Yes

Yes

art rock, progressive rock, symphonic rock

United Kingdom Est. 1968

"A tapestry of intricate melodies and shifting rhythms creates a dense auditory landscape that pulls listeners into its evolving textures."

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90125

1983
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Career Arc

Yes's discography from 1969 to 2023

1969 1996 2023
Yes (1969) Sweetness (1969) Time and a Word (1970) Fragile (1971) The Yes Album (1971) Close to the Edge (1972) Roundabout (1972) And You and I (1972) Tales from Topographic Oc... (1973) Yessongs (1973) 2 Originals of Yes (1973) Relayer (1974) Yesterdays (1975) The Gates of Delirium (1975) Going for the One (1977) Wonderous Stories (1977) Tormato (1978) Live in Philadelphia (1979) Cruisin' (1979) Yesshows (1980)
Yes has carved a crucial niche in the evolution of rock music, serving as a bridge between the grandiosity of classical composition and the visceral energy of rock.
Yes has carved a crucial niche in the evolution of rock music, serving as a bridge between the grandiosity of classical composition and the visceral energy of rock. Their ambitious soundscapes and intricate arrangements have not only challenged conventional songwriting but also opened doors for countless artists seeking to elevate their craft beyond traditional pop formats. By prioritizing musicianship and thematic depth, Yes has significantly influenced how rock can embrace complexity while still resonating with audiences. The band's innovative approach lies in their elaborate song structures and virtuosic performances, which often incorporate shifting time signatures and expansive instrumental passages. This commitment to artistry fosters an immersive listening experience that transforms concerts into explorative journeys. The seamless interplay among band members creates a dynamic synergy, allowing for spontaneous moments that captivate audiences and reinforce the communal aspect of live music. Lyrically, Yes frequently explores themes of transcendence, nature, and human experience, often blending poetic abstraction with evocative imagery. Their writing tends to balance sincerity with an impressionistic quality that invites interpretation, prompting listeners to engage deeply. The tone varies from uplifting to introspective, while storytelling elements interweave with philosophical musings, creating layers of meaning that resonate on multiple levels.

Full discography

Yes's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

88 releases • 72 albums • 1969–2023
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Albums ()

Mirror to the Sky album by Yes

Mirror to the Sky

2023

The Quest album by Yes

The Quest

2021

The Royal Affair Tour: Live from Las Vegas album by Yes

The Royal Affair Tour: Live from Las Vegas

2020

Live at the Apollo album by Yes

Live at the Apollo

2018

Topographic Drama – Live Across America album by Yes

Topographic Drama – Live Across America

2017

Progeny: Seven Shows from Seventy-Two album by Yes

Progeny: Seven Shows from Seventy-Two

2015

Like It Is: Yes at the Mesa Arts Center album by Yes

Like It Is: Yes at the Mesa Arts Center

2015

Heaven & Earth album by Yes

Heaven & Earth

2014

Like It Is: Yes at the Bristol Hippodrome album by Yes

Like It Is: Yes at the Bristol Hippodrome

2014

The Studio Albums 1969–1987 album by Yes

The Studio Albums 1969–1987

2013

High Vibration album by Yes

High Vibration

2013

In the Present – Live from Lyon album by Yes

In the Present – Live from Lyon

2011

Fly from Here album by Yes

Fly from Here

2011

Union Live album by Yes

Union Live

2011

Wonderous Stories: The Best of Yes album by Yes

Wonderous Stories: The Best of Yes

2011

Live at Montreux 2003 album by Yes

Live at Montreux 2003

2007

Essentially Yes album by Yes

Essentially Yes

2006

Greatest Hits Live album by Yes

Greatest Hits Live

2006

Songs from Tsongas album by Yes

Songs from Tsongas

2005

Yes Acoustic: Guaranteed No Hiss album by Yes

Yes Acoustic: Guaranteed No Hiss

2004

Yesspeak album by Yes

Yesspeak

2004

Remixes album by Yes

Remixes

2003

The Ultimate Yes: 35th Anniversary Collection album by Yes

The Ultimate Yes: 35th Anniversary Collection

2003

In a Word: Yes (1969–) album by Yes

In a Word: Yes (1969–)

2002

Magnification album by Yes

Magnification

2001

Keystudio album by Yes

Keystudio

2001

House of Yes: Live from House of Blues album by Yes

House of Yes: Live from House of Blues

2000

The Best of Yes album by Yes

The Best of Yes

2000

The Ladder album by Yes

The Ladder

1999

Yes, Friends and Relatives album by Yes

Yes, Friends and Relatives

1998

Open Your Eyes album by Yes

Open Your Eyes

1997

Keys to Ascension 2 album by Yes

Keys to Ascension 2

1997

Something's Coming: The BBC Recordings 1969–1970 album by Yes

Something's Coming: The BBC Recordings 1969–1970

1997

Keys to Ascension album by Yes

Keys to Ascension

1996

Talk album by Yes

Talk

1994

Highlights: The Very Best of Yes album by Yes

Highlights: The Very Best of Yes

1993

Yesstory album by Yes

Yesstory

1992

Greatest Video Hits album by Yes

Greatest Video Hits

1992

Yesyears album by Yes

Yesyears

1991

Union album by Yes

Union

1991

Big Generator album by Yes

Big Generator

1987

9012Live: The Solos album by Yes

9012Live: The Solos

1985

90125 album by Yes

90125

1983

Classic Yes album by Yes

Classic Yes

1981

Yesshows album by Yes

Yesshows

1980

Drama album by Yes

Drama

1980

Live in Philadelphia album by Yes

Live in Philadelphia

1979

Tormato album by Yes

Tormato

1978

Going for the One album by Yes

Going for the One

1977

Yesterdays album by Yes

Yesterdays

1975

Relayer album by Yes

Relayer

1974

Tales from Topographic Oceans album by Yes

Tales from Topographic Oceans

1973

Yessongs album by Yes

Yessongs

1973

2 Originals of Yes album by Yes

2 Originals of Yes

1973

Close to the Edge album by Yes

Close to the Edge

1972

Fragile album by Yes

Fragile

1971

The Yes Album album by Yes

The Yes Album

1971

Time and a Word album by Yes

Time and a Word

1970

50 Live album by Yes

50 Live

2019

Symphonic Live album by Yes

Symphonic Live

From a Page album by Yes

From a Page

Yes: Live – 1975 at Q.P.R. album by Yes

Yes: Live – 1975 at Q.P.R.

The Word Is Live album by Yes

The Word Is Live

Roundabout: The Best of Yes Live album by Yes

Roundabout: The Best of Yes Live

The Solid Gold Collection album by Yes

The Solid Gold Collection

Yes-Today album by Yes

Yes-Today

Golden Age album by Yes

Golden Age

Paris Sessions album by Yes

Paris Sessions

Topography album by Yes

Topography

The Masterworks album by Yes

The Masterworks

YesFamily – Owner of a Lonely Heart album by Yes

YesFamily – Owner of a Lonely Heart

Yes album by Yes

Yes

1969

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The Calling album by Yes

The Calling

1994

Walls album by Yes

Walls

1994

Lift Me Up album by Yes

Lift Me Up

1991

Saving My Heart album by Yes

Saving My Heart

1991

Make It Easy album by Yes

Make It Easy

1991

Love Will Find a Way album by Yes

Love Will Find a Way

1987

Rhythm of Love album by Yes

Rhythm of Love

1987

Leave It album by Yes

Leave It

1983

It Can Happen album by Yes

It Can Happen

1983

Owner of a Lonely Heart album by Yes

Owner of a Lonely Heart

1983

Cruisin' album by Yes

Cruisin'

1979

Wonderous Stories album by Yes

Wonderous Stories

1977

The Gates of Delirium album by Yes

The Gates of Delirium

1975

Roundabout album by Yes

Roundabout

1972

And You and I album by Yes

And You and I

1972

Sweetness album by Yes

Sweetness

1969

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Timeline

How their sound evolved over time

Yes
Yes (1969)
Time and a Word
Time and a Word (1970)
The Yes Album
The Yes Album (1971)
Fragile
Fragile (1971)
Close to the Edge
Close to the Edge (1972)
Yessongs
Yessongs (1973)
Tales from Topographic Oceans
Tales from Topograph... (1973)
2 Originals of Yes
2 Originals of Yes (1973)
Relayer
Relayer (1974)
Yesterdays
Yesterdays (1975)
Going for the One
Going for the One (1977)
Tormato
Tormato (1978)
Live in Philadelphia
Live in Philadelphia (1979)
Yesshows
Yesshows (1980)
Drama
Drama (1980)
Classic Yes
Classic Yes (1981)
90125
90125 (1983)
9012Live: The Solos
9012Live: The Solos (1985)
Big Generator
Big Generator (1987)
Union
Union (1991)
Yesyears
Yesyears (1991)
Yesstory
Yesstory (1992)
Greatest Video Hits
Greatest Video Hits (1992)
Highlights: The Very Best of Yes
Highlights: The Very... (1993)
Talk
Talk (1994)
Keys to Ascension
Keys to Ascension (1996)
Open Your Eyes
Open Your Eyes (1997)
Something's Coming: The BBC Recordings 1969–1970
Something's Coming:... (1997)
Keys to Ascension 2
Keys to Ascension 2 (1997)
Yes, Friends and Relatives
Yes, Friends and Rel... (1998)
The Ladder
The Ladder (1999)
House of Yes: Live from House of Blues
House of Yes: Live f... (2000)
The Best of Yes
The Best of Yes (2000)
Magnification
Magnification (2001)
Keystudio
Keystudio (2001)
In a Word: Yes (1969–)
In a Word: Yes (1969... (2002)
Remixes
Remixes (2003)
The Ultimate Yes: 35th Anniversary Collection
The Ultimate Yes: 35... (2003)
Yes Acoustic: Guaranteed No Hiss
Yes Acoustic: Guaran... (2004)
Yesspeak
Yesspeak (2004)
Songs from Tsongas
Songs from Tsongas (2005)
Essentially Yes
Essentially Yes (2006)
Greatest Hits Live
Greatest Hits Live (2006)
Live at Montreux 2003
Live at Montreux 200... (2007)
In the Present – Live from Lyon
In the Present – Liv... (2011)
Union Live
Union Live (2011)
Fly from Here
Fly from Here (2011)
Wonderous Stories: The Best of Yes
Wonderous Stories: T... (2011)
The Studio Albums 1969–1987
The Studio Albums 19... (2013)
High Vibration
High Vibration (2013)
Like It Is: Yes at the Bristol Hippodrome
Like It Is: Yes at t... (2014)
Heaven & Earth
Heaven & Earth (2014)
Progeny: Seven Shows from Seventy-Two
Progeny: Seven Shows... (2015)
Like It Is: Yes at the Mesa Arts Center
Like It Is: Yes at t... (2015)
Topographic Drama – Live Across America
Topographic Drama –... (2017)
Live at the Apollo
Live at the Apollo (2018)
50 Live
50 Live (2019)
The Royal Affair Tour: Live from Las Vegas
The Royal Affair Tou... (2020)
The Quest
The Quest (2021)
Mirror to the Sky
Mirror to the Sky (2023)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Yes sound like?

A tapestry of intricate melodies and shifting rhythms creates a dense auditory landscape that pulls listeners into its evolving textures. Rooted in progressive rock and art rock. Start with Fragile.

What is the best Yes album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Fragile" (1971). It's the most representative of what makes Yes worth hearing.

Who is Yes for?

If you're into progressive rock and art rock, Yes is worth your time. A tapestry of intricate melodies and shifting rhythms creates a dense auditory landscape that pulls listeners into its evolving textures.

How many albums does Yes have?

Yes has 88 releases in their discography, including 72 albums.

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