Originally Posted by boo boo

To be fair, that is a very broad criticism that's often directed towards prog rock in general.

Granted Yes are one of the most solo oriented prog bands, but while long solos can ruin songs, IMO it doesn't for Yes. Long interchanging solos work for them because they keep it fresh and interesting, it's not by the numbers and Howe, Squire and Wakeman especially know how to surprise and capitvate me with their solos. They tend to bring about the best moments in songs.

If there's any prog band who ruins their material with long by the numbers solos, it's Dream Theater.