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25 Years Ago: Yes' 'Big Generator' Album Released

Ryan Reed — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:14:10 +0000

In the history of progressive rock, only three bands -- Yes, Genesis, and King Crimson -- have truly been able to survive and even thrive past the genre's critical fall-out in the '70s. For Yes, the more focused, radio-driven '80s were a time of new beginnings, which resulted in some excellent sonic reinventions, along with a few awkward missteps. The band's 12th studio album, 1987's 'Big Generator' (which turned 25 last month), is a prime example of both.

Yes' 'Going for the One' Turns 35

Ryan Reed — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:00:16 +0000

On Yes‘ eighth studio album, Going for the One, progressive-rock’s figurehead act were undeniably in a transitional state, both sonically and physically. Originally released on July 22, 1977, just as punk-rock was reaching its critical and commercial apex (and just as prog itself was starting to vanish into the ‘dinosaur’ dust bins), Going for the [...]

Prog Magazine Announces First Annual Progressive Music Awards

Dave Swanson — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:00:04 +0000

ProgMagazine, an offshoot of the UK mag Classic Rock, has announced details on its inaugural Progressive Music Awards. Co-sponsored by Orange Amplification, the awards celebrate a long-underserved genre that has, in recent years, finally been getting its due. For years, progressive signified lengthy recordings, excessive noodling and technicality, and lyrical content that jumped into the [...]