Sound Opinions

As a bonus to our 1000th episode, senior producers Alex Claiborne and Andrew Gill chime in with some of their favorite guests and most memorable moments from Sound Opinions.Become a Patreon member to hear the full episode: 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look back on the occasion of Sound Opinions reaching the 1000 episodes milestone. Both hosts share highlights and a couple lowlights, plus listeners share their favorite memories.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 Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Radiohead, "I Want None Of It (Live on Sound Opinions)," Unreleased, NA, 2008Carole King, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," Tapestry, Ode, 1971D'Angelo, "Send It On," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000Trupa Trupa, "Sister Ray," (Single), Glitterbeat, 2024Wire, "Used To ," Chairs Missing, Harvest, 1978Goat Girl, "Creep," Goat Girl, Rough Trade, 2018Allen Toussaint, "A New Orleans Thing (Live on Sound Opinions)," Songbook, Concord, 2013Boygenius, "20," The Record, Interscope, 2023Max Roach, "Driva Man," We Insist!, Candid, 1960The Allman Brothers Band, "Ramblin' Man," Brothers and Sisters, Capricorn, 1973See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox and shares the story of how this brilliant song almost didn't get made!Become a Patreon member to hear the full episode: 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they're digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear selections from the production staff.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:Iress, "Lovely (Forget Me Not)," Sleep Now, In Reverse, Dune Altar, 2024The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Soul Meets Body, "Hallucinations," Hallucinations (Single), Redwolf, 2024Dummy, "Soonish...," Free Energy, Trouble in Mind, 2024Grace Carlin, "killin' It (demo)," no joke (memos & demos), Self-released, 2023Brutus, "The Deadly Rhythm," The Shape of Punk To Come Obliterated, Epitaph, 2024Amayo, "Black Magic Sister," Black Magic Sister (Single), Amayo, 2024Smoking Popes, "Allegiance (feat. Scott Lucas)," Allegiance (feat. Scott Lucas) (Single), Smoking Popes, 2025Mo Dotti, "for anyone and you," opaque, MD, 2024Matt Pond PA & Anya Marina, "Click Click Click," Click Click Click (Single), Sonder House, 2024Remi Wolf, "Soup," Big Ideas, Island, 2024Tae and the Neighborly, "We Can Be," Self Help, smooth bean, 2024Liquid Mike, "K2," Paul Bunyan's Slingshot, self-released, 2024Abazaba, "Isolation (feat. Eugene Hütz)," Isolation (feat. Eugene Hütz) (Single), self released, 2025Rosa Bordallo, "I Feel Numb," I Feel Numb (Single), self-released, 2024Artificial Go, "Pay Phone," Hopscotch Fever, Feel It, 2024Medium Build, "Yoke (with Julien Baker)," Marietta, Slowplay/Island, 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Marc Campbell of The Nails who died late in 2024.Become a Patreon member to hear the full episode: 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the second installment of our new Patreon-only bonus podcast, Jim, Greg and Andrew share their thoughts on the FX adaptation of Patrick Raden Keefe's book, Say Nothing.Become a Patreon member to hear the full episode: 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1982, the Los Angeles punk rock band X put out its album Under the Big Black Sun. Over 40 years later, it's still great! Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with X vocalist and bassist John Doe all about the album and the band's impact. They'll also chat with him about his recent solo album and his work in television and film.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:X, "The Have Nots," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967X, "The Hungry Wolf," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982Bob Dylan, "As I Went Out One Morning," John Wesley Harding, Columbia, 1967John Doe, "Never Coming Back," Fables in a Foreign Land, Fat Possum, 2022X, "Riding with Mary," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982X, "Motel Room in My Bed," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982Germs, "Lexicon Devil," (GI), Slash, 1979The Screamers, "122 Hours Of Fear (Live at the Target)," Live in San Francisco: Sept 2nd 1978, Target Video, 2004The Dils, "I Hate the Rich," I Hate the Rich (Single), What?, 1977Circle Jerks, "Stars and Stripes," Wild in the Streets, Step-Forward, 1982X, "Los Angeles," Los Angeles, Slash, 1980X, "We're Desperate," Wild Gift, Slash, 1981X, "Under the Big Black Sun," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982X, "Adult Books," Wild Gift, Slash, 1981X, "Dancing with Tears in My Eyes," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982X, "Because I Do," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982X, "Blue Spark," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982X, "Come Back to Me," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982X, "Real Child of Hell," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982The Gun Club, "She's Like Heroin to Me," Fire of Love, Ruby, 1981Los Lobos, "Will the Wolf Survive?," How Will the Wolf Survive?, Slash/Warner Bros., 1984The Del Fuegos, "Don't Run Wild," Boston, Mass., Slash, 1985Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Henry Lee (feat. PJ Harvey) ," Murder Ballads, Mute, 1996Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan, "Revolver," Ballad of the Broken Seas, Cooking Vinyl Limited, 2006Artificial Go, "Pay Phone," Hopscotch Fever, Feel It, 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg shares the history of a 60's gospel track that has been continually covered and reinvented.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the first installment of our new Patreon-only bonus podcast, Jim and Greg compare notes on a couple of thrilling new Netflix shows.Become a Patreon member to hear the full episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every year, host Greg Kot makes a mixtape of new songs to express his feelings about the past year. Greg shares a selection of that mix and the rest of the show staff look at other top singles of 2024. Plus, the hosts remember a few other musicians we lost in 2024.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:Chappell Roan, "Good Luck, Babe!," Good Luck, Babe! (Single), Island, 2024The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967King Crimson, "21st Century Schizoid Man," In the Court of the Crimson King, Island, 1969The Allman Brothers Band, "Ramblin' Man," Brothers and Sisters, Capricorn, 1973Slim Dunlap, "The Ballad of the Opening Band," The Old New Me, Medium Cool/Twin/Tone, 1993Marlena Shaw, "Woman of the Ghetto," The Spice of Life, Cadet, 1969Beyoncé, "16 CARRIAGES," Cowboy Carter, Parkwood and Columbia, 2024Sabrina Carpenter, "Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix)," Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix) (Single), Island, 2024Kabin Crew, "The Spark (feat. Lisdoonvarna Crew)," The Spark (feat. Lisdoonvarna Crew) (Single), Rubyworks, 2024Charli XCX, "Girl, so confusing featuring lorde," Brat and It's Completely Different but Also Still Brat (Single), Atlantic, 2024Geordie Greep, "Holy, Holy," The New Sound, Rough Trade, 2024Shaboozey, "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going, American Dogwood and Empire, 2024Wussy Duo, "Cellar Door," Cellar Door EP, Shake It!, 2024La Luz, "Strange World," News of the Universe, Sub Pop, 2024Trupa Trupa, "Sister Ray," Sister Ray (Single), Glitterbeat, 2024The Bug Club, "Lonsdale Slipons," On the Intricate Inner Workings of the System, Sub Pop, 2024Lambrini Girls, "God's Country," God's Country (Single), City Slang, 2024Tunde Adebimpe, "Magnetic," Magnetic (Single), Sub Pop, 2024The Unfit, "Who's in Charge," Disconnected EP, Share It Music, 2024The Jesus Lizard, "Hide & Seek," Rack, Ipecac, 2024Shellac, "Chick New Wave," To All Trains, Touch And Go, 2024Horsegirl, "2468," 2468 (Single), Matador, 2024X, "The Hungry Wolf," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim shares an 80's dance club hit that was featured in a new streaming show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks. They'll hear from a musician who played on the record and talk with two music writers about what makes it so iconic.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:Bob Dylan, "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up In Blue," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975Bob Dylan, "Shelter from the Storm," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975Bob Dylan, "Idiot Wind (Take 6)," The Bootleg Series Vol. 14: More Blood, More Tracks, Columbia, 2018Bob Dylan, "Idiot Wind," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975Bob Dylan, "Buckets of Rain," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975Bob Dylan, "You're a Big Girl Now," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up In Blue (Take 3, Remake 2)," The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961–1991, Columbia, 1991Bob Dylan, "If You See Her, Say Hello," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975Beyoncé, "16 CARRIAGES," Cowboy Carter, Columbia, 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg pays tribute to the late poet Nikki Giovanni, whose work inspired musicians and artists across decades. Giovanni died at age 81.Become 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share favorite tracks that they loved as TV show theme songs. Plus, the hosts review the new album from Kendrick Lamar.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 Handsome Family, "Far from Any Road," Singing Bones, Carrot Top, 2003The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Kendrick Lamar, "squabble up," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024Kendrick Lamar, "reincarnated," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024Kendrick Lamar, "tv off (feat. Lefty Gunplay)," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024Kendrick Lamar, "gloria," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024Kendrick Lamar, "wacced out murals," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024Mick Jagger, "Strange Game," Strange Game (Single), Polydor, 2022Johnny Rivers, "Secret Agent Man," ...And I Know You Wanna Dance, Imperial, 1966Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Red Right Hand," Let Love In, Mute, 1994Massive Attack, "Teardrop," Mezzanine, Virgin, 1998Gavin DeGraw, "I Don't Want To Be," Chariot, J, 2004Carole King and Louise Goffin, "Where You Lead I Will Follow," Our Little Corner of the World: Music from Gilmore Girls, Rhino, 2002RJD2, "A Beautiful Mine," Magnificent City Instrumentals, Decon, 2006The Coup, "My Favorite Mutiny (feat. Black Thought and Talib Kweli)," Pick a Bigger Weapon, Epitaph, 2006Norma Tenaga, "You're Dead," Walkin' My Cat Named Dog, Rhino, 1966Godfather of Harlem, "Just in Case (feat. Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross & DMX)," Just in Case (feat. Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross & DMX) (Single), Epic, 2019The High Strung, "The Luck You Got," Moxie Bravo, Paper Thin, 2005Blind Boys of Alabama, "Way Down In the Hole," The Spirit Of The Century, Real World, 2001Regina Spektor, "You've Got Time," You've Got Time (Single), Sire, 2013Quincy Jones, "Sanford & Son (The Streebeater)," You've Got It Bad Girl, A&M, 1973Aloe Blacc, "I Need a Dollar," Good Things, Stones Throw, 2010Bob Dylan, "Buckets of Rain ," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Elephant 6 Recording Company founding member Will Cullen Hart, who was a co-founder of The Olivia Tremor Control with the late Bill Doss. Hart died November 29 at age 53.Become 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Andy Cirzan, their favorite collector of offbeat holiday music, for their annual celebration of all things strange and festive.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:Unknown, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," Unknown, Unknown, UnknownThe Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Herman Apple, "Let It Snow," (Single), Unknown, UnknownJohnny Dollar, "Truck Drivers Lament," (Single), Chart, 1970Vin Bruce, "Christmas on the Bayou," (Single), Swallow, UnknownRed Ellis and the Huron Valley Boys, "Christmas Is Not Far Away," (Single), Unknown, UnknownBuddy Thornton, "Ole Santa Is Coming to Town," (Single), Four Star, 1953Unknown, "EZ Listening," (Single), Unknown, UnknownThurmon McKinney, "Santa & the Truck Driver," (Single), MCW, 1974Bobby Allen & the Exceptions, "Lonely Christmas Tears," (Single), Soul Sound, UnknownGene Adkins & the Tune Toppers, "What Christmas Is," (Single), SRC, 1952Jimmie Davis, "Christmas Choo Choo," (Single), Decca, 1953Unknown, "Sleigh Ride," Unknown, Unknown, UnknownJimmy Wheeler, "Snowflakes Falling On My Head," (Single), Unknown, UnknownMimi Rogers, "Snow Blossoms," (Demo), Unknown, UnknownOriginal Sons Of Christ, "Christmas Comes But Once A Year," (Single), Unknown, UnknownClyde Lasley, "Santa Came Home Drunk," (Single), Sundown, 1967Cordell Jackson, "Rock N’ Roll Christmas," (Single), Moon, 1956Cordell Jackson, "Beboppers Christmas," (Single b-side), Moon, 1956Unknown, "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," Unknown, Unknown, UnknownMick Jagger, "Strange Game," From the Apple TV+ Original Series Slow Horses, Polydor, 2022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim is whistling a different tune after considering this song in a new context.--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/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their highly-anticipated “Best Albums” of 2024. Plus, they’ll also hear selections from production staff.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:Redd Kross, "Candy Coloured Catastrophe," Redd Kross, In the Red, 2024The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Beyoncé, "LEVII'S JEANS," Cowboy Carter, Parkwood and Columbia, 2024Tyler, The Creator, "Take Your Mask Off (feat. Daniel Caesar & Latoiya Williams)," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024Chelsea Wolfe, "Tunnel Lights," She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She, Loma Vista, 2024Shellac, "I Don't Fear Hell," To All Trains, Touch and Go, 2024Mdou Moctar, "Oh France," Funeral for Justice, Matador, 2024English Teacher, "The World's Biggest Paving Slab," This Could Be Texas, Universal Island, 2024Shirlette Ammons, "Short (feat. Mavis Swan Poole)," Spectacles, Puddin Pie, 2024Pedro the Lion, "Spend Time," Santa Cruz, Polyvinyl and Big Scary Monsters, 2024Idles, "Roy," TANGK, Partisan, 2024Finom, "Hungry," Not God, Joyful Noise, 2024Sabrina Carpenter, "Taste," Short n' Sweet, Island, 2024Dehd, "Mood Ring," Poetry, Fat Possum, 2024Amyl and the Sniffers, "Chewing Gum," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024Elucid, "THE WORLD IS DOG," REVELATOR, Fat Possum, 2024Hurray For the Riff Raff, "Buffalo," The Past Is Still Alive, Nonesuch, 2024Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In the Red, 2024Mary Timony, "The Guest," Untame the Tiger, Merge, 2024SPRINTS, "TICKING," Letter to Self, City Slang, 2024Unknown, "Santa Clause is Coming to Town," Unknown, Unknown, UnknownSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim shares a noisy track from Germany circa 1979.--Become 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

40 years ago, Prince released the psychedelic pop masterpiece, Purple Rain. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Purple Rain for the 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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Prince And The Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Prince And The Revolution, "Let's Go Crazy," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Prince And The Revolution, "Take Me With U," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Prince, "Head," Dirty Mind, Warner Bros, 1980Prince, "Controversy," Controversy, Warner Bros, 1981Prince, "Soft And Wet," For You, Warner Bros, 1978Prince And The Revolution, "The Beautiful Ones," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Prince And The Revolution, "I Would Die 4 U," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Prince And The Revolution, "Darling Nikki," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Prince And The Revolution, "Computer Blue," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Prince And The Revolution, "Baby I'm a Star," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Prince And The Revolution, "When Doves Cry," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Prince, "Can't Stop This Feeling," Graffiti Bridge, Warner Bros, 1990Prince, "You're My Love," Originals, Warner Bros, 2019Mdou Moctar, "Imouhar," Funeral for Justice, Matador, 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg digs up a Belgian pop song from 1969 that became a popular sample amongst musicians for decades.--Become 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Jason Narducy and Tracey Bradford of Verböten, a band from Chicago's early '80s punk rock scene who recently reformed and released their debut album. The hosts also review new albums from The Cure, Amyl and the Sniffers and Tyler, the Creator.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:Verböten, "Bodily Autonomy," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Cure, "Alone," Songs of a Lost World, Fiction, 2024The Cure, "Drone:Nodrone," Songs of a Lost World, Fiction, 2024The Cure, "A Fragile Thing," Songs of a Lost World, Fiction, 2024Amyl and The Sniffers, "Jerkin'," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024Amyl and The Sniffers, "Tiny Bikini," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024Amyl and The Sniffers, "It's Mine," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024Amyl and The Sniffers, "Chewing Gum," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024Tyler The Creator , "St. Chroma (feat. Daniel Caesar)," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024Tyler The Creator , "Noid," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024Tyler The Creator , "Judge Judy," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024Verböten, "Kicking Away," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024The Effigies, "Body Bag," Body Bag (Single), Ruthless, 1982Verböten, "Slump Shot," Demo, (unreleased), 1983Verböten, "Let It Out," Demo, (unreleased), 1983Verböten, "Better Life," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024Verböten, "Machine," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024Prince & The Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim shares a Swedish dance pop gem for the one-hit wonder fans.--Become 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their tour of South African music with journalist and author Lior Phillips.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:Black Coffee, "Izizwe (feat. Busi Mhlongo)," Have Another One, Universal, 2007Solomon Linda's Evening Birds, "Mbube," Mbube (Single), Gallotone, 1939Miriam Makeba, "Pata Pata," Pata Pata, Reprise, 1967Ladysmith Black Mambazo, "Nomathemba," Amabutho, Gallo, 1973Juluka, "Scatterlings of Africa," Scatterlings, Warner Bros., 1982Brenda Fassie, "Vuli Ndlela," Memeza, CCP, 1997Verböten, "Bodily Autonomy," Verböten, Inside Out, 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim and Greg pay tribute to the late legend, Quincy Jones, who died November 3 at age 91. They revisit their interview with him and Greg plays a deep cut track that Quincy arranged featuring a baseball icon.--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/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the music, history and legacy of R.E.M. with biographer Peter Ames Carlin.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:R.E.M., "Losing My Religion," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967R.E.M., "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," Document, I.R.S., 1987R.E.M., "Orange Crush," Green, Warner Bros., 1988R.E.M., "The One I Love," Document, I.R.S., 1987R.E.M., "Radio Free Europe," Murmur, I.R.S., 1983R.E.M., "Begin the Begin," Lifes Rich Pageant, I.R.S., 1986R.E.M., "Low," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991R.E.M., "Bittersweet Me," New Adventures in Hi-Fi, Warner Bros., 1996R.E.M., "Everybody Hurts," Automatic for the People, Warner Bros., 1992R.E.M., "Imitation of Life," Reveal, Warner Bros., 2001R.E.M., "Shiny Happy People," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991R.E.M., "Strange Currencies," Monster, Warner Bros., 1994R.E.M., "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?," Monster, Warner Bros., 1994R.E.M., "Man on the Moon," Automatic for the People, Warner Bros., 1992Juluka, "Scatterlings of Africa," Scatterlings, Warner Bros., 1982See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the desert island jukebox in honor of Phil Lesh, one of the founding members of The Grateful Dead who died on October 25th of this 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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome progressive rock band Umphrey's McGee for a live session recorded at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub. They also review the new album from Alan Sparhawk of Low.Watch Videos of the performance on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz9W8F2PZCOqkMoAYVpAt5lKP0TZ536JI Listen to the full, unedited Umphrey's McGee interview and performances on our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcJoin 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:Umphrey's McGee, "In The Kitchen (Live on Sound Opinions)," Anchor Drops, SCI Fidelity, 2004The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Alan Sparhawk, "Feel Something," White Roses, My God, Sub Pop, 2024Alan Sparhawk, "Heaven," White Roses, My God, Sub Pop, 2024Alan Sparhawk, "Get Still," White Roses, My God, Sub Pop, 2024Umphrey's McGee, "Hourglass (Live on Sound Opinions)," Similar Skin, Nothing Too Fancy, 2014Umphrey's McGee, "Pure Saturation (Live on Sound Opinions)," Asking For A Friend, Ineffable, 2022Umphrey's McGee, "Cut The Cable (Live on Sound Opinions)," Similar Skin, Nothing Too Fancy, 2014R.E.M., "Orange Crush," Green, Warner Bros, 1988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg shares a song that has resonated with him since his seventh grade arts teacher first introduced it.--Become 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate the spooky season by revisiting their favorite songs about witches and ghosts.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 Head and the Heart, "Ghosts," The Head and the Heart, Sub Pop, 2011The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Kinks, "Wicked Annabella ," The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society, Pye, 1968Donovan, "Season of the Witch," Sunshine Superman, Epic, 1966Jethro Tull, "The Witch's Promise," The Witch's Promise (Single), Chrysalis, 1970Martha and the Vandellas, "Mobile Lil The Dancing Witch," Dance Party, Motown, 1965Monster Magnet, "19 Witches," Powertrip, A&M, 1998Radiohead, "Burn the Witch," A Moon Shaped Pool, XL, 2016Bettye LaVatte, "Witch Craft in the Air," Witch Craft in the Air (Single), LuPine, 1963Florence + the Machine, "Which Witch (Demo) [Bonus Track]," How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, Island, 2015Roky Erickson and the Aliens, "If You Have Ghosts," The Evil One, 415, 1981Joy Division, "Dead Souls," Still, Factory, 1981Psychedelic Furs, "The Ghost in You," Mirror Moves, Columbia, 1984Suicide, "Ghost Rider," Suicide, Red Star, 1977Johnny Cash, "(Ghost) Riders in The Sky," Silver, Columbia, 1979Caroline Herring, "Long Black Veil," Golden Apples of the Sun, Signature Sounds, 2009Daniel Johnston, "Casper the Friendly Ghost," Yip/Jump Music, (Self-Released), 1983Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians, "My Wife and My Dead Wife," Gotta Let This Hen Out!, Midnight Music, 1985The Raveonettes, "Apparitions," Raven in the Grave, The Raveonettes, 2011Mekons, "Ghosts of American Astronauts," So Good It Hurts, Twin/Tone, 1988Ladytron, "Ghosts," Velocifero, Nettwerk Productions, 2008The Goldstars, "Stroll In Hell," Stroll In Hell (Single), The Goldstars, 2021Black Sabbath, "Black Sabbath," Black Sabbath, Vertigo, 1970Umphrey's McGee, "The Floor," Death By Stereo, ATO, 2011See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enjoy this bonus episode of additional content from our interview with Jeff and Steven McDonald of Redd Kross. They discuss orchestrating a future collaboration with Linda Blair, their Beatles desert island jukebox picks and their least favorite Beatles songs.---Become 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Jeff and Steven McDonald of Redd Kross about the band's 45 year history, new documentary, book and latest album.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:Redd Kross, "Candy Coloured Catastrophe," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024The Beach Boys, "Be True to Your School," Little Deuce Coup, Capitol, 1963Redd Kross, "I Hate My School," Red Cross, Posh Boy, 1980Redd Kross, "Annette's Got the Hits," Red Cross, Posh Boy, 1980Redd Kross, "Blow You a Kiss in the Wind," Teen Babes from Monsanto, Gasatanka, 1984Redd Kross, "Annie's Gone," Third Eye, Atlantic, 1990Redd Kross, "I Don't Know How to Be Your Friend," Third Eye, Atlantic, 1990Redd Kross, "It's the Little Things," Neurotica, Smoke 7, 1982Redd Kross, "Look on Up at the Bottom," Born Innocent, Merge, 2012Redd Kross, "Stay Away from Downtown," Researching the Blues, Merge, 2012Redd Kross, "Beyond the Door," Researching the Blues, Merge, 2019Redd Kross, "Good Times Propaganda Band," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024Redd Kross, "The Main Attraction," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024Florence + The Machine, "Which Witch (Demo) [Bonus Track]," How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, Island, 2015See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim shines a light on a little known r&b and jazz singer, Gloria Lynne, whose 1966 b-side "Speaking of Happiness" has been used in several films and tv shows over the past decades.---Become 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Drive-By Truckers are celebrating the twenty-third anniversary of their double album, "Southern Rock Opera." Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot join Patterson Hood of the Truckers for a classic album dissection of their magnum opus.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:Drive-By Truckers, "The Three Great Alabama Icons," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Drive-By Truckers, "Ronnie and Neil," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001Drive-By Truckers, "Angels and Fuselage," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001Drive-By Truckers, "Guitar Man Upstairs," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001Drive-By Truckers, "Wallace," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001Drive-By Truckers, "Days of Graduation," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001Drive-By Truckers, "Let There Be Rock," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001Drive-By Truckers, "Shut Up and Get on the Plane," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001Drive-By Truckers, "Women Without Whiskey," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001Drive-By Truckers, "Life in the Factory," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001Drive-By Truckers, "Road Cases (live)," Southern Rock Opera (Deluxe Edition), New West, 2024Drive-By Truckers, "Cassie's Brother," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001Drive-By Truckers, "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love (live)," DBT Homecoming 2018 Thursday + Friday + Saturday, Self-Released, 2020Drive-By Truckers, "72 (This Highway's Mean)," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001Drive-By Truckers, "Moved," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001Drive-By Truckers, "Zip City," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001Drive-By Truckers, "Primer Coat," English Oceans, ATO, 2014Drive-By Truckers, "Every Single Storied Flameout," Welcome 2 Club XIII, ATO , 2022Drive-By Truckers, "The Southern Thing," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg pays tribute to the late Kris Kristofferson, who had an impactful, long career as a songwriter, performer and activist.---Become 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with David Browne, author of the new book Talkin' Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capital.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:Phil Ochs, "Here's to the State of Mississippi," I Ain't Marching Anymore, Elektra, 1965The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Sonny Rollins, "Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013Miles Davis, "Stablemates," Miles: The New Miles Davis Quintet, Prestige, 1956Joan Baez, "Wildwood Flower," Joan Baez, Vanguard, 1960John Coltrane, "Greensleeves," Evenings at the Village Gate: John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy, Impulse!, 2023Paul Butterfield, "Everything Gonna Be Alright," Live New York 1970, RockBeat, 2015Phil Ochs, "Talking Vietnam Blues," All the News That's Fit to Sing, Elektra, 1964Dave Van Ronk, "He Was a Friend of Mine," Folksinger, Prestige, 1962Dave Van Ronk, "Dink's Song," Dave Van Ronk Sings, Folkways, 1961Bob Dylan, "House of the Risin' Sun," Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1962Dave Van Ronk, "House of the Rising Sun," Just Dave Van Ronk, Mercury, 1964The Blues Project, "Catch the Wind," Live at the Cafe Au Go Go, Verve Folkways, 1966Bob Dylan, "It Ain't Me Babe," Another Side of Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1964Bob Dylan, "Hurricane (Live at Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, MA, November 1975)," The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1975 Live Recordings, Columbia, 2019Len Chandler, "Bellevue," To Be a Man, Columbia, 1966Peter, Paul and Mary, "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," Peter, Paul and Mary, Warner Bros., 1962Sonny Rollins, "I Can't Get Started (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013The Roches, "Speak," Speak, MCA, 1989Buffy Sainte-Marie, "It's My Way," It's My Way!, Vanguard, 1964Odetta, "I Never Will Marry," Odetta Sings Folk Songs, RCA Victor, 1963Drive-By Truckers, "Ronnie and Neil," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Kot pays tribute to the late Nick Gravenites, who wrote impactful songs for the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Janis Joplin and more. He was 85.---Become 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they’re digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear selections from their production staff.Come to our live event in Chicago with Fruit Bats!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:La Luz, "Strange World," News of the Universe, Sub Pop, 2024The Peawees, "Banana Tree," One Ride, Wild Honey, 2024Penza Penza, "Much Sharper, More Focused," Alto E Primitivo, Funk Night, 2024Half Waif, "Figurine," See You at the Maypole, ANTI, 2024Tigran Hamasyan, "The Kingdom," The Bird Of A Thousand Voices, Yergatun, 2024Chimers, "Glossary," Glossary (Single), 12XU, 2024Angry Blackmen, "The Legend of ABM," The Legend of ABM, Deathbomb Arc, 2024Semifamous, "Pedestal in Hell," Destroy Ourselves, Rare Bird/Duck, 2024Deep Tunnel Project, "Gold Standard," Deep Tunnel Project, Comedy Minus One, 2024Capital Soiree, "Reruns," Reruns - EP, Capital Soiree, 2023Anna Butterss, "Pokemans," Mighty Vertebrate, International Anthem, 2024Noga Erez, "GODMOTHER," The Vandalist, Neon Gold, 2024Sima Cunningham, "Nothing," High Roller, Ruination, 2024Bathe, "Avalon," Inside Voice(s): Side A, MNRK Music Group, 2024Shabazz Palaces, "…Down 155th in the MCM Snorkel (OCnotes 40 Acres and All The Grease Flip)," OCnotes Remixes, Sub Pop, 2024Bob Dylan, "Only a Pawn In Their Game," The Times They Are a-Changin', Columbia, 1964See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Sérgio Mendes, the bossa nova legend who died in September.---Become 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Nick Cave and Hinds.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:J Dilla, "Workinonit," Donuts, Stones Throw, 2006Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Long Dark Night," Wild God, PIAS, 2024Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Cinnamon Horses," Wild God, PIAS, 2024Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Song of the Lake," Wild God, PIAS, 2024Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "As the Waters Cover the Sea," Wild God, PIAS, 2024hinds, "Hi, How Are You," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024hinds, "Coffee," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024hinds, "Mala Vista," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024Slum Village, "Fall in Love," Fantastic, Vol. 2, GoodVibe, 2000D'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, 1995See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg shares Charles Cross' favorite under-appreciated punk rock record in tribute of the late Seattle music journalist.--Become 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are discussing the new book MC5: An Oral History of Rock's Most Revolutionary Band. The hosts are joined by the book's authors, Jaan Uhelszki and Brad Tolinski.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:MC5, "Motor City is Burning," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969MC5, "Ramblin' Rose," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969MC5, "Kick Out the Jams," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969MC5, "Starship," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969MC5, "Sister Anne," High Time, Atlantic, 1971MC5, "Miss X," High Time, Atlantic, 1971MC5, "Looking At You," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970MC5, "Let Me Try," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970The Stooges, "I Wanna Be Your Dog," The Stooges, Elektra, 1969J Dilla, "Don't Cry," Donuts, Stones Throw, 2006See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim brings back a catchy song by an English punk band of the '70s and '80s.Become 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take another trip to the Desert Island Jukebox. They hear from past guests like Mary J. Blige, The Melvins, Lucy Dacus and more about the songs they can't live without.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:Adia 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, 2000The Mountain Goats, "This Year," The Sunset Tree, 4AD, 2005The Melvins, "Honey Bucket," Houdini, Atlantic, 1993Judy Garland, "You Go To My Head," Judy at Carnegie Hall, Capitol, 1961The Rolling Stones, "Jumpin' Jack Flash," Jumpin Jack Flash (Single), Decca, 1968Jimi Hendrix Experience, "If 6 Was 9," Axis: Bold As Love , Track, 1967Wayne and Garth, "Wayne's World Theme," Wayne's World (Music From The Motion Picture), Reprise, 1992Tony Scott, "Za-Zen (Meditation)," Music For Zen Meditation, Verve, 1964Norman Greenbaum, "Spirit in the Sky," Spirit in the Sky, Reprise, 1969Iron and Wine, "Call It Dreaming," Beast Epic, Sub Pop, 2017Van Morrison, "Come Here My Love," Veedon Fleece, Warner Bros., 1974Vic Mensa, "We Could Be Free (feat Ty Dolla Sign)," The Autobiography, Roc Nation, 2017Stevie Wonder, "For Once In My Life," For Once In My Life, Tamla, 1968Jay-Z, "Smile," 444, Roc Nation, 2017Stevie Wonder, "Love's In Need of Love Today," Songs in the Key of Life, Tamla, 1976Mary J. Blige, "I'm Going Down (Live)," The Tour, MCA, 1998Stevie Wonder, "As," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976Stevie Wonder, "Pastime Paradise," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976Stevie Wonder, "I Wish," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976Sam Cooke, "A Change Is Gonna Come," Ain't That Good News, RCA Victor, 1964Television, "Marquee Moon," Marquee Moon, Elektra, 1977Tears For Fears, "Head Over Heels," Songs from the Big Chair, Mercury, 1985Wolf Alice , "Lisbon," My Love Is Cool, Dirty Hit, 2015Buffalo Springfield, "For What It's Worth," For What It's Worth (Single), Atco, 1966The Who, "Baba O'Riley," Who's Next, Decca, 1971Miles Davis, "Blue in Green," Kind of Blue, Columbia, 1959The Beatles, "Tomorrow Never Knows (Mono)," Revolver , Capitol, 1966MC5, "Kick Out the Jams," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a performance by two musicians he's written books about to the Desert Island Jukebox.Become 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As summer winds down the volume of new albums coming out is hard to keep up with. This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig out from music mountain by reviewing new albums from X, Post Malone, Beabadoobee, Sturgill Simpson, JPEGMAFIA and Meshell Ndegeocello.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:Post Malone, "Pour Me A Drink (feat. Blake Shelton)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024Post Malone, "Wrong Ones (feat. Tim McGraw)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024Post Malone, "Finer Things (feat. Hank Williams, Jr.)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024JPEGMAFIA, "don't rely on other men," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024JPEGMAFIA, "it's dark and hell is hot," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024JPEGMAFIA, "i scream this in the mirror before i interact with anyone," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024JPEGMAFIA, "Exmilitary," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024X, "Baby & All," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024X, "Big Black X," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024X, "Winding Up the Time," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024X, "Sweet Til The Bitter End," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024Sturgill Simpson, "Swamp of Sadness," Passage du Desir, High Top Mountain, 2024Sturgill Simpson, "Scooter Blues," Passage du Desir, High Top Mountain, 2024Sturgill Simpson, "Mint Tea," Passage du Desir, High Top Mountain, 2024Beabadoobee, "Take A Bite," This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Dirty Hit, 2024Beabadoobee, "Post," This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Dirty Hit, 2024Beabadoobee, "Beaches," This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Dirty Hit, 2024Meshell Ndegeocello, "Travel," No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, Blue Note, 2024Meshell Ndegeocello, "Trouble," No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, Blue Note, 2024Meshell Ndegeocello, "Raise The Roof," No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, Blue Note, 2024Joni Mitchell, "All I Want," Blue, Reprise, 1971Taylor Swift, "Death By A Thousand Cuts," Lover, Republic, 2019Lou Reed, "There Is No Time," New York, Sire, 1989See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Jim pays tribute to the late Clare Elliot of the Suburban Reptiles, one of the first two punk bands out of New Zealand.Become 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Sound Opinions World Tour rolls along, making its next stop in beautiful New Zealand. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take a virtual trip to the other side of the world to explore the best of kiwi music, focusing on the influential jangly pop movement known as the Dunedin Sound. Plus they bid farewell to a giant of the New Zealand music scene, Martin Phillipps, of the Chills.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 Chills, "Pink Frost," Pink Frost (single), Flying Nun, 1984The Chills, "Effloresce and Deliquesce," Submarine Bells, Slash, 1989The Chills, "I Love My Leather Jacket," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1989The Chills, "Heavenly Pop Hit," Submarine Bells, Slash, 1989The Chills, "Monolith," Scatterbrain, Fire, 2021Lorde, "Take Me to the River," Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense, A24, 2024Charli XCX and Lorde, "Girl, so confusing featuring lorde," Girl, so confusing featuring lorde (Single), Atlantic, 2024The Clean, "Fish," Great Sounds Great, Good Sounds Good, So-So Sounds So-So, Bad Sounds Bad, Rotten Sounds Rotten!!, Flying Nun, 1982The Clean, "Tally Ho!," Tally Ho! (single), Flying Nun, 1981The Bats, "Tragedy," Daddy's Highway, Flying Nun, 1987Look Blue Go Purple, "Cactus Cat," LBGPEP2, Flying Nun, 1986The Enemy, "Pull Down the Shades," Live at the Beneficiaries Hall, unreleased, 1978Toy Love, "Swimming Pool," Toy Love, Deluxe, 1980The Chills, "Rolling Moon," Rolling Moon (single), Flying Nun, 1982The Clean, "Anything Could Happen," Boodle Boodle Boodle, Flying Nun, 1981The Chills, "Kaleidoscope World," Dunedin Double, Flying Nun, 1982The Verlaines, "The Lady and the Lizard," Hallelujah - All The Way Home, Flying Nun, 1985The Verlaines, "Death and the Maiden," Death and the Maiden (single), Flying Nun, 1983Sneaky Feelings, "Throwing Stones," Send You, Flying Nun, 1983Split Enz, "I Got You," True Colours, A&M, 1980Bailter Space, "Robot World," Robot World, Flying Nun, 1993Straitjacket Fits, "She Speeds," Hail, Flying Nun, 1988Headless Chickens, "Cruise Control," Body Blow, Flying Nun, 1991The Bats, "Made Up In Blue," Made Up In Blue (single), Flying Nun, 1986The Human Instinct, "Black Sally," Stoned Guitar, AIR, 1970Herbs, "Light of the Pacific," Light of the Pacific, Warrior, 1983Upper Hutt Posse, "E Tu," E Tu (single), Jayrem, 1988Scribe, "Not Many," The Crusader, Dirty, 2003Aldous Harding, "Imagining My Man," Party, 4AD, 2017Kane Strang, "My Smile is Extinct," Two Hearts and No Brain, Dead Oceans, 2017Electric Wire Hustle, "They Don't Want," Electric Wire Hustle, Every Waking Hour, 2009Lord Echo, "Makossa No. 3," Harmonies, Soundway, 2017Post Malone, "Guy For That (feat. Luke Combs)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he was reminded of after reviewing the new album by Common and Pete Rock.Become 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/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look back 40 years into the past and revisit some of their favorite songs of 1984. The hosts also review the new album from Redd Kross.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:Prince and the Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Redd Kross, "Good Times Propaganda Band," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024Redd Kross, "The Witches' Stand," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024Redd Kross, "The Main Attraction," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024Redd Kross, "Way Too Happy," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024Hüsker Dü, "Turn on the News," Zen Arcade, SST, 1984Minutemen, "This Ain't No Picnic," Double Nickles on the Dime, SST, 1984The Replacements, "Unsatisfied," Let It Be, Twin/Tone, 1984Romeo Void, "A Girl in Trouble (Is a Temporary Thing)," Instincts, Columbia, 1984R.E.M., "Little America," Reckoning, I.R.S., 1984Run-D.M.C., "Rock Box," Run-D.M.C., Profile, 1984The Smiths, "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now," Hatful of Hollow, Rough Trade, 1984The Bangles, "James," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Korova, 1984Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "From Her to Eternity," From Her to Eternity, Mute, 1984Robyn Hitchcock, "Sounds Great When You're Dead," I Often Dream of Trains, Midnight Music, 1984Chaka Khan, "I Feel for You," I Feel for You, Warner Bros., 1984Philip Bailey and Phil Collins, "Easy Lover," Chinese Wall, Columbia, 1984The Chills, "Pink Frost," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1986See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.