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Top 5 Yes albums between 1980 and present day – 714

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Continuing his sterling work in Kevin’s absense, Mark considers his picks for the Top 5 Yes albums since 1980. I wonder how his list will compare with yours. Let us know in the comments, as always.

  • What post-1980 album comes out top for Mark?
  • How does his top 5 compare with yours?
  • Do any of his picks seem odd to you?

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Yes – The Tormato Story & Tales from Topographic Oceans – Yes Album Listening Guide

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Yes Symphonic Live Comparison – The original vs the new reissue – 713

Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Wayne Hall, Ken Fuller and Jeffrey Crecelius

Mark considers the new version of Yes Symphonic Live, from the amazing combination of Anderson, White, Squire, Howe, Brislin and orchestra.

  • Is the new version significantly different to the original?
  • What are the added ingredients?
  • Is it worth the purchase price?

Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below.


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Enjoy 12 beautiful colour and black and white photographs of Yes in the studio and live, capturing the essence of the world’s greatest progressive rock band. With this limited-edition calendar on your wall throughout 2026, you’ll agree that Barry Plummer is, indeed, the Master of Images!

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Yes – The Tormato Story & Tales from Topographic Oceans – Yes Album Listening Guide

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Yes albums and the memories they bring us – 712

Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Wayne Hall, Ken Fuller and Jeffrey Crecelius

Mark continues his solo episodes in Kevin’s absence. This week, he thinks about his memories associated with three Yes albums.

There’s also time to reflect on the recent announcement of the deluxe and expanded version of the Oliver Wakeman-led Yes album, From a Page.

Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below.


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My Top 5 70’s albums by Rick Wakeman – 711

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Rick Wakeman

Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Rick!

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Enjoy 12 beautiful colour and black and white photographs of Yes in the studio and live, capturing the essence of the world’s greatest progressive rock band. With this limited-edition calendar on your wall throughout 2026, you’ll agree that Barry Plummer is, indeed, the Master of Images!

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A Vinyl Collector compares and analyzes Time and a Word – 110

Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Wayne Hall, Ken Fuller and Jeffrey Crecelius

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YES –  FRAGILE UK TOUR 2026

YES Receive Stunning Reviews from USA leg of their FRAGILE tour,  which they bring to the UK in April and May 2026. 

The ‘Fragile’ UK Tour Dates 2026

Wed 22nd April          Glasgow                    Royal Concert Hall   glasgowlife.org.uk

Fri 24th April              Sheffield                    City Hall                     sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

Sat 25th April             Liverpool                    Philharmonic Hall     liverpoolphil.co.uk

Mon 27th April          Birmingham               Symphony Hall         bmusic.co.uk

Tue 28th April            Bournemouth          Pavilion bournemouthpavillion.co.uk

Thur 30th April           Bristol                        Beacon                      bristolbeacon.org

Fri 1st May                 Manchester               Bridgewater Hall       bridgewater-hall.co.uk

Sun 3rd May              London                      Palladium                  lwtheatres.co.uk

Mon 4th May              London                      Palladium                  lwtheatres.co.uk

Tickets (subject to booking fees) go on general sale on Friday 19th September at 10am from BookingsDirect.com

About YES

Steve Howe: guitars, backing vocals (1970 –1981, 1990–1992, 1995–present)


Geoff Downes: keyboards (1980–1981, 2011–present)


Jon Davison: lead vocals, acoustic guitar (2012–present)

Billy Sherwood: guitar, backing vocals ((1994, 1997–2000), bass guitar, backing vocals (2015–present)

Jay Schellen: drums and percussion (2016-present)

Formed in 1968 by Jon Anderson and the late Chris Squire with guitarist Steve Howe joining in 1971 for ‘The Yes Album’, YES have been one of the most innovative, influential and best-loved bands in rock music history. Their 1970s albums ‘The Yes Album’, ‘Fragile’, ‘Close To The Edge’, ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans’, ‘Relayer’ and ‘Going For The One’ were ground-breaking in musical style and content. 

With sales of over 50 million records, the Grammy-award winning YES were inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2017.

YES released their 23rd studio album in 2023, ‘Mirror To The Sky’, produced by Steve Howe and the first to feature current drummer Jay Schellen.  A new album is in the works with a proposed release in 2026.


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Enjoy 12 beautiful colour and black and white photographs of Yes in the studio and live, capturing the essence of the world’s greatest progressive rock band. With this limited-edition calendar on your wall throughout 2026, you’ll agree that Barry Plummer is, indeed, the Master of Images!

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Yes – The Tormato Story & Tales from Topographic Oceans – Yes Album Listening Guide

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  • Ken Fuller
  • Jeffrey Crecelius

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