Yes – Close To The Edge (VG/VG) – LP, AU 1972

Close To The Edge is an LP by Yes from 1972 released on the Atlantic label.

About this album

Close To The Edge is the album that cemented Yes as one of progressive rock’s defining bands. Released in 1972, it stretches the genre’s ambitions into three expansive pieces, balancing virtuoso musicianship with intricate compositional design and a strong melodic sense. The title suite, alongside ‘And You and I’ and ‘Siberian Khatru’, helped make the record a touchstone for symphonic and art rock, with Jon Anderson’s lyrics and the band’s layered arrangements giving the music its distinctive blend of mysticism and precision. Often cited as one of the high points of 1970s prog, it remains a benchmark for the style’s technical and imaginative reach.

Genre: Pop & Rock

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