The Story Behind: Yes - Close to the Edge, Ep 210

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  Yes went through multiple lineups changes and their biggest hits before heading into the studio for their most ambitious project by far. The boys welcome Marty as a first time host and discuss gnome villages, terrible alternate band names, and the music of insects.Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Qy3oB2X0JxPgcxoSPHkFn?si=aa8b8301c35a4c93Listen to Close to the Edge here:https://open.spotify.com/album/252LyflX4wUeISSzgL392F?si=OHyN-JnOSc6F9N5QbQNbIgIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsJoin us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Lana Del Rey - Chemtrails Over the Country Club