I also haven’t followed Jon’s solo output through the years, but this album is such a pleasant surprise. It’s really astonishing how the BAND GEEKS (dumb name) have really captured the style of Squire and Howe. By the way, saw them recently on tour and Jon sounds fantastic. So glad he’s still out there singing.
Richie stated that Talk was his favourite Yes album, so there is a lot of baked-in Rabin influence on True. Personally prefer the Yes era from 1968 to 1978, but True has grown on me (some tracks more than others). I was sold on the idea because of the Band Geeks incredible live basement recordings of Yes and other covers.
It's my understanding that Anderson saw the band geeks do close to the edge on UA-cam. He was so impressed that he called castellano and said let's talk. It was decided they would do a limited tour of epic yes songs. As the tour went on, Anderson enjoyed these guys and knew they were the real deal. At the end of the tour Andersen told Richie, we're going to do an album. I think Anderson knew that at this time in his life this was the best situation with a group of musicians that he could assemble. I don't see him having to spite Steve Howe. I think Andersen saw an opportunity and jumped on it. In an interview with Richie he mentioned they didn't want to sound like a yes cover band on the album. He mentioned that Anderson gave them some latitude. So the resulting music had the essence of yes without them trying to be yes. In that regard I think they succeeded, and I think Anderson knew what he was doing all along.
Jon is Yes only founding member who’s Alive Yes is simply now a tribute band. This is the best Yes album since going for the one and probably the best since close to the edge
Finally someone who’s not afraid to say that the new Jon Anderson is more 90’s Yes than 70’s Yes. I too hear The Ladder, Magnification, Key Studio and even Trevor Rabin Yes. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of 70’s prog elements and Howe, Squire, and Wakeman callbacks. But if you played me this and asked me who I was listening to I’d probably say Yes circa 1995-1999. All that being said this is a fantastic album. Despite the cover. I believe Jon’s daughter did the cover.
This album is just plain awesome. NO it aint YES but with Jon and these super fine musicians it is a wonderful progressive feast for the ears and brain. Wonderful words, music, and impeccable performances. I have been a fan of ALL the members of Yes and this is so good it has filled a void of over 20 or more years of not so good Yes music. Check it out, you will not be disappointed!
After the recommendations of many and despite the cover, I picked up this album and was pleasantly surprised. Really good album. I always felt that Jon had, for me, a very spotty discography and haven't listened to anything by him since the awful Deseo album. I was hoping for a great ARW studio album but that fell apart.
It’s an absolutely AMAZING album and it’s unfortunate to say but it puts those recent Yes albums to shame just because of how musically adventurous this album is.
The Jon Anderson solo album is amazing and is very much "Yes" in every way. The last Yes album is a great album as well and very much "Yes". Now to be honest the latest Trevor Rabin solo album is just as much "Yes" and sounds like the era of which he was a member. The real difference from Jon's solo and the current Yes is that Jon Anderson has a drummer that knows and skilled in ways that Jay Schellen will never be or have. That's not a slight on Jay that's just a fact that is undeniable.
It's not for me. Mainstream American rock, nothing innovative, progressive or experimental about it. Very much in the 80s-era Yes vein, which I couldn't stand. I'd been a fan since 1973 so all that MTV posturing in the 80s put me right off. This album is more of that.
Thanks again for having me Tim!
Anytime Pete!
I also haven’t followed Jon’s solo output through the years, but this album is such a pleasant surprise. It’s really astonishing how the BAND GEEKS (dumb name) have really captured the style of Squire and Howe. By the way, saw them recently on tour and Jon sounds fantastic. So glad he’s still out there singing.
You guys hit the nail on the head. I agree with everything you guys are talking about
Welcome Pete PARDO / debut on Tim’s. Awesome guest / as we all know. 👍💯
Richie stated that Talk was his favourite Yes album, so there is a lot of baked-in Rabin influence on True.
Personally prefer the Yes era from 1968 to 1978, but True has grown on me (some tracks more than others). I was sold on the idea because of the Band Geeks incredible live basement recordings of Yes and other covers.
Great conversation guys!!! I absolutely agree with you!!! Jon Andersons album is great & sounds more like YES than the last 3 YES albums!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
His daughter Deborah Anderson did the cover, she’s a photographer
@@p-Nitti yes, that has been pointed out to me. Feel kind of bad now.
Two legends on one screen is insane! Keep up the good work you two. I hope Pardos Subscribers come visit your page now!
It's my understanding that Anderson saw the band geeks do close to the edge on UA-cam. He was so impressed that he called castellano and said let's talk. It was decided they would do a limited tour of epic yes songs. As the tour went on, Anderson enjoyed these guys and knew they were the real deal. At the end of the tour Andersen told Richie, we're going to do an album. I think Anderson knew that at this time in his life this was the best situation with a group of musicians that he could assemble. I don't see him having to spite Steve Howe. I think Andersen saw an opportunity and jumped on it. In an interview with Richie he mentioned they didn't want to sound like a yes cover band on the album. He mentioned that Anderson gave them some latitude. So the resulting music had the essence of yes without them trying to be yes. In that regard I think they succeeded, and I think Anderson knew what he was doing all along.
Loved the expanded discussion around this album - it's a great one and one that's actually one that got me really excited to be a Yes fan again.
Jon is Yes only founding member who’s Alive Yes is simply now a tribute band. This is the best Yes album since going for the one and probably the best since close to the edge
Well, Bill Bruford is an original member, and Tony Kay as well. They are still alive.
Finally someone who’s not afraid to say that the new Jon Anderson is more 90’s Yes than 70’s Yes. I too hear The Ladder, Magnification, Key Studio and even Trevor Rabin Yes. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of 70’s prog elements and Howe, Squire, and Wakeman callbacks. But if you played me this and asked me who I was listening to I’d probably say Yes circa 1995-1999. All that being said this is a fantastic album. Despite the cover. I believe Jon’s daughter did the cover.
The album is a strong one!
Great video, I enjoyed it. I subscribed.
This album is just plain awesome. NO it aint YES but with Jon and these super fine musicians it is a wonderful progressive feast for the ears and brain. Wonderful words, music, and impeccable performances. I have been a fan of ALL the members of Yes and this is so good it has filled a void of over 20 or more years of not so good Yes music. Check it out, you will not be disappointed!
After the recommendations of many and despite the cover, I picked up this album and was pleasantly surprised. Really good album. I always felt that Jon had, for me, a very spotty discography and haven't listened to anything by him since the awful Deseo album. I was hoping for a great ARW studio album but that fell apart.
Jon and Steve ain't never going to happen. Shame... but I'm totally here for TRUE and hoping to get more from Jon and the Band Geeks.
I tried over and over to get into Steve's Yes. It plays well, but it just doesn't have compelling songs.
Surprised that Jon's previous release a 1000 Hands with top notch musicians is not getting more love which in my opinion is just as good as True.
It’s an absolutely AMAZING album and it’s unfortunate to say but it puts those recent Yes albums to shame just because of how musically adventurous this album is.
His daughter did the cover
Oh, did not know that.
all the more reason for people to stop bad-mouthing that cover. Who cares? At first, I thought it was a tongue in cheek joke.
The Jon Anderson solo album is amazing and is very much "Yes" in every way. The last Yes album is a great album as well and very much "Yes". Now to be honest the latest Trevor Rabin solo album is just as much "Yes" and sounds like the era of which he was a member. The real difference from Jon's solo and the current Yes is that Jon Anderson has a drummer that knows and skilled in ways that Jay Schellen will never be or have. That's not a slight on Jay that's just a fact that is undeniable.
Jon was the one who dumped Roger at Going For The One
Hey guys - the vinyl sounds WAY better than the CD - even though there's no doubt - the cover is crap !!
Why would you say Steve Howe has a tribute band now?
@@dhala54 we are not saying that, but there is a segment of the fanbase that feels this way
@@TimsVinylConfessions Now I get what you said. My oversight.
It's not for me. Mainstream American rock, nothing innovative, progressive or experimental about it. Very much in the 80s-era Yes vein, which I couldn't stand. I'd been a fan since 1973 so all that MTV posturing in the 80s put me right off. This album is more of that.