------------------------------------------------------- MAY 1999 ------------------------------------------------------- Source: Progressive Newsletter Magazine (Germany) http://www.treason.net/reviews2.htm#yescography New on the Internet In the Yes Mailing List "Notes from the Edge," the US band Treason announced their debut CD. What does this have to do with Yes? Well, Alan White drums on one song, while Billy Sherwood plays bass on two tracks and indeed mixed the album. That's why the band was nice enough to offer 25 free CDs to the first people who contacted them by e-mail. No sooner said than done. About two weeks later, I belonged to the group of lucky winners and now have the pleasure to introduce the CD to the readers of this magazine. In contrast to the totally over-produced latest Yes opus "Open Your Eyes", this first work by the five boys from the Seattle area is actually something substantial. Well-made AOR-style Melodic Rock with a shot of hard guitars and catchy Radio-ready music provided with sufficient drive, power and variety. Singer Brian Michalski, with his aggressive pipes, sounds something like Sammy Hagar as the band covers the entire stylistic spectrum from West Coast ballads to gritty rock that's rife with progressive elements. On two short instrumentals, in which Billy Sherwood makes his guest appearance on bass, there's an undeniable resemblance to his band, World Trade. The only thing that's missing are solo spotlights, even though guitarist Karl Haug and chief songwriter and keyboardist Ted Stockwell put a lot of effort into providing a wide variety of sounds. Straightforward, rocking, just plain good, and recommended to the Yes fan, even though Treason, apart from the guest appearances, really has nothing to do with those prog dinosaurs. Close Window YesInThePress.com For site comments, problems, corrections, or additions, contact YesinthePress@aol.com