Yes

Yes

art rock, progressive rock, symphonic rock

United Kingdom Est. 1968

About

Sound in a sentence: "A tapestry of intricate melodies and shifting rhythms creates a dense auditory landscape that pulls listeners into its evolving textures."
Yes has carved a crucial niche in the evolution of rock music, serving as a bridge between the grandiosity of classical composition and the visceral energy of rock. Their ambitious soundscapes and intricate arrangements have not only challenged conventional songwriting but also opened doors for countless artists seeking to elevate their craft beyond traditional pop formats.
Yes has carved a crucial niche in the evolution of rock music, serving as a bridge between the grandiosity of classical composition and the visceral energy of rock. Their ambitious soundscapes and intricate arrangements have not only challenged conventional songwriting but also opened doors for countless artists seeking to elevate their craft beyond traditional pop formats. By prioritizing musicianship and thematic depth, Yes has significantly influenced how rock can embrace complexity while still resonating with audiences. The band's innovative approach lies in their elaborate song structures and virtuosic performances, which often incorporate shifting time signatures and expansive instrumental passages. This commitment to artistry fosters an immersive listening experience that transforms concerts into explorative journeys. The seamless interplay among band members creates a dynamic synergy, allowing for spontaneous moments that captivate audiences and reinforce the communal aspect of live music. Lyrically, Yes frequently explores themes of transcendence, nature, and human experience, often blending poetic abstraction with evocative imagery. Their writing tends to balance sincerity with an impressionistic quality that invites interpretation, prompting listeners to engage deeply. The tone varies from uplifting to introspective, while storytelling elements interweave with philosophical musings, creating layers of meaning that resonate on multiple levels.

Discography

91 releases • 74 studio • 1969–2023
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Albums ()

Mirror to the Sky

Mirror to the Sky

2023

The Quest

The Quest

2021

The Royal Affair Tour: Live from Las Vegas

The Royal Affair Tour: Live from Las Vegas

2020

Live at the Apollo

Live at the Apollo

2018

Topographic Drama – Live Across America

Topographic Drama – Live Across America

2017

Progeny: Seven Shows from Seventy-Two

Progeny: Seven Shows from Seventy-Two

2015

Like It Is: Yes at the Mesa Arts Center

Like It Is: Yes at the Mesa Arts Center

2015

Heaven & Earth

Heaven & Earth

2014

Like It Is: Yes at the Bristol Hippodrome

Like It Is: Yes at the Bristol Hippodrome

2014

The Studio Albums 1969–1987

The Studio Albums 1969–1987

2013

High Vibration

High Vibration

2013

In the Present – Live from Lyon

In the Present – Live from Lyon

2011

Fly from Here

Fly from Here

2011

Union Live

Union Live

2011

Wonderous Stories: The Best of Yes

Wonderous Stories: The Best of Yes

2011

Live at Montreux 2003

Live at Montreux 2003

2007

Essentially Yes

Essentially Yes

2006

Greatest Hits Live

Greatest Hits Live

2006

Songs from Tsongas

Songs from Tsongas

2005

Yesspeak

Yesspeak

2004

Yes Acoustic: Guaranteed No Hiss

Yes Acoustic: Guaranteed No Hiss

2004

Remixes

Remixes

2003

The Ultimate Yes: 35th Anniversary Collection

The Ultimate Yes: 35th Anniversary Collection

2003

In a Word: Yes (1969–)

In a Word: Yes (1969–)

2002

Magnification

Magnification

2001

Keystudio

Keystudio

2001

House of Yes: Live from House of Blues

House of Yes: Live from House of Blues

2000

The Best of Yes

The Best of Yes

2000

The Ladder

The Ladder

1999

Yes, Friends and Relatives

Yes, Friends and Relatives

1998

Open Your Eyes

Open Your Eyes

1997

Keys to Ascension 2

Keys to Ascension 2

1997

Something's Coming: The BBC Recordings 1969–1970

Something's Coming: The BBC Recordings 1969–1970

1997

Keys to Ascension

Keys to Ascension

1996

Keys to Ascension

Keys to Ascension

1996

Talk

Talk

1994

Highlights: The Very Best of Yes

Highlights: The Very Best of Yes

1993

Greatest Video Hits

Greatest Video Hits

1992

Yesstory

Yesstory

1992

YesYears

YesYears

1991

Yesyears

Yesyears

1991

Union

Union

1991

Big Generator

Big Generator

1987

9012Live: The Solos

9012Live: The Solos

1985

90125

90125

1983

Classic Yes

Classic Yes

1981

Yesshows

Yesshows

1980

Drama

Drama

1980

Live in Philadelphia

Live in Philadelphia

1979

Tormato

Tormato

1978

Going for the One

Going for the One

1977

Yesterdays

Yesterdays

1975

Relayer

Relayer

1974

Tales from Topographic Oceans

Tales from Topographic Oceans

1973

Yessongs

Yessongs

1973

2 Originals of Yes

2 Originals of Yes

1973

Close to the Edge

Close to the Edge

1972

Fragile

Fragile

1971

The Yes Album

The Yes Album

1971

Time and a Word

Time and a Word

1970

50 Live

50 Live

From a Page

From a Page

Golden Age

Golden Age

Paris Sessions

Paris Sessions

Roundabout: The Best of Yes Live

Roundabout: The Best of Yes Live

The Solid Gold Collection

The Solid Gold Collection

Topography

Topography

The Masterworks

The Masterworks

Yes-Today

Yes-Today

YesFamily – Owner of a Lonely Heart

YesFamily – Owner of a Lonely Heart

Symphonic Live

Symphonic Live

Yes: Live – 1975 at Q.P.R.

Yes: Live – 1975 at Q.P.R.

The Word Is Live

The Word Is Live

Yes

Yes

1969

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