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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.
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Jon Anderson, Producer, Arranger, Guitar, Percussion, Vocals, Writer - Yes, MainArtist - Chris Squire, Producer, Arranger, Bass Guitar, Writer, Bass Synthesizer - Rick Wakeman, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Hammond Organ, Writer, Synthesizer - Steve Howe, Producer, Arranger, Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Writer, Spanish Guitar - Alan White, Producer, Arranger, Snare Drums, Glockenspiel, Percussion, Writer, Synthesizer - Geoff Young, Engineer - Pete Schwier, AdditionalEngineer - Brian Lane, ExecutiveProducer - Nigel Luby, Engineer - Peter Woolliscroft, AdditionalEngineer
© 1978 Atlantic Records ℗ 1978 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jon Anderson, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Percussion, Vocals, Writer - Yes, MainArtist - Chris Squire, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Bass Guitar, Writer - Rick Wakeman, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Hammond Organ, Synthesizer - Steve Howe, Producer, Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Spanish Guitar - Alan White, Producer, Arranger, Drums, Percussion, Synthesizer - Geoff Young, Engineer - Pete Schwier, AdditionalEngineer - Brian Lane, ExecutiveProducer - Nigel Luby, Engineer - Peter Woolliscroft, AdditionalEngineer
© 1978 Atlantic Records ℗ 1978 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jon Anderson, Producer, Arranger, Percussion, Writer - Yes, MainArtist - Chris Squire, Producer, Arranger, Bass Guitar, Piano - Rick Wakeman, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Writer, Synthesizer - Steve Howe, Producer, Arranger, Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Spanish Guitar - Alan White, Producer, Arranger, Drums, Percussion, Vibraphone, Synthesizer - Geoff Young, Engineer - Pete Schwier, AdditionalEngineer - Brian Lane, ExecutiveProducer - Nigel Luby, Engineer - Peter Woolliscroft, AdditionalEngineer
© 1978 Atlantic Records ℗ 1978 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Andrew Pryce Jackman, Strings Arranger - Jon Anderson, Producer, Arranger, Percussion, Vocals, Writer - Yes, MainArtist - Chris Squire, Producer, Arranger, Bass Guitar, Writer, Bass Synthesizer - Rick Wakeman, Producer, Harpsichord, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Strings Arranger - Steve Howe, Producer, Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Spanish Guitar - Alan White, Producer, Arranger, Bells, Cymbals, Drums, Percussion, Writer, Synthesizer - Geoff Young, Engineer - Pete Schwier, AdditionalEngineer - Brian Lane, ExecutiveProducer - Nigel Luby, Engineer - Peter Woolliscroft, AdditionalEngineer
© 1978 Atlantic Records ℗ 1978 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jon Anderson, Producer, Arranger, Guitar, Percussion, Vocals, Writer - Yes, MainArtist - Chris Squire, Producer, Arranger, Bass Guitar, Bass Synthesizer - Rick Wakeman, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Piano, Writer, Synthesizer - Steve Howe, Producer, Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Writer, Spanish Guitar - Alan White, Producer, Arranger, Drums, Percussion, Synthesizer - Geoff Young, Engineer - Pete Schwier, AdditionalEngineer - Brian Lane, ExecutiveProducer - Nigel Luby, Engineer - Peter Woolliscroft, AdditionalEngineer
© 1978 Atlantic Records ℗ 1978 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jon Anderson, Producer, Arranger, Percussion, Vocals, Writer - Yes, MainArtist - Chris Squire, Producer, Arranger, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - Rick Wakeman, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Synthesizer - Steve Howe, Producer, Arranger, Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Backing Vocals, Spanish Guitar - Alan White, Producer, Arranger, Drums, Percussion, Synthesizer - Geoff Young, Engineer - Pete Schwier, AdditionalEngineer - Brian Lane, ExecutiveProducer - Nigel Luby, Engineer - Damion Anderson, Vocals - Peter Woolliscroft, AdditionalEngineer
© 1978 Atlantic Records ℗ 1978 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Andrew Pryce Jackman, Orchestral Arranger - Jon Anderson, Producer, Arranger, Percussion - Yes, MainArtist - Chris Squire, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Bass Guitar, Writer - Rick Wakeman, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Synthesizer - Steve Howe, Producer, Arranger, Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Spanish Guitar - Alan White, Producer, Arranger, Drums, Percussion, Synthesizer - Geoff Young, Engineer - Pete Schwier, AdditionalEngineer - Brian Lane, ExecutiveProducer - Nigel Luby, Engineer - Peter Woolliscroft, AdditionalEngineer
© 1978 Atlantic Records ℗ 1978 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jon Anderson, Producer, Arranger, Guitar, Percussion, Writer - Yes, MainArtist - Chris Squire, Producer, Arranger, Bass Guitar, Writer - Rick Wakeman, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Synthesizer - Steve Howe, Producer, Arranger, Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Spanish Guitar - Alan White, Producer, Arranger, Drums, Percussion, Synthesizer - Geoff Young, Engineer - Pete Schwier, AdditionalEngineer - Brian Lane, ExecutiveProducer - Nigel Luby, Engineer - Peter Woolliscroft, AdditionalEngineer
© 1978 Atlantic Records ℗ 1978 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Album review
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 /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 8 track(s)
- Total length: 00:41:21
- Main artists: Yes
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Rhino Atlantic
- Genre: Pop/Rock
© 1978 Atlantic Records ℗ 1978 Atlantic Records. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
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