Articles by: Preston Frazier

Emerson Lake and Palmer - 'The Anthology: 1970-1998' (2019)

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

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, 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

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.’

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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

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

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.

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Monkey House, “Book of Liars” from ‘Friday’ (2019): One Track Mind

Monkey House’s terrific update of “Book of Liars” makes me miss the late Steely Dan legend Walter Becker even more.

Yes, "Fortune Seller" from 'Open Your Eyes' (1997): YESterdays

Yes, “Fortune Seller” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays

“Fortune Seller” features one of the best guitarist pairings of Billy Sherwood and Steve Howe in the Yes canon.

Chicago, "Manipulation" from 'Chicago XIV' (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Manipulation” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

It’s strangely fitting that the Grammy nomination for ‘Chicago XIV’ recogonized John Berg’s artwork, and not the music.