{"id":41627,"date":"2014-06-24T06:29:50","date_gmt":"2014-06-24T11:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=41627"},"modified":"2014-06-26T09:10:16","modified_gmt":"2014-06-26T14:10:16","slug":"yes-heaven-and-earth-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/yes-heaven-and-earth-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Yes | Heaven and Earth<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Deb Rao<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"yesClassic rock band Yes is gearing up for release of Heaven And Earth on July 18 via Frontiers Records. The release inspires the signature symphonic sound of the band. Opening track \u201cBelieve Again\u201d infuses the harmonic vocals and carefully crafted lyrics. Next up \u201cThe Game\u201d is reminiscent of early Supertramp. This track also features some great harmony vocal work and heartfelt lyrics.<\/p>\n

Over the years, Yes has garnered a sound that reflects soaring vocals, huge symphonic work, and spiraling guitars. Heaven And Earth<\/em> reflects all of this but on a softer level than the Roundabout<\/em> days. Stand out track \u201cTo Ascend\u201d includes the exquisite guitar finger picking of Steve Howe. The lyrics are very deep and transpire memories of early Yes.<\/p>\n

The vocals of Jon Davison sound a lot like Jon Anderson. The album also indulges in the blues on track \u201cIn A World Of Our Own.\u201d Bassist Chris Squire stands out on \u201cIt Was All We Knew.\u201d Heaven And Earth also follows in the realm of early classic rock Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young with the flow of lyrics and vocal presentation. The album ends with the song \u201cSubway Walls.\u201d This song reflects the precision musicianship that has surrounded Yes throughout their entire career. It would have been great to hear lyrics on this song. As reading the graffiti on the subway is always an interesting trek, the band lets the music speak volumes on this musical journey. The album is produced by Roy Thomas Baker. One of greatest classic rock bands of our time, Yes continues their excellence in symphonic rock with Heaven and Earth<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Genre: Classic Rock<\/p>\n

Band:
\nSteve Howe \u2013 Guitars and Vocals
\nChris Squire \u2013 Bass and Vocals
\nGeoff Downes \u2013 Keyboards
\nJon Davison \u2013 Vocals \u2013 Guitars
\nAlan White on Drums<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\nBelieve Again
\nThe Game
\nStep Beyond
\nTo Ascend
\nIn A World Of Our Own
\nLight Of The Ages
\nIt Was All We Knew
\nSubway Walls<\/p>\n

Label: Frontiers Record<\/p>\n

Web: www.facebook.com\/yestheband<\/a> <\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven Rating: 8\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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