Articles by: Preston Frazier

Yes, "Ritual / Nous Sommes Du Soleil" (1973): YESterdays

Yes, “Ritual / Nous Sommes Du Soleil” (1973): YESterdays

Yes’ sixth studio album, ‘Tales from Topographic Oceans,’ ends with its most accessible side of music.

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Jackson Browne, “Shaky Town” from Running on Empty (1977): One Track Mind

Taped in Room 124 of the Edwardsville, Ill., Holiday Inn, 1977’s “Shaky Town” is one of the rawest Jackson Browne recordings – and a must-have song when traveling.

Chicago, "Wake Up Sunshine" from 'Chicago II' (1970): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Wake Up Sunshine” from ‘Chicago II’ (1970): Saturdays in the Park

This is one Chicago deep cut I never get tired of – and the band seems to feel the same: “Wake Up Sunshine” remains an enduring concert chestnut, too.

Toto, "Africa" from Toto IV (1982): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Africa” from Toto IV (1982): Toto Tuesdays

“Africa,” the last song on ‘Toto IV,’ represents an end in many respects for the band.

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Jon Anderson, of Yes and Anderson Rabin Wakeman: Something Else! Interview

The always-busy Jon Anderson joins Preston Frazier for a Something Else! Sitdown that, predictably, covers a lot of musical ground.

Yes, "The Ancient / Giants Under the Sun" (1973): YESterdays

Yes, “The Ancient / Giants Under the Sun” (1973): YESterdays

Is Yes’ “The Ancient / Giants Under the Sun” an easy listen? No, but it sure is a good one.

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Marquis Hill – The Way We Play (2016)

Marquis Hill is the textbook definition of a master, and ‘The Way The Play’ relentlessly demonstrates that craft.

Toto, "Waiting For Your Love" from Toto IV (1982): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Waiting For Your Love” from Toto IV (1982): Toto Tuesdays

“Waiting for Your Love” is another ‘Toto IV’ deep cut which could easily have been a successful single from the album. This is song craftsmanship at its finest.

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Jon Herington – ‘Adult Entertainment’ (2016)

‘Adult Entertainment’ is just that, with 12 songs of various styles, direct yet evocative lyrics and excellent playing from Jon Herington and company.

Yes, "The Remembering / High the Memory" (1973): YESterdays

Yes, “The Remembering / High the Memory” (1973): YESterdays

Yes’ “The Remembering / High the Memory” is one epic from the world’s greatest progressive rock band which should not go overlooked.