Yes’ ‘Aurora’ Shows Moments of Brilliance Despite Uneven Journey (ALBUM REVIEW) (opens in new tab)

The legendary English prog-rock band Yes has released its third studio album on InsideOut Music. Aurora frontloads long, thoughtful compositions and ends with shorter, more pop-oriented fare. The band attempts to generate the sort of interest it once did over whole sides of LPs, while also offering more accessible moments like the hard-hitting “All Hands on Deck” or the nearly joyous instrumental “Outside the Box.” Aurora also has two “Bonus Tracks.” It’s not clear why the final two songs, “J...