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.

 

#1198

TV Theme Songs & Opinions on Kendrick Lamar

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share favorite tracks that they loved as TV show theme songs. Plus, the hosts review the new album from Kendrick Lamar. 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 Handsome Family, "Far from Any Road," Singing Bones, Carrot Top, 2003 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Kendrick Lamar, "squabble up," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024 Kendrick Lamar, "reincarnated," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024 Kendrick Lamar, "tv off (feat. Lefty Gunplay)," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024 Kendrick Lamar, "gloria," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024 Kendrick Lamar, "wacced out murals," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024 Mick Jagger, "Strange Game," Strange Game (Single), Polydor, 2022 Johnny Rivers, "Secret Agent Man," ...And I Know You Wanna Dance, Imperial, 1966 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Red Right Hand," Let Love In, Mute, 1994 Massive Attack, "Teardrop," Mezzanine, Virgin, 1998 Gavin DeGraw, "I Don't Want To Be," Chariot, J, 2004 Carole King and Louise Goffin, "Where You Lead I Will Follow," Our Little Corner of the World: Music from Gilmore Girls, Rhino, 2002 RJD2, "A Beautiful Mine," Magnificent City Instrumentals, Decon, 2006 The Coup, "My Favorite Mutiny (feat. Black Thought and Talib Kweli)," Pick a Bigger Weapon, Epitaph, 2006 Norma Tenaga, "You're Dead," Walkin' My Cat Named Dog, Rhino, 1966 Godfather of Harlem, "Just in Case (feat. Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross & DMX)," Just in Case (feat. Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross & DMX) (Single), Epic, 2019 The High Strung, "The Luck You Got," Moxie Bravo, Paper Thin, 2005 Blind Boys of Alabama, "Way Down In the Hole," The Spirit Of The Century, Real World, 2001 Regina Spektor, "You've Got Time," You've Got Time (Single), Sire, 2013 Quincy Jones, "Sanford & Son (The Streebeater)," You've Got It Bad Girl, A&M, 1973 Aloe Blacc, "I Need a Dollar," Good Things, Stones Throw, 2010 Bob Dylan, "Buckets of Rain ," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975 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

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#1197

RIP Will Cullen Hart of The Olivia Tremor Control

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Elephant 6 Recording Company founding member Will Cullen Hart, who was a co-founder of The Olivia Tremor Control with the late Bill Doss. Hart died November 29 at age 53. 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

18 Dec 2024

09 MINS

09:01

18 Dec 2024


#1196

Sound Opinions' Holiday Spectacular 2024

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Andy Cirzan, their favorite collector of offbeat holiday music, for their annual celebration of all things strange and festive. 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: Unknown, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," Unknown, Unknown, Unknown The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Herman Apple, "Let It Snow," (Single), Unknown, Unknown Johnny Dollar, "Truck Drivers Lament," (Single), Chart, 1970 Vin Bruce, "Christmas on the Bayou," (Single), Swallow, Unknown Red Ellis and the Huron Valley Boys, "Christmas Is Not Far Away," (Single), Unknown, Unknown Buddy Thornton, "Ole Santa Is Coming to Town," (Single), Four Star, 1953 Unknown, "EZ Listening," (Single), Unknown, Unknown Thurmon McKinney, "Santa & the Truck Driver," (Single), MCW, 1974 Bobby Allen & the Exceptions, "Lonely Christmas Tears," (Single), Soul Sound, Unknown Gene Adkins & the Tune Toppers, "What Christmas Is," (Single), SRC, 1952 Jimmie Davis, "Christmas Choo Choo," (Single), Decca, 1953 Unknown, "Sleigh Ride," Unknown, Unknown, Unknown Jimmy Wheeler, "Snowflakes Falling On My Head," (Single), Unknown, Unknown Mimi Rogers, "Snow Blossoms," (Demo), Unknown, Unknown Original Sons Of Christ, "Christmas Comes But Once A Year," (Single), Unknown, Unknown Clyde Lasley, "Santa Came Home Drunk," (Single), Sundown, 1967 Cordell Jackson, "Rock N’ Roll Christmas," (Single), Moon, 1956 Cordell Jackson, "Beboppers Christmas," (Single b-side), Moon, 1956 Unknown, "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," Unknown, Unknown, Unknown Mick Jagger, "Strange Game," From the Apple TV+ Original Series Slow Horses, Polydor, 2022 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

13 Dec 2024

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49:44

13 Dec 2024


#1195

New Context for a Familiar Song

Jim is whistling a different tune after considering this song in a new context. -- 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

11 Dec 2024

05 MINS

05:43

11 Dec 2024


#1194

The Best Albums of 2024

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their highly-anticipated “Best Albums” of 2024. Plus, they’ll also hear selections from production staff. 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: Redd Kross, "Candy Coloured Catastrophe," Redd Kross, In the Red, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Beyoncé, "LEVII'S JEANS," Cowboy Carter, Parkwood and Columbia, 2024 Tyler, The Creator, "Take Your Mask Off (feat. Daniel Caesar & Latoiya Williams)," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024 Chelsea Wolfe, "Tunnel Lights," She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She, Loma Vista, 2024 Shellac, "I Don't Fear Hell," To All Trains, Touch and Go, 2024 Mdou Moctar, "Oh France," Funeral for Justice, Matador, 2024 English Teacher, "The World's Biggest Paving Slab," This Could Be Texas, Universal Island, 2024 Shirlette Ammons, "Short (feat. Mavis Swan Poole)," Spectacles, Puddin Pie, 2024 Pedro the Lion, "Spend Time," Santa Cruz, Polyvinyl and Big Scary Monsters, 2024 Idles, "Roy," TANGK, Partisan, 2024 Finom, "Hungry," Not God, Joyful Noise, 2024 Sabrina Carpenter, "Taste," Short n' Sweet, Island, 2024 Dehd, "Mood Ring," Poetry, Fat Possum, 2024 Amyl and the Sniffers, "Chewing Gum," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024 Elucid, "THE WORLD IS DOG," REVELATOR, Fat Possum, 2024 Hurray For the Riff Raff, "Buffalo," The Past Is Still Alive, Nonesuch, 2024 Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In the Red, 2024 Mary Timony, "The Guest," Untame the Tiger, Merge, 2024 SPRINTS, "TICKING," Letter to Self, City Slang, 2024 Unknown, "Santa Clause is Coming to Town," Unknown, Unknown, Unknown 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

06 Dec 2024

50 MINS

50:49

06 Dec 2024


#1193

An Underground Pioneer from Berlin

Jim shares a noisy track from Germany circa 1979. -- 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

04 Dec 2024

05 MINS

05:56

04 Dec 2024


#1192

40 Years of Prince's Purple Rain

40 years ago, Prince released the psychedelic pop masterpiece, Purple Rain. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Purple Rain for the anniversary. 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: Prince And The Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Prince And The Revolution, "Let's Go Crazy," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Take Me With U," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince, "Head," Dirty Mind, Warner Bros, 1980 Prince, "Controversy," Controversy, Warner Bros, 1981 Prince, "Soft And Wet," For You, Warner Bros, 1978 Prince And The Revolution, "The Beautiful Ones," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "I Would Die 4 U," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Darling Nikki," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Computer Blue," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Baby I'm a Star," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "When Doves Cry," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince, "Can't Stop This Feeling," Graffiti Bridge, Warner Bros, 1990 Prince, "You're My Love," Originals, Warner Bros, 2019 Mdou Moctar, "Imouhar," Funeral for Justice, Matador, 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

29 Nov 2024

43 MINS

43:49

29 Nov 2024


#1191

A Song's Legacy in Samples

Greg digs up a Belgian pop song from 1969 that became a popular sample amongst musicians for decades. -- 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

27 Nov 2024

06 MINS

06:58

27 Nov 2024


#1190

Verböten, Opinions on The Cure, Tyler, the Creator & Amyl and the Sniffers

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Jason Narducy and Tracey Bradford of Verböten, a band from Chicago's early '80s punk rock scene who recently reformed and released their debut album. The hosts also review new albums from The Cure, Amyl and the Sniffers and Tyler, the Creator. 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: Verböten, "Bodily Autonomy," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Cure, "Alone," Songs of a Lost World, Fiction, 2024 The Cure, "Drone:Nodrone," Songs of a Lost World, Fiction, 2024 The Cure, "A Fragile Thing," Songs of a Lost World, Fiction, 2024 Amyl and The Sniffers, "Jerkin'," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024 Amyl and The Sniffers, "Tiny Bikini," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024 Amyl and The Sniffers, "It's Mine," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024 Amyl and The Sniffers, "Chewing Gum," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024 Tyler The Creator , "St. Chroma (feat. Daniel Caesar)," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024 Tyler The Creator , "Noid," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024 Tyler The Creator , "Judge Judy," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024 Verböten, "Kicking Away," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024 The Effigies, "Body Bag," Body Bag (Single), Ruthless, 1982 Verböten, "Slump Shot," Demo, (unreleased), 1983 Verböten, "Let It Out," Demo, (unreleased), 1983 Verböten, "Better Life," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024 Verböten, "Machine," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024 Prince & The Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 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

22 Nov 2024

50 MINS

50:52

22 Nov 2024


#1189

A Sweet Song with a Sour Meaning

Jim shares a Swedish dance pop gem for the one-hit wonder fans. -- 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

20 Nov 2024

05 MINS

05:06

20 Nov 2024


#1188

World Tour: South Africa

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their tour of South African music with journalist and author Lior Phillips. 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: Black Coffee, "Izizwe (feat. Busi Mhlongo)," Have Another One, Universal, 2007 Solomon Linda's Evening Birds, "Mbube," Mbube (Single), Gallotone, 1939 Miriam Makeba, "Pata Pata," Pata Pata, Reprise, 1967 Ladysmith Black Mambazo, "Nomathemba," Amabutho, Gallo, 1973 Juluka, "Scatterlings of Africa," Scatterlings, Warner Bros., 1982 Brenda Fassie, "Vuli Ndlela," Memeza, CCP, 1997 Verböten, "Bodily Autonomy," Verböten, Inside Out, 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

15 Nov 2024

51 MINS

51:22

15 Nov 2024


#1187

RIP Quincy Jones (feat. Sound Ops Interview w/ Quincy)

Jim and Greg pay tribute to the late legend, Quincy Jones, who died November 3 at age 91. They revisit their interview with him and Greg plays a deep cut track that Quincy arranged featuring a baseball icon. -- 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

13 Nov 2024

18 MINS

18:11

13 Nov 2024


#1186

R.E.M.'s Music & Legacy

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the music, history and legacy of R.E.M. with biographer Peter Ames Carlin. 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., "Losing My Religion," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 R.E.M., "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," Document, I.R.S., 1987 R.E.M., "Orange Crush," Green, Warner Bros., 1988 R.E.M., "The One I Love," Document, I.R.S., 1987 R.E.M., "Radio Free Europe," Murmur, I.R.S., 1983 R.E.M., "Begin the Begin," Lifes Rich Pageant, I.R.S., 1986 R.E.M., "Low," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991 R.E.M., "Bittersweet Me," New Adventures in Hi-Fi, Warner Bros., 1996 R.E.M., "Everybody Hurts," Automatic for the People, Warner Bros., 1992 R.E.M., "Imitation of Life," Reveal, Warner Bros., 2001 R.E.M., "Shiny Happy People," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991 R.E.M., "Strange Currencies," Monster, Warner Bros., 1994 R.E.M., "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?," Monster, Warner Bros., 1994 R.E.M., "Man on the Moon," Automatic for the People, Warner Bros., 1992 Juluka, "Scatterlings of Africa," Scatterlings, Warner Bros., 1982 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

08 Nov 2024

50 MINS

50:58

08 Nov 2024


#1185

RIP Phil Lesh of The Grateful Dead

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the desert island jukebox in honor of Phil Lesh, one of the founding members of The Grateful Dead who died on October 25th of this year. -- 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

06 Nov 2024

08 MINS

08:04

06 Nov 2024


#1184

Umphrey's McGee Live & Opinions on Alan Sparhawk

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome progressive rock band Umphrey's McGee for a live session recorded at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub. They also review the new album from Alan Sparhawk of Low. Watch Videos of the performance on our YouTube channel: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz9W8F2PZCOqkMoAYVpAt5lKP0TZ536JI ] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz9W8F2PZCOqkMoAYVpAt5lKP0TZ536JI ) Listen to the full, unedited Umphrey's McGee interview and performances on our Patreon: [https://bit.ly/3slWZvc] (https://bit.ly/3slWZvc) 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: Umphrey's McGee, "In The Kitchen (Live on Sound Opinions)," Anchor Drops, SCI Fidelity, 2004 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Alan Sparhawk, "Feel Something," White Roses, My God, Sub Pop, 2024 Alan Sparhawk, "Heaven," White Roses, My God, Sub Pop, 2024 Alan Sparhawk, "Get Still," White Roses, My God, Sub Pop, 2024 Umphrey's McGee, "Hourglass (Live on Sound Opinions)," Similar Skin, Nothing Too Fancy, 2014 Umphrey's McGee, "Pure Saturation (Live on Sound Opinions)," Asking For A Friend, Ineffable, 2022 Umphrey's McGee, "Cut The Cable (Live on Sound Opinions)," Similar Skin, Nothing Too Fancy, 2014 R.E.M., "Orange Crush," Green, Warner Bros, 1988 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 Nov 2024

50 MINS

50:58

01 Nov 2024


#1183

A Shout-Out to Arts Teachers

Greg shares a song that has resonated with him since his seventh grade arts teacher first introduced it. -- 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

30 Oct 2024

10 MINS

10:01

30 Oct 2024


#1182

Spooky Halloween: Songs About Witches and Ghosts

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate the spooky season by revisiting their favorite songs about witches and ghosts. 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 Head and the Heart, "Ghosts," The Head and the Heart, Sub Pop, 2011 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Kinks, "Wicked Annabella ," The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society, Pye, 1968 Donovan, "Season of the Witch," Sunshine Superman, Epic, 1966 Jethro Tull, "The Witch's Promise," The Witch's Promise (Single), Chrysalis, 1970 Martha and the Vandellas, "Mobile Lil The Dancing Witch," Dance Party, Motown, 1965 Monster Magnet, "19 Witches," Powertrip, A&M, 1998 Radiohead, "Burn the Witch," A Moon Shaped Pool, XL, 2016 Bettye LaVatte, "Witch Craft in the Air," Witch Craft in the Air (Single), LuPine, 1963 Florence + the Machine, "Which Witch (Demo) [Bonus Track]," How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, Island, 2015 Roky Erickson and the Aliens, "If You Have Ghosts," The Evil One, 415, 1981 Joy Division, "Dead Souls," Still, Factory, 1981 Psychedelic Furs, "The Ghost in You," Mirror Moves, Columbia, 1984 Suicide, "Ghost Rider," Suicide, Red Star, 1977 Johnny Cash, "(Ghost) Riders in The Sky," Silver, Columbia, 1979 Caroline Herring, "Long Black Veil," Golden Apples of the Sun, Signature Sounds, 2009 Daniel Johnston, "Casper the Friendly Ghost," Yip/Jump Music, (Self-Released), 1983 Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians, "My Wife and My Dead Wife," Gotta Let This Hen Out!, Midnight Music, 1985 The Raveonettes, "Apparitions," Raven in the Grave, The Raveonettes, 2011 Mekons, "Ghosts of American Astronauts," So Good It Hurts, Twin/Tone, 1988 Ladytron, "Ghosts," Velocifero, Nettwerk Productions, 2008 The Goldstars, "Stroll In Hell," Stroll In Hell (Single), The Goldstars, 2021 Black Sabbath, "Black Sabbath," Black Sabbath, Vertigo, 1970 Umphrey's McGee, "The Floor," Death By Stereo, ATO, 2011 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

25 Oct 2024

49 MINS

49:47

25 Oct 2024


#1181

Redd Kross, the Bonus Content! Linda Blair, The Beatles & More

Enjoy this bonus episode of additional content from our interview with Jeff and Steven McDonald of Redd Kross. They discuss orchestrating a future collaboration with Linda Blair, their Beatles desert island jukebox picks and their least favorite Beatles songs. --- 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

23 Oct 2024

16 MINS

16:27

23 Oct 2024