Yes has released “Cut From the Stars,” the first single from their upcoming studio album, Mirror to the Sky, , lasting over five minutes, showcases the band's classic sound.
Mirror to the Sky marks the first new material from Yes since the death of Alan White . The band's longtime drummer died in May 2022, a few months after the release of the group's previous album, The Quest (2021).
“He gave many of his best years to the band and was a true believer and determined professional to the end,” guitarist Steve Howe at the time, recalling all that White meant to the group. “Being a kind and loving human being came naturally to him, with his gentle, non-confrontational personality and abundant generosity, which made him so popular with his friends and everyone he knew.”
“This is a very important album for the band,” says Steve Howe about Mirror To The Sky . “We maintain the continuity in the approach we established on The Quest , but we don’t repeat ourselves. That was the main thing. Like Yes did in the 70s from one album to the next, we are growing and moving forward. Years later, Yes often continued, but then didn’t do the next thing. This album is a demonstration of our growth and building again.”
For Yes, this “next thing” is a collection of high-energy, intricate, exuberant, and layered new studio songs for an album that contributes to the band’s much-heralded legacy while charting a path for exciting future times ahead.
Mirror to the Sky marks the band's 23rd album and is now available for pre-order.
Yes: Mirror to the Sky
CD1
1. Cut From The Stars 5:25
2. All Connected 9:02
3. Luminosity 9:04
4. Living Out Their Dream 4:45
5. Mirror to the Sky 13:53
6. Circles Of Time 4:59
CD2
01. Unknown Place 08:15
02. One Second Is Enough 04:04
03. Magic Potion 04:08
