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Tormato Review by Paul Collins

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.

Yes – Tormato

Label: Atlantic – SD 19202

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo,

Country: US

Released: 1978

Genre: Rock

Style: Prog Rock

A1a Future Times

Written-By – White*, Squire*, Anderson*, Wakeman*, Howe*

4:05

A1b Rejoice

Written-By – Anderson*

2:41

A2 Don't Kill The Whale

Written-By – Squire*, Anderson*

3:55

A3 Madrigal

Written-By – Anderson*, Wakeman*

2:21

A4 Release, Release

Written-By – White*, Squire*, Anderson*

5:40

B1 Arriving UFO

Written-By – Anderson*, Wakeman*, Howe*

6:02

B2 Circus Of Heaven

Written-By – Anderson*

4:28

B3 Onward

Written-By – Squire*

4:00

B4 On The Silent Wings Of Freedom

Written-By – Squire*, Anderson*

7:45

Record Company – Atlantic Recording Corporation

Record Company – Warner Communications

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Atlantic Recording Corporation

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Atlantic

Copyright © – Atlantic Recording Corporation

Copyright © – Topographic Music Ltd.

Copyright © – Rondor Music Ltd.

Copyright © – Star/Rights Co.

Published By – Topographic Music, Inc.

Published By – Wb Music Corp.

Recorded At – Advision Studios

Recorded At – RAK Studios

Mixed At – RAK Studios

Manufactured By – Atlantic Recording Corporation

Lacquer Cut At – Strawberry Mastering

Pressed By – PRC Recording Company, Richmond, IN

Arranged By [Strings, Original Idea By] – Rick Wakeman (tracks: A4)

Arranged By [Strings] – Andrew Pryce Jackman (tracks: A4)

Arranged By, Orchestrated By – Andrew Pryce Jackman (tracks: B3)

Arranged By, Producer – Yes

Bass [Gibson Thunderbird] – Chris Squire (tracks: A5)

Bass [Harmonised Rickenbacker] – Chris Squire (tracks: A1 to A3, B1 to B4)

Bell Tree – Alan White (tracks: A4)

Crotales – Alan White (tracks: A1, A4, B2, B3)

Cymbal – Alan White (tracks: A4)

Design [Sleeve Design] – Hipgnosis (2)

Design [Yes Logo] – Roger Dean (4)

Drums – Alan White (tracks: A1 to A3, A5 to B2, B4)

Electronic Drums [Drum Synthesiser] – Alan White (tracks: B1)

Engineer [Assisted By] – Pete Schwier, Peter Woolliscroft

Engineer [Recording Engineers] – Geoff Young, Nigel Luby

Executive-Producer – Brian Lane (3)

Glockenspiel – Alan White (tracks: A1)

Gong – Alan White (tracks: B1)

Guitar [Alvarez 10 String] – Jon Anderson (tracks: A1, B1, B4)

Guitar [Fender Broadcaster] – Steve Howe (tracks: A5)

Guitar [Gibson 175d] – Steve Howe (tracks: B4)

Guitar [Gibson Les Paul Custom] – Steve Howe (tracks: A1 to A3, B1, B3)

Guitar [Martin 00045] – Steve Howe (tracks: A2)

Guitar [Spanish] – Steve Howe (tracks: A4)

Harpsichord – Rick Wakeman (tracks: A4)

Keyboards [Birotron] – Rick Wakeman (tracks: A1 to A3, A5 to B2, B4)

Lacquer Cut By [Disc Cutting] – Sean Davis*

Mandolin [Gibson Elec. & Ac.] – Steve Howe (tracks: B2)

Organ [Hammond] – Rick Wakeman (tracks: A1, A2, A5)

Percussion – Alan White (tracks: A5)

Photography By – Brimson Graphics, Colin Elgie, Hipgnosis (2)

Piano – Chris Squire (tracks: A3), Rick Wakeman (tracks: B1)

Snare [Military] – Alan White (tracks: A1)

Synthesizer [Bass Pedals] – Chris Squire (tracks: A1, A4, B1)

Synthesizer [Polymoog] – Rick Wakeman (tracks: A1 to A3, A5 to B4)

Synthesizer [RMI] – Rick Wakeman (tracks: B4)

Vibraphone – Alan White (tracks: B3)

Vocals – Alan White (tracks: A5), Chris Squire, Damion Anderson (tracks: B2), Jon Anderson, Steve Howe (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to B2)

PRC Recording Company, Richmond, IN pressing identified by "PRC" or "PRC (PR)" etched in runout. Do not confuse this submission with the Presswell pressing, which has "(PR)P" or only "(PR)" in the runouts, found here: Yes - Tormato

Inner sleeve with lyrics.

GOLDMINE GRADING

MINT ---- It should appear to be perfect. No scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains, labels or writing, tears or splits. Mint means perfect.

NEAR MINT ---- Otherwise mint but has one or two tiny inconsequential flaws that do not affect play. Covers should be close to perfect with minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident: slight ring-wear, minor denting to a corner, or writing on the cover should all be noted properly.

VERY GOOD PLUS ---- The record has been handled and played infrequently or very carefully. Not too far from perfect. On a disc, there may be light paper scuffs from sliding in and out of a sleeve or the vinyl or some of the original luster may be lost. A slight scratch that did not affect play would be acceptably VG+ for most collectors.

VERY GOOD ---- Record displays visible signs of handling and playing, such as loss of vinyl luster, light surface scratches, groove wear and spindle trails. Some audible surface noise, but should not overwhelm the musical experience. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc.

GOOD ---- Well played with little luster and significant surface noise. Despite defects, record should still play all the way through without skipping. Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork.

POOR ---- Any record or cover that does not qualify for the above "Good" grading should be seen as Poor. Several cover flaws.