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I have been a Yes fan since the seventies, but was put off investigating Drama all the way up to the year 2000. The reason being, as many may guess, is that this is the only Yes album with no contribution from Jon Anderson, who not only has a very distinctive voice (not liked by everyone), but is also a big song/music writer for the group. The idea that he could be replaced (along with Wakeman) by members of the Buggles was frankly unthinkable. How wrong I was. For a start, Trevor Horn's voice in this setting is really superb - he has a similar tone to Anderson, but more nasal and earthy. Downes can play as well, there is some great interplay between himself and Squire on the first track "Machine Messiah". And while we're on the subject of Squire, I think this album has some of his best Bass riffs ever - his intro for "Does it really Happen?" is epic. "Into the Lens" is another highlight, with many strangely timed sections and a haunting chorus. "Tempus Fugit" is also a great track, although the "Yes!" lyrics are a little grating (no more than Jon's were sometimes though). In fact, there are no weak tracks on this album at all. It doesn't quite attain the creative peaks of the classic Yes albums, but it is better than Tormato and all of that "Yeswest" AOR nonsense that followed. I would have really liked to hear another album from this line-up, the songs may be shorter, but it is %100 Prog. If you like Yes, you must buy it - it's an essential purchase. If you like the sound of Yes but not Anderson's Choir-boy noodlings, you may also enjoy it.Read full review
After listening to this cd it is weird how much Trevor Horn actually sounds like Jon Anderson!! The cd is a great way to be introduced to the world of YES although the older stuff may have a better affect this is a greta cd for the novice YES fan...Drama Indeed!!
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