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Close to the Edge
Rock · 1972 · 3 tracks

Close to the Edge

Yes

A three-track symphonic peak where pipe organs meet distorted bass. Spiritual, technically staggering, and widely considered the definitive progressive rock statement.

September 13, 1972 · Atlantic

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A soaring, euphoric sense of spiritual discovery balanced by intense technical precision.

Tracklist · 3 Tracks
01
Close to the Edge: I. The Solid Time of Change / II. Total Mass Retain / III. I Get Up I Get Down / IV. Seasons of Man
18:45
02
And You and I: I. Cord of Life / II. Eclipse / III. The Preacher the Teacher / IV. Apocalypse
10:12
03
Siberian Khatru
8:55
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from chaotic birdsong and dissonant guitars into the soaring vocal melody of the title track.
The middle section of 'I Get Up I Get Down' where the massive church organ swallows the entire mix.
The intricate, interlocking vocal fugue in 'Siberian Khatru' where two-syllable phrases bounce between speakers.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Close to the Edge sound next to the rest of Yes's catalogue?

Maximalist+1.6σ

The production is pushed notably harder into maximalist than this artist usually allows.

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