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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.

 

#1012

Poster Children, Opinions on Screaming Females & Iris DeMent

Poster Children have been going strong for nearly 35 years. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with co-founders Rose Marshack and Rick Valentin about Marshack's memoir, "Play Like A Man." Plus Jim and Greg review new albums from Iris DeMent and Screaming Females.    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: Poster Children, "She Walks," Flower Plower, Limited Potential, 1989The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967Iris DeMent, "Workin' On A World," Workin' On A World, Flariella, 2023Iris DeMent, "The Sacred Now," Workin' On A World, Flariella, 2023Iris DeMent, "Mahalia," Workin' On A World, Flariella, 2023Iris DeMent, "Goin' Down To Sing In Texas," Workin' On A World, Flariella, 2023Iris DeMent, "Let Me Be Your Jesus," Workin' On A World, Flariella, 2023Screaming Females, "Brass Bell," Desire Pathway, Don Giovanni, 2023Screaming Females, "Let You Go," Desire Pathway, Don Giovanni, 2023Screaming Females, "Mourning Dove," Desire Pathway, Don Giovanni, 2023Poster Children, "Now Its Gone," No More Songs About Sleep And Fire, Hidden Agenda, 2004Poster Children, "He's My Star," Junior Citizen, Sire, 1995De La Soul, "Me, Myself and I," 3 Feet High and Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989 [Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions] (https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

Yesterday

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Yesterday


#1011

A Meg White Celebration

In this bonus episode, Greg makes the case that Meg White is a great drummer and plays a pointed selection for anyone who says otherwise.  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) [Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions] (https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

22 Mar 2023

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08:41

22 Mar 2023


#1010

John Cale, Spy Songs & RIP Wayne Shorter

For more than 60 years, John Cale has continued to make exciting, challenging and culturally relevant music, including his most recent release, Mercy. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with the Velvet Underground legend about his new music, collaborations and legacy. Plus, the hosts share some of their favorite spy songs and bid farewell to jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter.   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: John Cale, "STORY OF BLOOD feat. Weyes Blood," Mercy, Double Six, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967John Cale, "EVERLASTING DAYS feat. Animal Collective," Mercy, Double Six, 2023John Cale, "MARILYN MONROE'S LEGS (beauty elsewhere) feat. Actress," Mercy, Double Six, 2023John Cale, "TIME STANDS STILL feat. Sylvan Esso," Mercy, Double Six, 2023John Cale, "NIGHT CRAWLING," Mercy, Double Six, 2023John Cale, "MOONSTRUCK (Nico's Song)," Mercy, Double Six, 2023The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Femme Fatale," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967The Velvet Underground and Nico, "I'm Waiting for the Man," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967John Cale, "Dying On the Vine (Fragments)," Artificial Intelligence, PVC, 1985John Cale, "MERCY," Mercy, Double Six, 2023Johnny Rivers, "Secret Agent Man," ...And I Know You Wanna Dance, Imperial, 1966Tony Allen, "Secret Agent," Secret Agent, World Circuit, 2009The Fugs, "CIA Man," Virgin Fugs, ESP-Disk, 1967Gene Vincent, "Private Detective (feat. The Shouts)," Private Detective (feat. The Shouts) (Single), Columbia, 1964Rockwell, "Somebody's Watching Me," Somebody's Watching Me, Motown, 1984The Untouchables, "I Spy (For the F.B.I.)," Wild Child, MCA, 1985Lori & The Chameleons, "The Lonely Spy," To the Shores of Lake Placid, Zoo, 1982Desmond Dekker & the Aces, "007 (Shanty Town)," Action!, Lagoon, 1968The dB's, "A Spy In the House of Love," Like This, Bearsville, 1984Big Boys, "Detectives," The Skinny Elvis, Touch and Go, 1993Steely Dan & Tom Scott, "Aja," Aja, ABC, 1977Wayne Shorter, "Speak No Evil," Speak No Evil, Blue Note, 1966Poster Children, "She Walks," Flower Plower, Limited Potential, 1989 [Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions] (https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

17 Mar 2023

51 MINS

51:04

17 Mar 2023


#1009

Yo La Tengo's Covers Lead to Musical Gold

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he learned of via a Yo La Tengo cover. 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) [Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions] (https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

15 Mar 2023

08 MINS

08:02

15 Mar 2023


#1008

Latino Fans of British Bands, Opinions on Kelela & Yo La Tengo

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Dr, Ricky Rodriguez about the cultural exchange between Latino fans and British bands in the 1980s. Plus, Jim and Greg review new albums by Kelela and Yo La Tengo.    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: Siouxsie & The Banshees, "Spellbound," Juju, Polydor, 1981The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967Kelela, "Washed Away," Raven, Warp, 2023Kelela, "Raven," Raven, Warp, 2023Kelela, "Enough for Love," Raven, Warp, 2023Kelela, "On the Run," Raven, Warp, 2023Kelela, "Bruises," Raven, Warp, 2023Yo La Tengo, "Sinatra Drive Breakdown," This Stupid World, Matador, 2023Yo La Tengo, "Fallout," This Stupid World, Matador, 2023Yo La Tengo, "Aselestine," This Stupid World, Matador, 2023Yo La Tengo, "This Stupid World," This Stupid World, Matador, 2023Yo La Tengo, "Until It Happens," This Stupid World, Matador, 2023Adam Ant, "Juanito the Bandito," Juanito the Bandito (Single), CBS, 1982Blue Rondo À La Turk, "Me and Mr. Sanchez," Me and Mr. Sanchez (Single), Virgin, 1981Holly Johnson, "Americanos," Blast, MCA, 1989Duran Duran, "The Reflex (The Dance Mix)," The Reflex (The Dance Mix) (Single), EMI, 1984Orchestral Manœuvres In The Dark, "So In Love," So In Love (Single), Virgin, 1985Pat Boone, "Speedy Gonzales," Speedy Gonzales (Single), Dot, 1962John Cale, "Story of Blood feat. Weyes Blood," Mercy, Double Six, 2023 [Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions] (https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

10 Mar 2023

51 MINS

51:14

10 Mar 2023


#1007

Discovering a Chicago Band in Texas

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a great Chicago band that he first heard at SXSW in Austin, TX.  Become a member on Patreon:  [https://bit.ly/3slWZvc] (https://bit.ly/3slWZvc) Join our Facebook Group:  [https://bit.ly/3sivr9T] (https://bit.ly/3sivr9T) 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) [Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions] (https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

08 Mar 2023

07 MINS

07:51

08 Mar 2023


#1006

Ticketmaster/Live Nation w/ Ben Sisario & Opinions on Caroline Polachek

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with New York Times reporter Ben Sisario about the latest developments in the long and winding saga of Ticketmaster/Live Nation. Plus, they'll review the new album by Caroline Polachek.   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: Beyoncé, "COZY," RENAISSANCE, Parkwood and Columbia, 2022The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967Caroline Polachek, "Bunny Is a Rider," Desire, I Want to Turn Into You, Sony and the Orchard, 2023Caroline Polachek, "I Believe," Desire, I Want to Turn Into You, Sony and the Orchard, 2023Caroline Polachek, "Blood and Butter," Desire, I Want to Turn Into You, Sony and the Orchard, 2023Culture Club, "Karma Chameleon," Colour By Numbers, Virgin, 1983   [Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions] (https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

03 Mar 2023

51 MINS

51:18

03 Mar 2023


#1005

A Classic Song Three Ways

In this bonus episode, Greg adds three versions of the same song to the Desert Island Jukebox.  Become a member on Patreon: [https://bit.ly/3slWZvc] (https://bit.ly/3slWZvc) Join our Facebook Group:  [https://bit.ly/3sivr9T] (https://bit.ly/3sivr9T) 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) [Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions] (https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

01 Mar 2023

08 MINS

08:45

01 Mar 2023


#1004

Chris Connelly on Nico & RIP Burt Bacharach

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with musician Chris Connelly about his new tribute to German singer Nico, best known for her work with the Velvet Underground. The hosts also pay tribute to Burt Bacharach and hear feedback from listeners on recent episodes.   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: Chris Connelly, "Ripcord, Ripcord," Eulogy to Christa, Easy Action, 2022 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967 The Shirelles, "Baby It's You," Baby It's You, Scepter, 1962 Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach, "Toledo," Painted from Memory, Mercury, 1998 Sonny Rollins, "Alfie's Theme," Alfie, Impulse!, 1966 Dionne Warwick, "Don't Make Me Over," Presenting Dionne Warwick, Scepter, 1963 Chris Connelly, "Union Square West," Eulogy to Christa, Easy Action, 2022 Nico, "Janitor of Lunacy," Desertshore, Reprise, 1970 Nico, "Julius Caesar (Memento Hodie)," The Marble Index, Elektra, 1968 Chris Connelly, "Andy, Incidentally," Eulogy to Christa, Easy Action, 2022 Chris Connelly, "A Slow Jones In New York," Eulogy to Christa, Easy Action, 2022 Chris Connelly, "Eulogy To Lenny Bruce," Eulogy to Christa, Easy Action, 2022 Chris Connelly, "Vegas," Eulogy to Christa, Easy Action, 2022 Chris Connelly, "Hanging Gardens," Eulogy to Christa, Easy Action, 2022 Christopher Tin, "Baba Yetu (feat. Soweto Gospel Choir)," Calling All Dawns, Tin Works, 2009 Day Wave, "Loner," Pastlife, Pias, 2022 The Lord, "The End of Absence (feat. Petra Haden)," Devotional (feat. Petra Haden), Southern Lord, 2022 Sasami, "The Greatest," Squeeze, Domino, 2022 [Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions] (https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

24 Feb 2023

50 MINS

50:10

24 Feb 2023


#1003

A Little Steampunk Ditty

In this bonus episode, Jim digs deep to play an artist he last wrote about in 1996 who is still putting out great music. This song is a steampunk imagining of an air raid.  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) [Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions] (https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

22 Feb 2023

05 MINS

05:24

22 Feb 2023


#1002

Sinéad O'Connor & Opinions on Lil Yachty

In 1992, Sinéad O’Connor was at the peak of her commercial success when she spoke out against the Pope on Saturday Night Live. After that, she encountered a massive backlash, but never backed down. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk to documentary filmmaker Kathryn Ferguson about the music, career and activism of Sinéad O’Connor. They also review the new album from rapper Lil Yachty.   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: Sinéad O'Connor, "Nothing Compares 2 U," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967 Lil Yachty, "drive ME crazy!," Let's Start Here, Quality Control, 2023 Lil Yachty, "the BLACK seminole," Let's Start Here, Quality Control, 2023 Lil Yachty, "sHouLd i B," Let's Start Here, Quality Control, 2023 Sinéad O'Connor, "Last Day of Our Acquaintance," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990 Sinéad O'Connor, "Mandinka," The Lion and the Cobra, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1987 Sinéad O'Connor, "I Am Stretched on Your Grave," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990 Sinéad O'Connor, "Thank You for Hearing Me," Universal Mother, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1994 Sinéad O'Connor, "Marcus Garvey," Throw Down Your Arms, Chocolate and Vanilla, 2005 Sinéad O'Connor, "Jackie," The Lion and the Cobra, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1987 Sinéad O'Connor, "Peggy Gordon," Sean-Nós Nua, Vanguard, 2002 Sinéad O'Connor, "This Is a Rebel Song," Gospel Oak EP, Chrysalis, 1997 Chris Connelly, "Ripcord, Ripcord," Eulogy to Christa, Easy Action, 2022 [Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions] (https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

17 Feb 2023

51 MINS

51:24

17 Feb 2023


#1001

Travels With Greg: NYC

In this bonus episode, Greg shares his experience in New York City, visiting the Lou Reed exhibit at the New York Public Library. 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)   [Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions] (https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

15 Feb 2023

07 MINS

07:50

15 Feb 2023