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.
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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
It’s strangely fitting that the Grammy nomination for ‘Chicago XIV’ recogonized John Berg’s artwork, and not the music.
Toto, “Love Is a Man’s World” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays
I can’t help but think that Toto’s leftover 1977 track “Love Is a Man’s World” might have worked with a different ending.
Yes, “No Way We Can Lose” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
Despite good playing, Yes’ “No Way We Can Lose” never rises beyond the sum of its musical parts.
Ronnie Lane, Joost Maglev, Patrice Jegou + Others: Five For the Road
Ronnie Lane, Joost Maglev, Patrice Jegou, Tiny Legs Tim and the Green are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
Grupo Fantasma – ‘American Music Vol. VII’ (2019)
Most bands that have been around as long as these guys are content to rest on their legacy. Grupo Fantasma is not most bands.
Yes, “Universal Garden” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
The initial three songs on Yes’ ‘Open Your Eyes’ find the world’s greatest progressive rock band at the top of their game.
Fernando Perdomo, progressive rocker: Something Else! Interview
Fernando Perdomo joins us to discuss his newest instrumental progressive-rock release, but there’s much, much more to him.
Toto, “Mrs. Johnson” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays
Despite a few notable flourishes, “Mrs. Johnson” never makes a compelling case for inclusion on the first Toto album.
