Only 4 songs make this album worth listening to: Shock to the System, Masquerade, Life me Up, and Miracle of Life. These four tunes are excellent; especially the enchanting instrumental, Masquerade. This album just shows you what happens when a lot of talented musicians all try at once to grab the spotlight (or the YES name) at the same time. Enough already. This album makes it clear that in spite of the valliant attempt at cohesiveness, individuality kills the group as a whole. Maybe the guys will realize this down the road.