Drama, released in 1980, is a transitional album showcasing Yes's ability to adapt, featuring a more streamlined, radio-friendly sound than their previous progressive epics.
- The album was recorded at the Power Plant, London, with a distinctive remote-controlledSSL mixing desk.
- Featuring vocal contributions from both Jon Anderson and Chris Squire, the album was an unexpected commercial success, reaching number 2 on the UK album charts.
- "Into the Lens" was later re-recorded by Trevor Horn as "New Dance" for his own band, The Buggles.
Yes were a pioneering English progressive rock band, active since 1968 and known for their complex song structures and virtuosic musicianship. Drama marked a significant shift in their sound and lineup, recorded during a period of transition and internal flux.
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