08 December, 2020

Happy (Belated) Birthday Tales From Topographic Oceans!

I see that yesterday was the 47th anniversary of the release of Tales From Topographic Oceans by Yes. Usually seen as a prime example of progressive rock disappearing up its pretentious ass, I think it's certainly flawed but there's a lot of good music to be had. This is "Ritual" from their Yes: Live – 1975 at Q.P.R. video. You can hear the influence of this song in IQ, most blatantly in "The Last Human Gateway".

I don't care what the critics say, this song is fantastic and I love the percussion interlude.


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