"The Yes Album" (1971)

A "The Yes Album" (1971) is a progressive rock album that is a "yes" album.

• AKA: The Yes Album, Yes Album (1971), Third Yes Studio Album.
• Context:
  • It can typically feature "The Yes Album" Extended Compositions with multi-section "the yes album" arrangements.
  • It can typically showcase "The Yes Album" Guitar Work by Steve Howe in his first "yes" album appearance.
  • It can typically demonstrate "The Yes Album" Production Innovations through eddie offord's revolutionary mixing and advision studios recording.
  • It can typically incorporate "The Yes Album" Cover Art by Roger Dean establishing iconic "yes" visual style.
  • It can often feature "The Yes Album" Song Length Innovations with 10-minute radio-defying epics during 3-minute single era.
  • It can often utilize "The Yes Album" Musical Dynamics between acoustic passages and electric climaxes.
  • It can often showcase "The Yes Album" Compositional Courage through all-original material after two cover-heavy albums.
  • It can often demonstrate "The Yes Album" Genre Innovation by fusing rock with classical and jazz without orchestra or synthesizers.
  • It can range from being a Gentle "The Yes Album" Acoustic Moment to being a Powerful "The Yes Album" Rock Statement, depending on its track progression.
  • It can range from being a Traditional "The Yes Album" Rock Song to being a Complex "The Yes Album" Progressive Suite, depending on its compositional approach.
  • It can integrate with "Yes" Discography as breakthrough commercial album.
  • It can integrate with 1971 Progressive Rock Movement as defining genre album.
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• Example(s):
  • "The Yes Album" Tracks demonstrating typical "the yes album" extended compositions, such as:
    • "Yours Is No Disgrace" Song as 9-minute 41-second opening epic.
    • "Starship Trooper" Song as 9-minute 25-second three-part suite.
    • "Perpetual Change" Song as 8-minute 54-second complex arrangement.
    • "I've Seen All Good People" Song as 6-minute 56-second two-movement piece.
  • "The Yes Album" Tracks demonstrating typical "the yes album" production innovations, such as:
    • "Yours Is No Disgrace" Song with revolutionary stereo panning techniques.
    • "Starship Trooper" Song with pioneering multitrack layering.
    • "Perpetual Change" Song with innovative tape manipulations.
  • "The Yes Album" Tracks demonstrating often-featured "the yes album" song length innovations, such as:
    • Six tracks over 6 minutes defying AM radio formats.
    • No commercial single edits maintaining artistic integrity.
  • "The Yes Album" Tracks demonstrating often-featured "the yes album" compositional courage, such as:
    • 100% original compositions after previous album criticism.
    • Complex arrangements risking commercial accessibility.
  • "The Yes Album" Tracks demonstrating often-featured "the yes album" genre innovation, such as:
    • "The Clap" Song bringing solo classical guitar to rock album context.
    • "I've Seen All Good People" Song merging a cappella with hard rock.
  • "The Yes Album" Recording Sessions, such as:
    • Advision Studios Sessions (1970) producing initial tracks.
    • Audio International Studios Sessions (1970) completing final recordings.
  • "The Yes Album" Release Versions, such as:
    • Original Atlantic Records Release (1971) on vinyl LP format.
    • Expanded CD Remaster (2003) with bonus tracks and alternate takes.
    • Steven Wilson Remix (2014) with 5.1 surround sound mix.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • "Fragile" (1971), which is a "yes" album featuring individual member showcases rather than "the yes album" unified compositions.
  • "Yes" (1969), which is a "yes" album featuring cover songs rather than "the yes album" original compositions.
  • Emerson Lake & Palmer "Tarkus" (1971), which is a progressive rock album but not a "yes" album.
• See: "Yes" Album, "Yes" Band, Progressive Rock Album, 1971 Album, Steve Howe, Eddie Offord, Roger Dean Album Art.

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