YES – Topographic Drama: Live Across America (2017)
Legend YES are releasing today “Topographic Drama – Live Across America”, an extensive live record available on double-CD and triple-LP formats. Both versions feature stunning cover artwork from the band’s longtime collaborator Roger Dean.
“Topographic Drama – Live Across America” highlights the best performances from the 2017 leg of the 28-show tour and mirrors the set list from those concerts.
Each night, Yes opened with all six songs from Drama (1980) – the band’s tenth studio album, which peaked at #2 on the U.K. album chart – performed live in its entirety for the very first time.
Standouts include “Machine Messiah,” “Tempus Fugit” and the album’s only single “Into The Lens.”
After Drama, the band shifted gears for songs from two of its best-selling albums: “And You And I” from 1972’s Close To The Edge (RIAA platinum) and “Heart Of The Sunrise” from 1971’s Fragile (RIAA double-platinum).
Next, the group played the opening and closing tracks of its concept album, Tales From Topographic Oceans (1973). Howe’s exceptional guitar work on “The Revealing Science Of God” and White’s propulsive drumming on “Ritual” have always been regarded as ground-breaking.
The album concludes with two live staples: “Roundabout” from Fragile (1971) and “Starship Trooper” from The Yes Album (1971).
On “Topographic Drama – Live Across America” YES sounds spot on, revitalized and really inspired. Additionally, production is stellar, with an incredible crystal clear mix.
On some tracks, White sat out to recover from back surgery and was replaced with Jay Schellen (UNRULY CHILD) but of course, he plays fabulously as well.
The release will be available only on physical format. A must for YES fans and a very enjoyable set of music for those eager to listen to a slice of true, classic Prog.
Highly Recommended
01. Machine Messiah (Live)
02. White Car (Live)
03. Does It Really Happen? (Live)
04. Into The Lens (Live)
05. Run Through The Light (Live)
06. Tempus Fugit (Live)
07. And You And I [Live]
08. Heart Of The Sunrise (Live)
09. The Revealing Science of God (Live)
10. Leaves of Green (Live)
11. Ritual (Nous sommes du soleil) [Live]
12. Roundabout (Live)
13. Starship Trooper [Live]
Jon Davison – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion
Steve Howe – guitars, backing vocals
Billy Sherwood – bass guitar, backing vocals, harmonica
Geoff Downes – keyboards
Alan White – drums, percussion
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Jay Schellen – additional drums, percussion
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www.amazon.com/Topographic-Drama-Live-Across-America/dp/B075XYP1HK
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