Yes’s Close To The Edge is a landmark of intricate progressive rock, weaving expansive compositions like “The Solid Time Of Change” and “Siberian Khatru” into a cohesive journey that demands attentive listening. With Jon Anderson’s distinctive vocals, Steve Howe’s intricate guitar work, and Rick Wakeman’s masterful keyboards, the album unfolds through shifting moods and textures, all underpinned by the precise production and engineering of Eddy Offord. It’s an album where each instrumental thread is as essential as the next, rewarding listeners who appreciate detailed musicianship and compositional ambition. This 1977 vinyl pressing offers a solid vintage experience on glossy vinyl with only minor surface marks that won’t distract from playback. It’s a stereo pressing arranged and produced by the band alongside Offord, preserving the layered soundscapes that define the album. For those arranging their collection by focus and depth, this pressing sits comfortably among records that invite you to put aside distractions and settle in—because sometimes, the best place to be is just a little closer to the edge.
Track listing & samples
Yes - Close To The Edge
Side A
The Solid Time Of Change
Total Mass Retain
I Get Up I Get Down
Seasons Of Man
Side B
Cord Of Life
Eclipse
The Preacher The Teacher
Apocalypse
Siberian Khatru
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Jethro Tull's 'War Child' carries a similar progressive rock essence, blending intricate arrangements with a focused listening experience that fans of 'Close To The Edge' will appreciate.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer's 'Trilogy' showcases lush symphonic textures and dynamic compositions, making it a natural fit for fans of Yes's intricate soundscapes.
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