The RESELECT Music Podcast

Episode 25: Hit the high seas with Dave, Eric, and Sarah as they take a trip to Future Islands! In this episode, our intrepid podcasters discuss the 2011 album On the Water, by the band Future Islands. Batten down the hatches... a perfect storm of opinions is on the way! Please let us know your opinions about Future Islands and On the Water — as well as this episode — at ReselectMusic.com. Featuring: Dave Gershman Eric Greene Sarah Wassell LINKS! Future Islands, On the Water, 2011: https://www.thrilljockey.com/products/on-the-water Other music mentioned: Psychedelic Furs: "Heartbreak Beat," "The Ghost in You," and "Pretty in Pink" The The: "This is the Day" New Order: "Leave Me Alone," "Your Silent Face," and "Elegia" READ: The Reselect Blog: https://www.reselect.com VISIT: The Reselect Podcast site: https://www.reselectmusic.com NOTE: Song snippets are played along with the commentary on the Reselect podcast for purposes of illustration only, in accordance with U.S. copyright law’s Fair Use doctrine. Copyright for all songs is held strictly by the respective songwriters; please purchase downloads of the songs or physical copies of the albums if you’d like to enjoy them in their entirety with good sound quality.

Episode 24: Dave, Eric, and Sarah are feeling “Young” at heart (sorry) as they discuss their feelings about Neil Young’s classic 1970 album, After the Gold Rush. This is the second of our "lost" episodes, recorded in sequence with previous ones but only getting released now. Hope it’s worth the wait! Please let us know your opinions about Neil Young and After the Gold Rush — as well as this episode — at ReselectMusic.com. Featuring: Dave Gershman Eric Greene Sarah Wassell LINKS! Neil Young, After the Gold Rush, 1970: https://www.amazon.com/After-Gold-Rush-50th-Anniv/dp/B08M255VW5 Other music mentioned: St. Etienne, “Only Love Can Break Your Heart,” 1991 Florence and the Machine, “Only Love Can Break Your Heart,” 2016 READ: The Reselect Blog: https://www.reselect.com VISIT: The Reselect Podcast site: https://www.reselectmusic.com NOTE: Song snippets are played along with the commentary on the Reselect podcast for purposes of illustration only, in accordance with U.S. copyright law’s Fair Use doctrine. Copyright for all songs is held strictly by the respective songwriters; please purchase downloads of the songs or physical copies of the albums if you’d like to enjoy them in their entirety with good sound quality.

Episode 23: Dave, Eric, and Sarah return after a VERY long hiatus. Sorry about that, faithful listeners! This episode was actually recorded not long after the ones before it, but is just as relevant now as it was then — after all, great music is eternal, right? For this one, the discussion centers on Liz Phair and her landmark 1993 album, Exile in Guyville. It’s a classic and there is much to discuss and consider. Please let us know your opinions about Liz Phair and Exile in Guyville — as well as this episode — at ReselectMusic.com. Featuring: Dave Gershman Eric Greene Sarah Wassell   LINKS! Liz Phair, Exile in Guyville, 1993:  https://shop.matadorrecords.com/release/398632-liz-phair-exile-in-guyville-30th-anniversary Other music mentioned: Spoon, "Chicago at Night": https://spoontheband.bandcamp.com/track/chicago-at-night READ: The Reselect Blog: https://www.reselect.com VISIT: The Reselect Podcast site: https://www.reselectmusic.com NOTE: Song snippets are played along with the commentary on the Reselect podcast for purposes of illustration only, in accordance with U.S. copyright law’s Fair Use doctrine. Copyright for all songs is held strictly by the respective songwriters; please purchase downloads of the songs or physical copies of the albums if you’d like to enjoy them in their entirety with good sound quality.

Episode 22: Dave, Eric, and Sarah turn the Reselect machine back to the very tail end of the '80s in this episode to discuss the Pixies and their remarkable 1989 album, Doolittle. This may very well be the definitive Pixies album, so by extension it may very well be one of the most influential albums in rock, given the huge impact the Pixies had, both directly and indirectly, on the music of the '90s and beyond. Give a listen and see what the gang has to say about it. Please let us know your opinions about the Pixies and Doolittle at ReselectMusic.com -- and please send your requests for future episodes! Featuring: Dave Gershman Eric Greene Sarah Wassell   LINKS! The Pixies, Doolittle, 1989: https://www.amazon.com/Doolittle-Pixies/dp/B000S559VW Other music mentioned: Weezer, "Undone - The Sweater Song": https://www.amazon.com/Undone-The-Sweater-Song-Explicit/dp/B000W21H9Y READ: The Reselect Blog: https://www.reselect.com VISIT: The Reselect Podcast site: https://www.reselectmusic.com NOTE: Song snippets are played along with the commentary on the Reselect podcast for purposes of illustration only, in accordance with U.S. copyright law’s Fair Use doctrine. Copyright for all songs is held strictly by the respective songwriters; please purchase downloads of the songs or physical copies of the albums if you’d like to enjoy them in their entirety with good sound quality.

Episode 21: The "Reselectors" (Dave, Eric, and Sarah) turn their laser sights (watch out!) in this episode toward the Faces' classic 1971 rocker, A Nod is as Good as a Wink...to a Blind Horse. (You'll have to excuse us for not including the full title in the episode title.) While all appreciated the musical force that was Rod Stewart and the Faces, the gang found that one particular aspect of the album hasn't aged quite as well. Tune in to find out what that might be! [A small correction to a comment made by Dave early on in this episode: a mental slip-up caused him to say that the "Ronnie" who was not in the Small Faces, the band that eventually became the Faces, was "Lane," when in fact he meant to say "Wood."] Please let us know your opinions about the Faces and A Nod is as Good as a Wink... at ReselectMusic.com -- and please send your requests for future episodes! Featuring: Dave Gershman Eric Greene Sarah Wassell   LINKS! The Faces, A Nod is as Good as a Wink... to a Blind Horse, 1971: https://www.amazon.com/Nod-Good-Wink-Blind-Horse/dp/B001OG1RAQ Other music mentioned: The Small Faces, "Itchycoo Park": https://www.amazon.com/Itchycoo-Park-2012-Remaster/dp/B073QJC76W The Small Faces, "Lazy Sunday": https://www.amazon.com/Lazy-Sunday-Stereo-Version-Remaster/dp/B07JL5MT8Q The Faces, "Ooh La La": https://www.amazon.com/Ooh-2015-Remastered-Version/dp/B0012F91S4 Rod Stewart, Every Picture Tells a Story: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Picture-Tells-Story-Stewart/dp/B07G93SBSG READ: The Reselect Blog: https://www.reselect.com VISIT: The Reselect Podcast site: https://www.reselectmusic.com NOTE: Song snippets are played along with the commentary on the Reselect podcast for purposes of illustration only, in accordance with U.S. copyright law’s Fair Use doctrine. Copyright for all songs is held strictly by the respective songwriters; please purchase downloads of the songs or physical copies of the albums if you’d like to enjoy them in their entirety with good sound quality.

Episode 20: Sarah, Eric, and Dave take a look in this episode at the Beach Boys' classic 1966 album, Pet Sounds. For some people, the Beach Boys bring to mind fun, light-hearted songs about surfing, girls, and driving around in cars, but with Pet Sounds, Brian Wilson proved they were so much more than that, influencing the direction of popular music in very significant ways both directly and via those that the album influenced. But we also learn in this discussion that its greatness doesn't guarantee adulation! Tune in for more on that and our other remarkably insightful discussions! Please let us know your thoughts about the Beach Boys and Pet Sounds at ReselectMusic.com -- and we'd love to hear your requests for future episodes! Featuring: Dave Gershman Eric Greene Sarah Wassell   LINKS! The Beach Boys, Pet Sounds, 1966: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Sounds-Beach-Boys/dp/B00005ASHM   READ: The Reselect Blog: https://www.reselect.com VISIT: The Reselect Podcast site: https://www.reselectmusic.com NOTE: Song snippets are played along with the commentary on the Reselect podcast for purposes of illustration only, in accordance with U.S. copyright law’s Fair Use doctrine. Copyright for all songs is held strictly by the respective songwriters; please purchase downloads of the songs or physical copies of the albums if you’d like to enjoy them in their entirety with good sound quality.

Episode 19: Eric, Dave, and Sarah return to take a dive into the New Pornographers and their 2005 album, Twin Cinema. Carl Newman's always-catchy songs and clever but sometimes obscure turns of phrase combine seamlessly with Neko Case's incredible voice to create what at least one of our podcasters believe is a classic album, while one is left unconvinced. Tune in to see who feels which way -- who do you agree with more? Please let us know your thoughts about the New Pornographers and Twin Cinema at ReselectMusic.com! And we'd love to hear your requests for future episodes!   Featuring: Dave Gershman Eric Greene Sarah Wassell   LINKS! The New Pornographers, Twin Cinema, 2005: https://www.amazon.com/Twin-Cinema-New-Pornographers/dp/B01M0V1G2K Other Songs Referenced: The Who, "Rael 1": https://www.amazon.com/Rael-1/dp/B001NB72RE The Who, "Amazing Journey": https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Journey/dp/B07R61CXM3   READ: The Reselect Blog: https://www.reselect.com VISIT: The Reselect Podcast site: https://www.reselectmusic.com NOTE: Song snippets are played along with the commentary on the Reselect podcast for purposes of illustration only, in accordance with U.S. copyright law’s Fair Use doctrine. Copyright for all songs is held strictly by the respective songwriters; please purchase downloads of the songs or physical copies of the albums if you’d like to enjoy them in their entirety with good sound quality.

Episode 18: After a fairly long break, Eric, Dave, and Sarah are back for a fun discussion of the always entertaining Tom Waits and his classic 1985 album, Raindogs. Considered by many to be his best album (in a very competitive field!), Raindogs absolutely barks with Waits' sometimes growling and sometimes gruffly crooning vocal instrument, as well as an array of wheezing calliopes, oomping tubas, and myriad other uniquely Waits-ian found sounds. But above all else is the songwriting -- few people can write a lyric and sing it like Tom. Please let us know your thoughts about Tom Waits and Raindogs at ReselectMusic.com! And leave us some requests for future episodes!   Featuring: Dave Gershman Eric Greene Sarah Wassell   LINK! Tom Waits, Raindogs, 1985: https://www.amazon.com/Rain-Dogs-Tom-Waits/dp/B000W20NXU/   READ: The Reselect Blog: https://www.reselect.com VISIT: The Reselect Podcast site: https://www.reselectmusic.com NOTE: Song snippets are played along with the commentary on the Reselect podcast for purposes of illustration only, in accordance with U.S. copyright law’s Fair Use doctrine. Copyright for all songs is held strictly by the respective songwriters; please purchase downloads of the songs or physical copies of the albums if you’d like to enjoy them in their entirety with good sound quality.

Episode 17: A prolific and talented songwriter and musician, Ryan Adams has nonetheless been a very polarizing figure in music, and through his real-life actions poses a problem when it comes to appreciating him. In this episode, Dave, Eric, and Sarah discuss these issues, as well as take a look at the music on his full-album cover of Taylor Swift's "1989" album. Please let us know your own thoughts on the subject by leaving your comments at ReselectMusic.com. Featuring: Dave Gershman Eric Greene Sarah Wassell   LINKS! Ryan Adams: 1989, 2015: https://www.amazon.com/1989-Ryan-Adams/dp/B015GU358W Taylor Swift: 1989, 2014: https://www.amazon.com/1989-Taylor-Swift/dp/B00OXE341G READ: The Reselect Blog: https://www.reselect.com VISIT: The Reselect Podcast site: https://www.reselectmusic.com NOTE: Song snippets are played along with the commentary on the Reselect podcast for purposes of illustration only, in accordance with U.S. copyright law’s Fair Use doctrine. Copyright for all songs is held strictly by the respective songwriters; please purchase downloads of the songs or physical copies of the albums if you’d like to enjoy them in their entirety with good sound quality.

Episode 16: Sadly, the music world lost the Cars' songwriting mastermind, Ric Ocasek, in September 2019, at the age of 75. In this episode, Dave, Sarah, and Eric go for a ride with the Cars, starting the journey at their self-titled debut album in 1978 and not stopping until they hit Heartbeat City, released in 1984. Hop in and join us! Please let us know your thoughts about this episode or the album by leaving your comments at ReselectMusic.com. NOTE: As with the past few episodes posted, this one was recorded several months before (and the intro not long before) the coronavirus issues currently affecting all of us, hence the lack of any mention therein. Then again, we're sure you don't mind not being reminded of the current situation while listening. Our best wishes go out to all of you: stay healthy and hang in there! Featuring: Dave Gershman Eric Greene Sarah Wassell LINKS! The Cars, 1978: https://www.amazon.com/Cars/dp/B001OB0VNK Candy-O, 1979: https://www.amazon.com/Candy-Cars/dp/B00124FRYM Panorama, 1980: https://www.amazon.com/Panorama-Cars/dp/B001OB61JI Shake It Up, 1981: https://www.amazon.com/Shake-Up-Cars/dp/B001OB7G6U Heartbeat City, 1984: https://www.amazon.com/Heartbeat-City-Cars/dp/B001OB2CF0 Other Songs Referenced: The Beatles, "I Will": https://www.amazon.com/I-Will-Remastered/dp/B01929HYKI Flash and the Pan, "Walking in the Rain": https://www.amazon.com/Walking-In-the-Rain/dp/B004N4GITG READ: The Reselect Blog: https://www.reselect.com VISIT: The Reselect Podcast site: https://www.reselectmusic.com NOTE: Song snippets are played along with the commentary on the Reselect podcast for purposes of illustration only, in accordance with U.S. copyright law’s Fair Use doctrine. Copyright for all songs is held strictly by the respective songwriters; please purchase downloads of the songs or physical copies of the albums if you’d like to enjoy them in their entirety with good sound quality.