Returning to One of Yes’ Most Overlooked Eras: ‘The Ladder’
John M. Gouldin breaks down five less-heralded albums Yes released between 1996-2001, continuing with 1999’s ‘The Ladder.’
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Yes, “The Messenger” from ‘The Ladder” (1999): YESterdays
A tribute to Bob Marley by a venerable British prog band seems like an unusual flight of fancy, but Yes makes it work.
Yes, “Finally” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
“Finally” may not rank as a Yes classic, but the song does represent the band’s continued progress forward.
Yes, “To Be Alive (Hep Yadda)” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
This Yes deep cut would’ve been a great live addition to the recently concluded 1000 Hands tour.
Yes, “If You Only Knew” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
There isn’t a wasted note on Yes’ “If You Only Knew,” which has a feel of a Jon Anderson solo track – right down to its personal and tender lyrics.
Yes, “Face to Face” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
Here’s another latter-day Yes deep cut that deserves dusting off on a future tour.
Yes, “Can I” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
“Can I” represents something new for Yes, yet there is a connection to their storied past.
Yes, “Lightning Strikes” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
“Lightning Strikes” definitely has a different feel than the prior two songs on Yes’ ‘The Ladder,’ but that is in no way a slight.
Yes, “It Will Be a Good Day (The River)” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
This is a Yes deep cut that deserves to be brought back to the stage.
Yes, “Homeworld (The Ladder)” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
Boasting a dramatic and broad set of ideas, “Homeworld (The Ladder)” is Yes music of the highest order.
