Can't Look Away

by Trevor Rabin

Overview

After almost single-handedly rescuing Yes from obscurity in the 1980s, South African guitarist Trevor Rabin recorded the solo album Can't Look Away. On this album, Rabin demonstrates all the qualities that helped bring Yes back to commercial success -- a great sense of melody and layered guitars to create an arena rock sound. The title track opens the album with epic grandeur, as Rabin tackles the then-hot topic of apartheid with passionate vocals and fiery guitar playing. Although the album loses a bit of steam in the second half, the first half includes great pop/rock tunes, including the minor hit "Something to Hold on To," which received some radio airplay. Given the catchy melodies and the supreme musicianship demonstrated throughout, it is surprising that Can't Look Away did not fare better commercially. Fans of latter-day Yes should definitely check out this album. ~ Vik Iyengar

Product Details

Release Date:	07/10/1989
Label:	Elektra
UPC:	0075596078122

Tracks

1. I Can't Look Away
2. Something to Hold on To
3. Sorrow (Your Heart)
4. Cover Up
5. Promises
6. Etoile Noir
7. Eyes of Love
8. I Didn't Think It Would Last
9. Hold on to Me
10. Sludge
11. I Miss You Now
12. The Cape

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Trevor Rabin   Primary Artist,Bass,Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Multi Instruments,Vocals (Background)
Alan White   Guest Artist,Drums
Marilyn Nokwe   Vocals (Background),Vocals
Basil   Drums
Tsidi Leloka   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Faith Kekana   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Beulah Hashe   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Louis Molino III   Drums
Bob Ezrin   Vocals (Background)
Duncan Faure   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Denny Fongheiser   Drums

Technical Credits

Marilyn Nokwe   Performer
Robert Hrycyna   Engineer
Patric VanBlerk   Composer
Tsidi Leloka   Performer
Faith Kekana   Performer
Tom Banghart   Engineer
Beulah Hashe   Performer
Carol Bobolts   Art Direction
A. Moore   Composer
Lisa Powers   Photography
Stan Katayama   Engineer
Trevor Rabin   Composer,Engineer,Producer,Instrumentation
Bob Ezrin   Composer,Engineer,Producer
Julie Last   Engineer
Julian Stoll   Engineer
Rick Butz   Engineer