Yield
Released: 1998

Yield

by Pearl Jam

The 3792nd greatest album of all time

Yield, released in 1998, is Pearl Jam's fifth studio album. It blends the band's grunge roots with alternative rock and hard rock, emphasizing concise, melodic songs that alternate between acoustic textures and driving electric guitars. The record is generally characterized by a more reflective, measured tone and a focus on band-oriented arrangements rather than studio excess.