Artist: YES
Album: THE YES ALBUM REMASTERED (CD)

Release date: 1971
Media type: CD

The Yes Album is the third album by British progressive rock band Yes. The first release to feature 24-year-old guitarist Steve Howe, the album was released on Atlantic Records in February 1971 in the UK, a month later in the United States. This was the album that finally set Yes' career alight, with the album reaching #4 in the UK and, eventually, #40 in the U.S., where it was a platinum seller. This was also the last Yes album for over twelve years to feature keyboardist Tony Kaye until his return in 1983's 90125.

The Yes Album set the stage for the band's route to superstardom with Fragile and Close to the Edge. This was their first commercial success and, reportedly, it had to be or Atlantic was going to cut them loose.

The album was recorded at an old farmhouse in Devon, England, which was then home to Langley Studios. Howe loved the place so much, that he later bought the building and surrounding land and now lives there.

Jon Anderson is credited as John Anderson on the album. Shortly afterwards he dropped the "h" from his first name, and on subsequent albums is credited as "Jon".

The Yes Album is generally considered a classic 1970s rock album and a highlight of the band's long career. The songs "Yours Is No Disgrace," "Starship Trooper" and "I've Seen All Good People" are still staples of classic rock radio. In 2000 Q magazine placed it at number 86 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever.

The Yes Album (Atlantic 2400 101) reached #7 in the UK. It also reached #40 in the U.S. during a chart stay of 50 weeks.

TRACKLIST:

1."Yours Is No Disgrace" (Jon Anderson/Chris Squire/Steve Howe/Tony Kaye/Bill Bruford) – 9:41
2."Clap" (Howe) – 3:17
Recorded live at The Lyceum Theatre, London, 17 July 1970
3."Starship Trooper" – 9:25
- 1."Life Seeker" (Anderson)
- 2."Disillusion" (Squire)
- 3."Wurm" (Howe)

4."I've Seen All Good People" – 6:56
- 1."Your Move" (Jon Anderson)
- 2."All Good People" (Chris Squire)
5."A Venture" (Jon Anderson) – 3:18
6."Perpetual Change" (Jon Anderson/Chris Squire) – 8:54

LINE-UP:

Jon Anderson – vocals
Bill Bruford – Drums, percussion
Steve Howe – Electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, vocals
Tony Kaye – Piano, organ, Moog synthesiser
Chris Squire – Bass guitar, vocals