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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.

#1402

A Genre-Defying French Duo

In this bonus episode, Jim digs into his Desert Island Jukebox for a track by a duo he cal... more

Yesterday

06 MINS

06:10

Yesterday

#1401

Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" 50th Anniversary

It’s been 50 years since Stevie Wonder released his masterpiece "Songs in the Key of Life.... more

06 Nov 2026

50 MINS

50:09

06 Nov 2026

#1400

A Jazz Giant's Supreme Achievement

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to a legendary artist who would have recently cel... more

04 Nov 2026

06 MINS

06:36

04 Nov 2026

#1399

Chuck Berry at 100

On the occasion of his 100th birthday, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to Chu... more

30 Oct 2026

50 MINS

50:36

30 Oct 2026

#1398

An Overlooked Band Finally Gets Its Due

In this bonus episode, Jim shares a band you may know through covers of their songs, even ... more

28 Oct 2026

05 MINS

05:37

28 Oct 2026

#1397

Trixie Mattel is the Queen of Halloween!

Sound Opinions senior producer Alex Claiborne has a conversation with drag queen, DJ and s... more

23 Oct 2026

30 MINS

30:24

23 Oct 2026

#1396

A Sound Opinions Halloween!

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate the spooky season with a contemporary Halloween... more

23 Oct 2026

50 MINS

50:36

23 Oct 2026

#1395

Much More Than a One-Hit Wonder

In this bonus episode, Greg praises a proto-shoegaze band—and its reclusive singer—who nev... more

21 Oct 2026

09 MINS

09:14

21 Oct 2026

#1394

Fall Review Roundup: Opinions on Neil Young, This is Lorelei, Michael Kiwanuka & More

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review some new albums from Michael Kiwanuka, Neil Young,... more

16 Oct 2026

50 MINS

50:23

16 Oct 2026

#1393

Musical Comedy with Kyle Gordon

In this bonus episode, Andrew Gill sits down with musical comedian Kyle Gordon, whose song... more

14 Oct 2026

44 MINS

44:14

14 Oct 2026

#1392

John Prine Revisited at 80

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot join with the Chicago music community to pay tribute to J... more

09 Oct 2026

50 MINS

50:14

09 Oct 2026

#1391

RIP Cheetah Chrome

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Cheetah Chrome, guitarist for Rocket from the T... more

07 Oct 2026

09 MINS

09:03

07 Oct 2026

#1390

Ranking Rock Bands' Best and Worst Songs with Bill Wyman

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome their old colleague and former Sound Opinions hos... more

02 Oct 2026

50 MINS

50:26

02 Oct 2026

#1389

A Song So Great Even Muzak Couldn’t Ruin It

In this bonus episode, Greg spotlights a song he recently heard as Muzak and makes the cas... more

30 Sep 2026

07 MINS

07:33

30 Sep 2026

#1388

Phoebe Bridgers Plus Opinions on Westside Cowboy

In 2026, Phoebe Bridgers is one of the biggest artists in the world. This week, hosts Jim ... more

25 Sep 2026

50 MINS

50:32

25 Sep 2026

#1387

A Tribute and an Apology to Vic Chesnutt

In this bonus episode, Jim remembers Vic Chesnutt’s music and an encounter he’s been think... more

23 Sep 2026

11 MINS

11:38

23 Sep 2026

#1386

"Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin'" Songwriter David Porter, Plus Opinions on Alabama Shakes

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview legendary soul songwriter David Porter, about h... more

18 Sep 2026

50 MINS

50:14

18 Sep 2026

#1385

Grocery Store Muzak Reminds Greg of a Great 1989 R&B Hit

In this bonus episode, Greg touts the merits of a British, late '80s hit he was reminded o... more

16 Sep 2026

07 MINS

07:02

16 Sep 2026

#1384

Buried Treasures, RIP Dolly Parton

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share a fresh batch of songs that deserve more attention-... more

11 Sep 2026

48 MINS

48:22

11 Sep 2026

#1383

A Playful Post-Punk Romp

In this bonus episode, Jim spotlights what he claims is the second-best track ever to feat... more

09 Sep 2026

05 MINS

05:03

09 Sep 2026

#1382

Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole, The Smashing Pumpkins) & Opinions on Steve Lacy

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with musician and author Melissa Auf der ... more

04 Sep 2026

50 MINS

50:15

04 Sep 2026

#1381

RIP William Orbit, the Producer Behind Ray of Light

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to producer William Orbit and his work on Ray of ... more

02 Sep 2026

07 MINS

07:14

02 Sep 2026

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#1402

A Genre-Defying French Duo

#1401

Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" 50th Anniversary

#1400

A Jazz Giant's Supreme Achievement

#1399

Chuck Berry at 100

#1398

An Overlooked Band Finally Gets Its Due

#1397

Trixie Mattel is the Queen of Halloween!

#1396

A Sound Opinions Halloween!

#1395

Much More Than a One-Hit Wonder

#1394

Fall Review Roundup: Opinions on Neil Young, This is Lorelei, Michael Kiwanuka & More

#1393

Musical Comedy with Kyle Gordon

#1392

John Prine Revisited at 80

#1391

RIP Cheetah Chrome

#1390

Ranking Rock Bands' Best and Worst Songs with Bill Wyman

#1389

A Song So Great Even Muzak Couldn’t Ruin It

#1388

Phoebe Bridgers Plus Opinions on Westside Cowboy

#1387

A Tribute and an Apology to Vic Chesnutt

#1386

"Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin'" Songwriter David Porter, Plus Opinions on Alabama Shakes

#1385

Grocery Store Muzak Reminds Greg of a Great 1989 R&B Hit

#1384

Buried Treasures, RIP Dolly Parton

#1383

A Playful Post-Punk Romp

#1382

Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole, The Smashing Pumpkins) & Opinions on Steve Lacy

#1381

RIP William Orbit, the Producer Behind Ray of Light