Label: Avalon Records (Japan), MIZP-30001
Style: Progressive Rock, Art Rock, Symphonic Rock
Country: London, England
Time: 54:19
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 407 Mb
As
good I would have expected, "Fly From Here" sounds very much Drama era
Yes, with more than a nod in the direction of their symphonic
predecesors, though slightly lacks the impact of Drama and the
adventurism of their early albums.
I understand the main theme songs
were written during the Drama sessions but never used, they are strong
Yes tracks and pleased to see them brought out "into the light" (he he!)
here, all the songs are good and up to standard, Fair do's the
production on this album sounds magnificent as a good Yes album should
on my vinyl copy, no excuse for poor sound in this modern age of state
of the art studio technology, though i've heard a few duffers over the
last few years.
New singer Benoit David seems born to fill Jon
Anderson's shoes, though playing safe he is a good soundalike, he
slightly lacks the impact, light and shade of his predecessors but is
pleasant enough to listen to, maybe he'll settle in better after a tour
and be more confident on the next album.
The other legendary
performers sound in fine form, their signature solos, licks and phrases
are all there to enjoy again and sound refreshed from their long
abscence from each other. Yes has had many trials and tribulations over
the years but doubt if we'll see Rick Wakeman back with the band, though
i did hear one of his sons Oliver was up for the job and worked with
the band on the new album but was dismissed...? ....shame.
Great
artwork and flight theme all go together to make a great comeback album
for Yes, though the old purist cynics could have a field day criticising
it, the guys have stood up well here to keep up their reputations on
all counts, personally i am just chuffed to have a new pretty well up to
standard Yes album in my hands, the Spirit of Prog is still alive and
kickin', show 'em guys!!
Though Fly From Here is by no means a
masterpiece, it will remain a worthy addition to Yes fans and Prog fans
alike, and the album will remain on my turntable for some time to come i
know.
(progarchives.com/album.asp?id=33381) Review by mystic fred. July 15, 2011
01. Fly From Here - Overture (01:53)
02. Fly From Here Pt I - We Can Fly (06:00)
03. Fly From Here Pt II - Sad Night At The Airfield (06:41)
04. Fly From Here Pt III - Madman At The Screens (05:16)
05. Fly From Here Pt IV - Bumpy Ride (02:15)
06. Fly From Here Pt V - We Can Fly Reprise (01:44)
07. The Man You Always Wanted Me To Be (05:07)
08. Life On A Film Set (05:01)
09. Hour Of Need (03:07)
10. Solitaire (03:30)
11. Into The Storm (06:54)
12. Hour Of Need - (Full Length Version) (06:45)
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