Yes, pretty much love all of these artists, yet can't fault your selections in any way.

Hmmm, I think the beginning of this comment might be a Freudian slip. Usually when my wife yells from the next room, "what is that horrible noise you're listening to?" the answer is usual "Yes, it's Yes." Totally get that they're an acquired taste, but I'm a fan. The sheer absurdity of a lot of what they do is part of the appeal, so while most of these songs are pointless digressions ("We built this City", "Dancing in the Streets"...) Owner of a Lonely Heart is actually progress of sorts.

...and yes, I'm completely clueless as to what their lyrics are about.