Articles by: Preston Frazier

The Third Arrangement, "Rosie" (2021): One Track Mind

The Third Arrangement, “Rosie” (2021): One Track Mind

Due this week, “Rosie” picks up where the Third Arrangement left off with their debut EP ‘Scarecrow.’ That’s a good thing.

Yes, "America" from 'Fragile' (bonus track, 1971): YESterdays

Yes, “America” from ‘Fragile’ (bonus track, 1971): YESterdays

Fans should seek out “America” in its many official versions, just to hear how Yes’ cover of this Simon and Garfunkel classic has progressed over time.

Dan Wilson, Maximo Park, Benjamin Lazar Davis + Others: Five for the Road

Dan Wilson, Maximo Park, Benjamin Lazar Davis + Others: Five for the Road

Dan Wilson, Maximo Park, Benjamin Lazar Davis are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Chicago, "Goody Goody" from 'Night & Day: Big Band' (1995): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Goody Goody” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park

The frustrating part about Chicago’s underrated ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ is that not many people – even long-term fans – ever heard it.

Cryptic Cadet - 'Disconnected' (2021)

Cryptic Cadet – ‘Disconnected’ (2021)

Mark Owen and Cam Tyler step from behind the boards long enough to collaborate as Cryptic Cadet.

Yes, "Something's Coming" from 'Yes' (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays

Yes, “Something’s Coming” from ‘Yes’ (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays

A staple of the early Yes shows, “Something’s Coming” may not have been an original work but its title would prove prophetic.

David Garfield, "Hunting Heads" from 'Stretchin' Outside the Box' (2021): One Track Mind

David Garfield, “Hunting Heads” from ‘Stretchin’ Outside the Box’ (2021): One Track Mind

“Hunting Heads” starts yet another chapter in David Garfield’s on-going ‘Box’ series – this time with a musical call out to Herbie Hancock.

Corrado Rustici - 'Interfulgent' (2021)

Corrado Rustici – ‘Interfulgent’ (2021)

The combination of progressive rock, jazz and classical elements found on Corrado Rustici’s ‘Interfulgent’ is original, engaging and wondrous.

Yes, "Everydays" from 'Yes' (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays

Yes, “Everydays” from ‘Yes’ (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays

“Everydays” is a look forward to things to come, arrangement wise, through the main sequence of Yes albums.

Toto, "All the Tears That Shine" from 'Toto XIV' (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “All the Tears That Shine” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

David Paich’s standout “All the Tears That Shine” gives the Toto co-founder yet another chance to shine on ‘XIV.’