Drama

Bill (September 14, 2005)

This is actually a good album. I say that with somewhat surprise because it's the only Yes album without Jon Anderson. Some would say that it wouldn't be yes without him and, well maybe they're right but the musical sound is unmistakable. Trevor Horn is the main vocalist and I believe that he was chosen because of a simmilarity to Anderson's voice. Simmilar is as close as it gets and that usually doesn't work very well. In this case however it did. Diehard Anderson fans who will accept no substitute won't like this album, but if your open to different possibilities you'll enjoy it. The songs are well crafted and beckon to an earlier period (Fragile, Tales?). Sqire, Howe and White ensure that not all is foriegn to familiar listeners. Downs on keyboards is not Wakeman or Moraz but he doesn't disappoint either. So think of it as a group with an incredible resemblance Yes, and you'll enjoy it.