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With 1987's BIG GENERATOR, Yes continued in the synthesizer-laden, production-heavy mode that had made the band's comeback album, 90125, such a success. While some diehard fans found this era of Yes to be in contrast to the band's previous classically influenced art rock, this incarnation of the band had plenty of the strong musicianship and fantastical imagination that had propelled the group to legendary status in the '70s. Indeed, producer Trevor Horn and the band succeeded in creating an intriguing sonic landscape that only Yes could conceive.
At first listen, songs like the opening "Rhythm of Love," with its ethereal choir introduction and rocking riffs, may seem superficial, but the soaring vocals of Jon Anderson and the inventive orchestration of Rabin make it well worth the effort. Likewise, the disc's title track is the heaviest groove the group ever produced. The song also has enough unusual twists and turns to raise even the most stoic eyebrow. The mysterious "Shoot High Aim Low" and "Final Eyes" offer many stunning wonders that uphold the tradition of Yes' music beautifully. Finally, Anderson's superior performance on the closing "Holy Lamb" leaves listeners with plenty to relish.
Live Recording
Engineers: Paul De Villiers, Alan Goldberg.
Producers: Trevor Rabin, Trevor Horn, Yes.
Personnel: Jon Anderson (vocals); Trevor Rabin (guitar, keyboards, background vocals); Jimmy "Z" Zavala (harmonica, horns); Lee Thornberg, Greg Smith , Greg "Frosty" Smith, Lee Thornburg, Nick Lane, Trevor Horn (horns); Tony Kaye (keyboards); Chris Squire (bass guitar, background vocals); Alan White (drums, percussion); Kim Bullard (keyboard programming).
Audio Mixer: Trevor Rabin.
Recording information: Air Recording Studio, London, England; Lake Recording Studios, Caramati, It Atba; Lark Recording Studios, Caramati, Italy; Sar East & West Recording Studios, London, England; Sarm East & West Recording Studios, Air Recording Studi; Sarm East 7 Ewst Recording Studios, London, England; Southcombe Recording Studio, Los Angeles, CA; Southcombre Recording Studio, West Lake Audio, Sunset S; Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA; Westlake Audio, Los Angeles, CA.
Yes: Trevor Rabin (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Chris Squire (vocals, bass); Jon Anderson (vocals); Tony Kaye (keyboards); Alan White (drums, percussion).
Additional personnel: James Zavala (harmonica, horns); Lee R. Thornberg, Nick Lane, Greg Smith (horns).
Big Generator Music | List Price | $7.98 (You save $1.53) | | Category | Rock Albums, Rock/Pop CDs, Progressive, Art Rock | | Label | Atco | | Orig Year | 1987 | | All Time Sales Rank |  3083  | | CD Universe Part number | 1098290 | | Catalog number | 90522 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Oct 25, 1990 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Recording Time | 43 minutes | | Personnel | Chris Squire - bass guitar, background vocals
Jon Anderson - vocals
Alan White - drums, percussion
Trevor Rabin - guitar, keyboards, background vocals
Tony Kaye - keyboards
Kim Bullard - keyboard programming
Greg "Frosty" Smith
Trevor Horn - horns
Trevor Horn - horns
Lee Thornberg
Jimmy "Z" Zavala - harmonica, horns
Also: Nick Lane, Lee R. Thornberg |
Big Generator Music Review Average Rating: (3.8 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Great album, but no Close To The Edge
For the few albums that represented the years Trevor Rabin was in Yes, BIG GENERATOR is an under-rated gem of a late 80's album. Those who trash this one simply because Steve Howe wasn't on it maybe need to revisit this one with an open mind. It's far from being CLOSE TO THE EDGE, but it's a decent album. If this was a Jon Anderson solo album I suspect many of the fans would be praising it. Best tracks are "Final Eyes", "Holy Lamb", "Shoot High Aim Low",and "Love Will Find A Way".
Submitted by Quango Toxillion (Lobna, MA, USA)
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Even though there's no Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, or Bill Bruford, this is this great band's best. I'm a big Yes fan and have heard the good, bad & ugly. This album has the best songs (Big Generator, Running, Final Eyes) and top notch musicianship with the absolute best production available for a rock record. Twenty years later, it still rocks!
Submitted by St.Davey (Windham, Me)
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 A tired cd from a tired band..
Yes were worn out from the massive tours resulting from 90215 and it's ilk.. They were rushed to complete another cd to cash in on their popularity. Rushed writing, and so-so production = one of the worst cds YES ever released. I went to the concert for this CD and left half way through as it was obvious they didnt need to be on stage.. but instead on a beach resting for a few months. Avoid , unless you like BERLIN or 80's Madonna lite pop..
SAD...
Submitted by James Hetfield (Los Angeles Ca.)
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Big what??
Bad album from one of the best bands of the 70s. Forgettable 80s pop. Trevor ruined this band....
Submitted by Jan (Athens Greece)
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Part of my youth. I collected the albums. Every song is great. Yes was famous for long songs that segwayed into each other. We listened to the whole side of each album and were mesmerized. Big Generator rocks !!!!
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