Yes - Yesyears Box Set [1991] (4 x CD's)

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Yes - Yesyears Box Set [1991] (4 x CD's)

Yesyears is the first box set by English progressive rock band Yes, released in August 1991 on Atco Records. After the group left Atco for Arista Records when they became an eight-man formation in 1990, the deal gave Atco the right to the band's back catalogue, thus allowing them to release a career-spanning box set.

It would be really easy for someone to complain about this song or that not being included on this four-disc set. However, when you consider the amount of material in Yes' catalog by the point of this release, such arguments are somewhat silly. There is no way that all the songs everyone wanted included could be here. The disc includes a nice balance of original release material and alternate takes, unreleased songs, etc. Of course, for the die-hard Yes fans, probably the main audience for this box set, the rarities are the true selling point of the compilation. There are some very interesting ones represented here. "Vevey" parts one and two are instrumental cuts performed by Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman. They are songs that were recorded during the "Going for the One" sessions. "Montreux's Theme" is another from that same time. "Money," a humorous track with a raunchy spoken word voiceover by Rick Wakeman, is a sure winner. "Run With the Fox," although not truly a Yes song, but rather a recording by Alan White and Chris Squire, is a great Christmas-oriented piece. Of course, Yes' live take on the Beatles' "I'm Down" is another great addition to any Yes collection. The comprehensive booklet that accompanies the set is very well done. All in all, this set should please both the die-hard fans and those wanting a quick immersion in the works of this classic progressive rock outfit. (AllMusic Review by Gary Hill)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Yes - Something's Coming 7:06

02 Yes - Survival 6:17

03 Yes - Every Little Thing 5:42

04 Yes - Then 4:18

05 Yes - Everydays 4:08

06 Yes - Sweet Dreams 3:48

07 Yes - No Opportunity Necessary, No E 4:48

08 Yes - Time And A Word 4:30

09 Yes - Starship Trooper 9:25

10 Yes - Yours Is No Disgrace 9:41

11 Yes - I've Seen All Good People 6:53

12 Yes - Long Distance Runaround 3:30

13 Yes - The Fish (Schindleria Praematu 2:36

CD2

   01 Yes - Roundabout 8:30

02 Yes - Heart Of The Sunrise 10:34

03 Yes - America 4:03

04 Yes - Close To The Edge 18:33

05 Yes - Ritual-Nous Sommes Du Soleil 21:32

06 Yes - Sound Chaser 9:22

CD3

01 Yes - Soon 4:06

02 Yes - Amazing Grace 2:31

03 Yes - Vevey, Part One 1:06

04 Yes - Wonderous Stories 3:50

05 Yes - Awaken 15:36

06 Yes - Montreux's Theme 2:26

07 Yes - Vevey, Part Two 0:56

08 Yes - Going For The One 5:31

09 Yes - Money 3:11

10 Yes - Abilene 3:55

11 Yes - Don't Kill The Whale 3:54

12 Yes - On The Silent Wing Of Freedom 7:45

13 Yes - Does It Really Happen? 6:29

14 Yes - Tempus Fugit 5:14

15 Yes - Run With The Fox 4:08

16 Yes - I'm Down 2:31

CD4

  01 Yes - Make It Easy 6:08

02 Yes - It Can Happen 6:01

03 Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart 4:27

04 Yes - Hold On 5:15

05 Yes - Shoot High Aim Low 7:00

06 Yes - Rhythm Of Love 4:46

07 Yes - Love Will Find A Way 4:49

08 Yes - Changes 7:33

09 Yes - And You and I - i. Cord of Life ii. Eclipse iv. The Preacher the Teacher v. Apocalypse 10:49

10 Yes - Heart Of The Sunrise 10:51

11 Yes - Love Conquers All 4:57

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