"Touch Yello" is the 12th studio album by Swiss electronic band Yello, released in October 2009. Composed by band members Dieter Meier and Boris Blank, the album showcases the iconic electro-pop style of the duo and manages to extend their signature sound with intriguing facets.
Recorded in the band's own studio in Zurich, Switzerland, the album is characterized by its eclectic, dynamic tracks. The album features a mosaic of styles, including elements of techno, ambient, and experimental music, infused in their trademark offbeat humor and creativity.
"Tangier Blue," "Kiss in Blue," and "Stay," featuring guest vocalist Heidi Happy, are among its popular songs, with the album flickering between synthetic rhythmic pieces and compositionally intricate tracks. Yello collaborated with various guest artists on this album, adding a diversity of sounds and elements that cater to both long-time fans and newcomers to their music.
Mastered by Mike Marsh at The Exchange in London, "Touch Yello" was also made available in a deluxe package that cleverly blends music with other forms of media. The album received positive reviews, with critics praising its intricate, layered compositions, and its ability to demonstrate the duo's progress and development in the world of electronic music.
