Sound Opinions podcast

Sound Opinions

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.

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.

 

#1131

Cantaloupe Three Ways

In this bonus episode, Greg traces the evolution of one song that began with Herbie Hancock in 1964. Become a member on Patreon: [https://bit.ly/3slWZvc] (https://bit.ly/3slWZvc) Sign up for our newsletter: [https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG] (https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG) Make a donation via PayPal: [https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU] (https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU) Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: [bit.ly/2RyD5Ah] (https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah) Mobile: [sayhi.chat/soundops] (https://sayhi.chat/soundops) Join our Facebook Group: [https://bit.ly/3sivr9T] (https://bit.ly/3sivr9T) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

Yesterday

08 MINS

08:06

Yesterday


#1130

Baby Songs, Opinions on Taylor Swift

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are sharing their favorite songs about babies! They’ll also hear selections from the production staff. Plus, they review the new record from Taylor Swift. Join our Facebook Group: [https://bit.ly/3sivr9T] (https://bit.ly/3sivr9T) Become a member on Patreon: [https://bit.ly/3slWZvc] (https://bit.ly/3slWZvc) Sign up for our newsletter: [https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG] (https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG) Make a donation via PayPal: [https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU] (https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU) Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: [bit.ly/2RyD5Ah] (https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah) Mobile: [sayhi.chat/soundops] (https://sayhi.chat/soundops) Donate to Al Otro Lado Here: [gum.fm/charity] (http://gum.fm/charity) Volunteer with Al Otro Lado Here: [alotrolado.org/volunteer] (http://alotrolado.org/volunteer) Featured Songs: Stevie Wonder, "Isn't She Lovely," Songs in the Key of Life, Tamla, 1976 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Taylor Swift, "Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)," The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, Republic, 2024 Taylor Swift, "The Tortured Poets Department," The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, Republic, 2024 Taylor Swift, "Florida!!! (feat. Florence + the Machine)," The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, Republic, 2024 Taylor Swift, "But Daddy I Love Him," The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, Republic, 2024 Taylor Swift, "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me," The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, Republic, 2024 Brian Eno, "Put a Straw Under Baby," Taking Tiger Mountain: By Strategy, Island, 1974 Jimi Hendrix, "Belly Button Window," The Cry of Love, Reprise, 1971 Adeem the Artist, "Rotations," ANNIVERSARY, Four Quarters Thirty Tigers, 2024" Camila, "Todo Cambió," Todo Cambió, Sony BMG Norte, 2006 Talking Heads, "Stay Up Late," Little Creatures, Sire, 1985 Joni Mitchell, "Little Green," Blue, Reprise, 1971 Tupac Shakur, ""Letter 2 My Unborn,"" Until the End of Time, Amaru Death Row Interscope, 2001 The Beatles, "Golden Slumbers," Abbey Road, Apple, 1969 Loretta Lynn, "One's On The Way," One's On The Way, Decca, 1972 Phil Collins, "You'll Be In My Heart," Tarzan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack, Walt Disney, 1999 Howie B, "Music For Babies," Music For Babies, Island, 1996 Lauryn Hill, " To Zion," The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Ruffhouse, 1998 Mary Timony, "The Guest," Untame The Tiger, Merge, 2024 See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

03 May 2024

50 MINS

50:44

03 May 2024


#1129

One of the Greatest Songs of All Time

In this bonus episode, Jim adds "one of the greatest songs of all time" to the Desert Island Jukebox. He was inspired by finally stumbling across "Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me" on Netflix. Become a member on Patreon: [https://bit.ly/3slWZvc] (https://bit.ly/3slWZvc) Sign up for our newsletter: [https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG] (https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG) Make a donation via PayPal: [https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU] (https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU) Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: [bit.ly/2RyD5Ah] (https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah) Mobile: [sayhi.chat/soundops] (https://sayhi.chat/soundops) Join our Facebook Group: [https://bit.ly/3sivr9T] (https://bit.ly/3sivr9T) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

01 May 2024

09 MINS

09:43

01 May 2024


#1128

College Radio, Opinions on Vampire Weekend & Alejandro Escovedo

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk all-things college radio with Dr. Katherine Rye Jewell, author of Live from the Underground: A History of College Radio. Jim and Greg also review the latest records from Alejandro Escovedo and Vampire Weekend. Donate to Al Otro Lado Here: [gum.fm/charity] (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gum.fm/charity&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1713560700574855&usg=AOvVaw3AMLe_5mA7DEvX1TBBx-KF) Volunteer with Al Otro Lado Here: [alotrolado.org/volunteer] (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://alotrolado.org/volunteer&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1713560700575270&usg=AOvVaw1RC8O8LyIkemzXvFStcv6P) Join our Facebook Group: [https://bit.ly/3sivr9T] (https://bit.ly/3sivr9T) Become a member on Patreon: [https://bit.ly/3slWZvc] (https://bit.ly/3slWZvc) Sign up for our newsletter: [https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG] (https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG) Make a donation via PayPal: [https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU] (https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU) Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: [bit.ly/2RyD5Ah] (https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah) Mobile: [sayhi.chat/soundops] (https://sayhi.chat/soundops) Featured Songs: R.E.M., "Radio Free Europe," Murmur, I.R.S., 1983 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Alejandro Escovedo, "John Conquest," Echo Dancing, Yep Roc, 2024 Alejandro Escovedo, "Too Many Tears," Echo Dancing, Yep Roc, 2024 Alejandro Escovedo, "Bury Me," Echo Dancing, Yep Roc, 2024 Alejandro Escovedo, "Last to Know," Echo Dancing, Yep Roc, 2024 Vampire Weekend, "Prep-School Gangsters," Only God Was Above Us, Columbia, 2024 Vampire Weekend, "Mary Boone," Only God Was Above Us, Columbia, 2024 Vampire Weekend, "Ice Cream Piano," Only God Was Above Us, Columbia, 2024 Vampire Weekend, "Gen-X Cops," Only God Was Above Us, Columbia, 2024 Man or Astro-man?, "Television Fission," Experiment Zero, Touch and Go, 1996 The Replacements, "Left of the Dial," Tim, Sire, 1985 Pixies, "Monkey Gone to Heaven," Doolittle, Elektra, 1989 Phil Collins, "You'll Be in My Heart," Tarzan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack, Walt Disney, 1999 See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

26 Apr 2024

50 MINS

50:52

26 Apr 2024


#1127

Rock That Doesn't Roll: Pedro The Lion

In this bonus episode, we share producer Andrew Gill's side project, " [Rock That Doesn't Roll] (https://pod.link/1703257857) ." Their second season launches this week, so we're sharing an episode they did last season with David Bazan of Pedro The Lion. Rock That Doesn't Roll: [https://pod.link/1703257857] (https://pod.link/1703257857) Become a member on Patreon: [https://bit.ly/3slWZvc] (https://bit.ly/3slWZvc) Sign up for our newsletter: [https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG] (https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG) Make a donation via PayPal: [https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU] (https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU) Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: [bit.ly/2RyD5Ah] (https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah) Mobile: [sayhi.chat/soundops] (https://sayhi.chat/soundops) Join our Facebook Group: [https://bit.ly/3sivr9T] (https://bit.ly/3sivr9T) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

24 Apr 2024

58 MINS

58:46

24 Apr 2024


#1126

The Black Keys, Opinions on Shabaka & Hurray for the Riff Raff

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, the eclectic garage-rock duo who recently released their twelfth studio album. Jim and Greg also review new records from Shabaka and Hurray for the Riff Raff. Join our Facebook Group: [https://bit.ly/3sivr9T] (https://bit.ly/3sivr9T) Become a member on Patreon: [https://bit.ly/3slWZvc] (https://bit.ly/3slWZvc) Sign up for our newsletter: [https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG] (https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG) Make a donation via PayPal: [https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU] (https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU) Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: [bit.ly/2RyD5Ah] (https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah) Mobile: [sayhi.chat/soundops] (https://sayhi.chat/soundops) Featured Songs: The Black Keys, "Beautiful People (Stay High)," Ohio Players, Easy Eye Sound, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Shabaka, "Insecurities (feat. Moses Sumney)," Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace, Impulse!, 2024 Shabaka, "I'll Do Whatever You Want (feat. Floating Points, Laraaji)," Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace, Impulse!, 2024 Shabaka, "Body To Inhabit (feat. E L U C I D)," Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace, Impulse!, 2024 Shabaka, "As The Planets And The Stars Collapse," Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace, Impulse!, 2024 Hurray For The Riff Raff, "Snake Plant (The Past Is Still Alive)," The Past Is Still Alive, Nonesuch, 2024 Hurray For The Riff Raff, "Buffalo," The Past Is Still Alive, Nonesuch, 2024 Hurray For The Riff Raff, "Vetiver," The Past Is Still Alive, Nonesuch, 2024 Hurray For The Riff Raff, "Ogallala," The Past Is Still Alive, Nonesuch, 2024 The Black Keys, "This Is Nowhere," Ohio Players, Nonesuch, 2024 The Black Keys, "You'll Pay," Ohio Players, Nonesuch, 2024 The Black Keys, "Only Love Matters," Ohio Players, Nonesuch, 2024 The Black Keys, "On The Game," Ohio Players, Nonesuch, 2024 The Black Keys, "Forgot To Be Your Lover," Ohio Players, Nonesuch, 2024 The Black Keys, "Paper Crown (feat. Beck and Juicy J)," Ohio Players, Nonesuch, 2024 Cumbia en Moog, "Cumbia de Sal," The Afrosound of Colombia, Vol. 1, Discos Fuentes, 1976 The Ambassadors, "I Really Love You," Cooler Than Ice: Arctic Records and the RIse of Philly Soul, Jamie, 2012 R.E.M., "Radio Free Europe," Murmur, I.R.S., 1983 See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

19 Apr 2024

50 MINS

50:49

19 Apr 2024


#1125

A Song From A Genius

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from an artist was grouped in with neo-soul, but never really fit into that scene comfortably. Become a member on Patreon: [https://bit.ly/3slWZvc] (https://bit.ly/3slWZvc) Sign up for our newsletter: [https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG] (https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG) Make a donation via PayPal: [https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU] (https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU) Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: [bit.ly/2RyD5Ah] (https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah) Mobile: [sayhi.chat/soundops] (https://sayhi.chat/soundops) Join our Facebook Group: [https://bit.ly/3sivr9T] (https://bit.ly/3sivr9T) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

17 Apr 2024

06 MINS

06:16

17 Apr 2024


#1124

Electronic Artist Jlin & Opinions on Beyoncé

Host Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview producer and composer JLIN, a former steelworker from Gary, Indiana who features Björk, Phillip Glass and Kronos Quartet on her new album. The hosts also review "Cowboy Carter" by Beyoncé. Join our Facebook Group: [https://bit.ly/3sivr9T] (https://bit.ly/3sivr9T) Become a member on Patreon: [https://bit.ly/3slWZvc] (https://bit.ly/3slWZvc) Sign up for our newsletter: [https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG] (https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG) Make a donation via PayPal: [https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU] (https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU) Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: [bit.ly/2RyD5Ah] (https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah) Mobile: [sayhi.chat/soundops] (https://sayhi.chat/soundops) Featured Songs: Jlin, "The Precision of Infinity (ft. Philip Glass)," Akoma, Planet Mu, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Beyoncé, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM," COWBOY CARTER, Parkwood, Columbia, 2024 Beyoncé, "AMERIICAN REQUIEM ," COWBOY CARTER, Parkwood, Columbia, 2024 Beyoncé, "JOLENE," COWBOY CARTER, Parkwood, Columbia, 2024 Beyoncé, "BLACKBIIRD," COWBOY CARTER, Parkwood, Columbia, 2024 Beyoncé, "YA YA," COWBOY CARTER, Parkwood, Columbia, 2024 Beyoncé, "DAUGHTER," COWBOY CARTER, Parkwood, Columbia, 2024 Beyoncé, "AMEN," COWBOY CARTER, Parkwood, Columbia, 2024 JLIN, "Paradigm," Perspectives, Planet Mu, 2023 RP Boo, "Baby Come On," Classics Vol. 1, Planet Mu, 2015 JLIN, "Battle Trak," Footwork Frenzy EP, Planet Mu, 2013 JLIN, "Erotic Heat," Bangs & Works Vol​.​2 (The Best Of Chicago Footwork), Planet Mu, 2011 JLIN, "Nyakinyua Rise," Dark Lotus, Planet Mu, 2017 JLIN, "Black Origami," Black Origami, Planet Mu, 2017 JLIN, "Carbon 12," Autobiography (Music from Wayne McGregor's Autobiography), Planet Mu, 2018 JLIN, "Borealis (ft. Bjork)," Akoma, Planet Mu, 2024 JLIN, "Sodalite (ft. Kronos Quartet)," Akoma, Planet Mu, 2024 JLIN, "Open Canvas," Akoma, Planet Mu, 2024 Sade, "By Your Side," Lovers Rock, Epic, 2000 Earth Wind and Fire, "Serpentine Fire," All 'n All, Columbia, 1977 The Black Keys, "This Is Nowhere," Ohio Players, Easy Eye Sound, 2024 See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

12 Apr 2024

50 MINS

50:48

12 Apr 2024


#1123

An Undersung Part of Stop Making Sense

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a musician who joined Talking Heads for Stop Making Sense and made many great solo records himself. Join our Facebook Group: [https://bit.ly/3sivr9T] (https://bit.ly/3sivr9T) Become a member on Patreon: [https://bit.ly/3slWZvc] (https://bit.ly/3slWZvc) Sign up for our newsletter: [https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG] (https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG) Make a donation via PayPal: [https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU] (https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU) Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: [bit.ly/2RyD5Ah] (https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah) Mobile: [sayhi.chat/soundops] (https://sayhi.chat/soundops) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

10 Apr 2024

07 MINS

07:25

10 Apr 2024


#1122

Led Zeppelin, Plus Opinions on SiR & Waxahatchee

While there have been no shortage of Led Zeppelin biographies over the years, Bob Spitz’s book is the most in-depth and expansive yet. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Bob Spitz about the myths, music and misdeeds of Led Zeppelin. They also review new records from Waxahatchee and SiR. Join our Facebook Group: [https://bit.ly/3sivr9T] (https://bit.ly/3sivr9T) Become a member on Patreon: [https://bit.ly/3slWZvc] (https://bit.ly/3slWZvc) Sign up for our newsletter: [https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG] (https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG) Make a donation via PayPal: [https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU] (https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU) Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: [bit.ly/2RyD5Ah] (https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah) Mobile: [sayhi.chat/soundops] (https://sayhi.chat/soundops) Featured Songs: Led Zeppelin, "Kashmir," Physical Graffiti, Atlantic, 1975 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 SiR, "Only Human," HEAVY, RCA, 2024 SiR, "Ricky's Song," HEAVY, RCA, 2024 SiR, "Six Whole Days," HEAVY, RCA, 2024 SiR, "No Evil," HEAVY, RCA, 2024 SiR & Anderson .Paak, "Poetry In Motion," HEAVY, RCA, 2024 Waxahatchee, "Right Back to It (feat. MJ Lenderman)," Tigers Blood, Anti-, 2024 Waxahatchee, "Burns out at Midnight," Tigers Blood, Anti-, 2024 Waxahatchee, "365," Tigers Blood, Anti-, 2024 Waxahatchee, "Bored," Tigers Blood, Anti-, 2024 Led Zeppelin, "Immigrant Song," Led Zeppelin III, Atlantic, 1970 Led Zeppelin, "Whole Lotta Love," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969 Led Zeppelin, "When the Levee Breaks," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971 Led Zeppelin, "Black Dog," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971 Led Zeppelin, "Dazed and Confused," Led Zeppelin, Atlantic, 1969 Led Zeppelin, "D'yer Mak'er," Houses of the Holy, Atlantic, 1973 Led Zeppelin, "Rock and Roll," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971 Led Zeppelin, "Stairway to Heaven," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971 Led Zeppelin, "The Ocean," Houses of the Holy, Atlantic, 1973 Jlin and Philip Glass, "The Precision of Infinity," Akoma, Planet Mu, 2024 See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

49 MINS

49:18

05 Apr 2024


#1121

RIP Karl Wallinger and Eric Carmen

In this bonus episode we pay tribute to the late leaders of World Party and The Raspberries. Join our Facebook Group: [https://bit.ly/3sivr9T] (https://bit.ly/3sivr9T) Become a member on Patreon: [https://bit.ly/3slWZvc] (https://bit.ly/3slWZvc) Sign up for our newsletter: [https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG] (https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG) Make a donation via PayPal: [https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU] (https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU) Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: [bit.ly/2RyD5Ah] (https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah) Mobile: [sayhi.chat/soundops] (https://sayhi.chat/soundops) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

03 Apr 2024

11 MINS

11:01

03 Apr 2024