How Yes Pushed Themselves to the Limit on ‘Close to the Edge’
Released 50 years ago today, ‘Close to the Edge’ represented a dramatic furthering of Yes’ creative process. They’d lose one member along the way.
Articles by: Preston Frazier
Toto’s David Paich on His Solo Debut, ‘Forgotten Toys’: Something Else! Interview
David Paich joins Preston Frazier to discuss his debut solo EP ‘Forgotten Toys,’ as well as key deep cuts from his legendary Toto discography.
How ‘Sentimental Hygiene’ Bolstered Warren Zevon’s Considerable Legend
Warren Zevon didn’t just release his best album since ‘Excitable Boy’ 35 years ago today. He released his best album, period.
David Paich – ‘Forgotten Toys’ (2022)
Hopefully, the arrival of David Paich’s ‘Forgotten Toys’ EP is just the opening salvo in a long overdue solo career.
Don Breithaupt on Monkey House’s ‘Remember the Audio’: Something Else! Interview
Don Breithaupt goes in depth on Monkey House’s ‘Remember the Audio,’ how the band has evolved over 30 years and the brilliance of guitarist Drew Zingg.
Monkey House’s ‘Future Is Almost Gone,’ ‘The Jazz Life’ + Others: Gimme Five
The latest edition of Gimme Five finds Preston Frazier digging into a handful of favorites from Don Breithaupt’s Monkey House.
Ben Craven, Mark Wade Trio, Joe Bailey + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2022 (So Far)
Preston Frazier’s Best of 2022 (So Far) includes records from Ben Craven, Mark Wade Trio, Joe Bailey and others.
Johannes Wallmann on ‘Precarious Towers,’ McCoy Tyner + More: Something Else! Interview
Preston Frazier discusses the new album ‘Precarious Towers’ with Johannes Wallmann, who we last spoke with about 2018’s terrific ‘Love Wins.’
Aristocrats, David Binney, Ben Craven + Others: Five For the Road
Aristocrats, David Binney and Ben Craven are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
JD Souther – ‘If the World Was You’ (2008): On Second Thought
JD Souther’s ‘If the World Was You’ demonstrated that a great artist in the second half of his career can still deliver compelling work.
