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| date = December 28 1978
| date = December 28 1978
| url = http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/yes/albums/album/186457/review/6212977/tormato
| url = http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/yes/albums/album/186457/review/6212977/tormato
| accessdate = October 24 2009}}</ref> and its virtues are still a matter of debate for Yes fans and critics. Many fans and some band members - particularly [[Rick Wakeman]] - state that the production was faulty, resulting in compressed and dull sound.<ref>Chris Welch, [http://books.google.com/books?id=vKlQYhKiuiQC&pg=PA119&dq=fragile+yes+band&cd=1#v=onepage&q=fragile%20yes%20band&f=false ''Close to the Edge: The Story of Yes''], pg. 174, Omnibus Press (2003), ISBN 0-7119-9509-5</ref>
| accessdate = October 24 2009}}</ref> and its virtues are still a matter of debate for Yes fans and critics. Many fans and some band members – particularly [[Rick Wakeman]] – state that the production was faulty, resulting in compressed and dull sound.<ref>Chris Welch, [http://books.google.com/books?id=vKlQYhKiuiQC&pg=PA119&dq=fragile+yes+band&cd=1#v=onepage&q=fragile%20yes%20band&f=false ''Close to the Edge: The Story of Yes''], pg. 174, Omnibus Press (2003), ISBN 0-7119-9509-5</ref>


It is the last album featuring singer [[Jon Anderson]] and keyboardist Wakeman before the band's disbanding in 1981. However Anderson returned to Yes when the band reformed in 1983, and Wakeman returned in 1990.
It is the last album featuring singer [[Jon Anderson]] and keyboardist Wakeman before the band's disbanding in 1981. However Anderson returned to Yes when the band reformed in 1983, and Wakeman returned in 1990.
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[[Rick Wakeman]] has said that Yes never got the best out of some of the material on ''Tormato'', while [[Steve Howe (guitarist)|Steve Howe]] admitted that Yes were unsure of themselves musically at the time. It would be the final studio album to feature [[Rick Wakeman]] until his return in 1991 (on the ''[[Union (Yes album)|Union]]'' album), and the last to feature [[Jon Anderson]] until the band's 1983 reformation.
[[Rick Wakeman]] has said that Yes never got the best out of some of the material on ''Tormato'', while [[Steve Howe (guitarist)|Steve Howe]] admitted that Yes were unsure of themselves musically at the time. It would be the final studio album to feature [[Rick Wakeman]] until his return in 1991 (on the ''[[Union (Yes album)|Union]]'' album), and the last to feature [[Jon Anderson]] until the band's 1983 reformation.


Nonetheless, ''Tormato'' - which was the subject of another [[Hipgnosis]] cover design - was still a Top 10 hit worldwide, and produced the minor hit single, "Don't Kill the Whale".
Nonetheless, ''Tormato'' – which was the subject of another [[Hipgnosis]] cover design – was still a Top 10 hit worldwide, and produced the minor hit single, "Don't Kill the Whale".


The original album title was to be ''[[Yes Tor]]'', referring to a geological formation in southern [[England]]. The photographs taken by [[Hipgnosis]] for the album cover were seen as so unimpressive that Rick Wakeman, in frustration, threw a tomato at the pictures. The cover and title were adjusted accordingly.<ref>{{Cite web
The original album title was to be ''[[Yes Tor]]'', referring to a geological formation in southern [[England]]. The photographs taken by [[Hipgnosis]] for the album cover were seen as so unimpressive that Rick Wakeman, in frustration, threw a tomato at the pictures. The cover and title were adjusted accordingly.<ref>{{Cite web
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"High" would be re-worked by Howe as the instrumental "Sketches in the Sun", later released on [[GTR (band)|GTR]].
"High" would be re-worked by Howe as the instrumental "Sketches in the Sun", later released on [[GTR (band)|GTR]].


"Money" was previously released on ''[[Yesyears]]''. It features a [[satire|satirical]] voice-over by Wakeman pretending to be [[Denis Healey]], [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]] [[Chancellor of the Exchequer]] 1974-9 and disliked by more than one successful rock musician for his policies of high taxation rates for the wealthy.
"Money" was previously released on ''[[Yesyears]]''. It features a [[satire|satirical]] voice-over by Wakeman pretending to be [[Denis Healey]], [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]] [[Chancellor of the Exchequer]] 1974–9 and disliked by more than one successful rock musician for his policies of high taxation rates for the wealthy.


"Picasso" is a song about famous artist [[Pablo Picasso]] and would later be re-worked for Anderson's yet to be released musical ''Chagall''.
"Picasso" is a song about famous artist [[Pablo Picasso]] and would later be re-worked for Anderson's yet to be released musical ''Chagall''.
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* ''Tormato'', CD booklet essay, Tim Jones, c.2003
* ''Tormato'', CD booklet essay, Tim Jones, c.2003
* AllMusicGuide.com
* AllMusicGuide.com
* "Top Pop Albums 1955-2001", Joel Whitburn, c.2002
* "Top Pop Albums 1955–2001", Joel Whitburn, c.2002
* [http://www.relayer35.com/Yescography/tormato.htm Yescography entry]
* [http://www.relayer35.com/Yescography/tormato.htm Yescography entry]


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Tormato is the ninth studio album by British progressive rock group Yes. Issued as the follow-up to 1977's acclaimed Going for the One, Tormato received less than charitable reviews upon release[1] and its virtues are still a matter of debate for Yes fans and critics. Many fans and some band members – particularly Rick Wakeman – state that the production was faulty, resulting in compressed and dull sound.[2]

It is the last album featuring singer Jon Anderson and keyboardist Wakeman before the band's disbanding in 1981. However Anderson returned to Yes when the band reformed in 1983, and Wakeman returned in 1990.

Views on the album

Rick Wakeman has said that Yes never got the best out of some of the material on Tormato, while Steve Howe admitted that Yes were unsure of themselves musically at the time. It would be the final studio album to feature Rick Wakeman until his return in 1991 (on the Union album), and the last to feature Jon Anderson until the band's 1983 reformation.

Nonetheless, Tormato – which was the subject of another Hipgnosis cover design – was still a Top 10 hit worldwide, and produced the minor hit single, "Don't Kill the Whale".

The original album title was to be Yes Tor, referring to a geological formation in southern England. The photographs taken by Hipgnosis for the album cover were seen as so unimpressive that Rick Wakeman, in frustration, threw a tomato at the pictures. The cover and title were adjusted accordingly.[3][4]

Bonus track info

"Everybody's Song" is an early version of what became "Does It Really Happen?" on Drama. A solo on the piece sounds more like the work of Patrick Moraz than Wakeman, dating the song to sessions from before Going for the One; in a 2006 interview for Notes from the Edge, Moraz agreed that it probably was him.

"Days", an a cappella recording, and "Some Are Born" would later be re-worked by Anderson for his solo album Song of Seven.

"Countryside" would be re-worked by Howe as "Corkscrew" for the album Turbulence.

"High" would be re-worked by Howe as the instrumental "Sketches in the Sun", later released on GTR.

"Money" was previously released on Yesyears. It features a satirical voice-over by Wakeman pretending to be Denis Healey, Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer 1974–9 and disliked by more than one successful rock musician for his policies of high taxation rates for the wealthy.

"Picasso" is a song about famous artist Pablo Picasso and would later be re-worked for Anderson's yet to be released musical Chagall.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic link
Pitchfork Media(3.8/10) link
Rolling Stone(unfavourable) [5]

Tormato (Atlantic K 50518) reached #8 in the UK, and #10 in the US during a chart stay of 14 weeks.

Track listing

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Future Times/Rejoice"Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman and Alan White/Anderson6:46
2."Don't Kill the Whale"Anderson and Squire3:56
3."Madrigal" (String arrangement by Andrew Pryce Jackman from an original idea by Wakeman.)Anderson and Wakeman2:25
4."Release, Release"Anderson, White and Squire5:44
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
5."Arriving UFO"Anderson, Howe and Wakeman6:07
6."Circus of Heaven" (Featuring the voice of Anderson's son, Damion.)Anderson4:31
7."Onward" (Arrangement and orchestration by Jackman.)Squire4:05
8."On the Silent Wings of Freedom"Anderson and Squire7:47
2004 re-release bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
9."Abilene" (B-side to "Don't Kill the Whale".)Howe4:02
10."Money"Squire, Anderson, White and Wakeman3:15
11."Picasso"Anderson2:12
12."Some Are Born"Anderson5:42
13."You Can Be Saved"Squire4:20
14."High"Howe4:30
15."Days"Anderson1:00
16."Countryside"Anderson, Howe, Squire, and White3:11
17."Everybody's Song"Anderson, Howe, Squire and White6:48
18."Onward (Orchestral version)" (Hidden track)Squire3:06

Personnel

Production

  • Arranged & produced By Yes
  • Recorded & engineered By Geoff Young & Nigel Luby
  • Additional engineering By Peter Woolliscroft & Pete Schwier
  • Disk cutting by Sean Davis at Strawberry Studios, London
  • Mixing and additional recording at Rak Studios, London
  • Executive producer-Brian Lane

Artwork

  • Sleeve design by Hipgnosis
  • Photography by Hipgnosis/Brimson Graphics-Colin Elgie
  • Yes logo designed by Roger Dean

Reissues

  • 1991 - Atlantic - CD
  • 1994 - Atlantic - CD (Remastered )
  • 2004 - Rhino - CD (Remastered with bonus tracks )

Sources

  • Tormato, CD booklet essay, Tim Jones, c.2003
  • AllMusicGuide.com
  • "Top Pop Albums 1955–2001", Joel Whitburn, c.2002
  • Yescography entry

References

  1. ^ Emerson, Ken (December 28 1978). "Yes: Tormato". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 24 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  2. ^ Chris Welch, Close to the Edge: The Story of Yes, pg. 174, Omnibus Press (2003), ISBN 0-7119-9509-5
  3. ^ Wright, Jeb (May 2002). "Rick Wakeman of Yes". Classic Rock Revisited. Archived from the original on January 6, 2004. Retrieved October 24 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ Tiano, Mike (September 3 2008). "Conversation with Roger Dean (nfte #308)". Notes From the Edge. Retrieved October 24 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  5. ^ Emerson, Ken (28 December 1978). "Yes: Tormato". Music Reviews. Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 20 December 2009. Retrieved 25 June 2012. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 20 February 2009 suggested (help)
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