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Free Music Review: The greatest Yes of all time
Hit: 5 Stars
This is truly a great record. The best of the infamous 'trilogy' (CTTE, Tales and Relayer). There is little I can add to the very informed and well documented previous reviews; I can say, however, that to me it is really a pity that instead of further exploring some 'new' capabilities that Yes display on this record (for, example, the 'free jazz' intro on Sound Chaser or the amazing guitar improv. in the same song), the group recruited Wakeman back and indulge on pompous, pretentious displays of talent that conform their career thereafter. I heard Relayer soon after its inception and, to me, it was a brain opener, a huge, monumental piece of musical craftmanship that leaves you craving for more, wondering where the 'next step' will take you. Unfortunately, there has never been a next step, though there has been a lot of records, break-ups, unions and re-unions. But nothing then compares to the power, intensity and -yes- VITALITY displayed on Relayer. For those of you that are new to this band, perhaps it could be a good idea to begin your trip with this record and THEN go after 'Close to the Edge'. It can be a good way to stop the cravings. What is true is that if you are really interested in what rock music can achieve, you can't certainly pass on this record. Enjoy!Free Music Review: An unheralded masterpiece
Hit: 5 Stars
"Relayer" is, quite possibly, the definitive Yes album. Yet it is mired in relative obscurity compared to Fragile or Close to the Edge. This is believable given the circumstances. Rick Wakeman was gone (a sad loss and a handicap, in most people's eyes). "Relayer" followed the ponderous, overblown "Tales from Topographic Oceans". Fans were wondering if Yes had strayed too far from that classic sound that defined prog-rock in the '70s. Nevertheless, in steps Patrick Moraz and he nails it! The densely layered synthesizers, obtuse lyrics and complex guitar bridges could easily have been pretentious. Instead, brilliant musicianship and razor-sharp production gelled into a masterpiece. I have always loved Steve Howe's guitar playing! Only David Gilmour, Page or maybe Pete Townsend could have approached him in that era. "The Gates of Delirium" could not have been a better title. The schizophrenic time-signature changes and puzzling lyrics always leave me spinning ouy of my mind. "To Be Over" never fails to sedate me -- like I'm flowing down a lazy river in a Dean landscape. So melodic and compelling. If you love '70s prog-rock like I do (Porcupine Tree fans listen up), then "Relayer" is essential to your collection.Free Music Review: A YES Masterpiece
Hit: 5 Stars
Yes felt that they had some issues to clear up after Topographic Oceans, and Wakeman's departure. Enter Patrick Moraz, Yes "he's Swiss folks". That's the lame excuse Alan White (Yes's drummer) gave people for why Patrick really didn't fit in. Folks, this CD is One Of Their Best. And for the 2.5 years Yes toured with Relayer, the shows were Brilliant, and they knew it too. Sound Chaser will stir you up, it was thrilling as a live opener. They are fireing on all cylinders with Steve Howe's Flaminco Guitar and Patrick's European Keyboard Flair Blasts this tune off. To Be Over is a Yes Fave, Steve Howe has been playing it SOLO in recent years at Yes shows. It's truly A Beautiful Yes song. Gates Of Dilerium is a Big Strong Yes Masterpiece, with the beautiful "Soon, oh Soon the Light" closing the big song with Hope For The Future. Yes played this on their Masterworks Tour, after resting it for 25 years. And All the Yes fans were Thrilled. Gates was so good live Yes included it on the Yesshows CD, live with Patrick. Yes fans, Buy this CD, you will love it. Certain Yes members still say it's their Favorite Yes CD! Can you guess which members still talk about a 33 year old release they played on?Free Music Review: They're back!
Hit: 5 Stars
This is my second- favorite Yes album (or third if you take Fragile into consideration...) Tales From Topographic Oceans had just sunk in and I was appeased by Yessongs, when, smack- dab out of nowhere comes Relayer! Just when I thought the boys (albeit a couple different ones,) couldn't come close to Close to the Edge, they threw this significant curveball! I loved the jazz- fusion overtones and Moraz's keyboards fit as if he had been there since the first gig Yes ever played. Steve Howe's pedal steel is back in a very spacey way (I swear, when I listen to the end of "Gates of Delirium" I experience a small glimpse of heaven!) And Jon Anderson's voice.... Are you sure this guy's not an angel? "Sound Chaser" is amped- out jazz with a terrific interplay between keys and guitar in what time signature? "To Be Over" is a great flowing tune that's as close to Country as this guy's gonna get. But, seriously, the lyrics are quite exquisite and the pedal steel adds a very floating- down the "calming Stream" quality. I was truly floored when I first heard this release and it has spent a great deal of time in my stereo for over thirty years. A timeless classic of epic beauty.Free Music Review: Following up with another masterpiece!
Hit: 5 Stars
I believe "Relayer" followed "Topographic Oceans" in 1975.
There are just three tracks on this album and Rick Wakeman was replaced by the great Patrick Moraz.
"The Gates of Delirium" takes up one entire side and the material picks right up where it left off with Topographic Oceans" with it's unparalleled use of evolving time signatures, uneven tempos and carefully laid out "movements" that can only be described as Classical Progressive Rock! "Sound Chaser" is a demonstration of their speed and agility! Doubtful if anyone could preform it live. Including Yes themselves.
Relayer is also one for the die hard Yes fans with a bit of musical knowledge.
Yes was at their peak when they started releasing albums that contained songs over the 20 minute mark. The first being "Close to the Edge" in 1972 and ending with "Going for the One." in 1978. For which Steve Howe won Guitar Players magazine's, "Guitar Player of the Year" award. These epic compositions are so far ahead of their time and far beyond the average listener who listens to music for fun rather than for it's expert compositional qualities!