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
“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.
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” is one epic from the world’s greatest progressive rock band which should not go overlooked.
Don Breithaupt, of Monkey House: Something Else! Interview
If Steely Dan seems like an obvious inspiration for Don Breithaupt’s Monkey House, there’s a reason. He joins Preston Frazier to discuss.
Steve Porcaro – Someday / Somehow (2016)
The sublime ‘Someday/Somehow’ finds Toto co-founder Steve Porcaro at the peak of his considerable powers.
Toto, “We Made It” from Toto IV (1982): Toto Tuesdays
Toto’s “We Made It” is often overlooked, yet the David Paich/Jeff Porcaro collaboration offers so much more than meets the ear.
Ray Wilson – Song for a Friend (2016)
‘Songs for a Friend,’ dedicated to a close confidant who passed away in 2015, shows a decidedly personal side to former Genesis singer Ray Wilson.
Yes, “The Revealing Science of God / Dance of the Dawn” (1973): YESterdays
If something works in pop music, it’s usually then run into the ground. Yes seemed immune to the axiom as 1973’s ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans’ arrived.
