- Incredible!!!!
5
By Sin37890
Just bought a brand new, copy of this (all fifteen(15) songs!! And I don't know how anyone can say these songs are too weak! This is without a doubt the best collection of Yes music, my stereo and headphones have ever had electricity running through them!!!!! How I never had a copy of this is beyond me! INCREDIBLE-----
- Great Live Recording
4
By Dept Boy
Nice live recording of the ABWH tour but sorely missing what this group represented during its short formation. It's a shame the actual studio album is not available here. Perhaps one day there will be a release. Until then younger generations will miss out on discovering some fine music.
- Superb Performance
5
By Andrew Purvis
ABWH was a revelation when the studio album hit stores, restoring what for many of us was the true Yes sound, albeit mixed with a little playfulness in such tunes as "Teakbois." The virtuosity is perhaps most evident in Rick Wakeman's frenetic version of "Catherine Parr," which he plays at a pace that, had I not seen it for myself during the Seattle show, I would have found difficult to believe. Anderson, as always, soars on vocals, adding his unusual spirituality. Howe takes his guitar playing from achingly delicate to drivingly powerful. Bruford, meanwhile, keeps all of the elements together with a playful style and meter-shattering skill, perhaps most evident in "Heart of the Sunrise," one of my personal favorites.
I can't say I was sad to see the Yes name revived not long after with the "Union" album, but it lacked the strength and cohesion of this outing, and while individual Yes songs have reached great heights, I don't feel that any Yes album released since has matched what ABWH achieved.
- Too Weak.
3
By Joe'sJukebox
I love the idea of the ABWH songs, but without Chris Squire & Alan White it just lacks any emotion. At that time Bill Bruford used way too many electronic drums. The harmonies that YES are known for are also missing. I would love to here YES with Squire & White take on these well written songs.
- All I can say is Yes...
5
By Ozzy Burke
I saw this concert in 1989 and it was one of the best concerts I saw that year... I would highly recommend this to anyone who likes Yes....
- Attn: stilllookingforit
5
By UncleMikey
The idea behind giving reviews is to review the album presented, which in this case is the live ABWH. It makes no sense for you to rate it one star for the simple fact that you can't find the studio album by ABWH. At least Bobby Vox and karibourgous (sp?) gave legit reasons for their scores. I may not agree with them, but I can respect them. Not you. My 5 stars serves a duo purpose. To give my ranking and to soften yours. Good day, sir!
- A great live concert
5
By bluejfk
Even though the deep trebly bass sound is not there, this is by far the tightest this band has ever sounded. I would have loved to here how they sounded with Tony Levin.
- GREAT WORK OF ART
5
By Yes Fan
The original studio album has always been one of my favorite Yes works. Now I have a new favorite! You can find a used copy of the original on various auction sites.
- Weak and thin
2
By karibourgeois
Just some kind of passion missing to my ears
- Yes!
5
By Sandyman1
I first heard Yes in 1973, and it's amazing to me that these guys are still cranking out their classics after all these years. If you are looking to discover Yes for the first time, this is a wonderful place to start. If, like me, you have been a fan of yes for 25+ years this live performance is just incredible. Rick Wakeman is just lights out extraordinary, and while Jon Anderson's vocals are still as powerful and passionate as ever, the rest of the boys in the band display their remarkable talent and really carry this album. While 20 bucks is not a small price to pay, this is album for the ages and worth the price for any audiophile.
