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Honestly, the more I think about it, Eels Beautiful Freak really would be a pretty solid pick straddling alt-rock and indie. "Novocaine for the Soul" was a big enough hit that it'd be on radar for most people of the era, even if a lot of them likely never dug into the album proper. Not my...

Anyone think they'd go Mazzy Star Among My Swan for April? Only repress on those since '96 are the not so great Plain reissues. Not sure if they'd deem it big enough considering how Essentials is skewing these days. Also wouldn't be surprised if it is No Code given the Yield reissue they're...

Equally intrigued and terrified by what's on the docket for the next quarter. So many solid choices to make from those years... but oh so many missteps to make as well. Gotta think they'll do something a little more palatable in April after the Musgraves pick. I know that pick is a sell out, but...

Honestly, if they're doing a metal album it'll almost certainly be Kill Em All from '83. But let's be honest, there's always the possibility they'll do Lick it Up from that same year.

Yeah, Customer Support has historically been very available, and very helpful with stuff like this. And I'm betting they'll be even more so at least in the short-term after the migration.

Yeah, I didn't think it was a big deal one way or the other. Was mostly just curious if there was an official-ish read on the matter and realized I don't really have a legit Deadhead friend to ask at the moment. Thanks!

Random question for the Deadheads out there... I know folks call them The Dead on the regular, but is it incorrect to say The Grateful Dead? Like, they're official title is actually just Grateful Dead sans the The, right?

Indeed. And just given the effort they put into the zines, would be surprising if they didn't pay something.

Thanks yeah. I've had a handful of "free" freelance writing gigs over the years that pay in product, bylines, and/or screeners, etc. So I'm always a bit wary of things unless pay is explicitly covered. Sadly, I'm also the sort of person who feels very awkward just reaching out to ask about it...

Anybody know if these writing gigs are paid? Didn't see anything one way or the other in the email.

1) As Yellowcard has pretty much been confirmed, it's pretty clear he interviewed that band's violinist (whose name I don't recall at the moment). 2) Sounds like they're maybe doing two Yellowcard exclusives next year. Never been a huge fan myself, but if you're into them, that should come as...

Two from the Vault has been particularly frustrating. LITA was supposed to have their Future Days repress delivered a few months ago. But it's just been pushed to June of 2023. Happy to wait for my copy, but man it's annoying.

Yeah, that was not meant as a slight to Musgraves, or even the album. But I'm guessing a lot of people will have trouble with the Essential tag here, and particularly the price point with this one.

I do, however, remain intrigued by the '68 rock pick for January. And I'm legit stoked for Air if that does indeed slot in for February. Somehow I've never pulled the trigger on Moon Safari, and would very much like to have a nice copy of it.

I usually don't gripe much about Essentials picks, 'cause you can always just swap. But I'm really hoping VMP gets off of this modern country albums as Essentials strategy. That's why you have a Country track. And let's be honest, some of those country albums have been waaaaaaay more Essential...

With all due respect to Musgraves, I foresee a lot of swapping in March.

Hasn't been talked about much on here, but that Slow Pulp album is pretty solid too.

Can't disagree with any of those arguments. I'd personally be stoked for Anthem, but it would probably be a tough sell for casual subscribers. I could, however, very much see VMP pushing the album's unorthodox production techniques as part of it not just being Essential Dead, but a psych...

Oooh, I did not think of that one. Would be very into this pick.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but '68 could also be Cheap Thrills, right? Despite being readily available in cheapy bins across the land, that seems more on brand than The Zombies (though I's probably prefer Odyssey and Oracle.). Also, didn't somebody confirm Lauryn Hill was not happening yet? If...