Yes – Fragile (Steven Wilson Remix – Green Vinyl)

Yes’s Fragile in the Steven Wilson remix is a vivid restoration of one of progressive rock’s most iconic statements, sharpening its intricate architecture while preserving the warmth and character of the original 1971 recording. Wilson’s approach brings new clarity to the album’s dense interplay: Chris Squire’s bass lines feel more muscular and defined, Steve Howe’s guitar textures gain extra shimmer and bite, and Bill Bruford’s percussion sits with greater precision in the stereo field.

Jon Anderson’s vocals float with renewed transparency, giving the album’s celestial tone more lift, while Rick Wakeman’s keyboards—particularly on “Heart of the Sunrise” and “Roundabout”—gain depth and separation that highlight their compositional complexity. The remix doesn’t modernise Fragile so much as reveal its inner mechanics, letting each musician’s contribution stand out without disturbing the album’s organic flow.