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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.

 

#1066

Billions' Brian Koppelman, Opinions on Mitski, Low Cut Connie & Jaimie Branch

Brian Koppelman makes his living as the showrunner, co-creator and writer for the Showtime series Billions. Jim and Greg revisit their conversation with Koppelman about how he innovatively uses music in the critically acclaimed show. They'll also review new albums from Mitski, Low Cut Connie and Jaimie Branch. 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 Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Mitski, "Bug Like An Angel," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023Mitski, "Buffalo Replaced," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023Mitski, "I Love Me After You," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023Mitski, "The Deal," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023Low Cut Connie, "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023Low Cut Connie, "Art Dealers," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023Low Cut Connie, "King of the Jews," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023Low Cut Connie, "The Party's Over," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023Low Cut Connie, "Sleaze Me On," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023Mitski, "I'm Your Man," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023Jaimie Branch, "Baba Louie," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023Jaimie Branch, "Burning Grey," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023Jaimie Branch, "Take Over the World," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023Jaimie Branch, "The Mountain (feat. Jason Ajemian)," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023Tracy Chapman, "Talkin' Bout a Revolution," Tracy Chapman, Elektra, 1988Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Even the Losers," Damn the Torpedoes, MCA, 1979Mink DeVille, "Spanish Stroll," Cabretta, Capitol, 1977Garrett T. Capps, "Born in San Antone," Y Los Lonely Hipsters, Suburban Haste, 2016Bob Dylan, "Visions of Johanna," Blonde on Blonde, Columbia, 1966Mott the Hoople, "I Wish I Was Your Mother," Mott, Columbia, 1973Johnny Cash, "Solitary Man," American III: Solitary Man, American Recordings, 2000Andrew Bird, "Oh No," Noble Beast, Fat Possum, 2009Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Sire, 1984Sammy Davis Jr., "Mr. Bojangles," Mr. Bojangles (Single), MGM, 1972The Dictators, "The Next Big Thing," Go Girl Crazy!, Epic, 1975Eskmo, "Billions Title & Recap," Billions Original Series Soundtrack, Milan, 2017Mary Ocher, "Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs)," Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs) (Single), Copyright Control, 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

22 Sep 2023

50 MINS

50:51

22 Sep 2023


#1065

RIP Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to recently deceased Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell by adding a new song to the Desert Island Jukebox. Become a member on Patreon:  [https://bit.ly/3slWZvc] (https://bit.ly/3slWZvc) 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) Sign up for our newsletter:  [https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG] (https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG) Join our Facebook Group:  [https://bit.ly/3sivr9T] (https://bit.ly/3sivr9T) [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

20 Sep 2023

10 MINS

10:38

20 Sep 2023


#1064

Songs About the Morning, Opinions on Noname & Ratboys

What's more inspiring than the start of a new day? Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite songs inspired by the morning. The hosts also review new albums by Ratboys and Noname. 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 Beatles, "Good Morning," Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Noname, "gospel? (feat. $ilkMoney, billy woods & STOUT)," Sundial, self-released, 2023Ratboys, "The Window," The Window, Topshelf, 2023Ratboys, "Making Noise for the Ones You Love," The Window, Topshelf, 2023Ratboys, "Empty," The Window, Topshelf, 2023Ratboys, "Black Earth, WI," The Window, Topshelf, 2023Noname, "black mirror," Sundial, self-released, 2023Noname, "namesake," Sundial, self-released, 2023Noname, "potentially the interlude," Sundial, self-released, 2023Kris Kristofferson, "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down," Kristofferson, Monument, 1970Stevie Wonder, "Happier Than The Morning Sun," Music of My Mind, Tamla, 1972Nina Simone, "Feeling Good," I Put A Spell On You, Phillips, 1965The Polyphonic Spree, "Light & Day/Reach for the Sun," The Beginning Stages of..., Good, 2002Margot and the Nuclear So-And-So's, "Waking Up and Walking Out," The Bride On The Boxcar - A Decade Of Margot Rarities: 2004-2014, Joyful Noise, 2015Harry Nilsson, "Gotta Get Up," Nilsson Schmilsson, RCA Victor, 1971Kurt Vile, "Wakin On a Pretty Day," Wakin On a Pretty Daze, Matador, 2013Bill Withers, "Lovely Day," Menagerie, Columbia, 1977Joni Mitchell, "Chelsea Morning," Clouds, A&M, 1969The The, "This Is the Day," Soul Mining, Some Bizarre/Epic, 1983Beck, "Morning," Morning Phase, Captiol, 2014Outkast, "Git Up, Git Out (feat. Goodie Mob)," Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, Arista, LaFace, 1994Juice Newton, "Angel of the Morning," Juice, Captiol, 1981Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Sire, 1984 [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 Sep 2023

51 MINS

51:02

15 Sep 2023


#1063

RIP Jimmy Buffett (and Steve Goodman)

In this bonus episode Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Jimmy Buffett, who recently died. However, it's not a Buffett original he's adding.  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

13 Sep 2023

09 MINS

09:19

13 Sep 2023


#1062

The Paisley Underground (The Bangles, Rain Parade), the Shangri-Las & Opinions on The Hives

In early ‘80s California, a new kind of music was brewing that blended the psychedelic sounds of the '60s with the modern day post-punk ethos. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot reflect on the Paisley Underground movement. They'll discuss the prominent bands like The Bangles, explore what made the scene so special and explain its impact on indie rock. Jim and Greg will also look back at the 1964 hit by The Shangri-Las, "Leader of the Pack," almost 60 years later. Plus, they'll review the new record from The Hives. 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: Rain Parade, "What's She Done to Your Mind," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Hives, "Bogus Operandi," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023The Hives, "Trapdoor Solution," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023The Hives, "Countdown to Shutdown," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023The Hives, "What Did I Ever Do to You?," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023Rain Parade, "What's She Done to Your Mind," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Green on Red, "Sixteen Ways," Gas Food Lodging, Enigma, 1985The Beatles, "Tomorrow Never Knows," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966X, "Los Angeles," Los Angeles, Slash, 1980Rainy Day, "I'll Keep It with Mine," Rainy Day, Llama, 1984Rainy Day, "Sloop John B," Rainy Day, Llama, 1984Tony Conrad and Faust, "The Side of the Machine," Outside the Dream Syndicate, Caroline, 1973The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Sunday Morning," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967The Dream Syndicate, "The Days of Wine and Roses," The Days of Wine & Roses, Ruby/Slash, 1982Rain Parade, "Talking In My Sleep," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Rain Parade, "This Can't Be Today," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Rain Parade, "Kaleidoscope," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Rain Parade, "Look at Merri," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Mazzy Star, "Fade into You," So Tonight That I Might See, Capitol, 1993The Bangles, "Going Down to Liverpool," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984The Mamas & the Papas, "California Dreamin'," If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears, Dunhill, 1966The Bangles, "Dover Beach," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984The Bangles, "In a Different Light," Different Light, Columbia, 1986The Bangs, "Getting Out of Hand," Getting Out of Hand (Single), Downkiddle, 1981The Bangles, "Walk Like an Egyptian," Different Light, Columbia, 1986The Bangles, "Hero Takes a Fall," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984The Bangles, "Manic Monday," Different Light, Columbia, 1986The Three O'Clock, "When Lightning Starts," Sixteen Tambourines, Frontier, 1983The Three O'Clock, "Her Head's Revolving," Arrive Without Travelling, I.R.S., 1985The Three O'Clock, "On Paper," Vermillion, Paisley Park, 1988Rain Parade, "As Real As Real," 3 x 4: The Bangles, The Three O'Clock, The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, Yep Roc, 2019The Dream Syndicate, "Hero Takes a Fall," 3 x 4: The Bangles, The Three O'Clock, The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, Yep Roc, 2019The Chills, "Kaleidoscope World," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1986The Verlaines, "Death and the Maiden," Juvenilia, Flying Nun, 1987Echo & the Bunnymen, "Bring On the Dancing Horses," Songs to Learn & Sing, Sire, 1985Mercury Rev, "Car Wash Hair (Full Pull)," Yerself Is Steam, Columbia, 1991Slowdive, "Alison," Souvlaki, Creation, 1993Tacocat, "Grains of Salt," This Mess Is A Place, Sub Pop, 2019The Shangri-Las, "Leader of the Pack," Leader of the Park (Single), Red Bird, 1964Twisted Sister, "Leader of the Pack," Come Out and Play, Atlantic, 1985Best Coast, "Boyfriend," Crazy For You, Mexican Summer, 2010Juice Newton, "Angel of the Morning," Juice, Capitol, 1981   [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 Sep 2023

51 MINS

51:16

08 Sep 2023


#1061

A Song That'll Conjure A Conga Line

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he guarantees will conjure a conga line or he'll "eat his hat." 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

06 Sep 2023

06 MINS

06:30

06 Sep 2023


#1060

Songs About Work, Opinions on Big Freedia & Lou Reed's "Perfect Day"

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs about work in honor of Labor Day. They also review the new album from Big Freedia and add a song to the Desert Island Jukebox. 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: Donna Summer, "She Works Hard For the Money," She Works Hard for the Money, Mercury, 1983The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Big Freedia, "Gin In My System," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023Big Freedia, "Booty Like A Drummer," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023Big Freedia, "Life Lessons," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023Big Freedia, "Pepto Interlude," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023Mitski, "Working for the Knife," Laurel Hell, Dead Oceans, 2022Margo Price, "Pay Gap," All American Made, Third Man, 2017Dolly Parton, "9 To 5," 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, RCA Victor, 1980The Animals, "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place," Animal Tracks, MGM, 1965John Lennon, "Working Class Hero," John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, Apple, 1970Van Morrison, "Cleaning Windows," Beautiful Vision, Mercury, 1982Rhymefest, "Good Ass Job," Rhymefest Presents Raw Dawg, Self Released, 2001Sam Cooke, "Chain Gang," Swing Low, RCA Victor, 1961R.E.M., "Finest Worksong," Document, I.R.S., 1987The Clash, "Career Opportunities," The Clash, CBS, 1977Bob Marley & The Wailers, "Night Shift," Rastaman Vibration, Island, 1976Lou Reed, "Don't Talk To Me About Work," Legendary Hearts, RCA , 1983The Jam, "Smithers Jones," When We're Young (Single), Polydor, 1979Flaming Lips, "Bad Days," Clouds Taste Metallic, Warner Bros, 1995Al Green, "Perfect Day," Perfect Day (Single), Fat Possum, 2023Lou Reed , "Perfect Day," Transformer, RCA, 1972 [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 Sep 2023

49 MINS

49:56

01 Sep 2023


#1059

RIP Rodriguez

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Sixto Rodriguez, the Detroit musician and subject of the Oscar-winning "Searching for Sugarman" documentary. Rodriguez died in August at age 81. 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

30 Aug 2023

06 MINS

06:40

30 Aug 2023


#1058

South African Music

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with journalist and author Lior Phillips about the rich and vibrant popular music of South Africa.  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, 2007The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Solomon Linda’s Evening Birds, "Mbube," Mbube (Single), Gallotone, 1939Miriam Makeba, "Pata Pata," Pata Pata, Reprise, 1967Ladysmith Black Mambazo, "Nomathemba," Amabutho, Gallo, 1973Juluka, "Scatterlings of Africa," Scatterlings, Warner Bros., 1982Brenda Fassie, "Vuli Ndlela," Memeza, CCP, 1997Dolly Parton, "9 To 5," 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, RCA Victor, 1980 [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

25 Aug 2023

51 MINS

51:11

25 Aug 2023


#1057

A Shared Fandom of Robyn Hitchcock

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a cover of a song by Robyn Hitchcock to the Desert Island Jukebox.  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

23 Aug 2023

06 MINS

06:28

23 Aug 2023


#1056

Buried Treasures & RIP Robbie Robertson

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also hear selections from their production staff and bid farewell to Robbie Robertson of The Band.   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: Split System, "Alone Again," Alone Again (Single), Goner, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Band, "The Weight," Music From Big Pink, Capitol, 1968Bob Dylan, "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues," Highway 61 Revisited, Columbia , 1965The Band, "Tears of Rage," Music From Big Pink, Capitol, 1968RVG, "Midnight Sun," Brain Worms, Fire, 2023The Rain Parade, "Last Rays of a Dying Sun," Last Rays of a Dying Sun, Flatiron, 2023Laufey, "From The Start," Bewitched, AWAL, 2023Bonny Doon, "Let There Be Music," Let There Be Music, ANTI-, 2023Khazali, "Magic," Magic (Single), Khazaliverse, 2023Frankie and the Witch Fingers, "Mild Davis," Data Doom, Greenway, 2023Bdrmm, "It's Just a Bit of Blood," I Don't Know, Rock Action, 2023Santa Chiara, "Visa," Imported, Kill Rock Stars, 2023Fightmaster, "Bad Man," Bad Man (Single), Fightmaster Industries, 2023Poison Ruïn, "Pinnacle of Ecstasy," Härvest, Relapse, 2023boice, "The Wound Collector," Nevermind the Hardships, Rattlecat Entertainment, 2022The Clientele, "Blue Over Blue," I Am Not There Anymore, Merge, 2023Special Interest, "Disco 1.5," Disco 1.5 (Single), Rough Trade, 2023Spiritual Camp, "Nah, That Ain't It," Nah, That Ain't It (Single), Blue Grape, 2023Solomon Linda’s Evening Birds, "Mbube," Mbube (Single), Gallotone, 1939 [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

18 Aug 2023

51 MINS

51:12

18 Aug 2023


#1055

RIP Robbie Robertson

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Robbie Robertson of The Band, who died recently at the age of 80. 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

16 Aug 2023

11 MINS

11:28

16 Aug 2023


#1054

Living Colour, Opinions on Blur & Claud

In the largely white landscape of ‘80s and ‘90s rock, Living Colour stood out with their electrifying riffs, genre blending sound and political lyrics. Decades later, professor and author Kimberly Mack talks with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot about her recent book on Living Colour’s impact on rock music and culture as a whole. The hosts also review new albums from Blur and Claud.   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: Living Colour, "Cult of Personality," Vivid, Epic, 1988The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Blur, "St. Charles Square," The Ballad of Darren, Warner, 2023Blur, "The Narcissist," The Ballad of Darren, Warner, 2023Blur, "The Heights," The Ballad of Darren, Warner, 2023Blur, "The Ballad," The Ballad of Darren, Warner, 2023Claud, "A Good Thing," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023Claud, "The Moving On," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023Claud, "Crumbs," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023Claud, "Every Fucking Time," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023Claud, "Wet," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023Living Colour, "Love Rears It's Ugly Head," Time's Up, Epic, 1990Living Colour, "Solace Of You," Time's Up, Epic, 1990Living Colour, "Time's Up," Time's Up, Epic, 1990Living Colour, "Pride," Time's Up, Epic, 1990Living Colour, "This Is the Life," Time's Up, Epic, 1990Living Colour, "Information Overload," Time's Up, Epic, 1990RVG, "Midnight Sun," Brain Worms, Fire, 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

11 Aug 2023

48 MINS

48:35

11 Aug 2023


#1053

Music's Greatest Charlatan

In this bonus episode, Jim adds two songs to the Desert Island Jukebox from the "most strange and surreal" story he's ever shared. Greg is skeptical of one of the people involved in the story. 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

09 Aug 2023

10 MINS

10:05

09 Aug 2023


#1052

RIP Sinéad O'Connor

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot bid farewell to the late singer, songwriter and activist Sinéad O’Connor, who recently died at age 56. Jim and Greg are longtime fans of both O’Connor’s music and her devotion to speaking truth to power, even when the world felt like it was against her. The hosts revisit their interview with documentarian Kathryn Ferguson about her 2022 film Nothing Compares, plus they share some of their favorite Sinéad tracks.   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, 1990The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Sinéad O'Connor, "Horse on the Highway (demo)," n/a, n/a, 2020Sinéad O'Connor, "Trouble Will Soon Be Over," God Don't Never Change: The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson, Alligator, 2016Sinéad O'Connor, "Last Day of Our Acquaintance," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990Sinéad O'Connor, "Mandinka," The Lion and the Cobra, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1987Sinéad O'Connor, "I Am Stretched on Your Grave," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990Sinéad O'Connor, "Thank You For Hearing Me," Universal Mother, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1994Sinéad O'Connor, "Marcus Garvey," Throw Down Your Arms, Chocolate and Vanilla, 2005Sinéad O'Connor, "Jackie," The Lion and the Cobra, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1987Sinéad O'Connor, "Peggy Gordon," Sean-Nós Nua, Vanguard, 2002Sinéad O'Connor, "This Is a Rebel Song," Gospel Oak EP, Chrysalis, 1997Living Colour, "Cult of Personality," Vivid, Epic, 1988 [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

04 Aug 2023

50 MINS

50:08

04 Aug 2023


#1051

The 64 Year-Old Folk Hero

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a 64 year-old, who is now being hailed as a folk hero.  [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

02 Aug 2023

07 MINS

07:04

02 Aug 2023


#1050

Chicago's Country Music w/ Mark Guarino, Opinions on PJ Harvey

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview author Mark Guarino about his new book, "Country and Midwestern," which details Chicago's role in the development of country music. The hosts also review the new album from PJ Harvey.  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: Wilco, "Falling Apart (Right Now)," Cruel Country, Legacy, 2022The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967PJ Harvey, "Prayer at the Gate," I Inside the Old Year Dying, Partisan, 2023PJ Harvey, "I Inside the Old I Dying," I Inside the Old Year Dying, Partisan, 2023PJ Harvey, "Lwonesome Tonight," I Inside the Old Year Dying, Partisan, 2023Robbie Fulks, "We Live A Long Time To Get Old," 13 Hillbilly Giants, Bloodshot, 2001Win Stracke, "El-A-Noy," Songs of Old Town, Flair, 1968John Prine, "A Good Time," Sweet Revenge, Atlantic, 1973Wilco, "Cruel Country," Cruel Country, Legacy, 2022Mekons, "Sin City," Honky Tonkin', Sin, 1987Sundowners, "Sidewalks of Chicago," Chicago Country Legends, Bloodshot, 2003Dolly Varden, "Not Ashamed," Mouthful of Lies, Mid-Fi, 1995The Blacks, "Why Drunky," Down To The Promised Land - 5 Years Of Bloodshot Records, Bloodshot, 2000Tony Bennett, "(I Left My Heart) in San Francisco," I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Columbia, 1962Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse, "Body and Soul," Duets II, Columbia, 2011Living Colour, "Cult of Personality," Vivid, Epic, 1988 [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

28 Jul 2023

50 MINS

50:59

28 Jul 2023


#1049

RIP Jane Birkin

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to singer and actress Jane Birkin, who died in July at age 76. 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

26 Jul 2023

07 MINS

07:13

26 Jul 2023


#1048

Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Opinions on Anohni and the Johnsons

Bill Withers is beloved for writing classics like Lean On Me, but Greg Kot has long contended that Withers’ best album is Live at Carnegie Hall. This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot honor Withers’ life by doing a classic album dissection on that record and review the latest album from Anohni and the Johnsons.   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: Bill Withers, "Use Me (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Anohni and the Johnsons, "It Must Change," My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, Secretly Canadian, 2023Anohni and the Johnsons, "Scapegoat," My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, Secretly Canadian, 2023Anohni and the Johnsons, "You Be Free," My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, Secretly Canadian, 2023Anohni and the Johnsons, "Sliver Of Ice," My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, Secretly Canadian, 2023Bill Withers, "Lean On Me (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973Lou Rawls, "St. James Infirmary," Live, Capitol, 1966Bill Withers, "Three Nights and a Morning," Three Nights and a Morning (Single), Lotus, 1967Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, "Express Yourself," Express Yourself, Warner Bros, 1970Bill Withers, "Harlem," Just As I Am, Sussex, 1971Bill Withers, "Ain't No Sunshine," Just As I Am, Sussex, 1971Bill Withers, "Use Me," Still Bill, Sussex, 1972Grace Jones, "Use Me," Nightclubbing, Island, 1981Liza Minnelli, "Use Me," The Singer, CBS, 1973Bill Withers, "I Can't Write Left-Handed (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973Bill Withers, "Friend of Mine (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973Bill Withers, "Grandma's Hand (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973Bill Withers, "Harlem/Cold Baloney," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973Lauryn Hill, "The Mystery of Iniquity," MTV Unplugged 2.0, Columbia, 2002Bill Withers, "Ain't No Sunshine (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973Merle Haggard and the Strangers, "Sidewalks of Chicago," Hag, Capitol, 1971 [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

21 Jul 2023

47 MINS

47:21

21 Jul 2023


#1047

Introducing: Starting A Riot

We're sharing our friends at Oregon Public Broadcasting's new podcast, Starting A Riot. It's a co-production between OPB and She Shreds Media and hosted by journalist and musician Fabi Reyna. It tells the story of riot grrrl music in six episodes. [More information here] (https://www.opb.org/starting-a-riot/) [https://www.opb.org/starting-a-riot/] (https://www.opb.org/starting-a-riot/)   [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

20 Jul 2023

28 MINS

28:05

20 Jul 2023


#1046

RIP Blackie Onassis

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Blackie Onassis of Urge Overkill (aka John Rowan), who recently died at age 57. 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

19 Jul 2023

10 MINS

10:01

19 Jul 2023


#1045

The Best Albums of 2023 So Far!

The year 2023 is more than halfway over, and there has already been a plethora of exciting, inspired and relevant new releases. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite albums of 2023 so far. 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: Boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," the record, Interscope, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Wesley Joseph, "COLD SUMMER," GLOW, Secretly Canadian, 2023Avalon Emerson, "Sandrail Silhouette," & The Charm, Another Dove, 2023Tombstones In Their Eyes, "Life," Sea of Sorrow, Kitten Robot, 2023Margo Price, "Lydia," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023Margo Price, "Been To The Mountain," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023Durand Jones, "I Want You," Wait Til I Get Over, Dead Oceans, 2023Bully, "Days Move Slow," Lucky for You, Sub Pop, 2023Kelela, "Happy Ending," Raven, Warp, 2023Louise Post, "Don't Give Up," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023Wednesday, "Quarry," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023Jason Isbell, "Save The World," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023Billy Woods and Kenny Segal, "Soundcheck (feat. Quelle Chris)," Maps, Backwoodz, 2023Bill Withers, "Use Me (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973 [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

14 Jul 2023

40 MINS

40:00

14 Jul 2023


#1044

RIP Astrud Gilberto

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a feminist song from Astrud Gilberto to the Desert Island Jukebox. Gilberto died in June at age 83. 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

12 Jul 2023

06 MINS

06:19

12 Jul 2023


#1043

Songwriting with Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil, Ryan Tedder & Opinions on Killer Mike

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late Cynthia Weil, one half of the songwriting duo Mann & Weil, famous for writing tracks like “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” and “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling.” Jim and Greg revisit their 2011 conversation. The hosts also talk to Ryan Tedder of One Republic about writing songs for himself, Beyoncé, Adele and more. Plus, a review of the new album from rapper Killer Mike. 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 Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967Killer Mike, "SLUMMER," MICHAEL, Loma Vista, 2023Killer Mike, "MOTHERLESS," MICHAEL, Loma Vista, 2023Killer Mike, "DOWN BY LAW," MICHAEL, Loma Vista, 2023Killer Mike, "SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS (feat. Future & Eryn Allen Kane)," MICHAEL, Loma Vista, 2023Cass Elliot, "Make Your Own Kind of Music," Bubblegum, Lemonade &... Something for Mama, Dunhill, 1969Barry Mann, "Who Put the Bomp (in the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)," Who Put The Bomp, ABC-Paramount, 1961Bobby Vee, "Take Good Care of My Baby," Devil or Angel, Weton, 1960The Drifters, "Saturday Night at the Movies," The Good Life With The Drifters, Atlantic, 1963Tony Orlando, "Happy Times Are Here to Stay," Bless You and 11 Other Great Hits, Epic, 1961The Righteous Brothers, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', Philles, 1964The Crystals, "Uptown," Twist Uptown, Philles, 1962Eydie Gormé, "Blame It on the Bossa Nova," Blame It on the Bossa Nova, Columbia, 1963The Cookies, "On Broadway," The Complete Cookies, Sequel, 1963The Drifters, "On Broadway," Under The Boardwalk, Atlantic, 1963Barry Mann, "Soul and Inspiration," Soul and Inspiration (Single), Unreleased, 1966Barry Mann, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place [Original Demo]," Red Bird Story, Snapper UK, 2011The Animals, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place ," Animal Tracks, EMI, 1965Dolly Parton, "Here You Come Again," Here You Come Again, RCA, 1977OneRepublic, "Love Runs Out," Native, Interscope, 2013Timbaland (feat. OneRepublic), "Apologize," Shock Value, Blackground, 2007Leona Lewis, "Bleeding Love," Spirit, Syco, 2007Beyoncé, "Halo," I Am... Sasha Fierce, Columbia, 2008Adele, "Turning Tables," 21, Columbia, 2011Taylor Swift, "Welcome to New York," 1989, Big Machine, 2014OneRepublic, "Counting Stars," Native, Interscope, 2013Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, "Miles," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 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

07 Jul 2023

50 MINS

50:25

07 Jul 2023


#1042

Boygenius Concert Review

In this bonus episode producer Alex Claiborne reviews the recent Boygenius concert she attended at the Re:SET Fest in Chicago.  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

05 Jul 2023

12 MINS

12:18

05 Jul 2023


#1041

War's "The World Is a Ghetto" Plus Opinions on Janelle Monáe & Jenny Lewis

This week, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of the best-selling album of 1973, War’s “The World Is a Ghetto.” They talk with effusive frontman Lonnie Jordan about the writing and recording of the record, and about wild stories back in the day. Plus, the hosts review new music from Janelle Monáe and Jenny Lewis. 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: War, "The World Is a Ghetto," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967Janelle Monáe, "Float (feat. Seun Kuti & Egypt 80')," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023Janelle Monáe, "Lipstick Lover," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023Janelle Monáe, "Haute," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023Janelle Monáe, "Oooh La La (feat. Grace Jones)," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023Jenny Lewis, "Puppy and a Truck," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023Jenny Lewis, "Psychos," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023Jenny Lewis, "Giddy Up," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023Jenny Lewis, "Essence of Life," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023Jenny Lewis, "Joy'All," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023War, "Spill the Wine," Eric Burdon Declares "War", MGM, 1970War, "City, Country, City," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972War, "Low Rider," Why Can't We Be Friends?, United Artists, 1975War, "The Cisco Kid," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972War, "Where Was You At," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972War, "So," Why Can't We Be Friends?, United Artists, 1975The Righteous Brothers, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', Philles, 1965 [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

30 Jun 2023

49 MINS

49:13

30 Jun 2023