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Originally posted by Moyan Moyan wrote:

Oh, and I would add the "Tormato" cover as well, because I consider that album to be the last Yes classic masterpiece with a disaster sleeve design.

Again, not an ugly cover and not a good album. LOL
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Oh come on that's a great cover!
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Moyan Moyan wrote:

Oh, and I would add the "Tormato" cover as well, because I consider that album to be the last Yes classic masterpiece with a disaster sleeve design.

Again, not an ugly cover and not a good album. LOL
When "Tormato" was out, I purchased it. Personally, I have never met a progressive rock lover who didn't adore "Tormato" back then. Nowadays, however, "Tormato" stands as one of the most underrated albums from the late 1970s. It is unjust to "Tormato" that people on internet forums simply reiterate the matrix that it is a weak album. Even if "Going for the One" clearly marked the beginning of the band's more commercial and approachable style, "Tormato" still has great yesssongs, and the album's overall quality is definitely excellent. Its tracks have powerful melodies and intriguing, novel concepts, and even though there is not a 15+ minute long song, "Tormato" is not a corny or sloppy record at all. No way! Although "only" 8 minutes long, the concluding "On the Silent Wings of Freedom" is certainly one of the most beautiful yessongs ever.

It's quite a different thing with that album sleeve. Not only does the Hipgnosis design not match the Yes' music, as was clearly seen in the example of the previous album, but their work used on "Tormato" is far below the level of the "Hipgnosis" group themselves. The urban legend even states that "Tor" was the originally chosen album title, and then that photograph and title, "Tormato," came from Rick Wakeman throwing a tomato at the artwork after viewing an awful and dull design.
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Originally posted by Moyan Moyan wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Moyan Moyan wrote:

Oh, and I would add the "Tormato" cover as well, because I consider that album to be the last Yes classic masterpiece with a disaster sleeve design.

Again, not an ugly cover and not a good album. LOL
When "Tormato" was out, I purchased it. Personally, I have never met a progressive rock lover who didn't adore "Tormato" back then. Nowadays, however, "Tormato" stands as one of the most underrated albums from the late 1970s. It is unjust to "Tormato" that people on internet forums simply reiterate the matrix that it is a weak album. Even if "Going for the One" clearly marked the beginning of the band's more commercial and approachable style, "Tormato" still has great yesssongs, and the album's overall quality is definitely excellent. Its tracks have powerful melodies and intriguing, novel concepts, and even though there is not a 15+ minute long song, "Tormato" is not a corny or sloppy record at all. No way! Although "only" 8 minutes long, the concluding "On the Silent Wings of Freedom" is certainly one of the most beautiful yessongs ever.

It's quite a different thing with that album sleeve. Not only does the Hipgnosis design not match the Yes' music, as was clearly seen in the example of the previous album, but their work used on "Tormato" is far below the level of the "Hipgnosis" group themselves. The urban legend even states that "Tor" was the originally chosen album title, and then that photograph and title, "Tormato," came from Rick Wakeman throwing a tomato at the artwork after viewing an awful and dull design.

I love Alan White's drumming on that album but the cheesy keyboard sounds and lack of any real direction and cohesion to the album overall lets it down massively plus try remembering anything memorable Steve Howe does on that album is tricky to say the least. It's not terrible though.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Cristi Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 03 2024 at 10:01
Originally posted by Moyan Moyan wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Moyan Moyan wrote:

Oh, and I would add the "Tormato" cover as well, because I consider that album to be the last Yes classic masterpiece with a disaster sleeve design.

Again, not an ugly cover and not a good album. LOL
When "Tormato" was out, I purchased it. Personally, I have never met a progressive rock lover who didn't adore "Tormato" back then. Nowadays, however, "Tormato" stands as one of the most underrated albums from the late 1970s. It is unjust to "Tormato" that people on internet forums simply reiterate the matrix that it is a weak album. Even if "Going for the One" clearly marked the beginning of the band's more commercial and approachable style, "Tormato" still has great yesssongs, and the album's overall quality is definitely excellent. Its tracks have powerful melodies and intriguing, novel concepts, and even though there is not a 15+ minute long song, "Tormato" is not a corny or sloppy record at all. No way! Although "only" 8 minutes long, the concluding "On the Silent Wings of Freedom" is certainly one of the most beautiful yessongs ever.

It's quite a different thing with that album sleeve. Not only does the Hipgnosis design not match the Yes' music, as was clearly seen in the example of the previous album, but their work used on "Tormato" is far below the level of the "Hipgnosis" group themselves. The urban legend even states that "Tor" was the originally chosen album title, and then that photograph and title, "Tormato," came from Rick Wakeman throwing a tomato at the artwork after viewing an awful and dull design.

I'm not "reiterating" anything. That's a rude thing to say, like listeners can't figure things out on their own. 
I think there are 3 good songs on the album, the opener, the close and Release Release. 

As for GTFO, there are 3 good songs, too. Parallels, Awaken and Wonderous Stories. I never liked the album cover. 
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Originally posted by Moyan Moyan wrote:


why is this one ugly? Confused
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The story about Rick Wakeman throwing a tomato at a proposed album cover is hardly believable. Who, Wakeman included, walks around with a tomato in their pocket.
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

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why is this one ugly? Confused
That creature, of which, btw, I have no idea what it is doing on the locomotive, looks a lot more like a rubber Nessie toy than a camel. 

Unlike that one, "Mirage" has a great, iconic sleeve design featuring a camel motif.
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Originally posted by Octopus II Octopus II wrote:

Kevin Rowland of Dexy's Midnight Runners. LOL

Kevin Rowland – My Beauty (1999, CD) - Discogs
TBH, I find him quite hot. I think that cover was a bit ahead of its time. It would be way better received if it was released today.
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Originally posted by Moyan Moyan wrote:

I love that album!

The cover is definitely odd, but I think it lends its mystery to the music (that I would not call mainstream per se)
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Eulenspygel 2 album cover

Mic drop. Or should I say egg drop.

Actually, I've never heard the music on this but apparently it's not nearly as bad as the cover.


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Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Mic drop. Or should I say egg drop.
Id' say birdshіt drop.
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Originally posted by Moyan Moyan wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Moyan Moyan wrote:


why is this one ugly? Confused
That creature, of which, btw, I have no idea what it is doing on the locomotive, looks a lot more like a rubber Nessie toy than a camel. 

Unlike that one, "Mirage" has a great, iconic sleeve design featuring a camel motif.

Mirage rips off the cigarettes pack, it's surprising they got away with it. 

Coca-Cola sued Judas Priest for the cover of their debut album, so there is an alternative version. They settled it and realized it's free publicity as well. LOL
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Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Eulenspygel 2 album cover

Mic drop. Or should I say egg drop.

Actually, I've never heard the music on this but apparently it's not nearly as bad as the cover.

The cover is a bit disturbing, but I think that was the point. 
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Moyan Moyan wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Moyan Moyan wrote:


why is this one ugly? Confused
That creature, of which, btw, I have no idea what it is doing on the locomotive, looks a lot more like a rubber Nessie toy than a camel. 

Unlike that one, "Mirage" has a great, iconic sleeve design featuring a camel motif.

Mirage rips off the cigarettes pack, it's surprising they got away with it. 

Coca-Cola sued Judas Priest for the cover of their debut album, so there is an alternative version. They settled it and realized it's free publicity as well. LOL
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There's a fine line between copying and inspiration. Camel's "Mirage" sleeve design certainly falls into the latter sort.

Coca-Cola's lawsuit aside, the alternate album cover for Judas Priest's debut does, in fact, better capture the somewhat proggy spirit of the band in 1974.
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