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 futur ..read more

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" wh ..read more

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 le ..read more

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:Da ..read more

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 Rai ..read more

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 curren ..read more

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 ..read more

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 l ..read more

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 ta ..read more

Episode 12: Neko Case is the singer everybody loves to love. For over 20 years she has delighted listeners with her alt-country-ish-but-oh-so-much-more repertoire, both solo and with indie darlings The New Pornographers. In this episode of Reselect, Dave, Eric, and Sarah fawn all over Ms. Case, specifically for her solo work, and make the case (pun intended) for her as one of the best songwriters going (you thought that was going to say "singers" -- well yes, that too). Albums covered include almost everything from 1997's The Virginian up through 2013's mouthful of a title, The Worse Things Ge ..read more