Bringing together a group of top-tier musicians doesn’t always guarantee a masterpiece. However, it’s clear how Yes has managed to create so many: when they lose a talented musician, they seem to easily find another.

When jazz-loving drummer Bill Bruford left to join King Crimson, they brought in Alan White — a more traditional rock drummer, but an equally compelling player. Each member of their keyboard roster has contributed something unique — from Rick Wakeman‘s theatrical, classical-inspired performances to the jazz-influenced tones of Patrick Moraz. The band’s fluctuating lineup has become somewhat of a joke over the years, yet one must admire a band so committed to extending its longevity.

Of course, after so many decades of making music, it’s impossible to satisfy everyone. Some fans only appreciate the early ‘70s pure-prog classics, while a smaller (and less vocal) group enjoys the brief crossover pop era marked by “Owner of a Lonely Heart.” (Genesis has faced this same situation on a much larger scale.) Undoubtedly, Yes has released a few less favorable albums — it’s hard to envision anyone ranking Talk or Heaven and Earth higher than Fragile or Close to the Edge. Nonetheless, they have maintained an impressively high success rate.

Below, we explore every studio album by Yes: the hidden gems, the misses, the love-it-or-hate-it oddities, and the undeniable classics. (We even included Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, the one-off album featuring four of Yes‘ most renowned members.)