Album of the Day

Yes’ influence on rock remains immeasurable, and if the U.K. band is known for such classics albums as FRAGILE and CLOSE TO THE EDGE, they were also master craftsmen of hook-filled individual songs. The new YESSINGLES features rare single versions of the group’s biggest hits, moving chronologically from their first Top 40 success, “Your Move,” and ending in 1984 with the smash “Leave It.” In between, the 12-track collection ranges from intricate prog-rock tapestries like “Starship Trooper” and “America” to the unforgettable soundscape of its chart-topping sensation, “Owner Of A Lonely Heart.” YESSINGLES reaffirms the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers' status as the most enduring, ambitious and virtuosic progressive band in history, and we’ll cue it up now to wish guitarist Steve Howe a happy birthday.