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Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968, generally regarded as one of the archetypal bands and pioneers of the genre. Despite many lineup changes, occasional splits within the group and the ever-changing trends in popular music, the band has continued for over forty years and still retains a large following.
The band's music blends symphonic and other "classical" structures with their own brand of rock music, which is marked by sharp dynamic contrasts, long songs, abstract lyrics, and an integrated showcasing of instrumental prowess. Although the band's sole consistent member has been bass player Chris Squire (noted for his highly melodic and discursive playing as well as his early use of electronic effects), Yes are also generally noted for the distinctive high-register vocals of lead singer Jon Anderson and the eclectic musical stylings of a succession of guitarists (Peter Banks, Steve Howe, Trevor Rabin, Billy Sherwood), keyboard players (Tony Kaye, Rick Wakeman, Patrick Moraz, Geoff Downes, Igor Khoroshev) and drummers (Bill Bruford and Alan White). Several band members became celebrated musicians and/or bandleaders in their own right, and a 1980 lineup of the band was briefly fronted by future production star Trevor Horn. They have sold over 30 million records in over 40 years of activity.
Long-term band members Squire, Howe and White are currently touring with a Yes lineup featuring vocalist Benoît David and keyboardist Oliver Wakeman.
90125 is the eleventh album by progressive rock group Yes, released in 1983. It was the first album since the breakup of Yes in 1980. It is also the first album to feature Trevor Rabin, and features the return of vocalist Jon Anderson, who quit the band in 1979. It also marked the first time in twelve years that original keyboardist Tony Kaye had appeared with the group. The album is notable for marking a radical shift in style, with Yes largely trading in their trademark symphonic progressive rock sound for contemporary, synthesized 1980s pop.
The title of the album refers to its original catalog number (UK: 7-90125-1, US: 90125-1, German: 79-0125-1), not an American ZIP code (which is not in use).
Track listing Red = Plays on Cool 105.7
Side one
1. "Owner of a Lonely Heart" (Anderson/Horn/Rabin/Squire) – 4:29
2. "Hold On" (Anderson/Rabin/Squire) – 5:16
3. "It Can Happen" (Anderson/Rabin/Squire) – 5:29
4. "Changes" (Anderson/Rabin/White) – 6:20
Side two
5. "Cinema" (Kaye/Rabin/Squire/White) – 2:08
6. "Leave It" (Horn/Rabin/Squire) – 4:14
7. "Our Song" (Anderson/Kaye/Rabin/Squire/White) – 4:18
8. "City of Love" (Anderson/Rabin) – 4:51
10 "Hearts" (Anderson/Kaye/Rabin/Squire/White) – 7:39
Bonus Tracks
90125 was remastered and reissued in 2004 with several bonus tracks. Bonus tracks include:
11. "Leave It (Single Remix)" (Horn/Rabin/Squire) – 3:56
Same as the "Leave It (Remix)" version on "Twelve inches on tape"
12. "Make It Easy" (Rabin) – 6:12
First issued on Yesyears.
13. "It Can Happen (Cinema Version)" (Anderson/Rabin/Squire) – 6:05
First issued on Yesyears.
14. "It's Over" (Previously Unissued)" (Rabin) – 5:41
15. "Owner of a Lonely Heart (Extended Remix) (Previously Unissued)" (Anderson/Horn/Rabin/Squire) – 7:05
16. Similar to the "Owner of a Lonely Heart (Red and Blue Mix)" version on "Twelve inches on tape". This "Extended Remix" begins and ends differently and is actually about 45 seconds shorter.
17. "Leave It (A Capella Version)" (Horn/Rabin/Squire) – 3:18
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