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I wouldn't put it up with, or ahead of, the classic 70's Yes albums - no way

It is very good though, and one of my favourite of the post classic era albums
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

I listened to a few songs from it today, not bad, listenable, it's still better than the albums without Anderson (not Drama, obviously) and a vast improvement on the godawful Open Your Eyes. 
 
I haven't heard the Open Your Eyes album before. That's a Yes album I still have to look forward to, maybe. I just hope it doesn't turn out to be as "godawful" as you say. Smile


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I listened to a few songs from it today, not bad, listenable, it's still better than the albums without Anderson (not Drama, obviously) and a vast improvement on the godawful Open Your Eyes. 

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House of Yes: Live from the House of Blues (2000) - A concert supporting "The Ladder" album.....

1. Intro & Yours is No Disgrace
 
 
2. Time and a Word
 
 
3. Homeworld
 
 
4. Perpetual Change
 
 
5. Lightning Strikes
 
 
6. The Messenger
 
 
7. Ritual
 
 
8. And You and I
 
 
 


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The Ladder is in the "upper half" of Yes albums, imo. One of few highlights of post-Drama career. Actually, the last time I listened to it in its entirety (2017-ish), I liked it more than Magnification, but I'm not sure if such opinion is relevant today. Need to check!

When it comes to weird (if not disgusting) relationship between Page and Lori Maddox, she was 14 when they started (1972) and no older than 16 when the relationship ended (1973-74). In older interviews she claimed that Page was very gallant towards her, keeping her away from drugs and other sort of filth, giving her roses, furs and stuff Wacko But she's no longer reliable because later she contradicted herself on many occasions (i.e. details of her relationship with Bowie, which may never have happened, contradicting timelines and all).
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Originally posted by richardh richardh wrote:

Yeah its a good album but Keystudio was a bit better ( The return of RW!)
 
That's the first time I've heard of the Keystudio album. I'll have to check it out. Smile


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Yeah its a good album but Keystudio was a bit better ( The return of RW!)
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Originally posted by Tom Ozric Tom Ozric wrote:

^ Psylocibin Paul - The Ladder is a good album, but not that good.
 
I borrowed that line from President Ronald Reagan. Wink
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^ Psylocibin Paul - The Ladder is a good album, but not that good.
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Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

One of my favourite Yes albums. Anderson shines throughout.
 
Yes, it was Jon Anderson's song-writing skills and buoyant optimism displayed on The Ladder album that really shone through for me too. Whenever I listen to the uplifting album, I feel as if I'm slipping the surly bonds of Earth and ascending the ladder to heaven where I can almost reach out and touch the face of the Prog Gods. Thumbs Up


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One of my favourite Yes albums. Anderson shines throughout.
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I like 'the Ladder' too.. yes there's one or two slightly cheesy moments but I have always been able to forgive JA that.. its so irrepressibly positive and sunny in tone that it makes me smile and I find it a rather uplifting lp. That's something that JA has always been able to bring to the table and to me it always feels sincere; in a world of caustic cynicism, that particular element of the Yes Chemistry has always appealed to me.

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Originally posted by geekfreak geekfreak wrote:

It’s a favourite Yes album for me I also enjoy Talk and Union too
 
I'm glad there's another prog fan here who agrees "The Ladder" is on the top rung of Yes albums. Smile
 
I'll give the "Talk" and "Union" albums a listen too on your recommendation. Thumbs Up
 
In the meantime, here's a Yes concert from the Union tour.....
 


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It’s a favourite Yes album for me I also enjoy Talk and Union too
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Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by chopper chopper wrote:

Yeah, it's a good album but they've done loads better.
 
Three songs from "The Ladder" are amongst my Yessongs Top 7. Smile

How long do you plan on keeping us in suspense? Wink
My Top 7 Yessongs poll is already up-and-running. Smile
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by chopper chopper wrote:

Yeah, it's a good album but they've done loads better.
 
Three songs from "The Ladder" are amongst my Yessongs Top 7. Smile

How long do you plan on keeping us in suspense? Wink
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I don't think the ladder is the best Yes album ever but I do think it's unique in their catalog and trust me this is Yes so that's really saying something! Lol. In my personal opinion it's probably the best album they ever did after Talk(chronologically speaking since I'm not trying to imply talk is their best album). I like parts of other albums and I think magnification is pretty strong but the ladder just has a special vibe to it even though others don't like it. It's similar to Tormato that way. The opening track homeworld(the ladder) is probably the standout for me but I think the whole album is pretty good(even if "If only you knew" is the kind of song you might here in a department store(in fact I think I did once)). 

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Originally posted by chopper chopper wrote:

Yeah, it's a good album but they've done loads better.
 
Three songs from "The Ladder" are amongst my Yessongs Top 7. Smile
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Yeah, it's a good album but they've done loads better.
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^^ Well, if you want to go off-topic on any of my threads, that's absolutely fine by me. Wink
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