Sound Opinions

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Take two nationally respected rock critics, the latest music news, personal commentary, and exclusive interviews and performances, add a huge pile of records old and new, and the result is Sound Opinions, where people who love music can come together.

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Songs About Photography, Ma...

01.27.2023

Jim and Greg talk with longtime music photographer Marty Perez about his new career-spanning book, "Kill A Punk For Rock & Roll." They also share their favorite songs about photography and pay tribute to David Crosby. Become a member on ...

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01.27.2023 Songs About Photography, Marty Perez & RIP David Crosby Jim and Greg talk with longtime music photographer Marty Perez about his new career-spanning book, "Kill A Punk For Rock & Roll." They also share their favorite songs about photography and pay tribute to David Crosby. Become a member on ...
01.25.2023 An Obscure British Band You've Probably Never Heard Of In this bonus episode, Jim digs deep into the British music scene of the '60s to add an obscure song to the Desert Island Jukebox. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
01.20.2023 Dry Cleaning, Reviews of Margo Price and SZA, and RIP Jeff Beck Post-punk tunes topped with dadaist deadpan lyrics are an unlikely formula for popularity in music, but that's the secret to Dry Cleaning's success. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with band members Florence Shaw and Nick Buxton about one ...
01.18.2023 A Great Girl Group Song from 2007 In this bonus episode, Jim shares a girl group song from 2007 that can stand alongside more famous tracks from the 1960s. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
01.13.2023 Cameron Crowe on Almost Famous the Musical, His Movies & More Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot catch up with longtime friend, screenwriter and director Cameron Crowe. They discuss his films, most notably Almost Famous, which recently wrapped up a run on Broadway as a musical. They talk about the differences ...
01.11.2023 Two Late-Breaking 2022 Obituaries In this bonus episode, we pay tribute to even more musicians who died at the end of 2022. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
01.06.2023 The Best Songs of 2022, Obits & Greg's Annual Mixtape This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look at the music of 2022 from the rearview mirror. Jim and the producers share some of their favorite singles of the year, review some missed obituaries and Greg plays an excerpt ...
01.04.2023 Jim's Favorite Springsteen Songs In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that was written by Bruce Springsteen, doubling the total number of songs by the Boss that he likes. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
12.30.2022 Low Live on Sound Opinions, RIP Loretta Lynn & Anton Fier Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit Low's 2011 session on Sound Opinions in honor of singer and drummer Mimi Parker, who died in November. The hosts also pay tribute to Loretta Lynn and drummer Anton Fier, who also died ...
12.28.2022 Travels With Greg: The Dylan Center In this bonus episode, Greg recounts his experience visiting the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
12.23.2022 D'Angelo's Voodoo & Bassist Pino Palladino This week, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dissect D’Angelo’s masterpiece album Voodoo. They chat with author Faith Pennick about the record’s context, impact and more. Then, the hosts will talk with the bassist who played on that album, among many ...
12.21.2022 One more Cirzan Christmas tune In this bonus episode, Andy Cirzan shares a song from his annual holiday obscura mix that was too weird for the radio. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
12.16.2022 The 2022 Holiday Spectacular with Andy Cirzan Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome our crate-digging Kris Kringle, Andy Cirzan to share great holiday songs that aren’t played-out. This year's collection is called "The Reindeer Sessions... Further Adventures in Holiday Obscura." Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
12.14.2022 More Best Albums of 2022 In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg share more of their favorite albums of 2022. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
12.09.2022 The Best Albums of 2022, Plus RIP Christine McVie As 2022 comes to a close, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot reveal their Best Albums of the Year, music they loved and couldn’t stop listening to. They also hear selections from their production staff and pay tribute to the ...
12.07.2022 Ganser adds to the Desert Island Jukebox In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg continue their discussion with Alicia Gaines of Ganser, including getting a few additions to the Desert Island Jukebox. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
12.02.2022 Margo Price, Plus Opinions on Robyn Hitchcock & Plains Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Margo Price back to the show to discuss her memoir, "Maybe We'll Make It." Since her first appearance in 2018, Price has recorded two albums, joined the board of Farm Aid and met ...
11.30.2022 A Flying Saucer Love Song In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Tropicália legend Gal Costa, who died in November. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
11.25.2022 Buried Treasures & Ganser Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite new, under-the-radar music you need to hear. Plus a conversation with vocalist and bassist for the band Ganser, Alicia Gaines. They discuss their latest EP, her extensive music knowledge ...
11.23.2022 D.H. Peligro: A virtuoso punk In this bonus episode Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of D.H. Peligro, the drummer of Dead Kennedys. Peligro died in October at age 63. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
11.18.2022 Nnamdï, Opinions on Alvvays & Makaya McCraven, Plus RIP Mimi Parker from Low Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with genre-defying artist Nnamdi. They also review new albums by Alvvays and Makaya McCraven and pay tribute to Low's Mimi Parker. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
11.16.2022 A Tribute to Low's Mimi Parker In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg give an expanded obituary for Mimi Parker of Low. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
11.11.2022 Video Game Music, Opinions on Rina Sawayama & Brian Eno Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the expansive world of video game soundtracks. They chat with Los Angeles Times critic Todd Martens about the innovative ways video game music is exciting listeners and enhancing gaming interactivity. They’ll also review ...
11.09.2022 Representing Tulsa in Song In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a band that always represented their hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
11.04.2022 Superchunk Live, RIP Jerry Lee Lewis Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by indie rock stalwarts Superchunk for a live performance and interview at the Goose Island Tap Room in Chicago. The hosts also pay tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis. Become a member on ...
11.02.2022 Songs About Frankenstein In this bonus episode, Jim adds his favorite song about Frankenstein to the Desert Island Jukebox. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
10.28.2022 Jimmy Jam on Working with Janet Jackson, Prince & More Since the 1980s, producers and songwriters Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have made huge hits with artists like Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey. But finally in 2021, the duo released their debut album as artists. Hosts Jim ...
10.26.2022 Correcting the Record In this bonus episode Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in response to a Patron's complaint about giving a legendary band short shrift. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
10.21.2022 Pearl Jam's Long Road, Opinions on Björk & the Yeah Yeah Yeahs Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with music critic Steven Hyden about his new book on Pearl Jam. They recount the group’s quixotic attempt to fight Ticketmaster at the height of their fame and how they’ve maintained their career ...
10.19.2022 The Second Hardest Working Band in the Midwest In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that celebrates musicians with a work ethic strong enough to give a great performance no matter how big or small the gig. Become a member on Patreon: ...
10.14.2022 John Carpenter & Spooky Movie Music It’s that time of year again…spooky season! Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their conversation with horror writer, director and composer John Carpenter. Then, they share their favorite spooky movie music. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
10.12.2022 A Tribute to Loretta Lynn In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to country great Loretta Lynn. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
10.07.2022 Kurt Vile Live at the Goose Island Brewhouse, Opinions on Amanda Shires & Nova Twins Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by singer-songwriter Kurt Vile and a roomful of fans for a live performance and interview at the Goose Island Brew House in Chicago. The hosts also review new albums by Amanda Shires ...
10.05.2022 One of the Best Songs from the 2000s In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he says, on certain days, would be in his top three songs released since 2000. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
09.30.2022 Buried Treasures! As often as possible, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot love to share new, exciting, under-the-radar music. This week, they’ve got a brand new batch of buried treasures. They’ll also hear some selections from the production staff and play messages ...
09.28.2022 A Tribute to Anton Fier In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to drummer Anton Fier by adding a song to the Desert Island Jukebox and sharing two life lessons he learned from interacting with Fier. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
09.23.2022 Women in Country Music, Opinions on Santigold & Sudan Archives Author Marissa Moss's new book "Her Country" details the challenges the country music industry puts before female artists. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Moss about three artists who've succeeded in spite of the obstacles. Plus, they review ...
09.21.2022 A Canadian Euro-disco Song Bridging the 80s and 90s Sounds In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song from a forgotten Canadian act that he recently heard in the German TV show, Kleo. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
09.16.2022 Common's Like Water for Chocolate Over 20 years later, Common’s album Like Water for Chocolate remains a socially conscious, hip hop masterpiece. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit an interview they did with Common during this time, plus they talk about the music, production ...
09.14.2022 A Tribute to Joey DeFrancesco In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to the jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco, who died on August 25, 2022. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
09.09.2022 Pedro the Lion Live, Opinions on Horsegirl & Julia Jacklin This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Pedro The Lion to the Goose Island Tap Room in Chicago for a live performance and interview. David Bazan recently brought back the Pedro The Lion band name for a five ...
09.07.2022 The true origins of grunge? In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he learned about from an article in Bust magazine. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
09.02.2022 Phoebe Bridgers Live & Songs About the Sea This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs about oceans, lakes and rivers. Plus, we revisit a conversation and live performance at the Goose Island Tap Room in Chicago with singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers. Become ...
08.31.2022 A Behind The Scenes Motown Great In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Lamont Dozier, who co-wrote many of Motown's biggest hits. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
08.26.2022 Talking Heads & Tom Tom Club Drummer Chris Frantz This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their conversation with Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club drummer Chris Frantz. They discuss his memoir, the dynamics of the Talking Heads and working with Brian Eno (ding!) The hosts also ...
08.24.2022 A Band That Won't Be Damaged By A Bad Biopic In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in reaction to a biographical show he recently watched, but did not like. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
08.19.2022 Songs About Heroes, Opinions on Beyoncé & Drive-By Truckers There have been many great songs about acts of heroism big and small, and in times like these, boy do we need heroes and heroines! Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite songs about heroes. They’ll also hear ...
08.17.2022 Giving Women Who Rock the Spotlight With Director Jessica Hopper Jim has a conversation with director, writer and producer Jessica Hopper about her four part docuseries on EPIX about Women Who Rock. She also shares some desert island jukebox picks, one highlighting badass bassist Kira Roessler of Black Flag and ...
08.12.2022 Revisiting The Stooges' Fun House In a Classic Album Dissection, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot examine The Stooges' Fun House record from 1970. The album brought together garage rock, rhythm and blues and free jazz, setting a template for the punk revolution to come. Stooges ...
08.10.2022 Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time? R.I.P. William Hart of the Delfonics Greg pays tribute to the late singer and songwriter of The Delfonics, William Hart, with his song "Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time?" from the film Jackie Brown. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc

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What's Sound Opinions about?

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Sound Opinions episodes:

Songs About Photography, Marty Perez & RIP David Crosby

An Obscure British Band You've Probably Never Heard Of

Dry Cleaning, Reviews of Margo Price and SZA, and RIP Jeff Beck

A Great Girl Group Song from 2007

Cameron Crowe on Almost Famous the Musical, His Movies & More

Two Late-Breaking 2022 Obituaries

The Best Songs of 2022, Obits & Greg's Annual Mixtape

Jim's Favorite Springsteen Songs

Low Live on Sound Opinions, RIP Loretta Lynn & Anton Fier

Travels With Greg: The Dylan Center

D'Angelo's Voodoo & Bassist Pino Palladino

One more Cirzan Christmas tune

The 2022 Holiday Spectacular with Andy Cirzan

More Best Albums of 2022

The Best Albums of 2022, Plus RIP Christine McVie

Ganser adds to the Desert Island Jukebox

Margo Price, Plus Opinions on Robyn Hitchcock & Plains

A Flying Saucer Love Song

Buried Treasures & Ganser

D.H. Peligro: A virtuoso punk

Nnamdï, Opinions on Alvvays & Makaya McCraven, Plus RIP Mimi Parker from Low

A Tribute to Low's Mimi Parker

Video Game Music, Opinions on Rina Sawayama & Brian Eno

Representing Tulsa in Song

Superchunk Live, RIP Jerry Lee Lewis

Songs About Frankenstein

Jimmy Jam on Working with Janet Jackson, Prince & More

Correcting the Record

Pearl Jam's Long Road, Opinions on Björk & the Yeah Yeah Yeahs

The Second Hardest Working Band in the Midwest

John Carpenter & Spooky Movie Music

A Tribute to Loretta Lynn

Kurt Vile Live at the Goose Island Brewhouse, Opinions on Amanda Shires & Nova Twins

One of the Best Songs from the 2000s

Buried Treasures!

A Tribute to Anton Fier

Women in Country Music, Opinions on Santigold & Sudan Archives

A Canadian Euro-disco Song Bridging the 80s and 90s Sounds

Common's Like Water for Chocolate

A Tribute to Joey DeFrancesco

Pedro the Lion Live, Opinions on Horsegirl & Julia Jacklin

The true origins of grunge?

Phoebe Bridgers Live & Songs About the Sea

A Behind The Scenes Motown Great

Talking Heads & Tom Tom Club Drummer Chris Frantz

A Band That Won't Be Damaged By A Bad Biopic

Songs About Heroes, Opinions on Beyoncé & Drive-By Truckers

Giving Women Who Rock the Spotlight With Director Jessica Hopper

Revisiting The Stooges' Fun House

Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time? R.I.P. William Hart of the Delfonics

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