Second listen in a few days, forgotten how good this one was, not to everyones liking but some well constructed Prog. rock. Based on Autobiography of a Yogi (1946) by Paramahansa Yogananda that describes four bodies of Hindu texts, collectively named the shastras. Wakeman left the group after the live tour of as he did not like aspect of the musical direction the band was going, although he has said that there were some beautiful melodies in it and moments if greatness. The album was a commercial success, becoming the first UK album to qualify for gold certification based on pre-orders alone. It topped the UK Album Chart for two weeks and reached number 6 in the US for 500,000 copies sold. It has been re-issued at least twice.
If you have never heard it give it a go, each side is quite different, reflecting the Shastra. IMO opinion it may take 2 or 3 listens to gel.
Yes – Tales From Topographic Oceans
Label: Atlantic – K 80001
Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1973
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock
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