Yes - Relayer CD (album) cover     Symphonic Prog  4.35 | 1876
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music website  5 stars Definitely Yes' most aggressive album,
Relayer does show it's inclusion of keyboardist Patrick Moraz
strongly, as it not only has his keyboard sound, but also the
frenetic energy that can be found in his solo work. (I'm
thinking of the album that's named that tower symbol, the only
one of his I've heard, actually...) "The Gates of Delirium" is
almost from beginning to end a loud, fast-paced, electric
workout with convoluted time changes, interlocking solo-like
lead duets and duels between the synths and guitar with dramatic
and angular intervals, and lyrics that are darker than usual for
them. (in mood, that is... it's a good vs. evil thing, with Yes,
of course, being on the side of good.) There are some very
creative ideas in this 23 minute epic, and it's filled to the
brim with great playing. Same thing with the Side Two opener,
"Sound Chaser", which is less sin