Description
Astral Traveller – Yes | Early Years & Rare Tracks Compilation (Remastered CD)
Product Information
- UPC: 8712273330198
- Label: Brilliant (BT 33019)
- Format: CD, Compilation (Remastered)
- Release Year: 1999 (Original Recordings: 1969-1970)
- Country: Europe
- Genre: Progressive Rock / Psychedelic Rock
- Total Runtime: 59:56
Overview
Astral Traveller is a curated collection of Yes' early recordings, featuring rare tracks, live performances, and studio cuts from their formative years (1969-1970). This compilation captures the band’s transition from psychedelic rock to progressive experimentation, showcasing Jon Anderson’s ethereal vocals, Steve Howe’s intricate guitar work, and Chris Squire’s groundbreaking bass lines.
Highlights Include:
- "Astral Traveller" – A spacey, 6-minute journey with hypnotic rhythms.
- "Something's Coming" (Bernstein/Sondheim Cover) – A dynamic jazz-rock interpretation.
- "Everydays" (Stephen Stills Cover) – A bluesy, psychedelic jam.
- Bonus Track: "Beyond and Before" – An early Squire/Anderson composition.
Track Listing
- Something's Coming (Bernstein/Sondheim) – 7:38
- Everydays (Stephen Stills) – 5:13
- Sweetness (Anderson/Squire/Bailey) – 4:14
- Dear Father (Anderson/Squire) – 5:33
- Every Little Thing (Lennon-McCartney) – 5:32
- Looking Around (Anderson/Squire) – 3:40
- Sweet Dreams (Anderson/Foster) – 3:26
- Then (Jon Anderson) – 4:20
- No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed (Richie Havens) – 4:17
- For Everyone (Anderson/Squire) – 4:35
- Beyond and Before (Bonus Track) (Squire/Bailey) – 5:27
- Astral Traveller (Jon Anderson) – 6:01
Interesting Facts
✅ Early Lineup Features – Includes Peter Banks (guitar) and Tony Kaye (keyboards), before Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman joined.
✅ Eclectic Influences – Covers from The Beatles, Stephen Stills, Bernstein/Sondheim show Yes’ diverse inspirations.
✅ Proto-Prog Sound – Tracks like "Astral Traveller" foreshadow the band’s future symphonic direction.
✅ Remastered Clarity – Enhanced audio preserves the warmth of original analog recordings.
Credits & Production
- ℗ 1999 Digimode Entertainment Ltd.
- Cover Design: Elian Graphic Design (Soest, NL)
- Manufactured in the E.C.
- Original Recordings: Late 1960s / Early 1970s
Key Members on This Compilation:
- Jon Anderson (Vocals)
- Chris Squire (Bass)
- Peter Banks (Guitar)
- Tony Kaye (Keyboards)
- Bill Bruford (Drums)
Why You Need This Album
- Rare Early Material – Hard-to-find tracks from Yes’ pre-Fragile era.
- Historical Significance – Documents the band’s evolution before Close to the Edge and Tales from Topographic Oceans.
- Perfect for Collectors – An essential piece for fans of 1960s psychedelia and prog rock roots.
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