Yes - TALK (2 LP)
- LP
- 2 piece(s)
- 1994
- 8 tracks
- 1 uur, 3 min
- progressive rock
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This vinyl record sounds incredible! Chris Squire's bass is just phenomenal. This album was a top-notch production when it first released, and I was really into this CD and the tour. Even though this album is quite different from the Howe era, if you loved 90125 but weren't a fan of Talk when it came out, you gotta give it a spin on vinyl!
In my opinion, "Talk" might just be the least impressive album from Yes to date. Now, before anyone starts defending their favorite tracks, let's remember that music is all about personal taste, and what doesn't resonate with one person might be another's favorite. This review is just my take on the album, both musically and in terms of its sound quality. Even though "90120" is likely Yes's best-selling album, I've never been a huge fan of Trevor Rabin's impact on the band. Without Jon Anderson's strong presence, it's hard to even recognize this as a proper Yes record. Despite having Chris Squire, Alan White, and Jon Anderson on board, any album featuring Rabin ends up feeling like a Trevor Rabin album. As a long-time Yes fan—I even saw them live during the "Relayer" tour— I caught their "Talk" tour as well. They barely played any songs from this album, focusing mostly on their back catalog, especially "Going for the One". Even live, the absence of Steve Howe was noticeable in songs like "Awaken", "Parallels", "Siberian Khatru", and "Heart of the Sunrise". As always, Jon saved the show with his incredible voice. I know this might sound like I'm being harsh on Rabin, and in a way, I am. Even on "90120", I never thought he was the best fit for Yes, despite Trevor Horn's excellent production of that record. On "Talk", starting with the Peter Max artwork on the cover and moving into the music, the album suffers from the typical 80's drum mix, as well as what sounds like Moog Taurus Bass Pedals, all over the song "The Calling". Kudos to Rabin here; he sounds a bit more like Howe at times and plays a rather well-executed steel solo. Tony Kaye plays his standard Hammond B3, all of which make for a fairly decent song (the usual Yes harmonies are dripping from this song). And so it goes. Most of the other songs suffer from 80's production values (it was the 80's after all), but are overall pretty forgettable in the Yes canon. I will give the "Endless Dream" song sequence some credit, although it sounds more like an ABWH song set than a proper Yes album. Overall, I rate this recording a 5/9 for content and sound quality. It's certainly not the worst-sounding Yes record, just the most forgettable. Unless you include "Big Generator" or "Union", which might go down in history as the worst Yes record ever, if not simply for the foolishness of trying to put two different bands together on one record/tour. The tour for that record was also a mishmash of styles that eventually left one exhausted by the end of the show. 5/9 Remember, these are just my opinions; you might see things totally differently, and that's your right. If this is your favorite Yes record, you have all my respect. Just don't nitpick my review. It's what I think about the record, and it's my right, just like it's yours to share your opinion in this review area.
In my humble opinion, "Talk" might just be the least impressive addition to Yes's discography. I want to preface this by saying that music is incredibly subjective, and what I consider a misstep might be someone else's favorite. This review is just my personal take on the album, both musically and in terms of its audio quality. While "90125" is likely Yes's best-selling album, I've never been a huge fan of Trevor Rabin's impact on the band. Without Jon Anderson's strong presence, it's hard to even recognize this as a Yes album. Despite the presence of Chris Squire, Alan White, and Jon Anderson, any record featuring Rabin feels more like a Trevor Rabin album. As a long-time Yes fan—I even attended the "Relayer" tour for my first show—I went to see them during their "Talk" tour. They barely played anything from this album, focusing mostly on their back catalog, with a heavy emphasis on "Going for the One". Even live, the absence of Steve Howe was noticeable, especially on tracks like "Awaken", "Parallels", "Siberian Khatru", and "Heart of the Sunrise". As always, Jon saved the day with his incredible voice. I might seem harsh on Rabin, and in a way, I am. Even on "90125", I never thought he was the perfect fit for Yes, despite Trevor Horn's stellar production of that album. "Talk" starts off on the wrong foot with the Peter Max artwork on the cover, and the music doesn't fare much better. The song "The Calling" suffers from the typical 80's drum mix, as well as what sounds like Moog Taurus Bass Pedals. Kudos to Rabin, though; he does sound a bit more like Howe at times and delivers a well-executed steel solo. Tony Kaye sticks to his usual Hammond B3, making for a fairly decent song, albeit one dripping with the typical Yes harmonies. The rest of the album is a mixed bag. Most songs are marred by 80's production values (it was the 80's, after all) and are largely forgettable in the grand scheme of Yes's discography. I will give the "Endless Dream" sequence some credit, though it leans more towards an ABWH sound than classic Yes. Overall, I'd rate this album a 5/9 in terms of content and sound quality. It's not the worst-sounding Yes record, just the most forgettable. Unless you count "Big Generator" or "Union", which might go down in history as the worst Yes record ever, simply for the folly of trying to merge two different bands into one album and tour. That tour was a chaotic mix of styles that left audiences exhausted by the end. 5/9. Remember, these are just my opinions; you might see things differently, and that's perfectly fine. If this is your favorite Yes album, I respect that. Just don't nitpick my review. It's my honest opinion, just as it's your right to share yours in this review section.
This vinyl record sounds incredible! Chris Squire's bass is so powerful. The album was produced really well when it first came out. I loved this CD and the tour that went with it. Even though this album is quite different from the Howe era, if you were a fan of 90125 but didn't like Talk when it came out, you should definitely give it a spin on vinyl!
I've got the original USA 1994 CD with the catalog number VC2 0033. I uploaded the CD and its wrapper scans for you to see.
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