Tormato

by Yes

Overview

The '70s model of Yes runs out of gas. Recorded in a morale slump and an impending haze of drink, Tormato's decent tunes are sabotaged by Rick Wakeman's increasing penchant for cheesy textures and the band's thin overall sound. "Don't Kill the Whale" was their last successful single for years; the soaring "Onward" almost but not quite redeems the twee silliness of "Arriving UFO" and "Circus of Heaven." Of special interest is the pounding "On the Silent Wings of Freedom," which pushes Chris Squire and Alan White to the front of the mix, establishing the kind of aggressive and straightforward rhythms that would propel the band through the '80s. Bass freaks, take note: this tune also marks one of the few appearances of the Dipthong pedal, accounting for Squire's distinctive "bow bow bow" sound. [Tormato was reissued by Rhino in 2004 with nine bonus tracks, including five previously unreleased songs and two demos.] ~ Paul Collins

Product Details

Release Date:	02/24/2004
Label:	Rhino
UPC:	0081227379421
Rank:	65299

Tracks

1. Future Times/Rejoice
2. Don't Kill the Whale
3. Madrigal
4. Release, Release
5. Arriving UFO
6. Circus of Heaven
7. Onward
8. On the Silent Wings of Freedom
9. Abilene
10. Money
11. Picasso
12. Some Are Born
13. You Can Be Saved
14. High
15. Days
16. Countryside
17. Everybody's Song
18. [Untitled Hidden Track]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Yes   Primary Artist
Steve Howe   Mandolin,Spanish Guitar,Guitar,Vocals
Chris Squire   Bass,Piano,Vocals,Bass Pedals
Jon Anderson   Vocals,Guitar (10 String)
Rick Wakeman   Keyboards,Harpsichord,Synthesizer
Alan White   Gong,Bells,Drums,Crotale,Cymbals,Percussion,Vibraphone,Synthesizer,Glockenspiel,Drums (Snare)

Technical Credits

Nikki Squire   Composer
Steve Howe   Composer
Bill Bruford   Composer
Chris Squire   Composer
Larry Mullen, Jr.   Composer
The Edge   Composer
Geoff Young   Engineer
Jon Anderson   Composer
Pete Schwier   Assistant Engineer
Rick Wakeman   Arranger,Composer,Orchestration
Alan White   Composer
Brian Lane   Executive Producer
Brett Anderson   Composer
Yes   Arranger,Producer
Bono   Composer
Nigel Luby   Engineer
Adam Clayton   Composer
Roger Dean   Logo Art
Peter Woolliscroft   Assistant Engineer
Hipgnosis   Design,Photography