The ’80s sounding’ albums from YES are a different beasts from the band’s discography. ‘90125’ (1983) and ‘Big Generator’ (1987) are huge, bombastic. And there’s many reissues / remasters of both albums, and all sound different.
One of you asked for the best sounding YES “Big Generator” version. Well, if you prefer a quiet vinyl-like output try to get the Audio Fidelity CD AFZ releases, but if like a booming yet clear sound, none rivals this “Big Generator [Japan SHM-CD remastered +5]” pressing.
The remastering has been handled by Isao Kikuchi, who has performed high-quality mastering for a great number of international artists, while Japanese producer Shin Katayama was chosen by Warner Music Japan as this project’s supervisor.
Additionally, this release include 5 bonus tracks, but the real meat & potato is the main ‘Big Generator’ sounding so good.
“Big Generator” is the more ‘Eighties’ sounding YES album ever, co-produced by talented guitarist Trevor Rabin. The record was successful commercially, with two songs reaching the US Top 40: “Love Will Find a Way” (also a No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock chart) and “Rhythm Of Love” (their last US Top 40 hit).
The pristine, polished sound production of “Big Generator” never sounded better than on this remaster.
HIGHLY Recommended
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01 – Rhythm Of Love
02 – Big Generator
03 – Shoot High, Aim Low
04 – Almost Like Love
05 – Love Will Find A Way
06 – Final Eyes
07 – I’m Running
08 – Holy Lamb (Song For Harmonic Convergence)
BONUS TRACKS:
09 – Love Will Find A Way (Edited Version)
10 – Love Will Find A Way (Extended Version)
11 – Rhythm Of Love (Dance To The Rhythm Mix)
12 – Rhythm Of Love (Move To The Rhythm Mix)
13 – Rhythm Of Love (The Rhythm Of Dub Mix)
Jon Anderson – lead and backing vocals
Trevor Rabin – lead and backing vocals, guitars, keyboards
Tony Kaye – keyboards, organ, piano, synthesizers
Chris Squire – bass, backing vocals
Alan White – drums, percussion
String Arrangements by Trevor Rabin
Produced by Trevor Rabin, Trevor Horn & Paul De Villiers