Released: 1971

Fragile

The 1212th greatest album of all time

Fragile, released by Yes in 1971, is a progressive rock album that blends expansive group compositions with short solo showcases for individual band members. The music balances symphonic keyboard textures, intricate acoustic and electric guitar work, prominent melodic bass lines, and complex rhythmic shifts, moving between lush, melodic passages and more energetic rock segments. It includes enduring tracks such as "Roundabout" and "Heart of the Sunrise" and marked the arrival of Rick Wakeman's elaborate keyboard contributions to the band's evolving sound.

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