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Jim adds a song to the Jukebox he was reminded of by the film, "Promising Young Woman."   Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions   Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK   Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy...

It's time again for hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot to share their latest buried treasures: recently released, under-the-radar albums you need to hear! Plus, Jim and Greg celebrate the work of Peter Stampfel as he releases his most ambitious project.   Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK  Record a Voice Memo: https:/...

Mary Wilson of the Supremes was our guest in January 2020 on WBEZ. We revisit that conversation in memory of Mary, dead at 76. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for...

John Carpenter directed and composed the music for some of the most iconic horror films of all time, from Halloween to They Live. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with him about his career and new album Lost Themes III. The hosts also share a few of their favorite film scores and review some new music.   Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via Pay...

Greg plays his favorite song by a son of a famous father.   Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions   Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK   Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the life and career of Frank Zappa with actor and documentarian Alex Winter, director of ZAPPA. They also review the new album by Viagra Boys.   Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK  Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/   Featured Songs: Frank Zapp...

Jim adds an obscure synth track to the desert island jukebox. 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 .

Two of the best selling albums of 2020 were from Taylor Swift. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with music critic Kristin Stahlke about Swift's remarkable year and what led to it. They also review a new album from singer-songwriter Jazmine Sullivan, bid farewell to New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain Sylvain and discuss Phil Spector.   Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopi...

Jim adds a song to the desert island jukebox after watching Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on Netflix. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK  Comment on the show: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Priv...

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite songs about mistakes. They also review new albums from Paul McCartney and Steve Earle.   Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK  Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/   Featured Songs: Buzzcocks, "Ever Fallen in Love (with Someone You Sho...

Greg is thinking about the late MF DOOM and here shares his first appearance on record.  Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK  Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/   Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Po...

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate the 20th anniversary of the beloved music movie Almost Famous. They revisit Jim’s interview from back in the day with writer and director Cameron Crowe. They’ll also review the new release from Miley Cyrus, bid farewell to rapper MF Doom and hear from some listeners.   Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a don...

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to ambient musician Harold Budd.   Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK  Record a Voice Memo and email it to interact@soundopinions.org Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Host Greg Kot shares the latest installment of his series of annual mixtapes and host Jim DeRogatis shares a new batch of buried treasure songs. We also remember musicians we lost in 2020.   Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK   Record a Voice Memo and email it to interact@soundopinions.org   Featured Songs: 1000mods,...

This has been one of the most challenging years ever for the music industry. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with people working in digital music, live music and record stores to save the music industry and lead it into 2021.   Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK   Record a Voice Memo and email it to interact@so...

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome our crate-digging Kris Kringle, Andy Cirzan to share great holiday songs that aren't played-out. This year the mix is blues-themed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK   Record a Voice Memo and email it to interact@soundopinions.org   Slim Se...

For the first time in Sound Opinions history, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot round out their top 10 lists of the Best Albums of 2020 in this bonus, podcast-only exclusive.   Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK  Record a Voice Memo and email it to interact@soundopinions.org   Featured Songs: Bob Dylan, "False Prophet...

It’s the show we look forward to all year long. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot count down their favorite albums released in 2020.   Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK   Record a Voice Memo and email it to interact@soundopinions.org   Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, "What've I Done to Help," Reunions, Southeastern, 2...

In this bonus episode, Greg provides a roadmap for music listeners interested in getting into jazz. Here's the playlist Greg mentions in the episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2fWOqJjfmVDiR9xu4JvSla Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK  Record a Voice Memo and email it to interact@soundopinions.org Support The...

Following up the guitar masterpiece of OK Computer, Radiohead threw the music world for a loop with Kid A. Twenty years after it's release hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Steven Hyden about how the album was made and its lasting impact. They also discuss the life and career of the Sex Pistols and New York Dolls manager Malcolm McLaren.   Become a member on Patreon: https://www.pa...

It's Jim's turn this week to add a song to the Desert Island Jukebox. If you have The Kinks original "Sunny Afternoon" single, the original release of this song is the B-side.  Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK  Record a Voice Memo and email it to interact@soundopinions.org Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/...

It's time for another review roundup. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot give their opinions on new records by AC/DC, Beabadoobee and more. Plus, a conversation with members of the Georgia post-punk band Pylon.   Featured Songs: Pylon, "Cool," Cool (Single), DB, 1979 AC/DC, "Shot in the Dark," Power Up, Columbia, 2020 AC/DC, "Through The Mists Of Time," Power Up, Columbia, 2020 AC/DC, "Wild Reputati...

Greg pays tribute to the recently departed "Honky Tonk Hemingway" in this Desert Island Jukebox pick. 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 .

Since his days fronting Hüsker Dü, Bob Mould has been one of hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot's favorite politically-minded artists. His latest album may be his most directly political and he returns to the show to discuss it. Then we hear the story of the English space rock band Hawkwind from author Joe Banks.   Bob Mould, "American Crisis," Blue Hearts, Merge, 2020 Bob Mould, "Camp Sunshine," Su...

Jim's fascination with the alternative boom of the 1990's got this song stuck in his head from a one-hit-wonder from Sweden.  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 .