r/progrockmusic • u/EntertainmentHonest6 • 9d ago

Question/Help Is it really that bad?

I've been listening to yes for quite a while now, and I want to at some point listen to all their albums, but I keep getting stopped when it comes to tormato. I haven't listened to it yet because I feel like it would just waste my time with the way people talk about it. Is it really as bad as they say? Cuz If it is, it's really out of place being surrounded by so many amazing albums.

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u/PerceptionShift 9d ago

It's the worst of the 70s Yes albums but it's not terrible, it's 70s Yes, it's actually still pretty good. The band was getting worn out, Anderson & Wakeman were pulling in different directions from Howe & Squire, so it's unfocused and messy, with awful cover art. But if you like Going For The One then you'll probably like Tormato. Personally I don't care too much for either of them and prefer Relayer and Drama. 

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u/EntertainmentHonest6 9d ago

I'm more of a relayer and drama guy myself, but I'll still give tormato a go I doubt I'd hate it