Articles by: Preston Frazier

Yes, “It Will Be a Good Day (The River)” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

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.

Chicago, “Soldier of Fortune” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Soldier of Fortune” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

There’s something rather unusual about the three bonus tracks found on the reissue of 1980’s ‘Chicago XIV’: They are all good.

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Hiromi, “Spectrum” from ‘Spectrum’ (2019): One Track Mind

“Spectrum” is bright, dynamic and mystifying. What else would you expect from Hiromi?

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Dave Kerzner, progressive rocker: Something Else! Interview

Dave Kerzner joined Preston Frazier to discuss a new live interpretation of ‘Static,’ the mystery band he’s set to collaborate with next, and more.

Ben Levin, Making Movies, Mai Leisz + Others: Five For the Road

Ben Levin, Making Movies, Mai Leisz + Others: Five For the Road

Ben Levin, Making Movies and Mai Leisz are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

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Don Breithaupt on ‘Friday,’ and What’s Ahead for Monkey House: Something Else! Interview

Don Breithaupt joins Preston Frazier to discuss ‘Friday,’ Monkey House’s long-awaited follow up to 2016’s ‘Left.’

Yes, “The Solution” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays

Yes, “The Solution” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays

This album-closing song actually makes a great jumping off point for then-new two-guitar version of Yes.

Bernard Fowler, Oz Noy, Grupo Fantasma + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2019 (So Far)

Bernard Fowler, Oz Noy, Grupo Fantasma + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2019 (So Far)

Preston Frazier’s mid-year new music survey includes Best of 2019 candidates Bernard Fowler, Grupo Fantasma and Oz Noy, among others.

Toto, “Selfish” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Selfish” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Unlike the preceding track on Toto’s ‘Mindfields,’ “Selfish” succeeds because it gets to the musical point without wasting a note.

Yes, “Somehow, Someday” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997):  YESterdays

Yes, “Somehow, Someday” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays

Combining fragments from Jon Anderson with contemporary Billy Sherwood production touches, Yes’ “Somehow, Someday” works on several levels.