Yes Close to the Edge (2013)

Released on November 11th 2013 on Panegyric Recordings Close to the Edge will be the first in a new series of expanded YES editions In keeping with earlier releases in this series Steven Wilsons approach to this album for new stereo 51 mixes is to faithfully retain the spirit sounds of the original album mix while applying modern mix techniques to bring further clarity to the individual instrument vocal overdubs for each track The songs instantly familiar to a multitude of Yes fans remain so with the new mixes especially in 51 form providing a greater sense of space for each voice to be heard Andersons voice seems to join the listener in the room Howe Wakemans solos glisten with clarity BrufordSquire remind all that they were unmatched as a rhythm section during that period