The message from Mike Taylor rises higher:
 MT> Thus quoth the Raven ...
 MR> Still, _Close to the Edge_ is one of my favourite albums. The
 MR> only  Yes album where I really felt the individualism was a
 MR> bit too pronounced  was _Fragile_. That's what solo albums
 MR> should be for.
 MT> At least the kept the solo segments very short.  I feel they make nice
 MT> contrasts to the longer group efforts and serve as interludes.
I agree with you.  I've heard many people sort of "dis" _Fragile_ for
not being a group effort, but I think everything on it works and flows
well into the next song.  It would be my favorite Yes album if it wasn't
for the shear perfection of _Close to the Edge_.
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- Clark Ray                                                  -
- email: clarkray@psnw.com                                   -
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