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 - the world's only rock and roll talk show.

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Best Albums of 2021 So Far

06.18.2021

It's our second-favorite show of the year: the best albums of the year so far. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot count down their favorite albums released so far in 2021. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on ...

Sound Opinions episodes:

06.18.2021 Best Albums of 2021 So Far It's our second-favorite show of the year: the best albums of the year so far. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot count down their favorite albums released so far in 2021. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on ...
06.16.2021 How music festivals are moving forward in 2021 In this bonus podcast we welcome contributor Althea Legaspi to share how music festivals are planning to keep people safe and healthy as they come back after COVID-19. Plus she shares her pick for a viral song that's worth hearing. ...
06.11.2021 Bassist Pino Palladino, Opinions on Wolf Alice & Japanese Breakfast Pino Palladino is a legendary bassist who’s played with everyone from The Who to Nine Inch Nails to D’Angelo. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Pino about his storied career, playing style and about the first album where ...
06.09.2021 A trailblazer who didn't care what anyone thought: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick Jim plays a song that paved the way for riot grrrl, but wasn't immediately appreciated as substantive art when it was released. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
06.04.2021 #810 Buried Treasures, Opinions on Olivia Rodrigo & Monster Magnet Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some buried treasures: new, under-the-radar music you need to hear. Plus, they'll review new albums from Olivia Rodrigo and Monster Magnet. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign ...
06.02.2021 A Power Pop Education: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick In this bonus podcast Jim adds a track from 1990 by a Scottish power pop band that is still going strong today. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
05.28.2021 #809 Tune-Yards & Concert Venue Accessibility Merrill Garbus of Tune-Yards joins hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot for a conversation about their new album, Sketchy, and the complicated ideas about race that informed it. Plus, they interview writer Josh Terry about how the live music industry ...
05.26.2021 More with Dawnie Walton, author of The Final Revival of Opal and Nev Author Dawnie Walton was on the show in April. Here's some parts of that conversation that didn't fit into the original episode, including her thoughts on Kim Gordon and David Bowie. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc
05.21.2021 #808 Album Review Roundup (St. Vincent, Tony Allen & More) Plus How to Save the Music Ecosystem As spring releases continue to sprout up, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot can't wait to share their opinions on some new music. Plus, they interview researcher and writer Ron Knox about how the music ecosystem can be saved, and ...
05.19.2021 Remembering two legends of the Chicago music scene Greg pays tribute to Delmark Records founder Bob Koester and The Staples Singers' Pervis Staples, both behind the scenes legends of the Chicago music scene. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via ...
05.14.2021 #807 The Story of Malaco Records, Opinions on Miranda Lambert & girl in red Malaco Records is the longest-running independent label in American history, but most white music fans have never heard of it. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Rob Bowman about his book, "The Last Soul Company: The Malaco Records ...
05.12.2021 Bonus podcast 25: More from Nancy Wilson We talk more with Nancy about the future of Heart, her film score work and Jim and Nancy meeting on the set of Almost Famous. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via ...
05.07.2021 #806 Nancy Wilson of Heart, Opinions on Art d'Ecco & Marianne Faithfull For decades, Heart’s Nancy Wilson has been connecting with audiences through her masterful guitar playing and spot-on harmony vocals. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with her about her illustrious career and her debut studio solo album. Plus, they ...
05.05.2021 Bonus podcast 24: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick Greg pays tribute to the bassist of one of the greatest black rock bands ever. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Record a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah
04.30.2021 #805 Hip Hop History, Opinions on Dawn Richard & Dry Cleaning, Beach Bunny Host Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview authors Jeff Chang and Davey D about their new edition of "Can't Stop Won't Stop," the essential hip hop history first published 16 years ago. Plus Jim and Greg review new albums by ...
04.28.2021 Bonus podcast 23: Jim's DIJ Jim shares a song to celebrate getting his Pfizer vaccination. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Record a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah
04.23.2021 #804 The Best Backing Vocals, Opinions on BROCKHAMPTON & Eleventh Dream Day This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite songs defined by their backing vocals, much like Merry Clayton left her mark on The Rolling Stones' song "Gimme Shelter." Plus they review the new album from Eleventh Dream ...
04.21.2021 Bonus podcast 22: More Merry Clayton We share more stories from Merry Clayton that didn't fit into our prior episode. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Record a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah
04.16.2021 #803 Sound of Metal's Paul Raci & The Story of Guy Clark This week, it's Sound Opinions at the movies! Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with actor and musician Paul Raci, who is nominated for an Oscar for his performance in the film Sound of Metal. They discuss the movie ...
04.14.2021 Bonus podcast 21: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick Greg shares a song that was inspired by missing a show because of the weather.
04.09.2021 #802 Buried Treasures & SXSW 2021 Looking for new music that's out of the mainstream? Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot uncover some buried treasures: recent releases that you need to hear! Plus we find out how SXSW moved their festival online this year. Join our Facebook ...
04.07.2021 Bonus podcast 20: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick Jim adds another song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a hero of early synthesis and a friend of Stevie Wonder's.
04.04.2021 Sound Opinions Trailer Music: "Colossus" by Scanglobe from Nul Tiel Records Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Record a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah
04.02.2021 #801 Merry Clayton & "The Final Revival of Opal & Nev" author Dawnie Walton Black women haven't been celebrated enough in rock music. Author Dawnie Walton talks with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot about how that inspired her debut novel, The Final Revival of Opal and Nev, a fantasy rock history about a ...
03.31.2021 Bonus podcast 19: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick Greg takes the long way around to playing a song that was championed by The Grateful Dead.
03.26.2021 #800: Tune-Yards, serpentwithfeet & La Femme, Memories of 800 Episodes of Sound Ops On the occassion of our 800th episode, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look back on the show with past producer and listener feedback. They also review new albums from Tune-Yards, serpentwithfeet and La Femme. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3rozD7u ...
03.24.2021 Bonus podcast 18: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick Jim discovers a new-to-him British blues band that kind of invented stoner rock.
03.19.2021 #799 Carole King's Tapestry on its 50th Anniversary In 1971, Carole King released her masterpiece, Tapestry. 50 years later, the music feels more brilliant, moving and comforting than ever. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of Tapestry and talk to lyricist Toni Stern, ...
03.17.2021 Bonus podcast 17: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick Jim pays tribute to an old friend.
03.12.2021 #798 Disgraceland's Jake Brennan, Songs About Shady Characters & Black Pumas This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share favorite songs about shady characters and talk with Jake Brennan, host of the Disgraceland podcast. Plus the Black Pumas share the songs that got them hooked on music. Become a member ...
03.10.2021 Bonus podcast 16: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick Jim adds a song that he hunted down after watching Judas and the Black Messiah.
03.05.2021 #797 The Story of Fortune Records, Opinions on The Hold Steady, Julien Baker & King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history of the independent label Fortune Records. They discuss the unpredictable music, unique cast of characters and why it had famous admirers ranging from Smokey Robinson to Lou Reed. Plus, ...
03.03.2021 Bonus podcast 15: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick Greg pays tribute to a dynamic duo of retired robots and one of their notable collaborators.
02.26.2021 #796 Best Band Lineup Changes, Opinions on Arlo Parks & slowthai Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk about their favorite bands that have improved significantly after lineup changes. They also review new albums by British rapper Slowthai and British singer songwriter Arlo Parks. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make ...
02.24.2021 Bonus podcast 14: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick Jim pays tribute to Tom Stevens of The Long Ryders. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/
02.19.2021 #795 Todd Rundgren on His Virtual Tour, Meat Loaf, Plus Opinions on The Weather Station Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Todd Rundgren about his own music, his virtual tour and his career as a producer, this week. They also review the new album from The Weather Station. Become a member on Patreon: ...
02.17.2021 Bonus podcast 13: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick Jim adds a song to the Jukebox he was reminded of by the film, "Promising Young Woman." Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/
02.12.2021 #794 Buried Treasures & Peter Stampfel It's time again for hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot to share their latest buried treasures: recently released, under-the-radar albums you need to hear! Plus, Jim and Greg celebrate the work of Peter Stampfel as he releases his most ambitious ...
02.10.2021 Bonus podcast 12: RIP Mary Wilson of the Supremes Mary Wilson of the Supremes was our guest in January 2020 on WBEZ. We revisit that conversation in memory of Mary, dead at 76. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: ...
02.05.2021 #793 John Carpenter, Favorite Film Scores & Opinions on Goat Girl & Madlib John Carpenter directed and composed the music for some of the most iconic horror films of all time, from Halloween to They Live. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with him about his career and new album Lost Themes ...
02.03.2021 Bonus podcast 11: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick Greg plays his favorite song by a son of a famous father. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/
01.29.2021 #792 The Zappa Show, Feat. Director Alex Winter; Opinions on Viagra Boys Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the life and career of Frank Zappa with actor and documentarian Alex Winter, director of ZAPPA. They also review the new album by Viagra Boys. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a ...
01.27.2021 Bonus podcast 10: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick Jim adds an obscure synth track to the desert island jukebox.
01.22.2021 #791 The Evolution of Taylor Swift; Phil Spector, Jazmine Sullivan & Sylvain Sylvain Two of the best selling albums of 2020 were from Taylor Swift. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with music critic Kristin Stahlke about Swift's remarkable year and what led to it. They also review a new album from ...
01.20.2021 Bonus podcast 9: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick Jim adds a song to the desert island jukebox after watching Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on Netflix.
01.15.2021 #790 Songs About Mistakes, Opinions on Paul McCartney & Steve Earle Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite songs about mistakes. They also review new albums from Paul McCartney and Steve Earle. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/
01.13.2021 Bonus podcast 8: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick Greg is thinking about the late MF DOOM and here shares his first appearance on record.
01.08.2021 #789 Cameron Crowe on Almost Famous, Opinions on Miley Cyrus & MF Doom This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate the 20th anniversary of the beloved music movie Almost Famous. They revisit Jim’s interview from back in the day with writer and director Cameron Crowe. They’ll also review the new release ...
01.06.2021 Bonus podcast 7: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to ambient musician Harold Budd.
01.01.2021 #788 Buried Treasures, Greg's Mixtape & Artists We Lost in 2020 Host Greg Kot shares the latest installment of his series of annual mixtapes and host Jim DeRogatis shares a new batch of buried treasure songs. We also remember musicians we lost in 2020. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make ...

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Sound Opinions episodes:

Best Albums of 2021 So Far

How music festivals are moving forward in 2021

Bassist Pino Palladino, Opinions on Wolf Alice & Japanese Breakfast

A trailblazer who didn't care what anyone thought: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick

#810 Buried Treasures, Opinions on Olivia Rodrigo & Monster Magnet

A Power Pop Education: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick

#809 Tune-Yards & Concert Venue Accessibility

More with Dawnie Walton, author of The Final Revival of Opal and Nev

#808 Album Review Roundup (St. Vincent, Tony Allen & More) Plus How to Save the Music Ecosystem

Remembering two legends of the Chicago music scene

#807 The Story of Malaco Records, Opinions on Miranda Lambert & girl in red

Bonus podcast 25: More from Nancy Wilson

#806 Nancy Wilson of Heart, Opinions on Art d'Ecco & Marianne Faithfull

Bonus podcast 24: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick

#805 Hip Hop History, Opinions on Dawn Richard & Dry Cleaning, Beach Bunny

Bonus podcast 23: Jim's DIJ

#804 The Best Backing Vocals, Opinions on BROCKHAMPTON & Eleventh Dream Day

Bonus podcast 22: More Merry Clayton

#803 Sound of Metal's Paul Raci & The Story of Guy Clark

Bonus podcast 21: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick

#802 Buried Treasures & SXSW 2021

Bonus podcast 20: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick

Sound Opinions Trailer

#801 Merry Clayton & "The Final Revival of Opal & Nev" author Dawnie Walton

Bonus podcast 19: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick

#800: Tune-Yards, serpentwithfeet & La Femme, Memories of 800 Episodes of Sound Ops

Bonus podcast 18: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick

#799 Carole King's Tapestry on its 50th Anniversary

Bonus podcast 17: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick

#798 Disgraceland's Jake Brennan, Songs About Shady Characters & Black Pumas

Bonus podcast 16: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick

#797 The Story of Fortune Records, Opinions on The Hold Steady, Julien Baker & King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard

Bonus podcast 15: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick

#796 Best Band Lineup Changes, Opinions on Arlo Parks & slowthai

Bonus podcast 14: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick

#795 Todd Rundgren on His Virtual Tour, Meat Loaf, Plus Opinions on The Weather Station

Bonus podcast 13: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick

#794 Buried Treasures & Peter Stampfel

Bonus podcast 12: RIP Mary Wilson of the Supremes

#793 John Carpenter, Favorite Film Scores & Opinions on Goat Girl & Madlib

Bonus podcast 11: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick

#792 The Zappa Show, Feat. Director Alex Winter; Opinions on Viagra Boys

Bonus podcast 10: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick

#791 The Evolution of Taylor Swift; Phil Spector, Jazmine Sullivan & Sylvain Sylvain

Bonus podcast 9: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick

#790 Songs About Mistakes, Opinions on Paul McCartney & Steve Earle

Bonus podcast 8: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick

#789 Cameron Crowe on Almost Famous, Opinions on Miley Cyrus & MF Doom

Bonus podcast 7: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick

#788 Buried Treasures, Greg's Mixtape & Artists We Lost in 2020

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