MINT SHRINK 1974 ORIG "RELAYER" YES STUNNING PROG PSYCH BATTLES + LYRICS

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                      ORIGINAL 1974  FIRST PRESS

    STILL IN FACTORY CELLOPHANE = A BEAUTY!!!
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BEAUTIFUL TOP COPY... thick gatefold (((1974))) original press:::
STILL IN FACTORY SHRINK WRAPPER!

EXTREMELY RARE SONGS STICKER ON OUTER CELLOPHANE

Contains the original LYRICS inner sleeve = complete!
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"Relayer" may well be the most underappreciated album in the YES discography. Taking its name from one of the more successful passages of "Tales From Topographic Oceans", this album features a full collaboration from all band members (which now included ex-Refugee keyboardist PATRICK MORAZ), and is a much more successful amalgam of sound than their last effort. The side-long "The Gates of Delirium" begins with sparkling keyboards reminiscent of "Close to the Edge", but the song itself (which depicts a battle) is suitably more aggressive, with MORAZ' keyboards at times inviting comparison to JETHRO TULL's "A Passion Play". The real advantage here is the heightened presence of CHRIS SQUIRE and ALAN WHITE, who together forge the tight rhythm section that was the missing link to greatness on their last two releases. Similar to the peacfeful resolution to "And You and I", the song ends with a lovely segment that was later distilled as the album's single, "Soon." Under the influence of MORAZ, YES then branches off into jazzy directions for "Sound Chaser", an environment that (for all the labelling of him as a "rock" drummer) allows ALAN WHITE to shine. The band does crowd the listener with too much music on occasion (JON ANDERSON and STEVE HOVE adopt more abrasive tones in an effort to pierce through the music), but it's still a definite improvement over earlier experiments like "The Ancient (Giants Under the Sun)." After so much tortuous music, the band deflates the pressure with the charming, dreamlike "To Be Over", and fans of the band's softer side will revel in this relaxed climate.

Although "Relayer"reflects the past - notably "Close to the Edge" and "Tales From Topographic Oceans" - it also represents a shift toward more rock-oriented arrangements

SIDE 1.
Gates Of Delirium (22:55)
SIDE 2.
Sound Chaser (9:25)
   To Be Over (9:08)...

                 CONDITION: The cover: rated: MINT in factory cellophane : EXTREMELY RARE SONGS STICKER ON OUTER CELLOPHANE ...the thick gatefold remains in perfect condition with 4 sharp corners... 45 years of age has been handled to artifact levels...Ages old original store price sticker on outer cello. There are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing  ...

The vinyl: Rated: MINT- full of clear shine, no marks, plays fantastic!  both custom designed art ATLANTIC labels are clean                   A cool addition to anyone's music library!






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