The Ladder was the first studio album by Yes to feature new material since 1997's Open Your Eyes, and it marked the band's first-ever release on the earMUSIC Classics label. The album was recorded in multiple locations, including during the band's touring schedule in Australia and Asia.
- The Ladder was the first Yes album to feature drummer Tom Brislin. The album was produced by Yes and includes songwriting contributions from all band members. It was released in Europe on September 20, 1999, and in North America on October 5, 1999.
- The album's title track, "The Ladder," was released as a promotional single. The album reached number 62 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The Ladder was Yes's last studio album to feature lyrics written by Jon Anderson. The album was also the last Yes album to feature guitarist Billy Sherwood.
Yes were a British rock band, formed in London in 1968. They are one of the most influential bands of the progressive rock genre.
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