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Title: The Return of a More Focused Yes
Review: After the near misses of the studio tracks on the Keys to Ascension records, Yes returns with a solid album that evokes both the 70s sound most associated with the band and the more modern compositional approach of the Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, and Howe recordings. From the first notes of "Homeworld", an instant Yes classic, to the calypso beat of "Lightning Strikes", the album is a treat for the Yes fan who has been waiting a long time for this band to regain their head of steam. Whether it's the exhilarating "Face to Face", the progressive anthem "New Languages", or the VERY Anderson-like "Nine Voices" (and is that Yes doing reggae on "The Messenger"?) there truly is something for the Yes fan to sink his or her teeth into. Highly recommended!
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