------------------------------------------------------- DECEMBER 21, 1974 ------------------------------------------------------- Source: Billboard YES-Relayer, Atlantic SD18122 Another nearly flawless effort from one of the pioneer groups of the futuristic school of rock, who have learned the secret of connecting their electronic adventures with some exceptionally commercial, AM-oriented material. New keyboard man Patrick Moraz takes on a formidable task following Rick Wakeman, but fits in perfectly, guitarist Steve Howe comes up with his usual tastefully fast and skillful guitar, working it as a solo instrument or as a buffer for the keyboards and Jon Anderson still fills his difficult task well -- being a vocalist in a group in which the voices often seem to fill the space between the instrumentals rather than vise versa. Though the LP is divided into only three titles, Atlantic has had the sense to band the set into six cuts to make for easier radio play. Several cuts here should be AM possibilities with the help of a little editing and the rest are ideal for FM. One of the simpler, yet at the same time, one of the most workable sets the band has come up with. Best cuts: "The Gates Of Delirium Part III," "Sound Chaser (Instrumental)," "To Be Over." Dealers: This British supergroup has just wrapped up another tour. Close Window YesInThePress.com For site comments, inquiries, corrections, or additions, contact yitp@yesservices.com