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. ~ Paul Collins

Product Details

Release Date:	12/30/2022
Label:	Wea
UPC:	4943674366934
Rank:	51317

Album Credits

Performance Credits

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

Technical Credits

Nikki Squire   Composer
Rick Wakeman   Orchestration,Arranger,Composer
Alan White   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
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