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Relayer is the seventh studio album by the English progressive rock band Yes, released in 1974. It is the only Yes studio album to feature Swiss keyboardist Patrick Moraz, who joined the band as a replacement for Rick Wakeman. The record consists of three extended compositions, heavily incorporating jazz fusion elements and complex polyrhythms into their established symphonic rock sound. The centerpiece of the album is the 22-minute track 'The Gates of Delirium,' a conceptual suite musically depicting the chaos and aftermath of battle, inspired by Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace.
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Relayer ranks #15 of 155 in the Progressive Rock Album ranking, behind In Absentia, ahead of Hemispheres.
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When did the progressive rock band Yes release the album Relayer?
Relayer is the seventh studio album by the English progressive rock band Yes. It was officially released in 1974 following the departure of keyboardist Rick Wakeman.
Who played keyboards on the Yes album Relayer?
It is the only Yes studio album to feature Swiss keyboardist Patrick Moraz. He joined the band as a replacement for Rick Wakeman before Wakeman returned for subsequent albums.
How many tracks are on the album Relayer?
The record consists of just three extended compositions, a departure from some of their more heavily segmented previous works. The centerpiece of the album is the 22-minute track "The Gates of Delirium," which is based on Leo Tolstoy's "War and Peace."
How does the musical style of Relayer differ from other Yes albums?
Driven by Patrick Moraz's jazz-fusion background, the album features a noticeably more aggressive and dissonant sound. It leans heavily into avant-garde jazz-rock, contrasting with the more melodic symphonic rock of albums like "Close to the Edge."
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