Sound Opinions

Jim and Greg look back at the history and legacy of R.E.M. The alternative rockers announced their breakup after three decades. Plus a review of Wilco's latest, "The Whole Love." Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Bob Ezrin, the "producer's producer" talks about working on classic albums by Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper, Kiss and Peter Gabriel. Plus, can Das Racist follow up the hit that was "Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell"? Jim and Greg review the hip-hop group's full-length debut, "Relax." Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Priv...

Husband and wife electro-pop duo Handsome Furs perform live in the studio. Later, Jim and Greg review the new record from Sound Opinions alum St. Vincent, "Strange Mercy." Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

You know it when you hear it, but what is Funk? Jim and Greg trace a history of the genre with legendary bassist Bootsy Collins. And later, they review Lindsey Buckingham's one-man-record "Seeds We Sow." Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

Folk singer Sam Beam and his band Iron and Wine perform live in the studio. Later, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review the debut album by female supergroup Wild Flag. Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Sound Opinions honors our nation's laborers with the best Songs About Work. And later, Jim and Greg review new albums from Lil' Wayne and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jim and Greg conduct a Classic Album Dissection of Neil Young's 1979 part acoustic/part electric masterpiece, Rust Never Sleeps. Plus, what do you get when Stephen Malkmus and Beck join forces? Jim and Greg review the Pavement frontman's new record, "Mirror Traffic." Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at h...

For every arena rocker and summer festival headliner, there are great, unknown artists. This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot highlight these lesser-known gems. Tune in for Buried Treasures, plus a review of the latest from veteran singer/songwriter John Hiatt. Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at ht...

The duo of Damon and Naomi talk about leaving Galaxie 500 and maintaining a rock and roll marriage. They perform music from their new album False Beats and True Hearts, as well as some old favorites. Plus Jim and Greg weigh in on the highly-anticipated Kanye/Jay-Z collaboration, "Watch the Throne." Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Tune in for an apperance by The Swell Season on Sound Opinions. The duo of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová grew famous through their fictional romance in the film Once. Now, there's a new documentary out chronicling their real life relationship. Later in the show, Jim and Greg review new releases from The Cool Kids and Sons & Daughters. Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions...

Famed duo "Jim and Greg" play their own all-time favorite musical Duets. Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jim and Greg sit down with influential singer, songwriter and guitarist Bob Mould of Hüsker Dü and Sugar. Mould's new book See a Little Light traces his life and career. Later Jim and Greg review the new record from Sound Opinions hero Brian Eno. Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

Tune in to hear the unique polyrhythms and vocal experiments of Merril Garbus' veritable one-woman band Tune-Yards. Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jim and Greg look back at the legacy of the revered Chicago label Wax Trax! Records. They’re joined by influential industrial musicians Paul Barker and Chris Connelly. Later in the show, Jim and Greg review Beyonce's "4". Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Jim and Greg get a jump on their best-of lists by naming the Top Albums of 2011...So Far. Plus they review "The Light of the Sun," the new record from Jill Scott. Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jim and Greg talk to legendary songwriting duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil and get the stories behind the hits “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “On Broadway” and more. Later in the show, Jim and Greg take on one of the most buzzed-about records of the year so far, Bon Iver's "Bon Iver, Bon Iver." Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Arcade Fire is in the studio to perform live and talk about their rise from small indie band to chart topping Grammy winners. Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jim, Greg and listener guest critics say Happy Father's Day with their favorite Songs About Dad. Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sound Opinions concludes its 70th birthday series on Bob Dylan by looking at the singer/songwriter's career renaissance. Jim and Greg learn about Dylan in the studio from engineer and producer Mark Howard. Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Mike Watt of the California punk band The Minutemen talks about the band's history, legacy and influential album Double Nickels on the Dime. Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jim and Greg are joined by the Minnesota trio Low for a live performance and conversation about religion, rock and mixing music with marriage. Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jim and Greg look back at the history and legacy of the feminist punk movement Riot Grrrl. They talk to Sara Marcus, author of Girls to the Front. Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

New Jersey's own Titus Andronicus bring their smart brand of punk rock to the studio. Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jim and Greg continue their appreciation of Bob Dylan. This week they are joined by legendary music figure Al Kooper as Dylan goes electric. Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Southern rockers Drive-By Truckers pull up to the studio to perform live and talk with Jim and Greg. Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .