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Yes: The Tormato Story
- Narrated by: Kevin Mulryne
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
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Summary
The music of Yes indelibly shaped the original sound of progressive rock. But the true tale of this landmark band goes well beyond headline-making albums like Fragile and Close to the Edge. In this book, Kevin Mulryne tells the absorbing story of the final Yes album of the 1970s, Tormato, uncovering myriad fascinating twists and turns for the first time.
“Tormato was my introduction to the music of the world’s greatest progressive rock band, and I have spent years finding out all I can about it,” explains Kevin. “I have spoken to fans, experts and many of the people who were there during the technical setup of the equipment, the recording of the album, and the creation of the artwork.
“Along the way, I have learned a great deal about Yes, and the processes, frustrations and triumphs of recording a rock album in the late ‘70s. This is a deep dive into what makes an iconic band tick. I’m sure you will enjoy the journey as much as me!”
So what’s the real deal with Tormato? Be prepared to be surprised.
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- Tim Armishaw
- 13-08-23
An interesting idea but rather badly written book
This is a "trainspotters" book in that it's packed with information about this much-maligned album but manages to tell the story in such a prosaic way that it makes a tough listen. If you've ever listened to the Yes Podcast then the authors style and voice will be be familiar; Mulryne co-presents the show and his clipped late night Radio 2 circa 1990 style of delivery works well in that format. He clearly writes his own scripts because this book comes over as a SEVEN hour podcast which is one of the things that makes it a tough swallow. The other thing is the nagging and growing realisation, as the book goes on, that in the hands of an actual writer, (say Mick Wall or |David Hepworth for example), this could have been a gripping read. There's a really good story here but it's presented as a teenage fan essay. The info is there and much research has been done and it's such an interesting (albeit niche) idea, that it's a shame it's been squandered
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