On August 18, 1980, “Atlantic” label released “Drama”, the tenth Yes studio album. It was recorded April – June 1980, at “Townhouse”, “SARM East Studios”, “Roundhouse” and “RAK Studios” and was produced by Trevor Horn, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Geoff Downess and Alan White..

Personnel:

• Trevor Horn– lead vocals, fretless bass
• Steve Howe– guitars, mandolin, backing vocals
• Geoff Downes– keyboards, vocoder
• Chris Squire– bass, piano, backing vocals
• Alan White– drums, percussion, backing vocals
• Hugh Padgham, Gary Langan, Julian Mendelsohn , Ashley Howe, Pete Schwier – recording
• George Chambers – tape operator
• Sean Davis – disc cutter
• Sandy Campbell, Jim Halley, Phil Straight – co-ordination
• Roger Dean– cover painting
• Magnetic Storm – cover design
• David Clarke – inside cover photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Geoff Downes, Trevor Horn, Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Alan White, except where noted.

1. Machine Messiah
2. White Cat
3. Does It Really Happen
4. Into the Lens
5. Run Through the Light
6. Tempus Fugit