Toto, “Mindfields” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
All the elements the title track from 1999’s ‘Mindfields’ work in support of a new yet familiar Toto sound.
Articles by: Preston Frazier
Fabian Almazan on ‘This Land Abounds With Life,’ and the Beauty of Our World: Something Else! Interview
Fabian Almazan joins Preston Frazier for a Something Else! Sitdown that includes an in-depth song-by-song analysis of the pianist’s forthcoming album.
Yes, “From the Balcony” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
Yes’ ‘Open Your Eyes’ contains many strong songs, but it certainly could have benefited for more of a unified vision.
Emerson Lake and Palmer – ‘The Anthology: 1970-1998’ (2019)
‘The Anthology’ is a must have for Emerson Lake and Palmer fans, and another great tribute to the late Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, as well.
Toto, “Mysterious Ways” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
With creative ties to Steve Lukather’s part-time boss Ringo Starr, “Mysterious Ways” continues a theme linking Toto’s past and present.
Alan Evans, Freekbass, Nic Vardanega + Others: Five for the Road
Alan Evans and Freekbass are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately …
Yes, “Wonderlove” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
‘Wonderlove” reflects the new of state of mind that Yes was in during the sessions for 1997’s ‘Open Your Eyes.’
Bernie Chiaravalle, Guitarist With Michael McDonald: Something Else! Interview
Bernie Chiaravalle joined Preston Frazier to discuss collaborating with Michael McDonald, early inspirations and his next solo release.
Toto, “After You’ve Gone” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
“After You’ve Gone” would have made a fine solo song on a Steve Lukather album, but its inclusion on Toto’s ‘Mindfields’ is puzzling.
Yes, “Man In the Moon” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
I not only love Yes, but also 1997’s ‘Open Your Eyes.’ I still scratch my head over some of this album’s production choices.
