Kosmik Radiation Radio - Jan 20, 2012 Playlist

CLASSIC ALBUM OF THE WEEK
Yes "Relayer" 1974 (UK)

Yes is probablythe most popular and best-selling "progressive rock" band of all time (and a version of the band is still at it today, having just released a new album in 2011). The group was born at the end of the 1960's and differentiated themselves from their peers at the time mainly by being better musicians and writing more complicated music than anyone else. A penchant for psuedo-philosophy, an extravagant stage show and mysterious scifi album covers sealed the deal. I think Relayer is one of their best albums, though it's status in the canon seems to be a polarizing topic within the Yes fan community (the criticism is usually that it is "too jazzy", which is probably why I like it so much!) This was the only Yes album to feature Swiss keyboardist Patrick Moraz (replacing the famous Rick Wakeman who later returned to the band), who may be responsible for their slightly unusual direction on this record.
Here's a good early clip of Yes at the end of the 1960's: "Looking Around". The popularity of British Prog Rock soon exploded, and Yes blew away the competition with their frenzied virtuosity and glittering capes on epics such as "Yours Is No Disgrace" and "Close To The Edge". Another legendary UK group from that era we're featuring on the show this week is Pink Floyd, whose classic album Wish You Were Here has just been reissued with many bonus tracks including a live version of "Shine On You Crazy Diamond". Also, Paul Stanley celebrates his 60th birthday this week, so enjoy the explosive rawknrolll spectacle that is KISS!

(N) = New Release

Artist	Song	Album	Year (label)	Country
Pink Floyd	Shine On You Crazy Diamond (live Wembley 1974)	Wish You Were Here (N - deluxe reissue)	1975 (2011 EMI)	UK
Pink Floyd	Biding My Time	Relics (LP compilation)	rec. 1969, rel. 1971	UK

Yes	The Gates Of Delirium	Relayer CLASSIC ALBUM OF THE WEEK	1974	UK
Yes	South Side Of The Sky	Fragile	1972	UK

The Red Plastic Buddha	Waves	All Out Revolution (N)	2011 (Space Cat)	USA
The High Pink Clouds	North Sea Circuit	Sabkha Remix (N)	2011 (self release)	USA
Eternal Tapestry & Sun Araw	Night Gallery IV	Night Gallery (N)	2011 (Thrill Jockey)	USA

Black Tempest	Proxima V	Supernormal Recordings (N)	2011 (Tempest Towers)	UK
Miles Davis	Zimbabwe (excerpt)	Pangaea	1975	USA
Zun Zun Egui	Shogun	Katang (N)	2011 (Yep Rock)	UK
Tangerine Dream	Movements Of A Visionary	Phaedra	1974	Germany
A Tribe Called Quest	Midnight	Midnight Marauders	1993	USA

KISS	Detroit Rock City / King Of The Night Time World	Destroyer	1976	USA
Los Zombies	Good Times	We Tote The Note (N)	2011 (self release)	USA
Janis Ian	Party Lights	Miracle Row	1977	USA
Tom Waits	The Ghosts Of Saturday Night	The Heart Of Saturday Night	1974	USA

Tomita	Mars, The Bringer of War / Venus, The Bringer Of Peace (Gustav Holst)	The Planets	1976	Japan