Studio Album, released in 1971The beginning of Yes's progressive period can be seen in this album. Although they wouldn't hit their zenith until Fragile, this album is a good precursor. As Steve Howe's debut studio album with Yes, he certainly gets a lot of the spotlight with solos on top of solos on top of solos, this could be one of Howe's most noodly albums with Yes. Chris Squire now takes a powerful forefront with his jagged bass sound that pierces through the Peter Banks drenched atmospheres. Bill Bruford is adequate on this album, nothing terribly spectacular or noteworthy. This album could be seen as the beginning of Jon Anderson's wall of poetry lyrics frenzy that can be seen on the next few albums.
Noteworthy tracks are Yours is No Disgrace, Clap, and Starship Trooper. All of these tracks are Steve Howe dominated, but they are enjoyable to listen to. Yours is no Disgrace is a bluesy rocker that has sprawling work from Howe, and some great bass and drum interplay from Squire and Bruford. Clap is the precursor to Mood for a Day. Steve Howe goes with a bit of a rockabilly, country feeling to this one, and it is a fan favorite still today. Starship Trooper is probably the definitive Yes track along with Roundabout and Close to the Edge, split up into three parts, the most noteworthy is Wurm. This section features phased chord work from Howe and one of his best solos on top of this epic riff. The second side of the album is good, but not really noteworthy and otherwise drags down this album.
Noteworthy tracks are Yours is No Disgrace, Clap, and Starship Trooper. All of these tracks are Steve Howe dominated, but they are enjoyable to listen to. Yours is no Disgrace is a bluesy rocker that has sprawling work from Howe, and some great bass and drum interplay from Squire and Bruford. Clap is the precursor to Mood for a Day. Steve Howe goes with a bit of a rockabilly, country feeling to this one, and it is a fan favorite still today. Starship Trooper is probably the definitive Yes track along with Roundabout and Close to the Edge, split up into three parts, the most noteworthy is Wurm. This section features phased chord work from Howe and one of his best solos on top of this epic riff. The second side of the album is good, but not really noteworthy and otherwise drags down this album.
Track Listings
1. Yours Is No Disgrace (9:36)
2. The Clap (3:07)
3. Starship Trooper: Life Seeker / Disillusion... (9:23)
4. I've Seen All Good People: Your Move / All... (6:47)
5. A Venture (3:13)
6. Perpetual Change (8:50)
Total Time: 41:56
Bonus tracks on Elektra remaster (2003):
7. Your Move (single version) (2:59)
8. Starship Trooper: Life Seeker (single version) (3:27)
9. Clap (studio version) (4:01)
Line-up/Musicians
- Jon Anderson / percussion, vocals
- Bill Bruford / percussion, drums
- Steve Howe / guitar (acoustic), guitar, guitar (electric), vocals
- Chris Squire / bass, guitar (bass), vocals
- Tony Kaye / organ, synthesizer, piano, keyboards, Moog synthesizer
1. Yours Is No Disgrace (9:36)
2. The Clap (3:07)
3. Starship Trooper: Life Seeker / Disillusion... (9:23)
4. I've Seen All Good People: Your Move / All... (6:47)
5. A Venture (3:13)
6. Perpetual Change (8:50)
Total Time: 41:56
Bonus tracks on Elektra remaster (2003):
7. Your Move (single version) (2:59)
8. Starship Trooper: Life Seeker (single version) (3:27)
9. Clap (studio version) (4:01)
Line-up/Musicians
- Jon Anderson / percussion, vocals
- Bill Bruford / percussion, drums
- Steve Howe / guitar (acoustic), guitar, guitar (electric), vocals
- Chris Squire / bass, guitar (bass), vocals
- Tony Kaye / organ, synthesizer, piano, keyboards, Moog synthesizer
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