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Time and a Word
Rock · 1970 · 3 tracks

Time and a Word

Yes

A transitional fusion of psychedelic pop and symphonic grandeur. Heavy orchestral strings meet Chris Squire's aggressive, melodic bass lines.

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It's the one where they brought a whole orchestra to a rock fight and somehow it worked.

A bright, symphonic optimism that feels both grand and intimate.

Time and a Word · vs · Yes
Orchestral Arrangement+2.8σ

The production is built around orchestral arrangement than this artist usually allows.

Tracklist · 3 Tracks
03
Everydays
6:10
05
The Prophet
6:37
06
Clear Days
2:08
Moments Worth Waiting For
The massive, brassy orchestral swell that opens The Prophet, signaling the band's shift toward grandiosity.
The way the strings mimic a jazz-noir atmosphere during the quiet verses of Everydays before the rock band explodes in.
The final, communal vocal chant of the title track that feels like a secular hymn.
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