Can Yes’ Disappointing ‘Tormato’ Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?
‘Tormato’ arrived 45 years ago today as the deflating final album from Yes’ classic lineup. Let’s talk about what might have been.
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‘Yes: The Tormato Story’ by Kevin Mulryne (2023): Books
‘The Tormato Story’ by Yes Music Podcast creator Kevin Mulryne is a well-researched and dynamic read focusing on Yes’ controversial 1978 LP.
Yes, “You Can Be Saved” from ‘Tormato’ (bonus track, 1978): YESterdays
It’s unclear why “You Can Be Saved” wasn’t finished for ‘Tormato’ or some future project, but such speculation is the joy of being a Yes fan.
Yes, “Some Are Born” from ‘Tormato’ (bonus track, 1978): YESterdays
One of the joys of the YESterdays series has been discovering – or rediscovering – Yes gems. This ‘Tormato’-era leftover provides another one of those moments.
Yes, “On the Silent Wings of Freedom” from ‘Tormato’ (1978): YESterdays
I know a lot of fans will disagree with me but I believe “On the Silent Wings of Freedom” is a Yes classic. Re-live it, if you dare.
Yes, “Onward” from ‘Tormato’ (1978): YESterdays
If you have written off Yes’ ‘Tormato’ by now, go back and listen to “Onward,” a moment of tranquillity and beauty in the midst of our hectic lives.
Yes, “Circus of Heaven” from Tormato (1978) YESterdays
The Jon Anderson-penned “Circus of Heaven” continues a trend of inconsistency which plagued Yes’ ‘Tormato.’
Yes, “Arriving UFO” from Tormato (1978): YESterdays
While the earlier “Madrigal” seemed to end too soon, Yes’ “Arriving UFO” instead overstays its welcome.
Yes, “Release, Release” from ‘Tormato’ (1978): YESterdays
I’ve always thought that Yes’ 1978 album cut “Release, Release” harkened back to the days of original guitarist Peter Banks.
Yes, “Madrigal” from Tormato (1978): YESterdays
“Madrigal” may be the only track on Yes’ disappointing 1978 album ‘Tormato’ which ends too soon.
