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Toto, "Hooked" from 'Falling in Between' (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Hooked” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Steve Porcaro’s programming and synth wizardry and Simon Phillips’ engineering are what makes this weird yet enjoyable Toto song so interesting.

Rick Wakeman and the English Rock Ensemble - 'The Red Planet' (2020)

Rick Wakeman and the English Rock Ensemble – ‘The Red Planet’ (2020)

Rick Wakeman’s ‘The Red Planet’ is a grand musical gesture that descends slowly on analog winds and is buoyed by a progressive rock ‘n’ roll parachute.

Alex Jordan - 'The Subtle Exhibitionist' (2020)

Alex Jordan – ‘The Subtle Exhibitionist’ (2020)

Alex Jordan’s ‘The Subtle Exhibitionist’ is a dazzling debut from an artist whose spirited music is primed to make a major impact.

Chicago, "I Stand Up" from 'Chicago 19' (1988): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “I Stand Up” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park

Artificial drum beats are all that prevent “I Stand Up” from fitting right into 1972’s ‘Chicago V’ or 1974’s ‘Chicago VII.’

Rick Wakeman, Brownout, David Sancious + Others: Preston Frazier's Best of 2020 (So Far)

Rick Wakeman, Brownout, David Sancious + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 (So Far)

Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 (So Far) includes standout recordings from Rick Wakeman, Brownout, David Sancious, Nick Finzer, Susie Blue and others.

Quincy - '35 Years On' (2020)

Quincy – ’35 Years On’ (2020)

Quincy has returned with a highly enjoyable set of songs that rank as a sensible extension to the unfulfilled promise of their debut album.

Yes, "Solitaire" from 'Fly From Here' (2011): YESterdays

Yes, “Solitaire” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays

Steve Howe’s playing and songwriting talents, highlighted on the solo feature “Solitaire,” helped make ‘Fly From Here’ the last truly great Yes album.

Richard Turgeon, "Live Forever" (2020): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon, “Live Forever” (2020): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon’s cover of “Live Forever” almost feels like a contemporary anthem regarding conspiracy theories surrounding the novel coronavirus.

Jake Reed - 'Reed Between The Lines' (2020)

Jake Reed – ‘Reed Between The Lines’ (2020)

The people around Jake Reed knew that there isn’t much as a drummer and composer he couldn’t do and do well. With his solid debut ‘Reed Between The Lines,’ now the rest of the world knows this, too.

Prince Recalled Past Glories on '20Ten,' But Then Made the Same Mistakes

Prince Recalled Past Glories on ’20Ten,’ But Then Made the Same Mistakes

’20Ten’ arrived 10 years ago today from a much different place. It sounded like Prince was having … fun?