Back in the "day" when I used to hang out in my parent's basement with my musician buddies, this was one of the discs that constantly impressed me. Very adventerous and intense in many parts - yet there is a classical structure that lends a deep beauty to the less aggressive sections. Excellent playing from all involved - thumbs up!

One of the best progressive album of the 70's. Straordinary rithms and bassline.

This album never quite got the credit it was due. At a time when Yes was not really getting along with one another they managed to put together one of their best recordings to this day. Patrick Moraz is the most obvious change and his playing is stellar. Chris Squire also plays some amazing riffs. The band was in the middle of a huge change, but the recording cut through all that.

Although I like Relayer, I don't think it represents Yes' greatest work. Certainly, there are moments of brilliance that are among the best of Yes' songwriting, and the musicianship is fantastic, but overall presentation, I think, is diluted by overindulgance. My favorite aspect of Relayer is the experimental nature with progressions, chord changes, and rhythm. The worst part of it is it's lack of direction. Compared to Close to the Edge, Relayer seems a bit uninspired. As always, Chris Squire's bass work is tremendous. In my opinion, he one of the standards, by which bassists can be measured.

"The Gates of Delirium", the 20-minute opening track, contains some of Squire's usual tricks, mostly his habit of throwing a descending scale anywhere he can...about 6 minutes in, the jam begins. While Steve Howe is featured, Squire holds his own in the background. "Soundchaser" is probably the fastest Squire work I've ever heard. The main riff is in 5/4, but jumps to 4/4 for the verses. Another Steve Howe solo, then back into the main riff(and a lot of tempo changes). finishes very fast! the last song, "To Be Over", is a slow ballady type tune, a nice cool down if you've been playing since the beginning. Absolutely great bass work on this one!