The RESELECT Podcast

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

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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

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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

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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

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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/

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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

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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

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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 15: Amy Winehouse was a remarkable talent who battled demons throughout her years of success. In this episode, Sarah, Dave, and Eric take on her second and final album, Back to Black. Join us as we discuss the album that made her and ultimately—indirectly though it may have been—broke her. 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, for whatever way you may be affected: stay healthy and hang in there!

Featuring:
Dave Gershman
Eric Greene
Sarah Wassell

LINKS!

Back to Black, Amy Winehouse, 2006: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01012CEPU

Other Songs Referenced:

The Supremes, "I Hear a Symphony": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L3ZBJ8I

The Flamingos, "I Only Have Eyes for You": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DBC83PZ

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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 14: Lacking commercial success but packing a big punch in terms of influence, Big Star is one of rock's most legendary cult bands. You may not hear them on the radio much, but you most certainly hear their impact on later bands and much of indie rock. This episode finds us embroiled in the midst of an empassioned debate over their music — specifically, their first album, #1 Record. Join us and see where you stand in all of this — and please let us know your thoughts by leaving your comments at ReselectMusic.com.

NOTE: This episode 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. Our best wishes go out to all of you, for whatever way you may be affected: stay healthy and hang in there!

Featuring:
Dave Gershman
Eric Greene
Sarah Wassell

LINKS!

Big Star mentioned in this episode:

#1 Record, 1972: https://www.amazon.com/1-Record-Big-Star/dp/B01B6XTFB4

Third, 1978: https://www.amazon.com/Third-Big-Star/dp/B01G98KDUS

Other Songs Referenced:

The Box Tops, "The Letter": https://www.amazon.com/The-Letter/dp/B0018QZ6UY

Paul McCartney & Wings, "Helen Wheels": https://www.amazon.com/Helen-Wheels-Remastered-2010/dp/B07GZM3MS4

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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 13: With this episode of Reselect, Dave, Eric, and Sarah begin their foray into album-centric episodes, moving away from the longer artist-centric episodes. (Although there will be one more of those coming not too far down the road.) The first album we tackle is Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, the album that really deserves a lot of credit for launching the culture of punk, if not the music itself (the Ramones got there first). But the Sex Pistols took punk to a new place and can in many ways be said to have changed rock music in their short existence. Join us as we take a closer look at their sole studio album.

NOTE: This episode was recorded well before (and the intro not long before) the coronavirus issues currently affecting the world in terrible ways, hence the lack of any mention therein. Our best wishes go out to all of you, for whatever way you may be affected: stay healthy and hang in there!

Featuring:
Dave Gershman
Eric Greene
Sarah Wassell

LINKS!

The Sex Pistols on Amazon:

Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, 1977: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Mind-Bollocks-Heres-Pistols/dp/B00122Z5RI

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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.