I haven't picked up the remastered copy yet, but I will -- it has an insane amount of bonus tracks.

It's kind of a weird album -- I think it's the only one that Jon Anderson did not sing on, so it's missing that element. Personally, I didn't think Trevor Horn did that bad a job, but it is obviously a different vocalist -- Trevor still sings high and clean, but doesn't have Jon's angelic quality or lyrical optimism. But other than that, it's an amazingly good album. Completely under-rated. One of the heaviest tracks they ever did was probably "Machine Messiah" -- at least in terms of guitar tones. Huge sound. Yet still inimitably Steve Howe. Geoff Downes is no Rick Wakeman, but he certainly holds his own (he became famous for having a wall of synthesizers in concert at the time). You've probably even heard two of their catchiest tracks from that album, the funky syncopated bass driven "Tempus Fugit" and the organ driven "Does It Really Happen?" (or is it the other way around? I always mix those two up). "White Car" is borderline disposable, but short enough not to be intrusive (think: "Cans & Brahms"). "Into the Lens" is an excellent remake of a Buggles tune (or is it the other way around), introducing all the classic Yes elements for this version (everyone has a part to play). The overall production has a more typical 80's sheen -- similar to 90125, which I find enjoyable -- Trevor Horn is a genius (I don't think he technically produced this album, but it still has his "sound"). I think the songwriting is as strong on this album as it was on Going for the One, and has a similar "rock'n'roll" type sound. Overall, highly recommended.

In fact, while I'm pulling out some GvsB CD's, I think I'll put on my HDCD of this album. Thanks for putting that suggestion in my head.