In the pantheon of progressive rock, few albums stand as tall, as complex, and as spiritually immense as Yes’s 1972 masterpiece, Close to the Edge. For decades, fans have debated which pressing, which remaster, and which format best captures the thunderous lows of Chris Squire’s bass, the ethereal chime of Steve Howe’s guitar, and the cathedral-like vocals of Jon Anderson.
Steven Wilson somehow managed to make a 50-year-old album sound like it was recorded yesterday without losing any of that vintage analog magic. The instrument separation is unreal—you can practically hear the wood of Steve Howe’s guitar and the air in Jon Anderson’s lungs. Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-
Origins and musical architecture
You cannot just double-click this file in Windows Media Player or iTunes and expect it to work properly (or at all). Because it is a high-resolution FLAC, you need specific tools. Unlocking the Apex of Prog: Why “Yes -