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Title: Lightning Strikes More Than Once For Yes.
Review: After several albums in the mid 90's that felt disjointed (Keys To Ascension 1, Keys To Ascension 2, Open Your Eyes), The Ladder is a fresh collection of songs from a band that has been churning out music for over thirty years. Probably able to appease fans of old-school Yes and fans of 80's Yes alike, The Ladder offers some of Yes' best material in quite some time. The first seven minutes of "Homeworld" can easily be placed aside tunes like "Close to the Edge" and "The Gates of Delerium". "It Will Be A Good Day" proves that for all its instrumental prowess, Yes is still capable of writing creative, simple pop songs. "Lightning Strikes" and "The Messenger" are two examples of Yes trying to remain creative and exploring different musical ideas. There are only a few weak spots on this disc but the strong qualities of disc more than make up for it. A must for any Yes fan and even a good introduction for someone who is new to Yes.
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