Articles by: Preston Frazier

Toto, "Chelsea" from 'Old Is New' (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Chelsea” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Pure Toto pop at its finest, “Chelsea” would also have made a solid addition to Joseph Williams’ excellent solo album, ‘Denizen Tenant.’

Dire Straits - 'Love Over Gold' (1982): On Second Thought

Dire Straits – ‘Love Over Gold’ (1982): On Second Thought

The feel of the gold-selling U.S. Top 20 hit ‘Love Over Gold’ is like no other Dire Straits album.

Yes, "Make It Easy" from '90125' (bonus track, 1983): YESterdays

Yes, “Make It Easy” from ‘90125’ (bonus track, 1983): YESterdays

Despite being played some 357 times in concert, there’s not much of interest in a song that’s really just a footnote in the Yes canon.

Pierce Edens via Heist TV: Shows I'll Never Forget

Pierce Edens via Heist TV: Shows I’ll Never Forget

In recommending Pierce Edens, Heist owner Sam Luna said: “I hope you enjoy the gravel and the grit.” He wasn’t kidding.

Toto, "In a Little While" from 'Old Is New' (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “In a Little While” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Completed years later from an old demo, “In a Little While” could have appeared on any previous Toto album and still been a standout.

Steely Dan - 'Everything Must Go' (2003): On Second Thought

Steely Dan – ‘Everything Must Go’ (2003): On Second Thought

‘Everything Must Go’ boasts a warmth missing from 1977’s ‘Aja,’ the album Steely Dan fans usually gush over, as well as 1980’s ‘Gaucho.’

Yes, "You Can Be Saved" from 'Tormato' (bonus track, 1978): YESterdays

Yes, “You Can Be Saved” from ‘Tormato’ (bonus track, 1978): YESterdays

It’s unclear why “You Can Be Saved” wasn’t finished for ‘Tormato’ or some future project, but such speculation is the joy of being a Yes fan.

Joe Bailey on 'Ghosts,' Pandemic Creativity and Dark Monarchy: Something Else! Interview

Joe Bailey on ‘Ghosts,’ Pandemic Creativity and Dark Monarchy: Something Else! Interview

Joe Bailey joins Preston Frazier to discuss the U.K.-based prog-rocker’s new solo project, his creative process and plans for another Dark Monarchy album.

Chicago, "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" from 'Night & Day: Big Band' (1995): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago’s update of the Duke Ellington classic “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” is fun and lively, but could have been so much more.

Yes, "Some Are Born" from 'Tormato' (bonus track, 1978): YESterdays

Yes, “Some Are Born” from ‘Tormato’ (bonus track, 1978): YESterdays

One of the joys of the YESterdays series has been discovering – or rediscovering – Yes gems. This ‘Tormato’-era leftover provides another one of those moments.