 5 Everydays 4:08
  • 6 Sweet Dreams 3:48
  • 7 No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed 4:48
  • 8 Time and a Word 4:30
  • 9 Starship Trooper: a. Life Seeker - b. Disillusion - c. Würm 9:25
  • 10 Yours Is No Disgrace 9:41
  • 11 I've Seen All Good People: a. Your Move - b. All Good People 6:53
  • 12 Long Distance Runaround 3:30
  • 13 The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus) 2:36

Disc 2

  • 1 Roundabout 8:30
  • 2 Heart of the Sunrise 10:34
  • 3 America 4:03
  • 4 Close to the Edge: I. The Solid Time of Change / II. Total Mass Retain / III. I Get Up I Get Down / IV. Seasons of Man 18:33
  • 5 Ritual: Nous sommes du soleil 21:32
  • 6 Sound Chaser 9:21

Disc 3

  • 1 Soon 4:06
  • 2 Amazing Grace 2:31
  • 3 Vevey, Part One 1:06
  • 4 Wonderous Stories 3:50
  • 5 Awaken 15:36
  • 6 Montreux's Theme 2:26
  • 7 Vevey, Part Two 0:56
  • 8 Going for the One 5:31
  • 9 Money 3:11
  • 10 Abilene 3:55
  • 11 Don't Kill the Whale 3:54
  • 12 On the Silent Wings of Freedom 7:45
  • 13 Does It Really Happen? 6:29
  • 14 Tempus Fugit 5:14
  • 15 Run With the Fox 4:08
  • 16 I'm Down 2:31

Disc 4

  • 1 Make It Easy 6:08
  • 2 It Can Happen 6:01
  • 3 Owner of a Lonely Heart 4:27
  • 4 Hold On 5:15
  • 5 Shoot High Aim Low 7:00
  • 6 Rhythm of Love 4:46
  • 7 Love Will Find a Way 4:49
  • 8 Changes 7:33
  • 9 And You and I: I. Cord of Life / II. Eclipse / III. The Preacher the Teacher / IV. Apocalypse 10:48
  • 10 Heart of the Sunrise 10:51
  • 11 Love Conquers All 4:57

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