Japanese Import Flawed!
Jeffrey W. Richman | Boynton Beach, Florida United States | 04/10/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The music deserves 5 stars, but not the Japanese import CD.There's a manufacturing flaw in "To Be Over" on the word "wander".It sounds like a weak spot on the tape where one side has a little quiver. You might not notice it unless you use headphones.At such a climactic point in the music, I regard that flaw as very significant. And it negates the value of the "High Definition" remastering.Plus, there's a loud hum which ruins the endings. I suppose that hum is on the original tapes, but the Atlantic remaster has the endings trimmed so you don't hear it."
Yes at their dramatic best.
Keijo Sandvik | Melbourne, Australia | 05/19/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Despite the fact that the original master tapes are now over a quarter of a century old, this HDCD re-master is easily the best version available.
Yes, there is the odd and rare subtle drop-out and some (i say SOME) good old analog tape noise (it was recorded in a make-shift studio after all) but if you like the music - you won't give a hoot!?!
Having said this - if you would like to hear this classic album with good dynamic range, sharper stereo imaging and generally improved sonic detail then this is a good as it gets.
In my opinion it's better than the 1994 version.
Warts and all - it's YES's decent into the inferno and it still rocks to this day."
Track Listings (3) - Disc #1