90125

by Yes

Overview

A stunning self-reinvention by a band that many had given up for dead, 90125 is the album that introduced a whole new generation of listeners to Yes. Begun as Cinema, a new band by Chris Squire and Alan White, the project grew to include the slick production of Trevor Horn, the new blood (and distinctly '80s guitar sound) of Trevor Rabin, and eventually the trademark vocals of returning founder Jon Anderson. His late entry insured that Rabin and Horn had a heavy influence on the sound. The album also marked the return of prodigal keyboardist Tony Kaye, whose crisp synth work on "Changes" marked the band's definitive break with its art rock roots. "Owner of a Lonely Heart" was a huge crossover hit, and its orchestral break has been relentlessly sampled by rappers ever since. The vocal harmonies of "Leave It" and the beautifully sprawling "Hearts" are additional high points, but there's nary a duff track on the album. [90125 was reissued by Rhino in 2004 with six bonus tracks, including the previously unissued "It's Over," plus remixes of the singles "Leave It," "Owner of a Lonely Heart," and "It Can Happen."] ~ Paul Collins

Product Details

Release Date:	02/24/2004
Label:	Elektra / Rhino
UPC:	0081227379629
Rank:	125

Tracks

1. Owner of a Lonely Heart
2. Hold On
3. It Can Happen
4. Changes
5. Cinema
6. Leave It
7. Our Song
8. City of Love
9. Hearts
10. Leave It
11. Make It Easy
12. It Can Happen
13. It's Over
14. Owner of a Lonely Heart
15. Leave It

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Yes   Primary Artist
Trevor Rabin   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards
Chris Squire   Vocals,Guitar (Bass)
Jon Anderson   Vocals
Tony Kaye   Keyboards

Technical Credits

Marc Salata   Product Manager
Tony Kaye   Group Member,Composer
Trevor Rabin   Composer,Engineer,Group Member
Trevor Horn   Composer,Producer
Stephen Lipson   Remixing
Steven Chean   Project Assistant
Bill Inglot   Audio Production
Chris Anderson   Composer
Chris Squire   Composer,Group Member
Greg Allen   Design,Art Direction
Steve Woolard   Reissue Supervisor
Jon Anderson   Composer,Group Member
Julian Mendelsohn   Engineer
Cory Frye   Editorial Supervision
Alan White   Composer
Gary Langan   Engineer
Yes   Producer
David McLees   Reissue Supervisor
Nigel Luby   Engineer
Ginger Dettman   Project Assistant
J.J. Jeczalik   Keyboard Programming
Garry Mouat   Sleeve Producer
Keith Finney   Assistant Engineer
Daniel Hersch   Remastering,Audio Production
April Milek   Project Assistant
Tim Scanlin   Project Assistant
Leigh Hall   Project Assistant
Karen LeBlanc   Project Assistant