A self-proclaimed protest song, decker.’s “Matchstick Man” is never preachy but always engaging. That’s the sign of powerful music.

Toto’s “Stay Away” would have been just another standard rocker on an album by any other AOR band.

The Best of 2017 (So Far) includes jazz, pop, blues, prog and things that are, quite thrillingly, simply outside of any general category.

The third single from Yes’ 1983 blockbuster ‘90125’ boasts a balanced mix of progressive elements and rock sensibilities.

If Living Colour’s “Come On” is representative of the whole project, ‘Shade’ is going to be well worth the wait.

I don’t particularly like 1973’s ‘Chicago VI.’ There, I said it. Still, “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” makes for an uplifting end.

An unlikely yet enduring deep cut, “Hold On” finds Yes at the height of its stadium-rock power.

‘Over the Covers’ showcases the Brownout I always love with a new sense of urgency and maturity.

Fabian Almazan’s ‘Alcanza’ is stirring, complex, emotional and musically honest.

“Owner of a Lonely Heart” wasn’t great progressive rock but, without this track, it’s doubtful the band Yes would still be here today.