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.

 

#1178

Drive-By Truckers' Southern Rock Opera with Patterson Hood

The Drive-By Truckers are celebrating the twenty-third anniversary of their double album, "Southern Rock Opera." Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot join Patterson Hood of the Truckers for a classic album dissection of their magnum opus. 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: Drive-By Truckers, "The Three Great Alabama Icons," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Drive-By Truckers, "Ronnie and Neil," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Angels and Fuselage," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Guitar Man Upstairs," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Wallace," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Days of Graduation," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Let There Be Rock," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Shut Up and Get on the Plane," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Women Without Whiskey," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Life in the Factory," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Road Cases (live)," Southern Rock Opera (Deluxe Edition), New West, 2024 Drive-By Truckers, "Cassie's Brother," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love (live)," DBT Homecoming 2018 Thursday + Friday + Saturday, Self-Released, 2020 Drive-By Truckers, "72 (This Highway's Mean)," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Moved," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Zip City," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Primer Coat," English Oceans, ATO, 2014 Drive-By Truckers, "Every Single Storied Flameout," Welcome 2 Club XIII, ATO , 2022 Drive-By Truckers, "The Southern Thing," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In The Red, 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

11 Oct 2024

50 MINS

50:56

11 Oct 2024


#1177

RIP Kris Kristofferson

Greg pays tribute to the late Kris Kristofferson, who had an impactful, long career as a songwriter, performer and activist. --- 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

09 Oct 2024

10 MINS

10:17

09 Oct 2024


#1176

The Greenwich Village Music Scene of the '60s

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with David Browne, author of the new book Talkin' Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capital. 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: Phil Ochs, "Here's to the State of Mississippi," I Ain't Marching Anymore, Elektra, 1965 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Sonny Rollins, "Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013 Miles Davis, "Stablemates," Miles: The New Miles Davis Quintet, Prestige, 1956 Joan Baez, "Wildwood Flower," Joan Baez, Vanguard, 1960 John Coltrane, "Greensleeves," Evenings at the Village Gate: John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy, Impulse!, 2023 Paul Butterfield, "Everything Gonna Be Alright," Live New York 1970, RockBeat, 2015 Phil Ochs, "Talking Vietnam Blues," All the News That's Fit to Sing, Elektra, 1964 Dave Van Ronk, "He Was a Friend of Mine," Folksinger, Prestige, 1962 Dave Van Ronk, "Dink's Song," Dave Van Ronk Sings, Folkways, 1961 Bob Dylan, "House of the Risin' Sun," Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1962 Dave Van Ronk, "House of the Rising Sun," Just Dave Van Ronk, Mercury, 1964 The Blues Project, "Catch the Wind," Live at the Cafe Au Go Go, Verve Folkways, 1966 Bob Dylan, "It Ain't Me Babe," Another Side of Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1964 Bob Dylan, "Hurricane (Live at Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, MA, November 1975)," The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1975 Live Recordings, Columbia, 2019 Len Chandler, "Bellevue," To Be a Man, Columbia, 1966 Peter, Paul and Mary, "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," Peter, Paul and Mary, Warner Bros., 1962 Sonny Rollins, "I Can't Get Started (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013 The Roches, "Speak," Speak, MCA, 1989 Buffy Sainte-Marie, "It's My Way," It's My Way!, Vanguard, 1964 Odetta, "I Never Will Marry," Odetta Sings Folk Songs, RCA Victor, 1963 Drive-By Truckers, "Ronnie and Neil," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 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 Oct 2024

51 MINS

51:04

04 Oct 2024


#1175

Bidding Farewell to an Important Chicago Blues Artist & Songwriter

Greg Kot pays tribute to the late Nick Gravenites, who wrote impactful songs for the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Janis Joplin and more. He was 85. --- 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

02 Oct 2024

08 MINS

08:52

02 Oct 2024


#1174

Brand New Buried Treasures

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they’re digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear selections from their production staff. [Come to our live event in Chicago with Fruit Bats!] (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-opinions-live-with-fruit-bats-tickets-1013982608277?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl) 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: La Luz, "Strange World," News of the Universe, Sub Pop, 2024 The Peawees, "Banana Tree," One Ride, Wild Honey, 2024 Penza Penza, "Much Sharper, More Focused," Alto E Primitivo, Funk Night, 2024 Half Waif, "Figurine," See You at the Maypole, ANTI, 2024 Tigran Hamasyan, "The Kingdom," The Bird Of A Thousand Voices, Yergatun, 2024 Chimers, "Glossary," Glossary (Single), 12XU, 2024 Angry Blackmen, "The Legend of ABM," The Legend of ABM, Deathbomb Arc, 2024 Semifamous, "Pedestal in Hell," Destroy Ourselves, Rare Bird/Duck, 2024 Deep Tunnel Project, "Gold Standard," Deep Tunnel Project, Comedy Minus One, 2024 Capital Soiree, "Reruns," Reruns - EP, Capital Soiree, 2023 Anna Butterss, "Pokemans," Mighty Vertebrate, International Anthem, 2024 Noga Erez, "GODMOTHER," The Vandalist, Neon Gold, 2024 Sima Cunningham, "Nothing," High Roller, Ruination, 2024 Bathe, "Avalon," Inside Voice(s): Side A, MNRK Music Group, 2024 Shabazz Palaces, "…Down 155th in the MCM Snorkel (OCnotes 40 Acres and All The Grease Flip)," OCnotes Remixes, Sub Pop, 2024 Bob Dylan, "Only a Pawn In Their Game," The Times They Are a-Changin', Columbia, 1964 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 Sep 2024

51 MINS

51:02

27 Sep 2024


#1173

RIP Sérgio Mendes

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Sérgio Mendes, the bossa nova legend who died in September. --- 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

25 Sep 2024

07 MINS

07:15

25 Sep 2024


#1172

J Dilla's Legacy with Author Dan Charnas, Opinions on Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds & Hinds

The music world lost legendary hip hop producer and artist J Dilla far too soon, and for many people, he's still relatively unknown. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Dan Charnas about his book on J Dilla's rhythmic innovation, artistry and close relationships with Common, Questlove, D'Angelo and more. Plus, the hosts review new albums from Nick Cave and Hinds. 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: J Dilla, "Workinonit," Donuts, Stones Throw, 2006 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Long Dark Night," Wild God, PIAS, 2024 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Cinnamon Horses," Wild God, PIAS, 2024 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Song of the Lake," Wild God, PIAS, 2024 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "As the Waters Cover the Sea," Wild God, PIAS, 2024 hinds, "Hi, How Are You," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024 hinds, "Coffee," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024 hinds, "Mala Vista," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024 Slum Village, "Fall in Love," Fantastic, Vol. 2, GoodVibe, 2000 D'Angelo, "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000 J Dilla, "So Far to Go (feat. Common & D'Angelo)," The Shining, BBE, 2006 Common, "The Light," Like Water For Chocolate, Geffen, 2000 D'Angelo, "Devil's Pie," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000 Common, "I Am Music (feat. Jill Scott)," Electric Circus, MCA, 2002 The Pharcyde, "Runnin'," Labcabincalifornia, Delicious Vinyl, 1995 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 Sep 2024

50 MINS

50:25

20 Sep 2024


#1171

A Tribute to a Great Seattle Music Journalist

Greg shares Charles Cross' favorite under-appreciated punk rock record in tribute of the late Seattle music journalist. -- 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 Sep 2024

06 MINS

06:52

18 Sep 2024


#1170

MC5: America's Most Revolutionary Rock Band

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are discussing the new book MC5: An Oral History of Rock's Most Revolutionary Band. The hosts are joined by the book's authors, Jaan Uhelszki and Brad Tolinski. 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: MC5, "Motor City is Burning," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969 MC5, "Ramblin' Rose," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969 MC5, "Kick Out the Jams," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969 MC5, "Starship," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969 MC5, "Sister Anne," High Time, Atlantic, 1971 MC5, "Miss X," High Time, Atlantic, 1971 MC5, "Looking At You," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970 MC5, "Let Me Try," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970 The Stooges, "I Wanna Be Your Dog," The Stooges, Elektra, 1969 J Dilla, "Don't Cry," Donuts, Stones Throw, 2006 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 Sep 2024

50 MINS

50:35

13 Sep 2024


#1169

Unearthing an English Punk Earworm of a Song

Jim brings back a catchy song by an English punk band of the '70s and '80s. 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

10 Sep 2024

08 MINS

08:15

10 Sep 2024


#1168

Guest Desert Island Jukebox

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take another trip to the Desert Island Jukebox. They hear from past guests like Mary J. Blige, The Melvins, Lucy Dacus and more about the songs they can't live without. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5AhMobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Adia Victoria, "Magnolia Blues," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021 Fiona Apple, "Every Single Night," The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do, Epic, 2012 Lucy Dacus, "VBS," Home Video, Matador, 2021 Molly Drake, "I Remember," The Tide's Magnificence: Songs and Poems of Molly Drake , Bryter, 2018 Nick Drake, "Pink Moon," Pink Moon, Island, 1972 Nick Drake, "Road," Pink Moon, Island, 1972 The Mountain Goats, "No Children," Tallahassee, 4AD, 2002 Dionne Warwick, "I'll Never Love This Way Again," Dionne, Arista, 1979 Nightwish, "FantasMic," Wishmaster, Spinefarm, 2000 The Mountain Goats, "This Year," The Sunset Tree, 4AD, 2005 The Melvins, "Honey Bucket," Houdini, Atlantic, 1993 Judy Garland, "You Go To My Head," Judy at Carnegie Hall, Capitol, 1961 The Rolling Stones, "Jumpin' Jack Flash," Jumpin Jack Flash (Single), Decca, 1968 Jimi Hendrix Experience, "If 6 Was 9," Axis: Bold As Love , Track, 1967 Wayne and Garth, "Wayne's World Theme," Wayne's World (Music From The Motion Picture), Reprise, 1992 Tony Scott, "Za-Zen (Meditation)," Music For Zen Meditation, Verve, 1964 Norman Greenbaum, "Spirit in the Sky," Spirit in the Sky, Reprise, 1969 Iron and Wine, "Call It Dreaming," Beast Epic, Sub Pop, 2017 Van Morrison, "Come Here My Love," Veedon Fleece, Warner Bros., 1974 Vic Mensa, "We Could Be Free (feat Ty Dolla Sign)," The Autobiography, Roc Nation, 2017 Stevie Wonder, "For Once In My Life," For Once In My Life, Tamla, 1968 Jay-Z, "Smile," 444, Roc Nation, 2017 Stevie Wonder, "Love's In Need of Love Today," Songs in the Key of Life, Tamla, 1976 Mary J. Blige, "I'm Going Down (Live)," The Tour, MCA, 1998 Stevie Wonder, "As," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976 Stevie Wonder, "Pastime Paradise," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976 Stevie Wonder, "I Wish," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976 Sam Cooke, "A Change Is Gonna Come," Ain't That Good News, RCA Victor, 1964 Television, "Marquee Moon," Marquee Moon, Elektra, 1977 Tears For Fears, "Head Over Heels," Songs from the Big Chair, Mercury, 1985 Wolf Alice , "Lisbon," My Love Is Cool, Dirty Hit, 2015 Buffalo Springfield, "For What It's Worth," For What It's Worth (Single), Atco, 1966 The Who, "Baba O'Riley," Who's Next, Decca, 1971 Miles Davis, "Blue in Green," Kind of Blue, Columbia, 1959 The Beatles, "Tomorrow Never Knows (Mono)," Revolver , Capitol, 1966 MC5, "Kick Out the Jams," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969 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 Sep 2024

49 MINS

49:26

06 Sep 2024


#1167

A Match Made on Greg's Bookshelf

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a performance by two musicians he's written books about to the Desert Island Jukebox. 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 Sep 2024

11 MINS

11:31

04 Sep 2024


#1166

Review Roundup: X, Post Malone, JPEGMAFIA, Sturgill Simpson, Beabadoobee & Meshell Ndegeocello

As summer winds down the volume of new albums coming out is hard to keep up with. This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig out from music mountain by reviewing new albums from X, Post Malone, Beabadoobee, Sturgill Simpson, JPEGMAFIA and Meshell Ndegeocello. 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: Post Malone, "Pour Me A Drink (feat. Blake Shelton)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024 Post Malone, "Wrong Ones (feat. Tim McGraw)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024 Post Malone, "Finer Things (feat. Hank Williams, Jr.)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024 JPEGMAFIA, "don't rely on other men," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024 JPEGMAFIA, "it's dark and hell is hot," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024 JPEGMAFIA, "i scream this in the mirror before i interact with anyone," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024 JPEGMAFIA, "Exmilitary," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024 X, "Baby & All," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024 X, "Big Black X," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024 X, "Winding Up the Time," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024 X, "Sweet Til The Bitter End," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024 Sturgill Simpson, "Swamp of Sadness," Passage du Desir, High Top Mountain, 2024 Sturgill Simpson, "Scooter Blues," Passage du Desir, High Top Mountain, 2024 Sturgill Simpson, "Mint Tea," Passage du Desir, High Top Mountain, 2024 Beabadoobee, "Take A Bite," This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Dirty Hit, 2024 Beabadoobee, "Post," This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Dirty Hit, 2024 Beabadoobee, "Beaches," This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Dirty Hit, 2024 Meshell Ndegeocello, "Travel," No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, Blue Note, 2024 Meshell Ndegeocello, "Trouble," No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, Blue Note, 2024 Meshell Ndegeocello, "Raise The Roof," No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, Blue Note, 2024 Joni Mitchell, "All I Want," Blue, Reprise, 1971 Taylor Swift, "Death By A Thousand Cuts," Lover, Republic, 2019 Lou Reed, "There Is No Time," New York, Sire, 1989 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 Aug 2024

50 MINS

50:32

30 Aug 2024


#1165

A Pioneering New Zealand Punk Band with a Female Lead Singer

This week, Jim pays tribute to the late Clare Elliot of the Suburban Reptiles, one of the first two punk bands out of New Zealand. 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

28 Aug 2024

05 MINS

05:54

28 Aug 2024


#1164

New Zealand World Tour & RIP Martin Phillipps of The Chills

TheSound Opinions World Tourrolls along, making its next stop in beautifulNew Zealand.Hosts JimDeRogatis andGregKot take a virtual trip to the other side of the world to explore the best ofkiwimusic, focusing on the influential jangly pop movement known as theDunedin Sound. Plus they bid farewell to a giant of the New Zealand music scene, Martin Phillipps, of the Chills. 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 Chills, "Pink Frost," Pink Frost (single), Flying Nun, 1984 The Chills, "Effloresce and Deliquesce," Submarine Bells, Slash, 1989 The Chills, "I Love My Leather Jacket," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1989 The Chills, "Heavenly Pop Hit," Submarine Bells, Slash, 1989 The Chills, "Monolith," Scatterbrain, Fire, 2021 Lorde, "Take Me to the River," Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense, A24, 2024 Charli XCX and Lorde, "Girl, so confusing featuring lorde," Girl, so confusing featuring lorde (Single), Atlantic, 2024 The Clean, "Fish," Great Sounds Great, Good Sounds Good, So-So Sounds So-So, Bad Sounds Bad, Rotten Sounds Rotten!!, Flying Nun, 1982 The Clean, "Tally Ho!," Tally Ho! (single), Flying Nun, 1981 The Bats, "Tragedy," Daddy's Highway, Flying Nun, 1987 Look Blue Go Purple, "Cactus Cat," LBGPEP2, Flying Nun, 1986 The Enemy, "Pull Down the Shades," Live at the Beneficiaries Hall, unreleased, 1978 Toy Love, "Swimming Pool," Toy Love, Deluxe, 1980 The Chills, "Rolling Moon," Rolling Moon (single), Flying Nun, 1982 The Clean, "Anything Could Happen," Boodle Boodle Boodle, Flying Nun, 1981 The Chills, "Kaleidoscope World," Dunedin Double, Flying Nun, 1982 The Verlaines, "The Lady and the Lizard," Hallelujah - All The Way Home, Flying Nun, 1985 The Verlaines, "Death and the Maiden," Death and the Maiden (single), Flying Nun, 1983 Sneaky Feelings, "Throwing Stones," Send You, Flying Nun, 1983 Split Enz, "I Got You," True Colours, A&M, 1980 Bailter Space, "Robot World," Robot World, Flying Nun, 1993 Straitjacket Fits, "She Speeds," Hail, Flying Nun, 1988 Headless Chickens, "Cruise Control," Body Blow, Flying Nun, 1991 The Bats, "Made Up In Blue," Made Up In Blue (single), Flying Nun, 1986 The Human Instinct, "Black Sally," Stoned Guitar, AIR, 1970 Herbs, "Light of the Pacific," Light of the Pacific, Warrior, 1983 Upper Hutt Posse, "E Tu," E Tu (single), Jayrem, 1988 Scribe, "Not Many," The Crusader, Dirty, 2003 Aldous Harding, "Imagining My Man," Party, 4AD, 2017 Kane Strang, "My Smile is Extinct," Two Hearts and No Brain, Dead Oceans, 2017 Electric Wire Hustle, "They Don't Want," Electric Wire Hustle, Every Waking Hour, 2009 Lord Echo, "Makossa No. 3," Harmonies, Soundway, 2017 Post Malone, "Guy For That (feat. Luke Combs)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 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

23 Aug 2024

48 MINS

48:57

23 Aug 2024


#1163

A Rare Five-Mic Review from The Source

In this bonus episode Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he was reminded of after reviewing the new album by Common and Pete Rock. 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

21 Aug 2024

08 MINS

08:29

21 Aug 2024


#1162

The Best Songs of 1984, Plus Opinions on Redd Kross

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look back 40 years into the past and revisit some of their favorite songs of 1984. The hosts also review the new album from Redd Kross. 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 Redd Kross, "Good Times Propaganda Band," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024 Redd Kross, "The Witches' Stand," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024 Redd Kross, "The Main Attraction," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024 Redd Kross, "Way Too Happy," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024 Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024 Hüsker Dü, "Turn on the News," Zen Arcade, SST, 1984 Minutemen, "This Ain't No Picnic," Double Nickles on the Dime, SST, 1984 The Replacements, "Unsatisfied," Let It Be, Twin/Tone, 1984 Romeo Void, "A Girl in Trouble (Is a Temporary Thing)," Instincts, Columbia, 1984 R.E.M., "Little America," Reckoning, I.R.S., 1984 Run-D.M.C., "Rock Box," Run-D.M.C., Profile, 1984 The Smiths, "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now," Hatful of Hollow, Rough Trade, 1984 The Bangles, "James," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984 Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Korova, 1984 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "From Her to Eternity," From Her to Eternity, Mute, 1984 Robyn Hitchcock, "Sounds Great When You're Dead," I Often Dream of Trains, Midnight Music, 1984 Chaka Khan, "I Feel for You," I Feel for You, Warner Bros., 1984 Philip Bailey and Phil Collins, "Easy Lover," Chinese Wall, Columbia, 1984 The Chills, "Pink Frost," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1986 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

16 Aug 2024

51 MINS

51:11

16 Aug 2024


#1161

The Best Part of the Olympics

In this bonus episode Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he heard during the 2024 Summer Olympics in France. 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

14 Aug 2024

07 MINS

07:44

14 Aug 2024