Articles by: Preston Frazier

Steely Dan Sunday, "Weather In My Head" (2012)

Steely Dan Sunday, “Weather In My Head” (2012)

<<< BACKWARD (“Memorabilia”) ||| ONWARD (“The New Breed”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** Side two of Donald Fagen’s Sunken Condos, that is if you bought the neat-looking clear vinyl version, starts smartly with the track “Weather In My Head.” You May Also Like: Donald Fagen, “New Frontier” fromRead More

Steely Dan Sunday, “Memorabilia” (2012)

Steely Dan Sunday, “Memorabilia” (2012)

<<< BACKWARD (“I’m Not The Same Without You”) ||| “>ONWARD (“Weather In My Head”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** I love most Steely Dan songs. I love most Walter Becker songs. I love a few Donald Fagen songs and dismiss a few of them (actually I dismissed aRead More

Joni Mitchell - 'Chalk Mark in a Rainstorm' (1988): On Second Thought

Joni Mitchell – ‘Chalk Mark in a Rainstorm’ (1988): On Second Thought

The guest-packed ‘Chalk Mark in a Rainstorm’ represented yet another left turn in Joni Mitchell’s fabled career.

Steely Dan Sunday, "I'm Not The Same Without You" (2012)

Steely Dan Sunday, “I’m Not The Same Without You” (2012)

“I’m Not The Same Without You” is a fine leadoff single from Sunken Condos. The song reached number 12 on the Billboard 200 and charted well in Japan in Europe as well. You May Also Like: Steely Dan, “Things I Miss the Most” from ‘Northeast Corridor’ (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

Joni Mitchell - 'Dog Eat Dog' (1985): On Second Thought

Joni Mitchell – ‘Dog Eat Dog’ (1985): On Second Thought

My first experience with Joni Mitchell, ‘Dog Eat Dog’ rivals the ‘Mingus’ album for being her most polarizing work.

Chris Greene Quartet - Music Appreciation (2014)

Chris Greene Quartet – Music Appreciation (2014)

Chris Greene, and all of ‘Music Appreciation,’ builds in intensity and power but never forsakes subtlety.

Steely Dan Sunday, "Slinky Thing" (2012)

Steely Dan Sunday, “Slinky Thing” (2012)

<<< BACKWARD (“Three Picture Deal”) ||| ONWARD (“I’m Not The Same Without You”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** Walter Becker’s Circus Money was released in 2008. Though there hasn’t been a Steely Dan album since 2003’s Everything Must Go, the eleven years since have proven to be theRead More

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On Second Thought: Joni Mitchell – Wild Things Run Fast (1982)

I’ve always loved the six degrees of separation concept as it relates to my musical discoveries. The career of Joni Mitchell is a perfect example of that. You May Also Like: Joni Mitchell – ‘Chalk Mark in a Rain Storm’ (1988): On Second Thought Joni Mitchell’s ‘Dry Cleaner From DesRead More

Steely Dan Sunday, "Three Picture Deal" (2008)

Steely Dan Sunday, “Three Picture Deal” (2008)

<<< BACKWARD (“God’s Eye View”) ||| ONWARD (“Slinky Thing”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** Is it fantasy, twisted reality or just plan good story telling? Whatever it is, Walter Becker’s second solo album goes out on a strong note. You May Also Like: Steely Dan Sunday: “Paging AudreyRead More

Fabian Almazan - Rhizome (2014)

Fabian Almazan – Rhizome (2014)

If you’ve seen trumpeter Terence Blanchard live you are already well aware of pianist/composer Fabian Almazan.