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A quick round up of 2015 – 206

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2015 in review

In a short episode, I take a quick look back at some of the events in 2015 for Yes and the YMP. There are also some great items sent in by listeners.

  • What was the most important event of 2015 for Yes?
  • How difficult was producing the YMP in 2015?
  • How did I find the motivation to continue?

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Roger Dean’s Views – 205

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Views, by Roger Dean – a gift from Conan

After a very kind gift from Conan J Robison, I am now the proud owner of ‘Views’ by Roger Dean. Published in 1975, this is an amazing book.

  • What else did Roger Dean do at the start of his career?
  • Is there a link between Roger Dean’s art and Yes’ music?
  • How much of Dean’s work for Yes is covered in this book?

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Big Generator Revisited – Part 2 – 204

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Big Generator
Big Generator vinyl purchased 2015
In the second part of my Big Generator mini-series, I listen to the album this week. Do let me know what you think of this record now, so many years later.

  • Is it all 80s stadium rock?
  • Is there any prog in there at all?
  • How do the songs stand up today?

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Big Generator Revisited – Part 1 – 203

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Big Generator vinyl purchased 2015

It’s back to look at Big Generator in a mini-series this week. Firstly, I consider some of the things the musicians said about the album afterwards.

  • Was this an easy album to make?
  • Was the band overflowing with material?
  • Was it a harmonious, easy process?

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Downes Braide Association’s ‘Suburban Ghosts’ – Review and Competition Results! – 202

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Suburban Ghosts
Win a copy of the new Downes Braide Association album, ‘Suburban Ghosts’!

So what’s the Downes Braide Association album like? I take a careful listen to ‘Suburban Ghosts’ and then disclose the winners of the competition to win one of two copies!

  • Is this stuck in the 80s?
  • Is it prog?
  • Is it any good?

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