Articles by: Preston Frazier

Toto, "Struck By Lightning" from 'Old Is New' (2018): Toto Tuesdays

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

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

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

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, “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

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, “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

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, “Show Me” from ‘The Ultimate Yes: 35th Anniversary Collection’ (2003): YESterdays

Yes, with this deep cut, gives the fans just what they need.

Toto, "Chase the Rain" from 'Old Is New' (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Chase the Rain” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Given the proclamation that there’ll be no more new music from Toto, “Chase the Rain” makes another compelling case for a second Steve Porcaro solo album.