Tony Kaye, Madeleine Peyroux, David Garfield + Others: Five for the Road
Tony Kaye, Madeleine Peyroux, David Garfield and others are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
Articles by: Preston Frazier
Toto, “Struck By Lightning” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays
“Struck by Lightning” would actually have been a perfect way to end ‘Old Is New,’ and Toto’s studio recording career. Here’s why.
Joni Mitchell – ‘Chalk Mark in a Rain Storm’ (1988): On Second Thought
Fans often overlook Joni Mitchell’s Geffen-era albums. Too bad, as this one is another jewel in her musical crown.
Yes, “The Ice Bridge” from ‘The Quest’ (2021): YESterdays
The first recorded original work from the longest tenured version of Yes represents a touch of the past and a new beginning.
Dark Monarchy, with Joe Bailey and Mark Anthony K: Something Else! Interview
Joe Bailey and Mark Anthony K join Preston Frazier to discuss the Dark Monarchy’s new album, working on two different continents and plans for what’s next.
Chicago, “If I Should Ever Lose You” from ‘Chicago XXVI’ (1999): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago added three inoffensive new studio songs to this concert recording, and “If I Should Ever Lose You” is the best of a half-hearted bunch.
Yes, “Love Conquers All” from ‘Yesyears’ (1991): YESterdays
“Love Conquers All,” a Chris Squire/Billy Sherwood outtake from the patched-together ‘Union’ album, deserves a more prominent place in the Yes canon.
Toto, “Oh Why” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays
Toto’s ‘Old Is New’ once again highlighted what we always knew: David Paich is a pop-music craftsman of the highest quality.
Doobie Brothers – ‘Livin’ on the Fault Line’ (1977): On Second Thought
‘Livin’ on the Fault Line’ was the Doobie Brothers’ lowest-selling Michael McDonald-era album. But it might just be the band’s best.
Yes, “Show Me” from ‘The Ultimate Yes: 35th Anniversary Collection’ (2003): YESterdays
Yes, with this deep cut, gives the fans just what they need.
