Album of the Day (8/9)

[Dawn]

Today's featured album was suggested by 55dodger. Thanks!

Fragile - Yes, 1972[/size]

The tracks:

1. Roundabout
2. Cans and Brahms
3. We Have Heaven
4. South Side of the Sky
5. Five Per Cent of Nothing
6. Long Distance Runaround
7. Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)
8. Mood for a Day
9. Heart of the Sunrise

Bonus tracks on the remastered edition:

10. America
11. Roundabout [Early Rough Mix]

What are your thoughts on this album?

[Ken]

The first Yes album I heard as a kid - my oldest brother had (has) it. What a great record!! I have it on both CD and cassette - my CD version is an earlier remastered version without the bonus tracks. I had it on vinyl back in High School . I also have Roundabout on 45 - I've always thought it was such a fantastic tune.


Bill Bruford's drumming is phenomenal! and Jon Anderson what a vocal range - wow


Faves - Roundabout , Heart of The Sunrise , Southside of The Sky (love the wind sound effects , superb guitar by Steve Howe) , We Have Heaven , Five Percent of Nothing , Long Distance Runaround , Mood For a Day and Cans and Brahms

[55dodger]

Hi Dawn - Great choice.

My favorite album by Yes. Bought the vinyl in 1974 because I had a real good friend who keep playing whenever I was in his room (Air Force dormitories). Decided if I wanted to hear it, I should just buy it. Great tunes, Roundabout being one on Yes' signature songs. Yes was another group whose focus was more on the "album" as opposed to cranking out a bunch of top 40s. Rick Wakeman is one on Rock music's best (maybe the best ever, we could argue this one for weeks) keyboard players and his talents are on full display on this album. Remember seeing them live at Wembley Arena in 1978. Each artist was spotlighted during the concert, performing on a rotating stage, no bad seats. The encore performance at this concert was a 20 minute version of Roundabout that was truly classic. Other favorites from this album: Long Distance Runaround, Mood for A Day, Five Per Cent of Nothing, We Have Heaven, Heart of the Sunrise.

[SAT-I need more room!!]

A great album, but still not as good as The Yes Album or 90125. That is not to insult this album, because it is kick ass. It's just that's how great this album is.

There are basically 4 "real" songs, and five solo pieces. The 4 real songs are all good, with Roundabout and Long Distance Runaround getting regular classic rock play.

Heart of the Sunrise is looked on as a classic piece, but to me, it is the weakest of the four.

Actually, my fave on the whole album, and one of my fave songs by Yes period is South Side of the Sky! Great song! Like Ken said, cool wind effects on the tune.

I still have to upgrade to disc, and I have been wanting to now that it has been improved with bonus tracks.

[Dawn]

KenFrank said:

The first Yes album I heard as a kid - my oldest brother had (has) it. What a great record!! I have it on both CD and cassette - my CD version is an earlier remastered version without the bonus tracks. I had it on vinyl back in High School . I also have Roundabout on 45 - I've always thought it was such a fantastic tune.


Bill Bruford's drumming is phenomenal! and Jon Anderson what a vocal range - wow


Faves - Roundabout , Heart of The Sunrise , Southside of The Sky (love the wind sound effects , superb guitar by Steve Howe) , We Have Heaven , Five Percent of Nothing , Long Distance Runaround , Mood For a Day and Cans and Brahms

I don't own this album myself yet, although I'm familiar with some of the tracks. I love Yes' sound, though - their musicianship is always outstanding. 'Roundabout' is definitely a classic - very progressive for '72!

[Dawn]

55dodger said:

Hi Dawn - Great choice.

My favorite album by Yes. Bought the vinyl in 1974 because I had a real good friend who keep playing whenever I was in his room (Air Force dormitories). Decided if I wanted to hear it, I should just buy it. Great tunes, Roundabout being one on Yes' signature songs. Yes was another group whose focus was more on the "album" as opposed to cranking out a bunch of top 40s. Rick Wakeman is one on Rock music's best (maybe the best ever, we could argue this one for weeks) keyboard players and his talents are on full display on this album. Remember seeing them live at Wembley Arena in 1978. Each artist was spotlighted during the concert, performing on a rotating stage, no bad seats. The encore performance at this concert was a 20 minute version of Roundabout that was truly classic. Other favorites from this album: Long Distance Runaround, Mood for A Day, Five Per Cent of Nothing, We Have Heaven, Heart of the Sunrise.

Hi dodger! Thanks again for the suggestion!

That concert at Wembley sounds like it must have been fantastic, with the rotating stage and the encore! I agree about Rick Wakeman - he's a superior keyboardist, and his work on some of these cuts is amazing. 'Long Distance Runaround' is another favorite of mine.

[Dawn]

SAT-The said:

A great album, but still not as good as The Yes Album or 90125. That is not to insult this album, because it is kick ass. It's just that's how great this album is.

There are basically 4 "real" songs, and five solo pieces. The 4 real songs are all good, with Roundabout and Long Distance Runaround getting regular classic rock play.

Heart of the Sunrise is looked on as a classic piece, but to me, it is the weakest of the four.

Actually, my fave on the whole album, and one of my fave songs by Yes period is South Side of the Sky! Great song! Like Ken said, cool wind effects on the tune.

I still have to upgrade to disc, and I have been wanting to now that it has been improved with bonus tracks.

It's true that the Yes Album and 90125 are two outstanding albums - excellent all the way through, and hard to top. As I mentioned to Ken, I don't have this album yet, but the cuts I've heard are really good. 'South Side of the Sky' has a great sound, very unique.