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Ep 863A DIY Duo Brings The Dunedin Sound to the DIJ
bonusIn this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from the New Zealand band Tall Dwarfs. Become a member on Patreon: bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 862Songs That Pose Questions, Plus Opinions on Kendrick Lamar & Florence + The Machine
From "Who Let The Dogs Out?" to "Where Have All The Flowers Gone?", all sorts of songs ask questions. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by production staff to share their favorite question songs. Plus Jim and Greg review new albums by Kendrick Lamar and Florence + The Machine. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Kendrick Lamar, "United in Grief," Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, Top Dawg Entertainment, 2022Kendrick Lamar, "Mirror," Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, Top Dawg Entertainment, 2022Kendrick Lamar, "Auntie Diaries," Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, Top Dawg Entertainment, 2022Kendrick Lamar, "Mother I Sober (feat. Beth Gibbons)," Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, Top Dawg Entertainment, 2022Kendrick Lamar, "We Cry Together," Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, Top Dawg Entertainment, 2022Florence + The Machine, "King," Dance Fever, Polydor, 2022Florence + The Machine, "Free," Dance Fever, Polydor, 2022Florence + The Machine, "Girls Against God," Dance Fever, Polydor, 2022The Shirelles, "Will You (Still) Love Me Tomorrow," Tonight's the Night, Scepter, 1960Barry Mann, "Who Put the Bomp," Who Put The Bomp, ABC, 1961Tubeway Army, "Are 'Friends' Electric?," Replicas Redux, Atco, 1979Baha Men, "Who Let the Dogs Out," Who Let the Dogs Out, S-Curve, 2000Pixies, "Where is My Mind?," Surfer Rosa, 4AD, 1988The Clash, "Should I Stay or Should I Go," Combat Rock, Epic, 1982Rina Sawayama, "Who's Gonna Save U Now," SAWAYAMA, Dirty Hit, 2020Elvis Costello and the Attractions, "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding," Armed Forces, Radar, 1979Dolly Parton, "Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That," White Limozeen, Columbia, 1989The Chi-Lites, "Have You Seen Her," (For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People, Brunswick, 1971A Tribe Called Quest, "Can I Kick It?," People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, Jive, 1990Tupac Shakur, Mos Def, "Can U C the Pride In the Panther," The Rose That Grew From Concrete Volume 1, Interscope, 2000Pulp, "Do You Remember the First Time?," His 'n' Hers, Island, 1994R.E.M., "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?," Monster, Warner, 1994Aimee Mann, "Red Vines," Bachelor No. 2 (Or, the Last Remains of the Dodo), Superego, 1999Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 862From College Radio and Art Rock to Hootie and the Blowfish
bonusIn this bonus episode, Jim has an epic interview with his old friend Tim Sommer about his unbelievable life in the music industry. From his punk rock college radio days on WNYU to his art rock band Hugo Largo to working for Warner Bros in A&R and signing Hootie and the Blowfish, they cover it all. Sommer has a new book out about his experiences called "Only Wanna Be With You."Become a member on Patreon: bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 861Exile on Main St. 50th Anniversary
For the 50th anniversary of Exile on Main St., hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of the iconic Rolling Stones record. They tell the story of the album’s recording, analyze the songs and reflect on its lasting musical impact. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:The Rolling Stones, "Soul Survivor," Exile on Main St., Rolling Stones, 1972The Rolling Stones, "All Down the Line," Exile on Main St., Rolling Stones, 1972The Rolling Stones, "Wild Horses," Sticky Fingers, Rolling Stones, 1971The Rolling Stones, "Ventilator Blues," Exile on Main St., Rolling Stones, 1972The Rolling Stones, "Rocks Off," Exile on Main St., Rolling Stones, 1972The Rolling Stones, "Rip This Joint," Exile on Main St., Rolling Stones, 1972The Rolling Stones, "Tumbling Dice," Exile on Main St., Rolling Stones, 1972The Flying Burrito Brothers, "Sin City," The Gilded Palace of Sin, A&M, 1969The Byrds, "You Ain't Goin Nowhere," Sweetheart of the Rodeo, Columbia, 1968The Everly Brothers, "All I Have to Do is Dream," All I Have to Do is Dream (Single), Cadence, 1958The Rolling Stones, "Torn and Frayed," Exile on Main St., Rolling Stones, 1972The Rolling Stones, "Happy," Exile on Main St., Rolling Stones, 1972The Rolling Stones, "Title 5," Exile on Main St. (Deluxe Edition), Universal, 2010The Rolling Stones, "Sympathy For The Devil (Live)," Beggars Banquet, Rolling Stones, 1968The Rolling Stones, "I Just Want To See His Face," Exile on Main St., Rolling Stones, 1972James Cleveland & the Angelic Choir, "Peace Be Still," Peace Be Still , Savoy, 1963The Rolling Stones, "Let It Loose," Exile on Main St., Rolling Stones, 1972The Rolling Stones, "Sweet Black Angel," Exile on Main St., Rolling Stones, 1972The Rolling Stones, "Shine A Light," Exile on Main St., Rolling Stones, 1972The Rolling Stones, "Loving Cup," Exile on Main St., Rolling Stones, 1972The Band, "In a Station," Music From Big Pink, Capitol, 1968The Rolling Stones, "Stop Breaking Down," Exile on Main St., Rolling Stones, 1972Pussy Galore, "Loving Cup," Exile on Main St., Shove, 1986White Stripes, "Rag & Bone," Icky Thump, Warner Bros., 2007Liz Phair, "Johnny Sunshine," Exile in Guyville, Matador, 1993Red Red Meat, "Rusted Water," Jimmywine Majestic, Sub Pop, 1993New York Dolls, "Trash," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973The Clash, "Death or Glory," London Calling, CBS, 1979Wilco, "Monday," Being There, Reprise, 1996Kings of Leon, "Taper Jean Girl," Aha Shake Heartbreak, Columbia, 2004The Black Keys, "Do the Rump," The Big Come Up, Alive , 2002The Rolling Stones, "Shake Your Hips," Exile on Main St., Rolling Stones, 1972The Lovin' Spoonful, "Do You Believe in Magic," Do You Believe in Magic, Kama Sutra, 1965Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 861An Interview with Painter Steve Keene
bonusIn this bonus episode, Jim talks with visual artist Steve Keene about his new book "The Steve Keene Art Book" and the album covers he painted for Pavement, Apples In Stereo and Silver Jews.Become a member on Patreon: bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 860Lenny Kaye of the Patti Smith Group, Opinions on Warpaint & Lucius
Lenny Kaye is a guitarist, producer, historian and writer best known for his work with Patti Smith. His newest book tells the story of ten moments that transformed rock and roll. He talks with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot about all of it this week. Plus Jim and Greg also review albums from Lucius and Warpaint. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Patti Smith Group, "Dancing Barefoot," Wave, Arista, 1979Lucius, "Next to Normal," Second Nature, Mom + Pop, 2022Lucius, "Promises," Second Nature, Mom + Pop, 2022Lucius, "Dance Around It (feat. Brandi Carlile & Sheryl Crow)," Second Nature, Mom + Pop, 2022Lucius, "LSD," Second Nature, Mom + Pop, 2022Lucius, "24," Second Nature, Mom + Pop, 2022Warpaint, "Champion," Radiate Like This, Virgin, 2022Warpaint, "Hips," Radiate Like This, Virgin, 2022Warpaint, "Send Nudes," Radiate Like This, Virgin, 2022Warpaint, "Stevie," Radiate Like This, Virgin, 2022Patti Smith Group, "Gloria (Live at CBGB)," unreleased, NA, 1975Mayhem, "Freezing Moon," De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas, Deathlike Silence, 1994Dodo Marmarosa, "You Call It Madness," Dodo's Back!, Argo, 1961BabyMetal, "Gimme Chocolate," Babymetal, BMD Fox, 2014The Standells, "Dirty Water," Dirty Water, Geffen, 1966Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 860An Early Electronic Take on Pink Floyd
bonusIn this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in tribute to an electronic music pioneer who died in April. Become a member on Patreon: bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 859Buried Treasures Extravaganza
It's time yet again for hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot to share some of their buried treasures - new music that's flying underneath the mainstream radar you HAVE to hear! Whether it comes from the United States or somewhere else in the world, Jim and Greg are always digging for uncut gems. They also receive selections from the production staff and hear from listeners. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Neutrals, "Gary Borthwick Says," Bus Stop Nights EP, Static Shock, 2022Slothrust, "Cranium," Parallel Timeline, Dangerbird, 2021Sofia Mills, "Life of the Party," Baby Magic, Rough Trade, 2022Tierra Whack, "Body Of Water," Pop?, Interscope, 2021Kate Bollinger, "Yards/Gardens," Look at it in the Light, Ghostly International, 2022Kevin Morby, "This Is A Photograph," This Is A Photograph, Dead Oceans, 2022Lala Lala, "Memory," Memory (Single), Hardly Art, 2022RLYR, "Real Air," RLYR, Gilead Media, 2022Purple Witch of Culver, "Themes from the Servants' Hall," Themes from the Servants' Hall (Single), Loantaka, 2022Sun's Signature, "Golden Air (Edit)," Golden Air (Edit) (Single), Partisan, 2022Heart Attack Man, "Old Enough 2 Die," Old Enough 2 Die (Single), You Did This/Triple Crown, 2021Stray Kids, "VENOM," ODDINARY, JYP Entertainment, 2022Lime Garden, "Pulp," Pulp (Single), So Young, 2021April Clocks, "Sleepstream," It Takes Time, April Clocks, 2022Motorcade, "Static," See You In the Nothing, Idol, 2022Elizabeth Moen, "Excuse-moi de t'aimer (feat. Sima Cunningham)," Excuse-moi de t'aimer (feat. Sima Cunningham) (Single), Elizabeth Moen, 2022The Aluminum Group, "Drag Yourself," The Aluminum Group, The Aluminum Group, 2022James Brown, "King Heroin," There It Is, Polydor, 1972Elizabeth Bonker, The Bleeding Hearts, "I Am in Here," I Am in Here (Single), Virginia G. Breen, 2022Luciano Berio, "Sinfonia Third Movement," Sinfonia Third Movement, N/A, 1981The Misfits, "Vampira," Walk Among Us, Ruby, 1979Patti Smith Group, "Dancing Barefoot," Wave, Arista, 1979Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 859The Best 2000s NYC Band
bonusIn this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from the early-aughts "Meet Me In The Bathroom" NYC scene. He says this band had the roughest start to their career, but wound up with the most lasting body of work. Become a member on Patreon: bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 858The Elephant 6 Mystery Plus Opinions on Jack White & Sharon Van Etten
Elephant 6 was more than a record label, it was an artistic movement that included the bands Neutral Milk Hotel, Apples in Stereo and Olivia Tremor Control among many others. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Adam Clair about his book on Elephant 6, "Endless Endless." Plus Jim and Greg also review new albums by Jack White and Sharon Van Etten. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:The Apples in Stereo, "Seems So ," Tone Soul Evolution, spinART, 1997Jack White, "Taking Me Back," Fear Of The Dawn, Third Man, 2022Jack White, "What's The Trick?," Fear Of The Dawn, Third Man, 2022Jack White, "Hi-De-Ho (feat. Q-Tip)," Fear Of The Dawn, Third Man, 2022Jack White, "Shedding My Velvet," Fear Of The Dawn, Third Man, 2022Sharon Van Etten, "I'll Try," We've Been Going About This All Wrong, Jagjaguwar, 2022Sharon Van Etten, "Anything," We've Been Going About This All Wrong, Jagjaguwar, 2022Sharon Van Etten, "Darkness Fades," We've Been Going About This All Wrong, Jagjaguwar, 2022Sharon Van Etten, "Far Away," We've Been Going About This All Wrong, Jagjaguwar, 2022Sharon Van Etten, "Headspace," We've Been Going About This All Wrong, Jagjaguwar, 2022Sharon Van Etten, "Come Back," We've Been Going About This All Wrong, Jagjaguwar, 2022Neutral Milk Hotel, "Two Headed Boy," In The Aeroplane Over The Sea, Merge, 1998Olivia Tremor Control, "Define A Transparent Dream," Music from the Unrealized Film Script: Dusk at Cubist Castle, Elephant 6, 1996Neutral Milk Hotel, "Holland, 1945," In The Aeroplane Over The Sea, Merge, 1998The Music Tapes, "Saw Pingpong and Orchestra," Music Tapes for Clouds and Tornadoes, Merge, 2008Neutral Milk Hotel, "Engine (Live)," Engine (Live), N/A, N/ACirculatory System, "Yesterday's World," Circulatory System, Cloud, 2001Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 858R.I.P. Cynthia Plaster Caster & News About Jam Productions
bonusIn this bonus episode news contributor Althea Legaspi pays tribute to the artist Cynthia Plaster Caster, who died April 21 at age 74. She also tells Jim and Greg the details of Chicago-based independent concert promoter Jam Productions selling an equity stake to SaveLive and what implications it could have for the concert industry. Become a member on Patreon: bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 857Life During Wartime: Trupa Trupa & Tamar Aphek
Geopolitical conflict doesn't stop great music from being made- often it influences it. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Poland's Trupa Trupa, a band that has always been haunted by the tragic history of its homeland. They also revisit an interview with Israeli musician Tamar Aphek from last year. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Trupa Trupa, "Twitch," B FLAT A, Lovitt, 2022Trupa Trupa, "Snow," Headache, Ici, d'ailleurs..., 2015 Krzysztof Penderecki, "Polymorphia," Dies Irae (Auschwitz Oratorium) / Polymorphia / De Natura Sonoris, Polskie Nagrania Muza, 1968Trupa Trupa, "Uniforms," B FLAT A, Lovitt, 2022Trupa Trupa, "Moving," B FLAT A, Lovitt, 2022Tamar Aphek, "Show Me Your Pretty Side," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Tamar Aphek, "Drive," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Tamar Aphek, "Russian Winter," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Tamar Aphek, "Nothing Can Surprise Me," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Tamar Aphek, "Crossbow," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Tamar Aphek, "Beautiful Confusion," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Monotonix, "Body Language," Body Language, Drag City, 2008Tamar Aphek, "All I Know," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Tamar Aphek, "As Time Goes By," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Neutral Milk Hotel, "The King of Carrot Flowers," In The Aeroplane Over the Sea, Merge, 1998Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 857A Shoegaze Song Named For A Woman
bonusIn this bonus episode, Jim adds a shoegaze song named after a woman to the Desert Island Jukebox.Become a member on Patreon: bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 856Devo, Plus Opinions on The Linda Lindas & The Regrettes, RIP Chris Bailey of the Saints
Are they not men…they are Devo! This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with two of the founding members of Devo, Mark Mothersbaugh and Jerry Casale. They chat about the band’s origins, its uniqueness in both sound and image, and their nomination for the Rock Hall of Fame in their home state of Ohio. Plus, the hosts review the debut album from The Linda Lindas and the latest from The Regrettes. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Devo, "Girl U Want," Freedom of Choice, Warner Bros., 1980The Linda Lindas, "Racist, Sexist Boy," Growing Up, Epitaph, 2022The Linda Lindas, "Growing Up," Growing Up, Epitaph, 2022The Linda Lindas, "Talking to Myself," Growing Up, Epitaph, 2022The Linda Lindas, "Nino," Growing Up, Epitaph, 2022The Regrettes, "Anxieties (Out of Time)," Further Joy, Warner, 2022The Regrettes, "Monday," Further Joy, Warner, 2022The Regrettes, "That's What Makes Me Love You," Further Joy, Warner, 2022The Regrettes, "You're So F*cking Pretty," Further Joy, Warner, 2022Devo, "Working In a Coalmine," New Traditionalists, Warner Bros., 1981Devo, "Jocko Homo," Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, Warner Bros., 1978Devo, "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, Warner Bros., 1978Devo, "Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA," Duty Now For the Future, Warner Bros., 1979Neil Young and Devo, "Hey, Hey, My, My (Into the Black)," Hey, Hey, My, My (Into the Black), unreleased, 1980Devo, "Uncontrollable Urge," Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, Warner Bros., 1978Devo, "Too Much Paranoias," Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, Warner Bros., 1978Devo, "Whip It," Freedom of Choice, Warner Bros., 1980Devo, "Gut Feeling / (Slap Your Mammy)," Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, Warner Bros., 1978The Saints, "(I'm) Stranded," (I'm) Stranded, EMI, 1977The Saints, "Know Your Product," Know Your Product (Single), Harvest, 1978Trupa Trupa, "Far Away," B FLAT A, Glitterbeat, 2022Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 856One of the Best Albums of the '90s
bonusIn this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from "one of the best albums of the '90s" that doesn't get the attention it deserves. He says it would work on the show Peaky Blinders, too.Become a member on Patreon: bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 855The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Led Zeppelin, Plus Opinions on Wet Leg & Rosalía
While there have been no shortage of Led Zeppelin biographies over the years, the latest from Bob Spitz is the most in-depth and expansive yet. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Bob Spitz about the myths, music and misdeeds of Led Zeppelin. They also review new records from Wet Leg and Rosalía. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Led Zeppelin, "Immigrant Song," Led Zeppelin III, Atlantic, 1970Wet Leg, "Ur Mum," Wet Leg, Domino, 2022Wet Leg, "Wet Dream," Wet Leg, Domino, 2022Wet Leg, "I Don't Wanna Go Out," Wet Leg, Domino, 2022Rosalía, "CHICKEN TERIYAKI," Motomami, Columbia, 2022Rosalía, "DIABLO," Motomami, Columbia, 2022Rosalía, "LA FAMA (feat. The Weeknd)," Motomami, Columbia, 2022Rosalía, "MOTOMAMI," Motomami, Columbia, 2022Rosalía, "LA COMBI VERSACE (feat. Tokischa)," Motomami, Columbia, 2022Led Zeppelin, "Thank You," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969Led Zeppelin, "Whole Lotta Love," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969Led Zeppelin, "When the Levee Breaks," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Led Zeppelin, "Black Dog," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Led Zeppelin, "Dazed and Confused," Led Zeppelin, Atlantic, 1969Led Zeppelin, "D'yer Mak'er," Houses of the Holy, Atlantic, 1973Led Zeppelin, "Rock and Roll," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Led Zeppelin, "Stairway to Heaven," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Led Zeppelin, "The Ocean," Houses of the Holy, Atlantic, 1973Led Zeppelin, "Kashmir," Physical Graffiti, Atlantic, 1975Devo, "Jocko Homo," Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, Warner, 1978Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 855An Australian Sings an Italian Song of Resistance
bonusIn this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from an Australian singer who died last year singing an Italian song of resistance.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 854Revisiting Yankee Hotel Foxtrot With Wilco
One week after the attack on the World Trade Center, Wilco played songs from their album "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" on Sound Opinions. In honor of the album's twentieth anniversary we're revisiting that session and the band's interview with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Wilco, "I'm The Man Who Loves You (Live on Sound Opinions)," Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Nonesuch, 2002Wilco, "War On War," Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Nonesuch, 2002Wilco, "Should've Been In Love," A.M., Reprise, 1995Wilco, "She's A Jar," Summerteeth, Reprise, 1999Wilco, "Ashes of American Flags," Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Nonesuch, 2002Led Zeppelin, "Dazed and Confused," Led Zeppelin, Atlantic, 1969Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 854Give an Undersung Drummer Some
bonusIn this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in tribute to a drummer who died recently. Greg and many musicians he played with say he had an understated, but unforgettable feel. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 853Songs Named After Women, Ukrainian Musician Serge Tiagnyriadno & RIP Timmy Thomas
Female characters, whether real or fictional, are often at the center of great music. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs named after women. They also hear selections from the production staff and bid farewell to “Why Can’t We Live Together” singer Timmy Thomas. Plus, an interview with Ukrainian musician Serge Tiagnyriadno about his life making music in Kyiv amidst the Russian war in Ukraine. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Patti Smith, "Gloria," Horses, Arista, 1975Shocking Blue, "Venus," At Home, Pink Elephant, 1969Laura Branigan, "Gloria," Branigan, Atlantic, 1982Seeing Double, "Leah," Leah//Don't Wait (Single), Cesar Dawg, 2022First Aid Kit, "Emmylou," The Lion's Roar, Redeye, 2012Roxanne Shanté, "Roxanne's Revenge," Roxanne's Revenge (Single), Warner Bros., 1984Dolly Parton, "Jolene," Jolene, RCA Victor, 1974Lyres, "Help You Anne," On Fyre, Ace of Hearts, 1984De La Soul, "Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa," De La Soul Is Dead, Tommy Boy, 1991The Rolling Stones, "Angie," Goats Head Soup, Rolling Stones, 1973Brittany Howard, "Georgia," Jaime, ATO, 2019Unrest, "Cath Carroll," Perfect Teeth, 4AD, 1993The Magnetic Fields, "Josephine," Distant Plastic Trees, PoPuP, 1991Material Issue, "Valerie Loves Me," International Pop Overthrow, Mercury, 1991The Velvet Underground, "Candy Says," The Velvet Underground, Verve, 1969Outkast, "Rosa Parks (Radio Version)," Aquemini, LaFace, 1998Timmy Thomas, "Why Can't We Live Together," Why Can't We Live Together, Glades, 1972Wilco, "Jesus, Etc.," Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Nonesuch, 2001Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 853Making Music In Kyiv
bonusIn this bonus episode we talk in depth with Ukrainian musician Serge Tiagnyriadno about his life making music in Kyiv amidst the Russian war in Ukraine. You can find Serge on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SergeTiagnyriadno/If you want to support Ukrainian army:https://bank.gov.ua/.../natsionalniy-bank-vidkriv...If you want to find Serge's music:https://www.hacking-music.com/RETURNTHELOVEIf you want to know more about the war:https://war.ukraine.ua/Become a Sound Opinions member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 852CREEM Magazine & Opinions on Curtis Harding, Superchunk & Maren Morris, Plus Snail Mail
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate the age-old tradition of the music review. First, they give their thoughts on records from Curtis Harding, Maren Morris and Superchunk. Then, they revisit their conversation with music journalist Jaan Uhelszki about the legendary CREEM magazine. They also hear from Snail Mail about the origin of her song "Forever (Sailing.)" Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Maren Morris, "Circles Around This Town," Humble Quest, Columbia Nashville, 2022Curtis Harding, "Hopeful," If Words Were Flowers, Anti-, 2021Curtis Harding, "Can't Hide It," If Words Were Flowers, Anti-, 2021Curtis Harding, "Where's the Love," If Words Were Flowers, Anti-, 2021Superchunk, "City of the Dead," Wild Loneliness, Merge, 2022Superchunk, "Endless Summer," Wild Loneliness, Merge, 2022Superchunk, "If You're Not Dark," Wild Loneliness, Merge, 2022Superchunk, "This Night," Wild Loneliness, Merge, 2022Maren Morris, "Nervous," Humble Quest, Columbia Nashville, 2022Maren Morris, "I Can't Love You Anymore," Humble Quest, Columbia Nashville, 2022Maren Morris, "Humble Quest," Humble Quest, Columbia Nashville, 2022MC5, "Kick Out the Jams," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969Kiss, "Rock and Roll All Nite," Dressed to Kill, Casablanca, 1975Slade, "Cum on Feel the Noize," Sladest, Polydor, 1973The Stooges, "I Wanna Be Your Dog," The Stooges, Elektra, 1969Led Zeppelin, "Dazed and Confused," Led Zeppelin, Atlantic, 1969The Beatles, "I Saw Her Standing There," Please Please Me, Parlophone, 1963Snail Mail, "Valentine," Valentine, Matador, 2021Madleen Kane, "You and I," Cheri, JVCKenwood Victor Entertainment, 1979Snail Mail, "Forever (Sailing)," Valentine, Matador, 2021Pure Prairie League, "Amie," Bustin' Out, RCA Victor, 1972Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 852Tara Key on her tribute to Wink O'Bannon
bonusIn this bonus episode Sound Opinions news contributor Althea Legaspi talks with Tara Key about her project "His Majesty's Request: A Wink O'Bannon Select," a tribute to her late friend and Eleventh Dream Day guitarist. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 851Lucy Dacus, Opinions on Dolly Parton & SASAMI
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Lucy Dacus about her 2021 album "Home Video" and her work with Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker in boygenius. They also review new albums from Dolly Parton and SASAMI. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Lucy Dacus, "VBS," Home Video, Matador, 2021Dolly Parton, "Big Dreams and Faded Jeans," Run Rose Run, Butterfly, 2022Dolly Parton, "Driven," Run Rose Run, Butterfly, 2022Dolly Parton, "Woman Up (And Take It Like A Man)," Run Rose Run, Butterfly, 2022Dolly Parton, "Snakes In the Grass," Run Rose Run, Butterfly, 2022Dolly Parton, "Demons (feat. Ben Haggard)," Run Rose Run, Butterfly, 2022SASAMI, "Make It Right," Squeeze, Domino, 2022SASAMI, "Skin A Rat," Squeeze, Domino, 2022SASAMI, "The Greatest," Squeeze, Domino, 2022SASAMI, "Sorry Entertainer," Squeeze, Domino, 2022SASAMI, "Call Me Home," Squeeze, Domino, 2022Lucy Dacus, "Hot & Heavy," Home Video, Matador, 2021Lucy Dacus, "Brando," Home Video, Matador, 2021Lucy Dacus, "Thumbs," Home Video, Matador, 2021Lucy Dacus, "Going Going Gone," Home Video, Matador, 2021boygenius, "Bite The Hand," boygenius, Matador, 2018Lucy Dacus, "In the Air Tonight," 2019, Matador, 2019Lucy Dacus, "Triple Dog Dare," Home Video, Matador, 2021Lucy Dacus, "Night Shift," Historian, Matador, 2018Lucy Dacus, "Kissing Lessons," Kissing Lessons (Single), Matador, 2022Steppenwolf, "Magic Carpet Ride," The Second, Dunhill, 1968Cassandra Jenkins, "Hard Drive," An Overview on Phenomenal Nature, Ba Da Bing!, 2021Romeo Void, "Never Say Never," Benefactor, Columbia, 1982Procol Harum, "She Wandered Through the Garden Fence," Procol Harum, Deram, 1967Elvis Costello and the Attractions, "Seven Day Weekend," Blood & Chocolate, Demon, 1986Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 851A Beloved Boston Band Finally Gets Played
bonusIn this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox by a band from Boston that he and Greg both love, but have somehow never played on Sound Opinions until now.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 850X-Ray Spex & the Power of Poly Styrene, Opinions on Saba & Shamir
Poly Styrene led X-Ray Spex in the punk explosion of the late 1970s and inspired a generation of riot grrrls in the 1990s. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with her daughter, Celeste Bell, about her new documentary, "Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché." They also do a classic album dissection of the X-Ray Spex album "Germ-Free Adolescents" and review new albums from Saba and Shamir. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:X-Ray Spex, "Oh Bondage, Up Yours!," Germfree Adolescents, EMI, 1978Saba, "Survivor's Guilt (feat. G Herbo)," Few Good Things, Saba Pivot, 2022Saba, "One Way or Every N**** With a Budget," Few Good Things, Saba Pivot, 2022Saba, "Soldier (feat. Pivot Gang)," Few Good Things, Saba Pivot, 2022Saba, "Fearmonger (feat. Daoud)," Few Good Things, Saba Pivot, 2022Shamir, "Cisgender," Heterosexuality, AntiFragile, 2022Shamir, "Gay Agenda," Heterosexuality, AntiFragile, 2022Shamir, "Stability," Heterosexuality, AntiFragile, 2022Shamir, "Cold Brew," Heterosexuality, AntiFragile, 2022Mari Elliott, "Silly Billy," Silly Billy (Single), GTO, 1976X-Ray Spex, "Warrior In Woolworths," Germfree Adolescents, EMI, 1978X-Ray Spex, "Plastic Bag," Germfree Adolescents, EMI, 1978X-Ray Spex, "Genetic Engineering," Germfree Adolescents, EMI, 1978X-Ray Spex, "Germ-Free Adolescents," Germfree Adolescents, EMI, 1978Lucy Dacus, "Thumbs," Home Video, Matador, 2021Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 850Where Rock Meets Bach
bonusIn this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in memory of a singer whose band blended Bach and rock.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 849Best Speak-Singing Songs, RIP Mark Lanegan & Opinions on Spoon
Whether it's a stylistic choice or born out of necessity, sometimes great songs aren’t sung, they’re spoken. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite tracks featuring speak-singing vocals. Plus, they hear selections from the production staff, review the new album from Spoon, and bid farewell to Mark Lanegan.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Wet Leg, "Chaise Longue," Chaise Longue (Single), Domino, 2022Spoon, "Lucifer On The Sofa," Lucifer On The Sofa, Matador, 2022Spoon, "On the Radio," Lucifer On The Sofa, Matador, 2022Spoon, "Feels Alright," Lucifer On The Sofa, Matador, 2022Spoon, "Astral Jacket," Lucifer On The Sofa, Matador, 2022Spoon, "Held," Lucifer On The Sofa, Matador, 2022Peggy Lee, "Is That All There Is?," Is That All There Is?, Capitol, 1969Barry White, "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe," Can't Get Enough, 20th Century, 1974Movements, "The Grey," Feel Something, FEARLESS, 2017Devo, "Whip It," Freedom of Choice, Warner, 1980Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA, 1975Grace Jones, "Private Life," Warm Leatherette, Island, 1980Blur, "Parklife," Parklife, Food, 1994The Fall, "Totally Wired," Totally Wired (Single), Rough Trade, 1980Prince, "Let's Go Crazy," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Pavement, "Fame Throwa," Slanted and Enchanted, Matador, 1992REM, "Belong," Out of Time, Warner Bros, 1991Art Brut, "Formed a Band," Bang Bang Rock & Roll, Downtown, 2005Talking Heads, "Once In a Lifetime," Remain in Light, Sire, 1980Billie Eilish, "Bad Guy," When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Darkroom, 2019Screaming Trees, "Nearly Lost You," Sweet Oblivion, Epic, 1992The Gutter Twins, "Idle Hands," Saturnalia, Sub Pop , 2008Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan, "Ramblin' Man (Live On Sound Opinions in 2011)," Ballad of the Broken Seas, V2, 2006Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 849The Second Best Song About Madame Curie Ever Written
bonusIn this bonus episode, Jim adds a buried treasure track to the Desert Island Jukebox. It sure is getting sandy in here...Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5AhSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 848Buried Treasures, Desert Island Jukebox & More
With so much new music, there's always something worthwhile that deserves more shine. This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some buried treasures they've heard recently. Plus, we hear desert island jukebox picks from Adia Victoria, John Darnielle and Lucy Dacus, and listener feedback. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Aunt Sally, "Subete Urimono," Aunt Sally, Vanity, 1979Fieh, "Rosalie," Rosalie (Single), Jansen, 2022K.O.G., "Ayinye," Zone 6, Agege, Pura Vida, 2022Yumi Zouma, "In The Eyes Of Our Love," In The Eyes Of Our Love (Single), Polyvinyl, 2022Pachyman, "All Night Long (feat. Winter)," All Night Love (feat. Winter) (Single), ATO, 2022Deaf Lingo, "Friends," Lingonberry, Lövely, 2022Confidence Man, "Feels Like a Different Thing," TILT, Heavenly, 2022Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul, "Ceci n'est pas un cliché," Topical Dancer, Deewee, 2022PinkPantheress, "Pain," To Hell with It, Parlophone, 2021Green Velvet & Mihalis Safras, "My Cheri (Original Mix)," My Cheri (Original Mix) (Single), Relief, 2021Mear, "The Order," Soft Chains, Self-Released, 2022Leo Nocentelli, "Riverfront," Another Side, Light In The Attic, 2021Adia Victoria, "Magnolia Blues," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021Fiona Apple, "Every Single Night," The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do, Epic, 2012Lucy Dacus, "VBS," Home Video, Matador, 2021Molly Drake, "I Remember," The Tide's Magnificence: Songs and Poems of Molly Drake , Bryter, 2018Nick Drake, "Pink Moon," Pink Moon, Island, 1972Nick Drake, "Road," Pink Moon, Island, 1972The Mountain Goats, "No Children," Tallahassee, 4AD, 2002Dionne Warwick, "I'll Never Love This Way Again," Dionne, Arista, 1979Nightwish, "FantasMic," Wishmaster, Spinefarm, 2000John Prine, "Far From Me," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "Please Don't Bury Me," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "Lake Marie," Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings, Oh Boy, 1995Bob Dylan, "Like a Rolling Stone," Highway 61 Revisited, Columbia, 1965Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 848An Album And Career That Fizzled, Then Came To Life 30 Years Later
bonusIn this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox by a songwriter from Queens who had songs performed by Mama Cass, Astrid Gilberto and Glen Campbell. She only had one album of her own, but three albums of her demos have been released after her album gained acclaim 30 years after it was released. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 847The Legacy of J Dilla with Dan Charnas, Opinions on Big Thief & Sarah Shook & the Disarmers
The music world lost legendary hip hop producer and artist J Dilla far too soon, and for many people, he's still relatively unknown. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Dan Charnas about his book on J Dilla's rhythmic innovation, artistry and close relationships with Common, Questlove, D'Angelo and more. Plus, the hosts review new albums from Big Thief and Sarah Shook & the Disarmers. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Slum Village, "Fall In Love," Fantastic, Vol. 2, GoodVibe, 2000Big Thief, "Change," Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You, 4AD, 2022Big Thief, "Red Moon," Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You, 4AD, 2022Big Thief, "Spud Infinity," Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You, 4AD, 2022Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, "No Mistakes," Nightroamer, Thirty Tigers, 2022Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, "I Got This," Nightroamer, Thirty Tigers, 2022Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, "Please Be A Stranger," Nightroamer, Thirty Tigers, 2022Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, "Believer," Nightroamer, Thirty Tigers, 2022Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, "Talkin' To Myself," Nightroamer, Thirty Tigers, 2022J Dilla, "Workinonit," Donuts, Stones Throw, 2006D'Angelo, "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000J Dilla, "So Far to Go (feat. Common & D'Angelo)," The Shining, BBE, 2006Common, "The Light," Like Water For Chocolate, Geffen, 2000D'Angelo, "Devil's Pie," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000Common, "I Am Music (feat. Jill Scott)," Electric Circus, MCA, 2002The Pharcyde, "Runnin'," Labcabincalifornia, Delicious Vinyl, 1995Spelling, "Little Deer," The Turning Wheel, Sacred Bones, 2021Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 847A tribute to two soul greats
bonusIn this bonus podcast, Greg pays tribute to two idiosyncratic greats of soul and funk who we lost in February. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 846Debating KISS, Opinions on Amber Mark & RIP Sam Lay
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the age-old question: is KISS good? While neither of the hosts are too fond, they debate the merits of the almost 50-year-old band and their imprint on the history of rock and roll music. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:KISS, "Rock and Roll All Nite [Live]," Alive!, Casablanca, 1975Amber Mark, "Most Men," Three Dimensions Deep, PMR, 2022Amber Mark, "What It Is," Three Dimensions Deep, PMR, 2022Amber Mark, "Darkside," Three Dimensions Deep, PMR, 2022KISS, "Detroit Rock City," Destroyer, Casablanca, 1976Wicked Lester, "She," The Box Set, Mercury, 2001KISS, "Beth," Destroyer, Casablanca, 1976KISS, "I Was Made for Lovin' You," Dynasty, Casablanca, 1979KISS, "Strutter," Kiss, Casablanca, 1974KISS, "Creatures of the Night," Creatures of the Night, Casablanca, 1982KISS, "Forever," Hot in the Shade, Mercury, 1989KISS, "Black Diamond," Kiss, Casablanca, 1974The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, "I Got My Mojo Working," The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Elektra, 1965Muddy Waters, "Long Distance Call (feat. Otis Spann, Mike Bloomfield, Paul Butterfield, Donald Duck Dunn & Sam Lay) [Live At Super Cosmic Jamboree, 1969]," Fathers and Sons, Chess, 1969Bob Dylan, "Like a Rolling Stone [Live at Newport 1965]," N/A, N/A, 1965J Dilla, "So Far to Go (feat. Common & D'Angelo)," The Shining, BBE, 2006Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 846A CBGB house band inspired by the Ronettes
bonusIn this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he remembered after Ronnie Spector passed. Jim is amazed to learn this band is a favorite of Greg's.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 845Songs About Getting Away on Vacation & Opinions on Mitski
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are taking a sonic vacation from another pandemic winter by sharing their favorite songs about getting away! They also hear selections from the production staff and they review the new record from Mitski. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:The Go-Go's, "Vacation," Vacation, I.R.S., 1982Mitski, "Working For the Knife," Laurel Hell, Dead Oceans, 2022Mitski, "The Only Heartbreaker," Laurel Hell, Dead Oceans, 2022Mitski, "Stay Soft," Laurel Hell, Dead Oceans, 2022Weezer, "Island in the Sun," Weezer (Green Album), Geffen, 2001The Ventures, "Hawaii Five-O," Hawaii Five-O, Liberty, 1969The Beginning of the End, "Funky Nassau Pt. 1," Funky Nassau, Alston, 1971Guided By Voices, "Motor Away," Alien Lanes, Matador, 1995Amyl and the Sniffers, "Hertz," Comfort to Me, B2B, 2021Willie Nelson, "On the Road Again," Honeysuckle Rose, Columbia, 1980Pink Floyd, "Point Me at the Sky," Point Me at the Sky (Single), EMI, 1968Joni Mitchell, "Free Man in Paris," Court and Spark, Asylum, 1974Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers, "I Love Hot Nights," Modern Lovers 88, Rounder, 1988Big Star, "The India Song," #1 Record, Ardent, 1972Ronnie Spector & The E Street Band, "Say Goodbye To Hollywood," Say Goodbye To Hollywood (Single), Epic, 1977Summer Salt, "Driving to Hawaii," Driving to Hawaii, Cherry Lime, 2014Kraftwerk, "Europe Endless," Trans-Europe Express, Capitol, 1977Bronski Beat, "Small Town Boy," The Age of Consent, London, 1984A Tribe Called Quest, "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo," People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, Jive, 1990Rihanna, "Desperado," Anti, Westbury Road, 2016The B-52's, "Roam," Cosmic Thing, Reprise, 1989Eleanor Friedberger, "It's Hard," Rebound, French Kiss, 2018Kiss, "Strutter," Kiss, Casablanca, 1974Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 845Saying Goodbye to a Detroit "Bad Girl"
bonusJim pays tribute to the late Rachel Nagy of the Detroit Cobras, dead at the age of 37.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 844John Prine's Debut Album & RIP Meat Loaf
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of John Prine's debut album with author Erin Osmon. They also listen to feedback on recent episodes from listeners and bid farewell to Meat Loaf. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:John Prine, "Angel From Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "A Good Time," Live at the 5th Peg, unreleased, 1970John Prine, "Paradise," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "Sam Stone," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971Dusty Springfield, "Son of a Preacher Man," Dusty In Memphis, Atlantic, 1969Bonnie Raitt, "Angel From Montgomery," Streetlights, Warner Bros, 1974John Prine, "Illegal Smile," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "Spanish Pipedream," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "Hello In There," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971Viagra Boys, "In Spite Of Ourselves (feat. Amy Taylor)," Welfare Jazz, Year0001, 2021Iris DeMent, "Let The Mystery Be," Infamous Angel, Philo, 1992John Prine, "Jesus, The Missing Years," The Missing Years, Oh Boy, 1991John Prine, "When I Get To Heaven," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018Throwing Muses, "Counting Backwards," The Real Ramona, 4AD, Sire, 1991Neal Francis, "Can't Stop The Rain," In Plain Sight, ATO, 2021Aimee Mann, "Robert Lowell and Sylvia Plath," Queens of the Summer Hotel, SuperEgo, 2021Pom Pom Squad, "Head Cheerleader," Death of a Cheerleader, City Slang, 2021Meat Loaf, "Bat Out of Hell," Bat Out of Hell, Cleveland International, 1977The Go-Go's, "Vacation," Vacation, I.R.S., 1982Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 844John Darnielle on his new novel, Devil House
bonusIn this bonus episode, producer Andrew Gill interviews John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats about his most recent novel, "Devil House" and his previous two novels, "Universal Harvester" and "Wolf In White Van."Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 843Adia Victoria, Goodbye Ronnie Spector, Plus Opinions on Earl Sweatshirt and FKA twigs
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview singer and songwriter Adia Victoria about her stunning 2021 album "A Southern Gothic." They also review some new music from Earl Sweatshirt and FKA twigs, plus they bid farewell to the late Ronnie Spector of The Ronettes. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Adia Victoria, "Troubled Mind," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021Earl Sweatshirt, "Sick!," Sick!, Tan Cressida/Warner, 2022Earl Sweatshirt, "Tabula Rasa (feat. Armand Harmmer)," Sick!, Tan Cressida/Warner, 2022Earl Sweatshirt, "Titanic," Sick!, Tan Cressida/Warner, 2022FKA twigs, "tears in the club (feat. the weeknd)," Caprisongs, Young, 2022FKA twigs, "meta angel," Caprisongs, Young, 2022FKA twigs, "careless (feat. daniel caesar)," Caprisongs, Young, 2022Adia Victoria, "South For The Winter (feat. Matt Berninger)," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021Adia Victoria, "Magnolia Blues," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021Adia Victoria, "You Was Born To Die (feat. Kyshona Armstrong, Margo Price & Jason Isbell)," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021Adia Victoria, "Far From Dixie," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021Adia Victoria, "Please Come Down," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021Adia Victoria, "Mean-Hearted Woman," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021Adia Victoria, "Whole World Knows," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021The Ronettes, "Be My Baby," Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica, Philles, 1964Ronnie Spector, "She Talks To Rainbows," She Talks to Rainbows, Kill Rock Stars, 1999The Ronettes, "Do I Love You?," Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica, Philles, 1964Ronnie Spector, "You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory," She Talks to Rainbows, Kill Rock Stars, 1999John Prine, "Hello In There," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 843A classic house track that inspired a top single of 2021
bonusIn this bonus episode, Jim shares a classic of Chicago house music that was reworked into one of his favorite singles on 2021. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 842Robert Finley, Opinions on Neil Young, The Weeknd & Turnstile, Plus Peter Bogdanovich
For much of his life, Robert Finley's musical talent was a buried treasure, but with "Sharecropper's Son" he made one of the best albums of 2021. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Finley about his unconventional path to a music career. They also revisit their 2008 conversation with the late director Peter Bogdanovich about his Tom Petty documentary film. Plus, the hosts review new albums from Turnstile, The Weeknd and Neil Young. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Robert Finley, "Sharecropper's Son," Sharecropper's Son, Easy Eye Sound, 2021The Weeknd, "Gasoline," Dawn FM, Republic, 2022The Weeknd, "Less Than Zero," Dawn FM, Republic, 2022The Weeknd, "Out of Time," Dawn FM, Republic, 2022The Weeknd, "Take My Breath," Dawn FM, Republic, 2022Neil Young and Crazy Horse, "Heading West," Barn, Reprise, 2021Neil Young and Crazy Horse, "Human Race," Barn, Reprise, 2021Neil Young and Crazy Horse, "They Might Be Lost," Barn, Reprise, 2021Turnstile, "Don't Play," Glow On, Roadrunner, 2021Turnstile, "Blackout," Glow On, Roadrunner, 2021Turnstile, "Underwater Boi," Glow On, Roadrunner, 2021Turnstile and Blood Orange, "Alien Love Call," Glow On, Roadrunner, 2021Turnstile, "T.L.C. (Turnstile Love Connection)," Glow On, Roadrunner, 2021Tom Petty, "Runnin' Down A Dream," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989Tom Petty, "I Won't Back Down," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989Robert Finley, "Souled Out On You," Sharecropper's Son, Easy Eye Sound, 2021Robert Finley, "Country Boy," Sharecropper's Son, Easy Eye Sound, 2021Robert Finley, "Starting To See," Sharecropper's Son, Easy Eye Sound, 2021Adia Victoria, "Mean-Hearted Woman," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 842Peter Bogdanovich on Tom Petty
bonusIn this bonus episode, director Peter Bogdanovich talks with Jim and Greg about his Tom Petty documentary, "Runnin' Down A Dream." Bogdanovich died on January 6 at age 82.The legacy of Woodstock impresario Michael Lang is also discussed after his death on January 8. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 841The Top Singles of 2021 & Greg's Mixtape
Some songs can define our memory of a year when we look back. Host Jim DeRogatis and production staff share the songs that defined 2021 for them. Plus, host Greg Kot shares his 2021 mixtape and pays tribute to musicians who died in 2021. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Lizzo, "Rumors (feat. Cardi B)," Rumors (Single), Atlantic, 2021Sophie, "Bipp," Product, Numbers, 2015The Marvelettes, "Please Mr. Postman," Please Mr. Postman, Motown, 1961Return to Forever, "Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy," Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy, Polydor, 1973Cabaret Voltaire, "Nag, Nag, Nag," Nag, Nag, Nag (Single), Rough Trade, 1979Muna, "Silk Chiffon (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)," Silk Chiffon (Single), Saddest Factory, 2021Emotional Oranges, "All That (feat. Channel Tres)," The Juicebox, Avant Garden, 2021Caroline Polachek, "Bunny Is a Rider," Bunny Is a Rider (Single), Perpetual Novice, 2021Kaytranada, "Intimidated (feat. H.E.R.)," Intimidated, RCA, 2021Beach Bunny, "Oxygen," Oxygen (Single), Mom+Pop, 2021Mannequin Pussy, "Control," Perfect, Epitaph, 2021City Girls, "Twerkulator," Twerkulator (Single), Quality Control, 2021Bo Burnham, "That Funny Feeling," Inside (The Songs), Republic, 2021Yotuel, Gente de Zona & Descemer Bueno, "Patria y Vida (feat. Maykel Osorbo & El Funky)," Patria y Vida (Single), Chancleta, 2021Sparks, Adam Driver & Marion Cotillard, "So May We Start (feat. Simon Helberg) [From "Annette"]," So May We Start (feat. Simon Helberg) [From: "Annette"] (Single), CG Cinema International, 2021Turnstile, "MYSTERY," GLOW ON, Roadrunner, 2021Wet Leg, "Chaise Longue," Chaise Longue (Single), Domino, 2021Horsegirl, "Billy," Billy (Single), Matador, 2021Ric Wilson, "Pull A James Baldwin," Pull A James Baldwin (Single), Free Disco / EMPIRE, 2021Jelani Aryeh, "Marigold," I've Got Some Living To Do, No Matter, 2021The Quivers, "You're Not Always On My Mind," Golden Doubt, Ba Da Bing!, 2021Prince, "Hot Summer," Welcome 2 America, Legacy, 2021Nick Waterhouse, "Vincentine," Promenade Blue, Innovative Leisure, 2021Cocktail Slippers, "She Devil (Shout It out Loud!)," She Devil (Shout It out Loud!), Wicked Cool, 2021Robert Finley, "Sharecropper's Son," Sharecropper's Son, Easy Eye, 2021Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 841A great song by a cool band, made popular by a pop star
bonusIn this bonus podcast, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that became very popular for a pop star, but whose songwriter remained obscure. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 840"Gimme Shelter" Singer Merry Clayton & Author Dawnie Walton
Author Dawnie Walton talks with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot about what inspired her debut novel, The Final Revival of Opal and Nev, a fantasy rock history about a fierce black singer in the 1970s. Plus Jim and Greg talk with Merry Clayton, whose iconic performance on "Gimme Shelter" still didn't make her a household name. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Merry Clayton, "Southern Man," Merry Clayton, Ode, 1971Material, "Bustin' Out," Bustin' Out, Celluloid, 1981Talking Heads, "Slippery People (Live)," Stop Making Sense, Sire, 1984Betty Davis, "Dedicated To the Press," Nasty Gal, Island, 1975Betty Davis, "They Say I'm Different," They Say I'm Different, Just Sunshine, 1974The Rolling Stones, "Gimme Shelter," Let It Bleed, Decca, 1969Bobby Darin, "Who Can I Count On?," You're the Reason I'm Living, Capitol, 1963Elvis Presley, "Happy Ending," It All Happened At the World's Fair (Original Soundtrack), RCA Victor, 1963Ray Charles, "I Won't Leave," A Portrait of Ray, ABC, 1968Lynyrd Skynyrd, "Sweet Home Alabama," Second Helping, MCA, 1974Merry Clayton, "Touch The Hem Of His Garment," Beautiful Scars, Ode Sounds & Visuals, 2021Merry Clayton, "A Song For You," Merry Clayton, Ode, 1971Merry Clayton, "Deliverance," Beautiful Scars, Ode Sounds & Visuals, 2021Lil Nas X, "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)," Montero, Columbia, 2021Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 840A '90s Nugget Gets Added to the Jukebox
bonusIn this bonus podcast, Jim adds a one-hit-wonder from 1996 to the Desert Island Jukebox.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 839Revisiting Carole King's Tapestry
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Carole King's "Tapestry" for its 50th anniversary. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Carole King, "It's Too Late," Tapestry, Ode, 1971The Shirelles, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," Tonight's the Night, Scepter, 1960Little Eva, "The Loco-motion," The Loco-motion (Single), Dimension 1000, 1962Bobby Vee, "Take Good Care of My Baby," Take Good Care of My Baby, Liberty, 1961The Monkees, "Pleasant Valley Sunday," Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd., Colgems, 1967Carole King, "It Might As Well Rain Until September," It Might As Well Rain Until September (Single), Dimension, 1962The City, "Now That Everything's Been Said," Now That Everything's Been Said, Ode, 1968Carole King, "No Easy Way Down," Writer, Ode, 1970Carole King, "Beautiful," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "I Feel the Earth Move," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "You've Got a Friend," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "Tapestry," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King and Louise Goffin, "Where You Lead," Our Little Corner of the World Music From Gilmore Girls, Rhino, 2002Carole King, "Where You Lead," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "So Far Away," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "Way Over Yonder," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "Home Again," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "Smackwater Jack," Tapestry, Ode, 1971James Taylor, "You've Got a Friend," Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon, Warner Bros., 1971Carole King and James Taylor, "You've Got a Friend," Live At The Troubadour, Syzygy, 2010Liz Phair, "Divorce Song (Girly-Sound Version)," The Girly-Sound Tapes, Matador, 2018Lauryn Hill, "Everything Is Everything," The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Columbia, 1998Tori Amos, "Cornflake Girl," Under the Pink, Atlantic, 1994Rolling Stones, "Gimme Shelter," Let It Bleed, Decca, 1969Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 839A rap duo that's big in Canada, plus a TV show endorsement
bonusIn this bonus episode Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox inspired by a favorite TV show from his favorite director. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.

Ep 838Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular with Andy Cirzan
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Andy Cirzan has a bag full of fresh festive tunes for everyone to enjoy. The Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular is back with vintage Korean psych rock, rare old school Caribbean vinyl and even some modern indie artists.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Lenny Dee, "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town," Happy Holi-Dee, Decca, 1961Marching Church, "Christmas On Earth," Christmas On Earth (Single), Sacred Bones, 2017Blitzen Trapper, "Christmas Is Coming Soon," Blitzen Trapper, LidKerCow, 2003Allan Hull, "Cardboard Christmas Boxes," Mid Winter: The Songs & Music Of Christmas And The Turning Of The Year, Free Reed, 2006Unknown, "Jingle Bells," Unknown, ,Parachange de Navidad, "Los Mamarrachos," Unknown, ,El Nacimiento del Mesiah, "La Calandria," Unknown, ,Del Lechon el Rabito, "Trio Alegras Dominicanos," Navidades En Puerto Rico, Hato Rey,Que Lio en la Navidad, "Trio Vegabajeno," Cantares De Navidad Vol. II, Marvela,Cardomos Navidenas, "Chuto Bayaman y La Calandria," Unknown, ,The Three Suns, "Winter Wonderland," The Sound of Christmas, Camden, 1961He 5, "Red Nosed Reindeer," Merry Christmas, MRC, 1969He 5 , "Jingle Bell," Merry Christmas, MRC, 1969He 5, "Auld Lang Syne," Merry Christmas, MRC, 1969The Beach Boys, "Christmas Eve," Keep An Eye On Summer - The Beach Boys Sessions 1964, Capitol, 2014Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee 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.