Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe

Politics aside, this album is basically Yes, but without Chris Squire. The music is incredibly complex<br/>and the lyrics as spacey as any Yes album ever. Tony Levin fills in on Bass, playing his Chapman Stick and electric upright bass with Bill Bruford on full electronic-drums and sounding very much King Crimson-esque. Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman, both melodic as ever with Jon Anderson in a fine voice here and obviously having the most fun of all. Highlights; "Fist Of Fire", a steady rock groove with exceptional keyboard work from Rick Wakeman, "Brother of Mine", a very catchy ten minute tune in three parts, the Carribean/Latin flavored "Teakbois", and the stadium-rocker "Order Of The Universe". The magic of 70's prog-rock complete with a Roger Dean cover!

When they couldn't obtain rights to the name of Yes, the four band members put their album out under their combined names: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe. This was the self-titled debut album by the reformation of the classic Yes line-up, consisting of Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford, Rick <br/>Wakeman, and Steve Howe. It was also the only studio album they released under this name as they reunited as Yes later on. <br/><br/>Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe is available on black vinyl and includes an 8-page booklet with lyrics.

Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe: A.B.W.H. [2 CD]