YES — 90125 (1983-2009) RM | SHM-CD | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

A stunning self-reinvention by a band that many had given up for dead, 90125 is the album that introduced a whole new generation of listeners to Yes. Begun as Cinema, a new band by Chris Squire and Alan White, the project grew to include the slick production of Trevor Horn, the new blood (and distinctly '80s guitar sound) of Trevor Rabin, and eventually the trademark vocals of returning founder Jon Anderson. His late entry insured that Rabin and Horn had a heavy influence on the sound. The album also marked the return of prodigal keyboardist Tony Kaye, whose crisp synth work on "Changes" marked the band's definitive break with its art rock roots. "Owner of a Lonely Heart" was a huge crossover hit, and its orchestral break has been relentlessly sampled by rappers ever since. The vocal harmonies of "Leave It" and the beautifully sprawling "Hearts" are additional high points, but there's nary a duff track on the album. Paul Collins
Tracklist :
1.     Owner Of A Lonely Heart (Rabin-Anderson-Squire-Horn) 4:30
2.     Hold On (Rabin-Anderson-Squire) 5:18
3.     It Can Happen (Squire-Anderson-Rabin) 5:29
4.     Changes (Rabin-Anderson-White) 6:21
5.     Cinema (Squire-Rabin-White-Kaye) 2:08
6.     Leave It (Squire-Rabin-Horn) 4:14
7.     Our Song (Anderson-Squire-Rabin-White) 4:18
8.     City Of Love (Rabin-Anderson) 4:52
9.     Hearts (Anderson-Squire-Rabin-White-Kaye) 7:43
– BONUS TRACK –
10.     Leave It (Single Remix) (Squire-Rabin-Horn) 3:57
11.     Make It Easy (Bonus Track) (Rabin) 6:12
12.     It Can Happen (Squire / Anderson / Rabin) (Cinema Version) (6:05)
13.     It's Over (Previously Unissued) (Rabin) (5:42)
14.     Owner Of A Lonely Heart (Previously Unissued Extended Remix) (Rabin / Anderson / Squire / Horn) (7:05)
15.     Leave It (A Capella Version) (Squire / Rabin / Horn) (3:19)
Musicians :
Jon Anderson - Vocals
Tony Kaye - Keyboards
Trevor Rabin - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Chris Squire - Bass, Guitar (Bass), Vocals
Alan White - Drums, Percussion, Vocals

YES — Big Generator (1987-2009) RM | SHM-CD | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

The four-years-in-the-making follow-up to Yes' comeback album, 90125, Big Generator was also a million-selling hit, although not as successful as its predecessor, probably because the singles "Love Will Find a Way" (number 30) and "Rhythm of Love" (number 40) couldn't match "Owner of a Lonely Heart" from the previous LP, even if they were favorites on AOR radio at the time. Actually, it was the title track that was a carbon copy of "Owner," so maybe that was the problem. More likely, though, "Owner" was a one-shot (courtesy of producer Trevor Horn), and as Yes asserted itself more here, the band reverted more to its old style, making for some confusion. Nevertheless, this album was Yes' last major hit. William Ruhlmann

Tracklist :

1.     Rhythm Of Love (Kaye-Rabin-Anderson-Squire) 4:48

2.     Big Generator (Rabin-Kaye-Anderson-Squire-White) 4:34

3.     Shoot High Aim Low (White-Kaye-Rabin-Anderson-Squire) 7:03

4.     Almost Like Love (Kaye-Rabin-Anderson-Squire) 5:01

5.     Love Will Find A Way (Rabin) 4:51

6.     Final Eyes (Rabin-Kaye-Anderson /Squire) 6:26

7.     I'm Running (Rabin-Squire-Anderson-Kaye-White) 7:38

8.     Holy Lamb (Song For Harmonic Convergence) (Anderson) 3:24

– BONUS TRACK –
9.     Love Will Find A Way (Edited Version) (4:18)

10.     Love Will Find A Way (Extended Version) (7:12)

11.     Rhythm Of Love (Dance To The Rhythm Mix) (6:55)

12.     Rhythm Of Love (Move To The Rhythm Mix) (4:26)

13.     Rhythm Of Love (The Rhythm Of Dub) (7:51)

Musicians :

Jon Anderson - Vocals

Tony Kaye - Keyboard

Trevor Rabin - Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals

Chris Squire - Bass and Vocals

Alan White - Drums and Percussion