Articles by: Preston Frazier

Jon Herington, Steely Dan guitarist: Something Else! Interview

Jon Herington, Steely Dan guitarist: Something Else! Interview

Jon Herington drops by to discuss his new duo project with Jim Beard, covering Steely Dan, and his all-time favorite albums.

Yes, "The Messenger" from 'The Ladder" (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “The Messenger” from ‘The Ladder” (1999): YESterdays

A tribute to Bob Marley by a venerable British prog band seems like an unusual flight of fancy, but Yes makes it work.

Doobie Brothers' "Angels of Madness," "You Just Can't Stop It" + Others: Deep Cuts

Doobie Brothers’ “Angels of Madness,” “You Just Can’t Stop It” + Others: Deep Cuts

We’ll probably never hear these at a Doobie Brothers concert – but they still deserve attention.

Yes, "Finally" from 'The Ladder' (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “Finally” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

“Finally” may not rank as a Yes classic, but the song does represent the band’s continued progress forward.

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Jim Beard and Jon Herington – ‘Chunks and Chairnobs’ (2019)

The original songs by Jim Beard and Jon Herington are powerful, and the covers on ‘Chunks and Chairnobs’ stand the test of time.

Chicago, "Love Me Tomorrow" from 'Chicago 16' (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Love Me Tomorrow” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago isn’t breaking any new ground, but “Love Me Tomorrow” is still stronger than the music of their contemporaries.

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Projekt Gemineye – ‘In the Year 3073: Book I’ (2019)

‘In the Year 3073: Book I’ builds on the sonic foundation of Projekt Gemineye’s last album, while lyrically proceeding boldly onto the future.

Yes, "To Be Alive (Hep Yadda)" from 'The Ladder' (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “To Be Alive (Hep Yadda)” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

This Yes deep cut would’ve been a great live addition to the recently concluded 1000 Hands tour.

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Projekt Gemineye, “Magic World” from ‘In the Year 3073: Book I’ (2019): Sneak Peek

Like all those which have proceeded it, Projekt Gemineye’s upcoming album is the brainchild of Mark Anthony K.

Toto, "Cruel" from 'Mindfields' (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Cruel” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

“Cruel” is one of the more successful pairings of the many elements found on Toto’s 1999 reunion with Bobby Kimball.