Description
Yes – Going For The One / Elektra Audio CD 2003 / 8122-73793-2
UPC 081227379322
Product Features
- UPC: 081227379322
- Released: August 25, 2003
- Label: Elektra – 8122-73793-2
- Format: CD, Album, Stereo
- Country: Europe
- Genre: Rock
- Style: Prog Rock, Symphonic Rock
- Series: Expanded & Remastered
- Track Count: 12 main tracks + 4 bonus tracks
Overview
Going For The One is an iconic album by the legendary progressive rock band Yes, showcasing their signature blend of symphonic rock and intricate compositions. This expanded and remastered edition features not only the original tracks but also several bonus materials, offering fans an enriched listening experience. The album includes standout tracks like "Awaken," featuring choral arrangements, and "Wondrous Stories," known for its melodic beauty.
Yes, renowned for their complex music and virtuoso performances, delivers a collection that captures their innovative spirit during a transformative era in rock music.
Interesting Facts
- The album was originally released in 1977 and is considered a hallmark of the prog rock genre.
- "Awaken," the album's centerpiece, is known for its ambitious length and orchestral elements.
- The artwork for the album was designed by the famous artist Roger Dean, who is closely associated with Yes’s visual identity.
- This remastered edition enhances the original recordings with improved sound quality, making it a must-have for audiophiles and fans alike.
- The bonus tracks include rehearsal versions of key songs, providing insight into the band’s creative process.
Track Listing
- Going For The One – 5:32
- Turn Of The Century – 7:55
- Parallels – 5:58
- Wondrous Stories – 3:45
- Awaken – 15:38
- Montreux's Theme (Bonus) – 2:38
- Vevey (Revisited) (Bonus) – 4:46
- Amazing Grace (Bonus) – 2:36
- Going For The One (Rehearsal) (Bonus) – 5:10
- Parallels (Rehearsal) (Bonus) – 6:21
- Turn Of The Century (Rehearsal) (Bonus) – 6:58
- Eastern Numbers (Bonus) – 12:16
Key Credits
- Produced by: Yes (tracks 1-7, 9-12)
- Engineered by: David Richards, John Timperley
- Art Direction & Design: Bryan Lasley, Greg Allen
- Photography: Hipgnosis, various contributors
- Liner Notes: Tim Jones
