Yes - Tormato
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Jon Anderson – vocals, 10-string Alvarez guitar (A1, A5, B3)
Steve Howe – Gibson Les Paul Custom guitar, Martin 000-45, Fender Broadcaster, Gibson ES-175, Gibson acoustic guitar, mandolin, Spanish guitar, vocals
Chris Squire – harmonised Rickenbacker bass, Gibson Thunderbird bass, bass pedals, piano (A2), vocals
Rick Wakeman – Birotron, Hammond organ, Polymoog synthesizer, piano, harpsichord, RMI Electra Piano
Alan White – drums, military snare drum (A1), glockenspiel, crotales, cymbals, bell tree, drum synthesizer (A5), gongs, vibraphone, vocals (A4)
1 LP, Gatefold Cover
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Rainbo Records
Label : Friday Music
Original Label : Atlantic
Recorded February–June 1978 at Advision Studios London and RAK Studios London
Engineered & mixed by Pete Schwier, Peter Woolliscroft
Produced by Yes
Remastered by Joe Reagoso
Originally released in 1978
Reissued in 2013
Tracks:
Side A :
- Future Times
- Rejoice
- Don't Kill the Whale
- Madrigal
- Release, Release
Side B :
- Arriving UFO
- Circus of Heaven
- Onward
- On the Silent Wings of Freedom
Reviews :
"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." AllMusic Review by Paul Collins
Often considered one of the finest recordings in their amazing catalog, Yes fans continue to praise Tormato as a truly inspiring masterwork. This important piece of music consists of nine amazing Yes workouts such as the definitive side one opener Future Times, the art rock driven Circus Of Heaven, and of course the international smash hit Don't Kill The Whale.
Ratings :
AllMusic : 2 / 5 , Discogs : 3,69 / 5