In the City of Angels

by Jon Anderson

In the City of Angels cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1988
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 47:02
  • Community rating: 2.85/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded in Los Angeles with an array of top-tier session musicians, including members of Toto, this solo effort from the Yes frontman fully embraces slick AOR and adult contemporary pop. The production is immaculately polished, moving away from his progressive rock roots in favor of smooth, radio-friendly melodies. Despite the immaculate vocal performances, the project achieved only modest commercial success.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Hold On To Love (4:46)
  2. If It Wasn't For Love (Oneness Family) (4:26)
  3. Sundancing (For The Hopi/Navajo Energy) (3:16)
  4. Is It Me (4:22)
  5. In A Lifetime (4:13)
  6. For You (2:51)
  7. New Civilization (4:31)
  8. It's On Fire (4:11)
  9. Betcha (4:01)
  10. Top Of The World (The Glass Bead Game) (5:26)
  11. Hurry Home (Song From The Pleiades) (4:59)

Credits

  • Jerry McDonald - illustration
  • Jimmy Haslip - bass
  • John Robinson - drums
  • Paul Jackson Jr. - guitar
  • Larry Williams - keyboards, programmed by [synthesizer]
  • Lenny Castro - percussion
  • Lamont Dozier - written-by
  • Mike Porcaro - bass

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