album · March 7, 2025
Close to the Edge
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AtlanticSee this day
prog rockclassic rockrock
The 1972 album "Close to the Edge" marked a pivotal moment for Yes, featuring expansive, symphonic tracks that defined the pinnacle of progressive rock.
- The album was recorded between 1971 and 1972 at the Advision Studios in London.
- It reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart and number 3 on the US Billboard 200.
- The album's title track, "Close to the Edge," is an epic 18-minute suite that has become a cornerstone of the progressive rock genre.
Yes, a British band, are among the most influential and enduring progressive rock acts, known for their complex arrangements and virtuosic musicianship. "Close to the Edge" arrived as the band consolidated their sound after the experimental "The Yes Album" and "Fragile."
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