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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.

 

#1156

Buried Treasures

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. 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: Chelsea Wolfe, "Tunnel Lights," She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She, Loma Vista, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, Parlophone, 1967 Black Market Karma and Stanley Belton, "Mule Kick (Harrier Jet Vox Fuzz Mix)," An Introduction to Black Market Karma and Their Technicolour Liquid Audio Machine, Flower Power, 2024 Ghost Party, "Teenage Shaman (acidfuzz repeater)," Ghost Moves, Outtaphase Musik, 2024 Craig Benedict Valentine Badynee, "The New Richter Waltz," The New Richter Waltz (Single), Team Love LLC, 2024 Ira Glass, "Nancy's Hell," Nancy's Hell (Single), Fire Talk, 2024 Xdinary Heroes, "No Matter," Troubleshooting, Studio J, 2024 Squirrel Flower, "Alley Light," Tomorrow's Fire, Polyvinyl, 2023 Jungle, "Back on 74," Volcano, Caiola, 2023 Smooth Rogers, "My Number One," My Number One, Self-Released, 2024 The Sleeveens, "Aretha Franklin," The Sleeveens, Dirtnap, 2024 Beautiful Freaks, "Loser Sellouts," Because You're Poor, FREAKS INCORPORATED, 2024 Roni Kaspi, "STAY," PONI, Self-Released, 2024 The Spatulas, "Maya," Beehive Mind, Post Present Medium, 2024 Trvy & The Enemy, "Matthew McConaughey," Matthew McConaughey (Single), Self-Released, 2024 wht.rbbt.obj, "Your Love's A Crime," Your Love's A Crime (Single), Clandestine, 2024 King Hannah, "New York, Let's Do Nothing," Big Swimmer, City Slang, 2024 Albert Collins, "Honey, Hush! (Talking Woman Blues)," Ice Pickin', Alligator, 1978 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

Yesterday

50 MINS

50:55

Yesterday


#1155

Why Should I Care About Christian Rock?

In this bonus episode, Jim talks with producer Andrew Gill about his side project: [Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music] (http://patreon.com/rtdr) . They discuss the similarities and differences in their own religious upbringings and what motivates the project. [Rock That Doesn't Roll Podcast] (https://pod.link/1703257857) 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

24 Jul 2024

29 MINS

29:10

24 Jul 2024


#1154

Bob Newhart on Sound Opinions

We're mourning the loss of Bob Newhart and in honor of his life, we've resurfaced his appearance on Sound Opinions from 2008 as a bonus podcast. 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

22 Jul 2024

13 MINS

13:50

22 Jul 2024


#1153

Angélica Garcia Interview, RIP James Chance & Françoise Hardy

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with singer and songwriter Angélica Garcia, whose latest album "Gemelo" is sung almost entirely in Spanish. They also pay tribute to the late James Chance and Françoise Hardy. 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: Angélica Garcia, "Color de Dolor," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, Parlophone, 1967 James Chance and the Contortions, "I Can't Stand Myself," No New York, Antilles, 1978 James White and The Blacks, "Contort Yourself," Off White, ZE, 1979 Françoise Hardy, "Comment Te Dire Adieu (It Hurts to Say Goodbye)," Comment Te Dire Adieu?, Vogue, 1968 Françoise Hardy, "All Over the World," Françoise Hardy Sings in English, Vogue, 1966 Angélica Garcia, "Reflexiones," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024 Angélica Garcia, "Guadalupe," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024 Angelica, "Angel Baby," Angel Baby, Ultra, 1991 Angélica Garcia, "El Que," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024 Angélica Garcia, "Mirame," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024 Angélica Garcia, "Y Grito," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024 Angélica Garcia, "Paloma," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024 Hazel, "Smooth Sinner," Hazel EP, Self-Released, 2011 Radiohead, "Kid A," Kid A, Capitol, 2000 Angélica Garcia, "La Llorona," Cha Cha Palace, Spacebomb, 2020 Death by Chocolate, "Land of Chocolate," Death by Chocolate, Jet Set, 2001 Chelsea Wolfe, "Tunnel Lights," She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She, Loma Vista, 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

19 Jul 2024

50 MINS

50:54

19 Jul 2024


#1152

A Timeless 70's Reggae Artist

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a timeless reggae song 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

17 Jul 2024

08 MINS

08:44

17 Jul 2024


#1151

Little Richard & Music as We Age

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with director Lisa Cortés about her documentary, "Little Richard: I Am Everything." The film is full of electrifying live footage of the rock and roll architect throughout his career. They also talk with Professor Timothy McKenry about his research into why people listen to less new music as they age. -- 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: Little Richard, "A Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," Little Richard Is Back (And There's a Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On!), Vee-Jay, 1964 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967 Little Richard, "Tutti Frutti," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957 Little Richard, "Keep a Knockin'," Little Richard, Specialty, 1958 Led Zeppelin, "Rock and Roll," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971 Little Richard, "It's Real," The King of Gospel Singers, Mercury, 1961 Little Richard, "Rip It Up," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957 Angélica Garcia, "Color De Dolor," Gemelo, Partisan, 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

12 Jul 2024

51 MINS

51:02

12 Jul 2024


#1150

A Fake Band Jim Wishes Were Real

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a band that doesn't exist, but he wishes really did. 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 Jul 2024

07 MINS

07:35

10 Jul 2024


#1149

SPRINTS, Goat Girl & Charli XCX Reviews

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Karla and Jack of SPRINTS, the Irish post-punk band who recently released their debut album titled Letter to Self. The hosts also review new music from Charli XCX and Goat Girl, and Jim speaks with music critic Niko Stratis. -- 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: Sprints, "Heavy," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, Parlophone, 1967 Charli XCX, "Von Dutch," Brat, Atlantic, 2024 Charli XCX, "Sympathy Is A Knife," Brat, Atlantic, 2024 Charli XCX, "Girl, So Confusing," Brat, Atlantic, 2024 Charli XCX, "So I," Brat, Atlantic, 2024 Goat Girl, "TCNC," Below The Waste, Rough Trade, 2024 Goat Girl, "Tonight," Below The Waste, Rough Trade, 2024 Goat Girl, "Motorway," Below The Waste, Rough Trade, 2024 Sprints, "Cathedral," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024 Sprints, "Kissing Practice," The Cheek (Single), Nice Swan, 2020 Sprints, "Up And Comer," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024 Sprints, "Ticking," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024 Sprints, "Letter To Self," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024 Sprints, "Literary Mind," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024 Sprints, "Shaking Their Hands," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024 Talking Heads, "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)," Speaking in Tongues, Sire, 1983 Ben E King, "Stand By Me," Don't Play That Song! , Atco, 1962 The Kinks, "Lola," Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One, Pye, 1970 Little Richard, "Tutti Frutti," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957 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

05 Jul 2024

50 MINS

50:59

05 Jul 2024


#1148

A Ghanaian Synthesis of Rock from the 1970s

In this classic bonus episode, Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox from the compilation Ghana Soundz: AfroBeat, Funk & Fusion in 70s Ghana. 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

03 Jul 2024

07 MINS

07:07

03 Jul 2024


#1147

Prince's Purple Rain

It’s been 40 years since Prince released his psychedelic pop masterpiece, Purple Rain. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Purple Rain for its anniversary. -- Join our Facebook Group: [https://bit.ly/3sivr9T] (https://bit.ly/3sivr9T) Become a member on Patreon: [https://bit.ly/3slWZvc] (https://bit.ly/3slWZvc) Sign up for our newsletter: [https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG] (https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG) Make a donation via PayPal: [https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU] (https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU) Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: [bit.ly/2RyD5Ah] (https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah) Mobile: [sayhi.chat/soundops] (https://sayhi.chat/soundops) -- Featured Songs: Prince And The Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Let's Go Crazy," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Take Me With U," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince, "Head," Dirty Mind, Warner Bros, 1980 Prince, "Controversy," Controversy, Warner Bros, 1981 Prince, "Soft And Wet," For You, Warner Bros, 1978 Prince And The Revolution, "The Beautiful Ones," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "I Would Die 4 U," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Darling Nikki," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Computer Blue," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Baby I'm a Star," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "When Doves Cry," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince, "Can't Stop This Feeling," Graffiti Bridge, Warner Bros, 1990 Prince, "You're My Love," Originals, Warner Bros, 2019 Sprints, "Heavy," Letter To Self, City Slang, 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

28 Jun 2024

43 MINS

43:52

28 Jun 2024


#1146

A Conversation About Trans Representation in the Rock Canon

In this bonus podcast, Jim talks with critic [Niko Stratis] (https://www.nikostratis.com/) about an error in a recent bonus episode on the song "Lola." The conversation goes from there to consider the representation of transgender people over the years in the work of artists like Lou Reed and Against Me! among others. 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

26 Jun 2024

38 MINS

38:48

26 Jun 2024


#1145

The Best Albums of 2024 So Far!

The year 2024 is 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 2024 so far. -- 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) -- Featured Songs: The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis, "Emergence," The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis, Impulse, The Beatles, "With A Little Help (From My Friends)," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, Heems and Lapgan, "Accent," Lafandar, Veena Sounds, The Anti-Queens, "Apocalypse She (feat. Brenna Red)," Disenchanted, Stomp, Waxahatchee, "Right Back to it (feat. MJ Lenderman)," Tigers Blood, Anti-, Pillow Queens, "Like A Lesson," Name Your Sorrow, Royal Mountain, Jlin, "Summon," Akoma, Planet Mu, 20241. J Robbins, "Not the End," Basilisk, Dischord, J Robbins, "Exquisite Corpse," Basilisk, Dischord, Middle Kids, "Bootleg Firecracker," Faith Crisis Pt. 1, Lucky Number, Middle Kids, "Bend," Faith Crisis Pt. 1, Lucky Number, The Lemon Twigs, "A Dream is All I Know," A Dream is All We Know, Captured Tracks, The Lemon Twigs, "If You and I Are Not Wise," A Dream is All We Know, Captured Tracks, Ibibio Sound Machine, "Fire," Pull The Rope, Merge, Hurray For The Riff Raff, "Buffalo," The Past Is Still Alive, Nonesuch, Shirlette Ammons, "Spectacles," Spectacles, Self-Released, Idles, "Roy," Tangk, Partisan, Sprints, "Cathedral," Letter To Self, City Slang, Mary Timony, "No Thirds," Untame The Tiger, Merge, Prince And The Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 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 Jun 2024

44 MINS

44:56

21 Jun 2024


#1144

An Unsung Hero for Pride Month

In this bonus episode Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox from a groundbreaking queer artist who had a huge influence on the development of rock n roll. 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

19 Jun 2024

05 MINS

05:51

19 Jun 2024


#1143

Carole King's Tapestry

It's been more than 50 years since Carole King's Tapestry was released to critical and cultural acclaim, and the record is still as impressive today as it was then. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Carole King's Tapestry. -- 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: Carole King, "It's Too Late," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 The Shirelles, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," Tonight's the Night, Scepter, 1960 Little Eva, "The Loco-motion," The Loco-motion (Single), Dimension 1000, 1962 Bobby Vee, "Take Good Care of My Baby," Take Good Care of My Baby, Liberty, 1961 The Monkees, "Pleasant Valley Sunday," Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd., Colgems, 1967 Carole King, "It Might As Well Rain Until September," It Might As Well Rain Until September (Single), Dimension, 1962 The City, "Now That Everything's Been Said," Now That Everything's Been Said, Ode, 1968 Carole King, "No Easy Way Down," Writer, Ode, 1970 Carole King, "Beautiful," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "I Feel the Earth Move," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "You've Got a Friend," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "Tapestry," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King and Louise Gioffin, "Where You Lead," Our Little Corner of the World: Music From Gilmore Girls, Rhino, 2002 Carole King, "Where You Lead," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "So Far Away," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "Way Over Yonder," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "Home Again," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "Smackwater Jack," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 James Taylor, "You've Got a Friend," Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon, Warner Bros., 1971 Carole King and James Taylor, "You've Got a Friend," Live At The Troubadour, Syzygy, 2010 Liz Phair, "Divorce Song (Girly-Sound Version)," The Girly-Sound Tapes, Matador, 2018 Lauryn Hill, "Everything Is Everything," The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Columbia, 1998 Tori Amos, "Cornflake Girl," Under the Pink, Atlantic, 1994 Caroline Rose, "Do You Think We'll Last Forever?," Superstar, New West, 2020 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 Jun 2024

50 MINS

50:48

14 Jun 2024


#1142

2024 Sound Opinions Writing Prize Winners

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the third annual Sound Opinions Writing Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Goldschmidt Foundation. First Place - [Sydney Richardson] (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i0lfolc408ld4ba0kmos9/Sydney-Richardson.pdf?rlkey=822lpb7ct4jpksfqybwoyascl&st=589kyzbe&dl=0) Second Place - [Riane Bayne] (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/e06yfenv225uenulifq4b/Riane-Bayne.pdf?rlkey=39ydddm8djsrqn8rhrbc6kleh&st=llyrncuv&dl=0) Third Place - [Nyla Lawson] (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ao0vekig6l9m9wwz9qel2/Nyla-Lawson.pdf?rlkey=cp7fisbjhhbywilnx84b94wt5&st=q0fx1wnw&dl=0) -- 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

12 Jun 2024

15 MINS

15:23

12 Jun 2024


#1141

Ira Robbins, Billie Eilish & Shellac Reviews

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Ira Robbins, founder of Trouser Press magazine which inspired a generation of underground music writers. Plus, the hosts review new music from Billie Eilish and Shellac. -- Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → [https://nordvpn.com/soundops] (https://nordvpn.com/soundops) It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! -- 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) -- Featured Songs: Billie Eilish, "Skinny," Hit Me Hard and Soft, Interscope, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1966 Billie Eilish, "Ocean Eyes," Don't Smile at Me, Interscope, 2017 Billie Eilish, "Lunch," Hit Me Hard and Soft, Interscope, 2024 Billie Eilish, "Bury A Friend," When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Interscope, 2019 Billie Eilish, "The Greatest," Hit Me Hard and Soft, Interscope, 2024 Billie Eilish, "Blue," Hit Me Hard and Soft, Interscope, 2024 Shellac, "Scabby the Rat," To All Trains, Touch and Go, 2024 Shellac, "I Don't Fear Hell," To All Trains, Touch and Go, 2024 Shellac, "Tattoos," To All Trains, Touch and Go, 2024 Rory Gallagher, "A Million Miles Away (Live at The San Diego Center, CA, USA 1974)," Live In San Diego '74, UMC, 2022 Tucky Buzzard, "Run in the Morning," Buzzard, Purple, 1973 The Who, "A Quick One, While He's Away," A Quick One, Reaction, 1966 Camel, "Never Let Go (Live at Hammersmith Odeon)," A Live Record, Deram, 1978 The Bonzo Doo-Dah Dog Band, "The Trouser Press," The Doughnut in Granny's Greenhouse, Liberty, 1968 Carole King, "I Feel the Earth Move," Tapestry, Ode, 1975 See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

07 Jun 2024

50 MINS

50:53

07 Jun 2024