How Rickie Lee Jones Fulfilled Her Steely Dan Dream on ‘Flying Cowboys’
Released 30 years ago this week, ‘Flying Cowboys’ marked another left turn in Rickie Lee Jones’ career.
Articles by: Preston Frazier
Yes, “Face to Face” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
Here’s another latter-day Yes deep cut that deserves dusting off on a future tour.
Toto, “Spanish Sea” from ’40 Tours Around the Sun’ (2019): One Track Mind
’40 Tours Around the Sun’ is powered along by Toto’s impressive reading of “Spanish Seas,” an updated leftover from the ‘Isolation’ era.
Toto, “One Road” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
Toto once again collaborates with ace songwriter Randy Goodrum, but “One Road” offers an interesting twist.
Yes, “Can I” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
“Can I” represents something new for Yes, yet there is a connection to their storied past.
Adam Larson Band – ‘Listen With Your Eyes’ (2019)
Adam Larson’s ‘Listen With Your Eyes’ has the feel of a live album, and that’s not in any way a bad thing.
Bill Bruford – ‘Earthworks Complete’ (2019)
Bill Bruford isn’t playing live anymore, but it’s great to have this box to relive his work at one of its many peaks.
Toto, “Mad About You” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
“Mad About You” marks the return of former – and future – Toto frontman Joseph Williams, at least in spirit.
Yes, “Lightning Strikes” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
“Lightning Strikes” definitely has a different feel than the prior two songs on Yes’ ‘The Ladder,’ but that is in no way a slight.
Tanika Charles, Alex Sill, Isaiah Sharkey + Others: Five for the Road
Tanika Charles, Alex Sill and Isaiah Sharkey are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately …
