Archive for February, 2012

Episode 21 – ‘Fly From Here’

Posted by Kevin in Episodes on February 24, 2012

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The twenty-first episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the twentieth studio album, ‘Fly From Here’.

  • Benoit David sings – is he just a Jon Anderson impersonator?
  • Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes return so is this Drama II?
  • Is Fly From Here progressive rock or pop rock?

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Episode 20 – ‘Magnification’

Posted by Kevin in Episodes on February 17, 2012

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The twentieth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the nineteenth studio album, ‘Magnification’.

  • Does replacing the keyboard player with an entire orchestra work?
  • Is the album progressive rock or cinematic rock?
  • Are there any classic Yes moments?

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Episode 19 – ‘The Ladder’

Posted by Kevin in Episodes on February 10, 2012

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The nineteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the eighteenth studio album, ‘The Ladder’.

  • Does a full complement of members make for a more cohesive sound?
  • Classic cover – classic album?
  • Can Igor Khoroshev match Rick Wakeman?

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Episode 18 – ‘Open Your Eyes’

Posted by Kevin in Episodes on February 3, 2012

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The eighteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the seventeenth studio album, ‘Open Your Eyes’.

  • Billy Sherwood joins but there’s no ‘official’ keyboard player – does it matter?
  • How consistent is the quality of the songs?
  • No epics – no good?

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