TORMATO

Just one year after the grandiose "Going for the One", Yes released their album entitled "Tormato" which despite not being a bad one, it has nothing to do with their best compositions, it is far from being at the same level of those masterpieces we know. Despite the line-up is the same as its predecessor, this time they did not find the correct formula.

One may think that this was just like a "warning: the 80s are coming" but actually no, this album has that 70s sound, the fact is that the music is not so brilliant nor interesting as they used to be; and another thing, don't blame the 80s because the next album (Drama) is much stronger and of course good.

Well, let me remind you that I do not consider this as a bad album, not at all, the thing is that we already have a point of comparison, and it is evident (at least to me) that Yes released much better albums than this, so that's why I started saying that this would be only an album for Yes fans, like me, not really an album I would gladly recommend to newcomers.

The most known track on here is "Don't Kill the Whale" which also has a video. An nice short song with great Howe guitars and cool music. Other songs such as "Madrigal" or "Onward" are weak tracks that left much to be desired. However it also has its nice songs, pay attention to "Arriving UFO" and "On the Silent Wings of Freedom" and you will enjoy them.

My final grade will be two stars. Better get other stuff, this was a lowdown. Anyway?

Enjoy it!

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