Great start to an album. Death and guns everywhere. Then some songs get a bit samey and I lose interest in the story telling. Important album as I believe it started to paved the way for outlaw country. Big iron on his hip
Dat bass. Not my favourite Yes album, I think it is a bit inconsistent at times. But when it hits, it hits! Yours Is No Disgrace, such a great opener. The lengthier tracks allow them to develop themes and actually come back to them, feeling like they are actually more cohesive pieces than the shorter counterparts. Squire's bass lines are magnificent. Some great catchy bits here.
This score was going to be a 3, but the second half of this album is a proper drag. I thought maybe I’d like it this time? I especially enjoyed Red Rain and Don’t Give up. Great musicianship. But when the “world music” influences come in… no thank you. Reminds me of Toto in the worst possible way.
Why is this on this list?
Mike the prog riff machine. Lots of fun and he was 19 when he made this.
Sorry Kate. I’m bored
Zzzzzzzzzzzz
There are some really good tracks here. Some others could’ve done with not being here. If this had been trimmed to a 40min album could’ve possibly been a 5* for me
Abstract, complex but engaging the whole way. What a great album. First time you listen to the album you don’t really know where it is taking you, but what a ride!
Punk landmark. Still hitting hard today. I really like how it feels like they are on the verge of a nervous breakdown at all times. This is what punk should be.
Great album. Catch melodies, good riffs and makes you want to get on the car and drive away.
Some good songs, some less memorable. Like Paul Di Anno’s vocals but nothing hits peak epic like in their later albums. You can see glimpses of it, just not there yet.
I don’t know what is going on. I think I am a bit distressed by it. However still sort of fascinated.