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In 1975, Bob Dylan released "Blood on the Tracks," an album about relationship conflict that has since become a benchmark in his illustrious discography. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection and talk to someone who played on the record and some music journalists 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, "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, "Tangled Up In Blue," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975Bob Dylan, "If You See Her, Say Hello," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975Alabama 3, "Woke Up This Morning (Chosen One Mix)," Woke Up This Morning (Chosen One Mix) (Single), Geffen, 2000See 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 from a German band named for a disease with an exclamation mark after 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.

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 2023. Plus, the hosts remember a few other musicians we lost in 2023.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:Olivia Rodrigo, "Vampire," GUTS, Geffen, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Moody Blues, "Go Now!," The Magnificent Moodies, Decca, 1965The Pogues, "Fairytale of New York (feat. Kirsty MacColl)," If I Should Fall from Grace with God, Warner, 1988The Del-Lords, "Burning In The Flame Of Love," Frontier Days, EMI, 1984Dwight Twilley Band, "I'm On Fire," Sincerely, Shelter, 1976Dua Lipa, "Dance The Night," Barbie The Album, Atlantic, Warner Bros., Mattel, 2023SZA, "Kill Bill (feat. Doja Cat)," Kill Bill (feat. Doja Cat) (Single), Top Dawg, RCA, 2023XG, "LEFT RIGHT," SHOOTING STAR - Single, XGALX, 2023PinkPantheress & Ice Spice, "Boy's a liar, Pt. 2," Boy's a liar, Pt. 2 (Single), Warner Music, 2023Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "White Beretta," Weathervanes, Southeastern, Thirty Tigers, 2023Shame, "Fingers of Steel," Food for Worms, Dead Oceans, 2023Miley Cyrus, "Flowers," Endless Summer, Columbia, 2023Ratboys, "Crossed That Line," The Window, Topshelf, 2023RVG, "Midnight Sun," Brain Worms, Fire, 2023The Rain Parade, "Last Rays of a Dying Sun," Last Rays of a Dying Sun, Label 51, 2023Sara Noelle, "Dry the Rain," Dry the Rain (Single), Sara Noelle, 2023Ladytron, "City of Angels," Time's Arrow, Cooking Vinyl, 2023Ric Wilson, Chromeo & A-Trak, "Everyone Moves To LA (feat. Felicia Douglass)," CLUSTERFUNK, Free Disco/Empire, 2023Butcher Brown, "MOVE (RIDE) (feat. Jay Prince)," Solar Music, Concord, 2023Avalon Emerson, "Sandrail Silouette," & The Charm, Another Dove/One House, 2023Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up in Blue," 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 adds a prescient song about AI from 1978 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.

Host Jim DeRogatis and producer Alex Claiborne talk with the indie rock supergroup, Boygenius. Group members Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker talk about making their first full-length album, "the record," amidst their very active solo careers. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot also share a few tracks from other favorite supergroups.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:Boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," the record, Interscope, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Boygenius, "True Blue," The Record, Interscope, 2023Boygenius, "Without You Without Them," The Record, Interscope, 2023Boygenius, "Letter to An Old Poet," The Record, Interscope, 2023Boygenius, "20," The Record, Interscope, 2023Boygenius, "Satanist," The Record, Interscope, 2023Boygenius, "Emily, I'm Sorry," The Record, Interscope, 2023Boygenius, "Anti-Curse," The Record, Interscope, 2023Wild Flag, "Glass Tambourine," Wild Flag, Merge, 2011Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, "After the Gold Rush," Trio II, Asylum, 1999Big Freedia, "Big Tyme (feat. Kamaiyah)," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023See 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 pays tribute to John Hyatt of the post-punk band The Three Johns from Leeds, England. One of the other "Johns" was Jon Langford of The Mekons. 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.

Our most mirthful musical meeting of each year- holiday music collector Andy Cirzan's spectacular yearly collection of strange tunes. This year the theme is song poems, which came from an odd corner of the music industry that hired studio musician to transform customers' poems into songs- for the right price.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:Lenny Dee, "Sleigh Ride," Happy Holi-Dee, Decca, 1961The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Randall Dienna, "The Snowman Song," (Single), unknown, unknownAmelia Ferencz, "Bright Star Shining In The Sky," (Single), unknown, unknownEugenia Adams, "I’m Santa Claus," (Single), M.S.R., unknownBeatrice Seira, "Stranger In The Manger," 1978 Christmas Album, M.S.R., 1978Donald J. Nason, "Green Christmas Blues," (Single), Unknown, UnknownUnknown, "Santa Claus is Comin' (Electro Cheese)," (Single), Unknown, unknownRaymond F Moberly, "What Is Christmas?," 1977 Christmas Album, M.S.R., 1977Dick Kent, "Is Santa The Man In The Moon?," (Single), M.S.R., unknownCara Stewart , "On Christmas Eve," (Single), Blue Moon, unknownGeorge Kovacs, "Merry Christmas Someone," (Single), unknown, 1963Sue Meadows, "My Christmas Tree," (Single), unknown, 1970Lenny Dee, "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer," Happy Holi-Dee, Decca, 1961Heather Noel, "Santa Came On A Nuclear Missile," (Single), unknown, 1974Bobbie Boyle (w/ the Sisterhood), "Santa Claus Goes Modern," Peace Is A Song To Cherish, M.S.R., unknownThe Sisterhood, "The Rocking Disco Santa," (Single), M.S.R., unknownMary White, "Rudolph Pouts," (Single), Cowtown, 1960Boygenius, "20," the record, Interscope, 2023See 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 highlights an album he came to late in the year that maybe would have made his top 10 list if he'd heard it earlier.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 share their highly-anticipated “Best Albums” of 2023. 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:boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," the record, Interscope, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Ladytron, "We Never Went Away," Time's Arrow, Cooking Vinyl, 2023Kelela, "Contact," Raven, Warp, 2023Underscores, "Locals (Girls like us)," Wallsocket, Mom + Pop, Corporate Rockmusic, 2023Margo Price, "Lydia," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023Genesis Owusu, "Leaving The Light," Struggler, Ourness, AWAL, 2023Kicksie, "Sinking In," Slouch, Counter Intuitive, 2023Big Freedia, "Booty Like A Drummer," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023Mitski, "Bug Like an Angel," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023Joanna Sternberg, "I've Got Me," I've Got Me, Fat Possum, 2023Louise Post, "God I Know," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023Jaimie Branch, "Burning Grey," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023Troye Sivan, "Got Me Started," Something To Give Each Other, EMI Australia, Capitol, 2023Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Save the World," Weathervanes, Southeastern, Thirty Tigers, 2023Young Fathers, "Drum," Heavy Heavy, Ninja Tune, 2023Lydia Loveless, "Runaway," Nothing's Gonna Stand in My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023billy woods and Kenny Segal, "FaceTime (feat. Samuel T. Herring)," Maps, Backwoodz Studioz, Fat Possum, 2023boygenius, "Satanist," the record, Interscope, 2023Wednesday, "Quarry," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023Mary White, "Rudolph Pouts," Rudolph Pouts (Single), Cowtown, 1960See 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, we hear the song that set our crate-digging Kris Kringle, Andy Cirzan, on his epic quest to collect the strangest holiday music ever created. (Our Holiday Spectacular comes out on 12/22.)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 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.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:John Prine, "Angel From Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967John 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, 2018Tab Benoit, "Stackolina," Wetlands, Telarc, 2002Wire, "Reuters," Pink Flag, Harvest, 1977Urge Overkill, "Positive Bleeding," Saturation, Geffen, 1993Let's Active, "Every Word Means No," Afoot, I.R.S., 1983Boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," the record, Interscope, 2023See 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 pays tribute to the saxophonist Mars Williams, who played with everyone from The Waitresses to Psychedelic Furs to Billy Idol to jazz greats in the AACM. Williams died November 20 at age 68.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 biographer Will Hermes about his recent book on Lou Reed, as well as Lou’s music, persona, legacy and more.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:Lou Reed, "Walk on the Wild Side," Transformer, RCA, 1972The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Sunday Morning," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Heroin," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967The Velvet Underground, "Pale Blue Eyes," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA, 1975The Velvet Underground, "Some Kinda Love," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969Lou Reed, "How Do You Think It Feels," Berlin, RCA, 1973Lou Reed, "Perfect Day," Transformer, RCA, 1972The Velvet Underground, "Sweet Jane," Loaded, Cotillion, 1970The Velvet Underground and Nico, "I'll Be Your Mirror," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967The Velvet Underground, "Candy Says," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969John Prine, "Hello In There," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971See 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 song from a European girl group who barely had one hit in the height of Beatlemania.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 review Sly Stone's memoir and revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson. They also review new albums from The Feelies and Robert Finley. 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:Sly and the Family Stone, "Everyday People," Stand!, Epic, 1969The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Robert Finley, "Waste of Time," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023Robert Finley, "What Goes Around (Comes Around)," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023Robert Finley, "Nobody Wants To Be Lonely," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023Robert Finley, "Gospel Blues," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023The Feelies, "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023The Feelies, "What Goes On," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023The Feelies, "All Tomorrow's Parties," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023The Feelies, "I'm Waiting For the Man," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023Sly and the Family Stone, "I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968Sly and the Family Stone, "Advice," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967Sly and the Family Stone, "I Hate To Love Her," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967Ike and Tina Turner, "Bold Soul Sister," The Hunter, Blue Thumb, 1969Sly and the Family Stone, "Dance To The Music," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968The Roots, "Star/Pointro," The Tipping Point, Geffen, 2004Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969Bobby Freeman, "C'mon and Swim," C'mon and Swim (Single), Autumn, 1964Sly and the Family Stone, "Family Affair," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971Sly and the Family Stone, "Hot Fun in the Summertime," Hot Fun in the Summertime (Single), Epic, 1969Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You For Talking To Me Africa," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971Sly and the Family Stone, "Brave and Strong," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971Sly and the Family Stone, "You Can Make It If You Try (Live)," Stand!, Epic, 1969Sly and the Family Stone, "We Love All," Dance To The Music (2007 version), Epic, 1968Sly and the Family Stone, "Color Me True," Dance To The Music (Single), Epic, 1968Lou Reed, "Walk on the Wild Side," Transformer, RCA, 1972See 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 in honor of a recent milestone birthday from a living legend. 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.

With Thanksgiving upon us, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs about giving thanks. 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:Natalie Merchant, "Kind and Generous," Ophelia, Elektra, 1998The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Big Star, "Thank You Friends," Third, PVC, 1977Sister Sledge, "We Are Family," We Are Family, Atlantic, 1979Earth, Wind & Fire, "Gratitude," Gratitude, Columbia, 1975Tyler, The Creator, "GONE, GONE / THANK YOU," IGOR, Columbia, 2019Bonnie Raitt, "Thank You," Bonnie Raitt, Warner Bros., 1971Lucinda Williams, "Stowaway in Your Heart," Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone, Highway 20, 2014Fall Out Boy, "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs," Infinity On High, Island, 2007Chance The Rapper, "Blessings (feat. Jamila Woods)," Coloring Book, Self-Released, 2016Andrew Gold, "Thank You For Being A Friend," All This and Heaven Too, Asylum, 1978The Kinks, "Days," Days (Single), Pye 7N 17573, 1968Dido, "Thank You," No Angel, Cheeky, 1999Descendants, "Thank You," Everything Sucks, Epitaph, 1996Third Eye Blind, "Thanks a Lot," Third Eye Blind, Elektra, 1997Alanis Morissette, "Thank U," Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, Maverick, Reprise, 1998The Flaming Lips, "Do You Realize??," Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Warner, 2002Origami Angel, "Thank You, New Jersey," The Brightest Days, Counter Intuitive, 2023The Intruders, "Be Thankful For What You Got," Energy of Love, TSOP, Philadelphia International, 1974Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 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, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a one-hit-wonder known for flamboyant fashion and their single that might be about nuclear armageddon.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.

We talk with rapper Vic Mensa, whose sophomore album, Victor, just came out. We discuss his activism and entrepreneurial ventures as well as the life changes he made after a bad car accident. We kick things off by talking with Rolling Stone’s Althea Legaspi about her recent article on the challenges female music journalists face.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/3sivr9TFeatured Songs:Vic Mensa, "Blue Eyes," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Vic Mensa, "Victor," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023Vic Mensa, "Southside Story (feat. Common)," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023Vic Mensa, "Eastside Girl (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign)," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023Intruders, "Be Thankful For What You Got," Energy of Love, TSOP, Philadelphia International, 1974See 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 responds to a listener who asked why he never talks about a certain band. Greg says they made a good case.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.

From his musical innovation to whimsical creativity, Biz Markie altered the future of hip hop forever. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with filmmaker Sacha Jenkins about his documentary, All Up In the Biz. The hosts also review new releases from Cleo Sol, boy genius and Cherry Glazerr.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:Biz Markie, "Just a Friend," The Biz Never Sleeps, Cold Chillin', 1989The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Cleo Sol, "In Your Own Home," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023Cleo Sol, "There Will Be No Crying," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023Cleo Sol, "Please Don't End It All," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023Cleo Sol, "Lost Angel," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023boygenius, "Black Hole," the rest, Interscope, 2023boygenius, "Powers," the rest, Interscope, 2023boygenius, "Afraid of Heights," the rest, Interscope, 2023Cherry Glazerr, "Bad Habit," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023Cherry Glazerr, "Soft Like a Flower," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023Cherry Glazerr, "Eat You Like a Pill," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023Cherry Glazerr, "I Don't Want You Anymore," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023Biz Markie, "Nobody Beats the Biz," Goin' Off, Cold Chillin', 1988Biz Markie, "Alone Again," I Need a Haircut, Cold Chillin', 1991Muddy Waters, "She's Alright," Electric Mud, Cadet/Chess, 1968Vic Mensa, "Blue Eyes," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023See 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 song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he heard recently on The Fall of The House of Usher on Netflix. 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.

Every Halloween, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot like to celebrate with music. And this year they focused on monsters. From vampires to werewolves to Jim's favorite, zombies, here are a selection of tunes for your next monster bash.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:Roky Erickson, "Two Headed Dog (Red Temple Prayer)," The Evil One, Restless, 1987The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Bobby (Boris) Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers, "Monster Mash," Monster Mash (Single), Garpax, 1962New York Dolls, "Frankenstein," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973The Cramps, "Human Fly," Human Fly (Single), Vengence, 1978The Fall-Outs, "Zombie," Sleep, Super Electro Sound, 1994The Decemberists, "Shankill Butchers," The Crane Wife, Capitol, 2006Warren Zevon, "Werewolves Of London," "The Color Of Money" - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, MCA, 1986Roky Erickson, "I Walked With A Zombie," The Evil One, Restless, 1987TV On The Radio, "Wolf Like Me," Return to Cookie Mountain, Touch and Go, 2006Concrete Blonde, "Bloodletting (The Vampire Song)," Bloodletting, I.R.S., 1990OutKast, "Dracula's Wedding (feat. Kelis)," Speakerboxxx / The Love Below, Arista, 2003American Werewolves, "Teenage Ghouls Out For Blood," We Won't Stay Dead, Self-Released, 2003Oingo Boingo, "Dead Man's Party," Dead Man's Party, MCA, 1985Blue Oyster Cult, "Godzilla," Spectres, Columbia, 1987Donovan, "Season Of The Witch," Sunshine Superman, Epic, 1966Shygirl, "SIREN," Alias, Because, 2020Mastodon, "Creature Lives," The Hunter, Reprise, 2011Florence and the Machine, "Howl," Lungs, Island, 2009Kanye West, "Monster (feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and Bon Iver)," My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Roc‐A‐Fella, 2010Alice In Chains, "Man In The Box," Facelift, Columbia, 1990Dr. Octagon, "Halfsharkalligatorhalfman," Dr. Octagon, Bulk, 1996Dave Edmunds , "The Creature from the Black Lagoon," Repeat When Necessary, Swan Song, 1979The Misfits, "Die Monster Die," Famous Monsters, Roadrunner, 1999Biz Markie, "Just a Friend," The Biz Never Sleeps, Cold Chillin', 1989See 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 pays tribute to Rudolph Isley, a founding member of The Isley Brothers who died October 11 at age 84.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSend 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 talk with the leader of the band Wednesday about the group’s country shoegaze sound and their latest album Rat Saw God. Plus, they review the new album from Irish country artist CMAT and hear opinions from some of their 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:Wednesday, "Chosen to Deserve," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967CMAT, "California," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023CMAT, "Where Are Your Kids Tonight_ (feat. John Grant)," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023CMAT, "Such A Miranda," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023CMAT, "Can't Make Up My Mind," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023Wednesday, "Got Shocked," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023Wednesday, "Bull Believer," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023Wednesday, "Bath County," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023Wednesday, "Quarry," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023Geese, "Cowboy Nudes," 3D Country, Partisan/Play It Again Sam, 2023Jess Williamson, "Hunter," Time Ain't Accidental, Mexican Summer, 2023Brontez Purnell, "Blues of Every Night," No Jack Swing, Dark Entries/Papi Juice, 2023Melody Angel, "Blues In My Hands," Indie Blues Girl, One Melody Publishing BMI, 2023Lady Gaga, "Monster," The Fame Monster, Interscope, 2009See 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 and Greg pay tribute to the lead singer of The Effigies, John Kezdy. Kezdy died on August 26 after a bike accident earlier that week. He was 64 years old.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSend 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.

There are plenty of songs about the promise, mystery and darkness of the night. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs about night. They also review new releases from The Handsome Family and Lydia Loveless.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:Kid Cudi, "Day 'n' Nite (Nightmare)," Man on the Moon: The End of the Day, Dream On, GOOD, Universal Motown, 2009The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Handsome Family, "The King of Everthing," Hollow, Loose Music, 2023The Handsome Family, "Skunks," Hollow, Loose Music, 2023The Handsome Family, "Mothballs," Hollow, Loose Music, 2023The Handsome Family, "Good Night," Hollow, Loose Music, 2023Lydia Loveless, "Sex and Money," Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023Lydia Loveless, "Toothache," Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023Lydia Loveless, "French Restaurant," Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023Lydia Loveless, "Summerlong," Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023DJ Shadow, "Midnight In a Perfect World," Endtroducing....., Mo' Wax, 1996Ray Charles, "(Night Time Is) The Right Time," (Night Time Is) The Right Time (Single), Atlantic, 1958The Weeknd, "Wicked Games," House of Balloons, Universal Republic, 2011Patti Smith Group, "Because the Night," Easter, Arista, 1978Harry Styles, "Late Night Talking," Harry's House, Columbia, 2022Lucy Dacus, "Night Shift," Historian, Matador, 2018R.E.M., "Nightswimming," Automatic For The People, Warner Bros., 1992Tesla Boy, "Spirit of the Night," The Tesla Boy - EP, Mullet, 2009Paul Simon, "Late In the Evening," One-Trick Pony, Warner Bros., 1980The Police, "Bring On the Night," Reggatta de Blanc, A&M, 1979Bauhaus, "Dark Entries," In the Flat Field, 4AD, 1980Phil Collins, "In the Air Tonight," Face Value, Atlantic, 1981Françoise Hardy, "La nuit est sur la ville," Mon amie la rose, Disques Vogue, 1964Wednesday, "Chosen to Deserve," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023See 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 by the novel, "The Two Lives of Sara" by Catherine Adel West.See 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 pay tribute to their late colleague and friend, Mary Gaffney. Mary was a pioneer in audio engineering, working for 45 years, 12 of which she worked on sessions with Sound Opinions. Jim and Greg revisit some of their favorite sessions they did with Mary, which includes Jenny Lewis, Bob Mould and more.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: Jenny Lewis feat. The Watson Twins, "Rise up With Fists!! (Live on Sound Opinions)," Rabbit Fur Coat, Team Love, 2006The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967the Jimi Hendrix Experience, "The Wind Cries Mary," The Wind Cries Mary (Single), Reprise, 1967Jon Brion, "Magnolia," Magnolia: Music from the Motion Picture, Reprise, 1999Jon Brion, "I Believe She's Lying," Meaningless, Straight to Cut-Out, 2001Jon Brion, "Eternal Sunshine (Live on Sound Opinions)," Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Hollywood, 2004Jenny Lewis feat. The Watson Twins, "The Charging Sky (Live on Sound Opinions)," Rabbit Fur Coat, Team Love, 2006The Mekons, "Last Dance (Live on Sound Opinions)," Fear and Whiskey, Sin, 1985Hüsker Dü, "Whatever," Zen Arcade, SST, 1984Hüsker Dü, "Eight Miles High," Eight Miles High (Single), SST, 1984Bob Mould, "Hold On (Live on Sound Opinions)," Patch the Sky, Merge, 2016Patti Smith Group, "Because the Night," Easter, Arista, 1978See 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 and Greg talk with producer Andrew Gill about his new podcast, Rock That Doesn't Roll. The show focuses on Christian rock and pop music and it's effect on young people in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.Check out Rock That Doesn't Roll: https://pod.link/1703257857Join 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 some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also hear selections from their production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Gaye Su Akyol, "Love Buzz," Love Buzz (Single), Sub Pop, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Jlin, "Paradigm," Perspective, Planet Mu, 2023Buck Curran, "Prometheus," Immortal Light, Obsolete, 2023Eric Nam, "Sink or Swim," House on a Hill, Eric Nam Company, 2023MSPAINT, "Delete It (feat. Militarie Gun)," Post-American, Convulse , 2023CIVIC, "Hourglass," Hourglass (Single), ATO, 2023John Francis Flynn, "Mole in The Ground," Look Over The Wall, See The Sky, River Lea, 2023Moonkill, "Dead Holiday," The Kong Sessions, Self Released, 2023Mary Ocher, "Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs)," Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs) (Single), Copyright Control, 2023Nation of Language, "Sole Obsession," Strange Disciple, PIAS, 2023Helaine Vis, "No Sugar," No Sugar (Single), Springstoff, 2023Infinity Song, "Hater's Anthem," Hater's Anthem (Single), Roc Nation, 2023The Sunshine State, "Dating a Drug Dealer," In Another Life, The Sunshine State, 2022Chuck Strangers, "Prospect Park West," The Boys & Girls, Lex, 2023Madame Reaper & the Gentlemen's Club, "Goblina," Madame Reaper's Gentlemen's Club, The Club, 2023Deeper, "Tele," Careful!, Sub Pop, 2023The Jogo Project, "JoGo Christmas (feat. Sugar Bear)," JoGo Christmas (feat. Sugar Bear) (Single), EJB Productions, 2020Jenny Lewis feat. The Watson Twins, "Rise up With Fists!! (Live on Sound Opinions)," Rabbit Fur Coat, Team Love, 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.

In this bonus episode, Greg offers a starting point into Sun Ra's daunting discography. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG 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.

Brian Koppelman makes his living as the showrunner, co-creator and writer for the Showtime series Billions. Jim and Greg revisit their conversation with Koppelman about how he innovatively uses music in the critically acclaimed show. They'll also review new albums from Mitski, Low Cut Connie and Jaimie Branch. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send 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, 1967Mitski, "Bug Like An Angel," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023Mitski, "Buffalo Replaced," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023Mitski, "I Love Me After You," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023Mitski, "The Deal," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023Low Cut Connie, "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023Low Cut Connie, "Art Dealers," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023Low Cut Connie, "King of the Jews," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023Low Cut Connie, "The Party's Over," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023Low Cut Connie, "Sleaze Me On," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023Mitski, "I'm Your Man," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023Jaimie Branch, "Baba Louie," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023Jaimie Branch, "Burning Grey," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023Jaimie Branch, "Take Over the World," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023Jaimie Branch, "The Mountain (feat. Jason Ajemian)," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023Tracy Chapman, "Talkin' Bout a Revolution," Tracy Chapman, Elektra, 1988Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Even the Losers," Damn the Torpedoes, MCA, 1979Mink DeVille, "Spanish Stroll," Cabretta, Capitol, 1977Garrett T. Capps, "Born in San Antone," Y Los Lonely Hipsters, Suburban Haste, 2016Bob Dylan, "Visions of Johanna," Blonde on Blonde, Columbia, 1966Mott the Hoople, "I Wish I Was Your Mother," Mott, Columbia, 1973Johnny Cash, "Solitary Man," American III: Solitary Man, American Recordings, 2000Andrew Bird, "Oh No," Noble Beast, Fat Possum, 2009Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Sire, 1984Sammy Davis Jr., "Mr. Bojangles," Mr. Bojangles (Single), MGM, 1972The Dictators, "The Next Big Thing," Go Girl Crazy!, Epic, 1975Eskmo, "Billions Title & Recap," Billions Original Series Soundtrack, Milan, 2017Mary Ocher, "Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs)," Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs) (Single), Copyright Control, 2023Support 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.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to recently deceased Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell by adding a new song to the Desert Island Jukebox. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG 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.

What's more inspiring than the start of a new day? Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite songs inspired by the morning. The hosts also review new albums by Ratboys and Noname. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: The Beatles, "Good Morning," Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Noname, "gospel? (feat. $ilkMoney, billy woods & STOUT)," Sundial, self-released, 2023Ratboys, "The Window," The Window, Topshelf, 2023Ratboys, "Making Noise for the Ones You Love," The Window, Topshelf, 2023Ratboys, "Empty," The Window, Topshelf, 2023Ratboys, "Black Earth, WI," The Window, Topshelf, 2023Noname, "black mirror," Sundial, self-released, 2023Noname, "namesake," Sundial, self-released, 2023Noname, "potentially the interlude," Sundial, self-released, 2023Kris Kristofferson, "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down," Kristofferson, Monument, 1970Stevie Wonder, "Happier Than The Morning Sun," Music of My Mind, Tamla, 1972Nina Simone, "Feeling Good," I Put A Spell On You, Phillips, 1965The Polyphonic Spree, "Light & Day/Reach for the Sun," The Beginning Stages of..., Good, 2002Margot and the Nuclear So-And-So's, "Waking Up and Walking Out," The Bride On The Boxcar - A Decade Of Margot Rarities: 2004-2014, Joyful Noise, 2015Harry Nilsson, "Gotta Get Up," Nilsson Schmilsson, RCA Victor, 1971Kurt Vile, "Wakin On a Pretty Day," Wakin On a Pretty Daze, Matador, 2013Bill Withers, "Lovely Day," Menagerie, Columbia, 1977Joni Mitchell, "Chelsea Morning," Clouds, A&M, 1969The The, "This Is the Day," Soul Mining, Some Bizarre/Epic, 1983Beck, "Morning," Morning Phase, Captiol, 2014Outkast, "Git Up, Git Out (feat. Goodie Mob)," Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, Arista, LaFace, 1994Juice Newton, "Angel of the Morning," Juice, Captiol, 1981Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Sire, 1984Support 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.

In this bonus episode Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Jimmy Buffett, who recently died. However, it's not a Buffett original he's adding. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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.

In early ‘80s California, a new kind of music was brewing that blended the psychedelic sounds of the '60s with the modern day post-punk ethos. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot reflect on the Paisley Underground movement. They'll discuss the prominent bands like The Bangles, explore what made the scene so special and explain its impact on indie rock. Jim and Greg will also look back at the 1964 hit by The Shangri-Las, "Leader of the Pack," almost 60 years later. Plus, they'll review the new record from The Hives. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Rain Parade, "What's She Done to Your Mind," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Hives, "Bogus Operandi," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023The Hives, "Trapdoor Solution," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023The Hives, "Countdown to Shutdown," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023The Hives, "What Did I Ever Do to You?," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023Rain Parade, "What's She Done to Your Mind," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Green on Red, "Sixteen Ways," Gas Food Lodging, Enigma, 1985The Beatles, "Tomorrow Never Knows," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966X, "Los Angeles," Los Angeles, Slash, 1980Rainy Day, "I'll Keep It with Mine," Rainy Day, Llama, 1984Rainy Day, "Sloop John B," Rainy Day, Llama, 1984Tony Conrad and Faust, "The Side of the Machine," Outside the Dream Syndicate, Caroline, 1973The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Sunday Morning," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967The Dream Syndicate, "The Days of Wine and Roses," The Days of Wine & Roses, Ruby/Slash, 1982Rain Parade, "Talking In My Sleep," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Rain Parade, "This Can't Be Today," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Rain Parade, "Kaleidoscope," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Rain Parade, "Look at Merri," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Mazzy Star, "Fade into You," So Tonight That I Might See, Capitol, 1993The Bangles, "Going Down to Liverpool," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984The Mamas & the Papas, "California Dreamin'," If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears, Dunhill, 1966The Bangles, "Dover Beach," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984The Bangles, "In a Different Light," Different Light, Columbia, 1986The Bangs, "Getting Out of Hand," Getting Out of Hand (Single), Downkiddle, 1981The Bangles, "Walk Like an Egyptian," Different Light, Columbia, 1986The Bangles, "Hero Takes a Fall," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984The Bangles, "Manic Monday," Different Light, Columbia, 1986The Three O'Clock, "When Lightning Starts," Sixteen Tambourines, Frontier, 1983The Three O'Clock, "Her Head's Revolving," Arrive Without Travelling, I.R.S., 1985The Three O'Clock, "On Paper," Vermillion, Paisley Park, 1988Rain Parade, "As Real As Real," 3 x 4: The Bangles, The Three O'Clock, The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, Yep Roc, 2019The Dream Syndicate, "Hero Takes a Fall," 3 x 4: The Bangles, The Three O'Clock, The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, Yep Roc, 2019The Chills, "Kaleidoscope World," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1986The Verlaines, "Death and the Maiden," Juvenilia, Flying Nun, 1987Echo & the Bunnymen, "Bring On the Dancing Horses," Songs to Learn & Sing, Sire, 1985Mercury Rev, "Car Wash Hair (Full Pull)," Yerself Is Steam, Columbia, 1991Slowdive, "Alison," Souvlaki, Creation, 1993Tacocat, "Grains of Salt," This Mess Is A Place, Sub Pop, 2019The Shangri-Las, "Leader of the Pack," Leader of the Park (Single), Red Bird, 1964Twisted Sister, "Leader of the Pack," Come Out and Play, Atlantic, 1985Best Coast, "Boyfriend," Crazy For You, Mexican Summer, 2010Juice Newton, "Angel of the Morning," Juice, Capitol, 1981 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.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he guarantees will conjure a conga line or he'll "eat his hat." Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs about work in honor of Labor Day. They also review the new album from Big Freedia and add a song to the Desert Island Jukebox. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Donna Summer, "She Works Hard For the Money," She Works Hard for the Money, Mercury, 1983The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Big Freedia, "Gin In My System," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023Big Freedia, "Booty Like A Drummer," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023Big Freedia, "Life Lessons," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023Big Freedia, "Pepto Interlude," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023Mitski, "Working for the Knife," Laurel Hell, Dead Oceans, 2022Margo Price, "Pay Gap," All American Made, Third Man, 2017Dolly Parton, "9 To 5," 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, RCA Victor, 1980The Animals, "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place," Animal Tracks, MGM, 1965John Lennon, "Working Class Hero," John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, Apple, 1970Van Morrison, "Cleaning Windows," Beautiful Vision, Mercury, 1982Rhymefest, "Good Ass Job," Rhymefest Presents Raw Dawg, Self Released, 2001Sam Cooke, "Chain Gang," Swing Low, RCA Victor, 1961R.E.M., "Finest Worksong," Document, I.R.S., 1987The Clash, "Career Opportunities," The Clash, CBS, 1977Bob Marley & The Wailers, "Night Shift," Rastaman Vibration, Island, 1976Lou Reed, "Don't Talk To Me About Work," Legendary Hearts, RCA , 1983The Jam, "Smithers Jones," When We're Young (Single), Polydor, 1979Flaming Lips, "Bad Days," Clouds Taste Metallic, Warner Bros, 1995Al Green, "Perfect Day," Perfect Day (Single), Fat Possum, 2023Lou Reed , "Perfect Day," Transformer, RCA, 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.

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Sixto Rodriguez, the Detroit musician and subject of the Oscar-winning "Searching for Sugarman" documentary. Rodriguez died in August at age 81. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with journalist and author Lior Phillips about the rich and vibrant popular music of South Africa. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Black Coffee, "Izizwe (feat. Busi Mhlongo)," Have Another One, Universal, 2007The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Solomon 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, 1997Dolly Parton, "9 To 5," 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, RCA Victor, 1980Support 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.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a cover of a song by Robyn Hitchcock to the Desert Island Jukebox. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also hear selections from their production staff and bid farewell to Robbie Robertson of The Band. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Split System, "Alone Again," Alone Again (Single), Goner, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Band, "The Weight," Music From Big Pink, Capitol, 1968Bob Dylan, "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues," Highway 61 Revisited, Columbia , 1965The Band, "Tears of Rage," Music From Big Pink, Capitol, 1968RVG, "Midnight Sun," Brain Worms, Fire, 2023The Rain Parade, "Last Rays of a Dying Sun," Last Rays of a Dying Sun, Flatiron, 2023Laufey, "From The Start," Bewitched, AWAL, 2023Bonny Doon, "Let There Be Music," Let There Be Music, ANTI-, 2023Khazali, "Magic," Magic (Single), Khazaliverse, 2023Frankie and the Witch Fingers, "Mild Davis," Data Doom, Greenway, 2023Bdrmm, "It's Just a Bit of Blood," I Don't Know, Rock Action, 2023Santa Chiara, "Visa," Imported, Kill Rock Stars, 2023Fightmaster, "Bad Man," Bad Man (Single), Fightmaster Industries, 2023Poison Ruïn, "Pinnacle of Ecstasy," Härvest, Relapse, 2023boice, "The Wound Collector," Nevermind the Hardships, Rattlecat Entertainment, 2022The Clientele, "Blue Over Blue," I Am Not There Anymore, Merge, 2023Special Interest, "Disco 1.5," Disco 1.5 (Single), Rough Trade, 2023Spiritual Camp, "Nah, That Ain't It," Nah, That Ain't It (Single), Blue Grape, 2023Solomon Linda’s Evening Birds, "Mbube," Mbube (Single), Gallotone, 1939Support 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.

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Robbie Robertson of The Band, who died recently at the age of 80. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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.

In the largely white landscape of ‘80s and ‘90s rock, Living Colour stood out with their electrifying riffs, genre blending sound and political lyrics. Decades later, professor and author Kimberly Mack talks with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot about her recent book on Living Colour’s impact on rock music and culture as a whole. The hosts also review new albums from Blur and Claud. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Living Colour, "Cult of Personality," Vivid, Epic, 1988The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Blur, "St. Charles Square," The Ballad of Darren, Warner, 2023Blur, "The Narcissist," The Ballad of Darren, Warner, 2023Blur, "The Heights," The Ballad of Darren, Warner, 2023Blur, "The Ballad," The Ballad of Darren, Warner, 2023Claud, "A Good Thing," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023Claud, "The Moving On," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023Claud, "Crumbs," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023Claud, "Every Fucking Time," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023Claud, "Wet," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023Living Colour, "Love Rears It's Ugly Head," Time's Up, Epic, 1990Living Colour, "Solace Of You," Time's Up, Epic, 1990Living Colour, "Time's Up," Time's Up, Epic, 1990Living Colour, "Pride," Time's Up, Epic, 1990Living Colour, "This Is the Life," Time's Up, Epic, 1990Living Colour, "Information Overload," Time's Up, Epic, 1990RVG, "Midnight Sun," Brain Worms, Fire, 2023Support 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.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds two songs to the Desert Island Jukebox from the "most strange and surreal" story he's ever shared. Greg is skeptical of one of the people involved in the story. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops 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.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot bid farewell to the late singer, songwriter and activist Sinéad O’Connor, who recently died at age 56. Jim and Greg are longtime fans of both O’Connor’s music and her devotion to speaking truth to power, even when the world felt like it was against her. The hosts revisit their interview with documentarian Kathryn Ferguson about her 2022 film Nothing Compares, plus they share some of their favorite Sinéad tracks. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Sinéad O'Connor, "Nothing Compares 2 U," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Sinéad O'Connor, "Horse on the Highway (demo)," n/a, n/a, 2020Sinéad O'Connor, "Trouble Will Soon Be Over," God Don't Never Change: The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson, Alligator, 2016Sinéad O'Connor, "Last Day of Our Acquaintance," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990Sinéad O'Connor, "Mandinka," The Lion and the Cobra, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1987Sinéad O'Connor, "I Am Stretched on Your Grave," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990Sinéad O'Connor, "Thank You For Hearing Me," Universal Mother, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1994Sinéad O'Connor, "Marcus Garvey," Throw Down Your Arms, Chocolate and Vanilla, 2005Sinéad O'Connor, "Jackie," The Lion and the Cobra, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1987Sinéad O'Connor, "Peggy Gordon," Sean-Nós Nua, Vanguard, 2002Sinéad O'Connor, "This Is a Rebel Song," Gospel Oak EP, Chrysalis, 1997Living Colour, "Cult of Personality," Vivid, Epic, 1988Support 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.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a 64 year-old, who is now being hailed as a folk hero. 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.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview author Mark Guarino about his new book, "Country and Midwestern," which details Chicago's role in the development of country music. The hosts also review the new album from PJ Harvey. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Wilco, "Falling Apart (Right Now)," Cruel Country, Legacy, 2022The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967PJ Harvey, "Prayer at the Gate," I Inside the Old Year Dying, Partisan, 2023PJ Harvey, "I Inside the Old I Dying," I Inside the Old Year Dying, Partisan, 2023PJ Harvey, "Lwonesome Tonight," I Inside the Old Year Dying, Partisan, 2023Robbie Fulks, "We Live A Long Time To Get Old," 13 Hillbilly Giants, Bloodshot, 2001Win Stracke, "El-A-Noy," Songs of Old Town, Flair, 1968John Prine, "A Good Time," Sweet Revenge, Atlantic, 1973Wilco, "Cruel Country," Cruel Country, Legacy, 2022Mekons, "Sin City," Honky Tonkin', Sin, 1987Sundowners, "Sidewalks of Chicago," Chicago Country Legends, Bloodshot, 2003Dolly Varden, "Not Ashamed," Mouthful of Lies, Mid-Fi, 1995The Blacks, "Why Drunky," Down To The Promised Land - 5 Years Of Bloodshot Records, Bloodshot, 2000Tony Bennett, "(I Left My Heart) in San Francisco," I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Columbia, 1962Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse, "Body and Soul," Duets II, Columbia, 2011Living Colour, "Cult of Personality," Vivid, Epic, 1988Support 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.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to singer and actress Jane Birkin, who died in July at age 76. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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.