Yes are an English rock band that released twenty-one studio albums between 1969 and 2014. Formed in London in 1968, their original lineup contained guitarist Peter Banks, keyboardist Tony Kaye, drummer Bill Bruford, and two constant members: bassist Chris Squire and singer Jon Anderson. Their early showpieces include “Looking Around,” “Survival,” “The Prophet,” and “Astral […]
Frankie Goes to Hollywood was an English musical extravaganza formed by noted figures on the Liverpool new wave scene. They linked with producer Trevor Horn for their monumental double-album Welcome to the Pleasuredome. Bolstered with tie-in merchandise and provocative videos for the socio-political production anthems “Two Tribes,” “Relax,” and the album’s title-track, the band and […]
The Buggles were a studio-based English new wave/art pop duo that scored a global hit in 1979 with “Video Killed the Radio Star,” of which the video became the first clip to air during MTV’s premier day of broadcast on August 1, 1981. The duo released two albums — between which they were briefly integrated […]
The Age of Plastic is the first of two albums by The Buggles, the studio project of Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes. Released in January 1980 on Island Records, the release was preceded by the duo’s version of “Video Killed the Radio Star” — co-written with departed third-wheel Bruce Woolley, who concurrently recorded the song […]
Esquire is the debut album by the namesake English symphonic/hard-rock/pop trio, produced by Chris Squire and released in 1987 on Geffen. The album would remain the band’s singular release for a decade. Tracklist: A1. “To the Rescue” (3:58) A2. “Sunshine” (3:15) A3. “Knock Twice for Heaven” (3:30) A4. “Up Down Turnaround” (5:27) A5. “Blossomtime” (6:36) B1. […]
A Secret Wish is the singular album from the original formation of German electro/art-pop foursome Propaganda, produced by Trevor Horn and released in 1985 on Island/ZTT. Tracklist: 1. “Dream Within a Dream” (8:05) 2. “The Murder of Love” (5:18) 3. “Jewel” (3:10) 4. “Duel” (4:48) 5. “Frozen Faces” (4:25) 6. “P-Machinary” (3:50) 7. “Sorry for […]
Welcome to the Pleasuredome is the the first of two albums by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, produced by Trevor Horn and released on October 29, 1984, on ZIT. Tracklist: A1. “The World Is My Oyster” (1:59) A2. “Welcome to the Pleasuredome” (13:41) B1. “Relax” (3:57) B2. “War” (6:13) B3. “Two Tribes” (3:24) C1. […]
90125 is the eleventh studio album by English art-rock band Yes, released in 1983 on Atco. Tracklist: A1. “Owner of a Lonely Heart” (4:27) A2. “Hold On” (5:15) A3. “It Can Happen” (5:39) A4. “Changes” (6:16) B1. “Cinema” (2:09) B2. “Leave It” (4:10) B3. “Our Song” (4:16) B4. “City of Love” (4:48) B5. “Hearts” (7:34) […]
The Lexicon of Love is the debut album by Sheffield sophisti-pop/blue-eyed soul act ABC, produced by Trevor Horn and released in 1982 on Vertigo/Neutron/Mercury. Tracklist: A1. “Show Me” (4:02) A2. “Poison Arrow” (3:24) A3. “Many Happy Returns” (3:57) A4. “Tears Are Not Enough” (3:31) A5. “Valentine’s Day” (3:42) B1. “The Look of Love (Part One)” […]
Drama is the tenth studio album by English symphonic-rock band Yes, released in 1980 on Atlantic. Tracklist: A1. “Machine Messiah” (10:27) A2. “White Car” (1:21) A3. “Does It Really Happen?” (6:34) B1. “Into the Lens” (8:31) B2. “Run Through the Light” (4:39) B3. “Tempus Fugit” (5:14) Credits: Trevor Horn — vocals, songwriting, bass Steve Howe […]
