Articles by: Preston Frazier

Projekt Gemineye, "Sacred Sons" from 'In the Year 3073: Book II' (2020): One Track Mind

Projekt Gemineye, “Sacred Sons” from ‘In the Year 3073: Book II’ (2020): One Track Mind

Picking up where Projekt Gemineye’s ‘In the Year 3073: Book I’ left off, Mark Anthony K hints at a conclusion to the tale.

Chicago "Chasin' the Wind" from 'Twenty 1' (1991): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago “Chasin’ the Wind” from ‘Twenty 1’ (1991): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago’s version of this Diane Warren song comes off as a paint-by-numbers effort included to appease a record company chasin’ a hit.

Yes, "In a World of Our Own" from 'Heaven and Earth' (2014): YESterdays

Yes, “In a World of Our Own” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays

“In a World of Our Own” is a pleasing middle-of-the-road rock Yes song which needs a few more progressive elements to be memorable.

Kevin Godley, William Shatner, Raphael Pannier + Others: Five for the Road

Kevin Godley, William Shatner, Raphael Pannier + Others: Five for the Road

Kevin Godley, William Shatner and Raphael Pannier are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

The Evolution of Yes' Timeless 'Roundabout': Gimme Five

The Evolution of Yes’ Timeless ‘Roundabout’: Gimme Five

Yes’ forthcoming ‘The Royal Affair Tour: Live in Las Vegas’ includes yet another live update of “Roundabout.” Let’s take a look back.

Yes, "To Ascend" from 'Heaven and Earth' (2014): YESterdays

Yes, “To Ascend” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays

“To Ascend” seems half-heartedly arranged and uninspired. Despite a promising start, this became a common theme for Yes’ ‘Heaven and Earth.’

Pink Floyd, "Wearing the Inside Out" from 'Division Bell' (1994): One Track Mind

Pink Floyd, “Wearing the Inside Out” from ‘Division Bell’ (1994): One Track Mind

Returning to the first lead vocal by founding Pink Floyd keyboardist Richard Wright since his turn on “Time” from 1973’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon.’

Toto, "No End in Sight" from 'Falling in Between' (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “No End in Sight” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Unfortunately, “No End in Sight” – and a short tacked-on import bonus jam – is the last we will ever hear of this edition of Toto.

Yes, "Step Beyond" from 'Heaven and Earth' (2014): YESterdays

Yes, “Step Beyond” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays

Rather than harkening back to their salad days of the ’70s, Yes’ retro-sounding “Step Beyond” has too much of an ’80s pop feel.

Allman Betts Band, Randy Goodrum, Ian Dury + Others: Five for the Road

Allman Betts Band, Randy Goodrum, Ian Dury + Others: Five for the Road

Allman Betts Band, Randy Goodrum and Ian Dury are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.