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Sound Opinions
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You can make discoveries, debate, learn about pop culture, engage, have fun and find new ways to further enrich your lives through music.

Whether you're an expert, or just a casual fan, Sound Opinions is your source for smart and engaging music criticism and conversation. Each week on the show, nationally respected rock critics Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis interview artists, talk about pop culture and music industry news, review new record releases and give trends a historical context. And, because on Sound Opinions, "everyone's a critic," listeners are invited to join in the debate.

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  • Buried Treasures
    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/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:Chelsea Wolfe, "Tunnel Lights," She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She, Loma Vista, 2024The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, Parlophone, 1967Black Market Karma and Stanley Belton, "Mule Kick (Harrier Jet Vox Fuzz Mix)," An Introduction to Black Market Karma and Their Technicolour Liquid Audio Machine, Flower Power, 2024Ghost Party, "Teenage Shaman (acidfuzz repeater)," Ghost Moves, Outtaphase Musik, 2024Craig Benedict Valentine Badynee, "The New Richter Waltz," The New Richter Waltz (Single), Team Love LLC, 2024Ira Glass, "Nancy's Hell," Nancy's Hell (Single), Fire Talk, 2024Xdinary Heroes, "No Matter," Troubleshooting, Studio J, 2024Squirrel Flower, "Alley Light," Tomorrow's Fire, Polyvinyl, 2023Jungle, "Back on 74," Volcano, Caiola, 2023Smooth Rogers, "My Number One," My Number One, Self-Released, 2024The Sleeveens, "Aretha Franklin," The Sleeveens, Dirtnap, 2024Beautiful Freaks, "Loser Sellouts," Because You're Poor, FREAKS INCORPORATED, 2024Roni Kaspi, "STAY," PONI, Self-Released, 2024The Spatulas, "Maya," Beehive Mind, Post Present Medium, 2024Trvy & The Enemy, "Matthew McConaughey," Matthew McConaughey (Single), Self-Released, 2024wht.rbbt.obj, "Your Love's A Crime," Your Love's A Crime (Single), Clandestine, 2024King Hannah, "New York, Let's Do Nothing," Big Swimmer, City Slang, 2024Albert Collins, "Honey, Hush! (Talking Woman Blues)," Ice Pickin', Alligator, 1978See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
  • Why Should I Care About Christian Rock?
    In this bonus episode, Jim talks with producer Andrew Gill about his side project: Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music. They discuss the similarities and differences in their own religious upbringings and what motivates the project.Rock That Doesn't Roll PodcastBecome 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.
  • Bob Newhart on Sound Opinions
    We're mourning the loss of Bob Newhart and in honor of his life, we've resurfaced his appearance on Sound Opinions from 2008 as a bonus podcast.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.
  • Angélica Garcia Interview, RIP James Chance & Françoise Hardy
    Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with singer and songwriter Angélica Garcia, whose latest album "Gemelo" is sung almost entirely in Spanish. They also pay tribute to the late James Chance and Françoise Hardy.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:Angélica Garcia, "Color de Dolor," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, Parlophone, 1967James Chance and the Contortions, "I Can't Stand Myself," No New York, Antilles, 1978James White and The Blacks, "Contort Yourself," Off White, ZE, 1979Françoise Hardy, "Comment Te Dire Adieu (It Hurts to Say Goodbye)," Comment Te Dire Adieu?, Vogue, 1968Françoise Hardy, "All Over the World," Françoise Hardy Sings in English, Vogue, 1966Angélica Garcia, "Reflexiones," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024Angélica Garcia, "Guadalupe," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024Angelica, "Angel Baby," Angel Baby, Ultra, 1991Angélica Garcia, "El Que," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024Angélica Garcia, "Mirame," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024Angélica Garcia, "Y Grito," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024Angélica Garcia, "Paloma," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024Hazel, "Smooth Sinner," Hazel EP, Self-Released, 2011Radiohead, "Kid A," Kid A, Capitol, 2000Angélica Garcia, "La Llorona," Cha Cha Palace, Spacebomb, 2020Death by Chocolate, "Land of Chocolate," Death by Chocolate, Jet Set, 2001Chelsea Wolfe, "Tunnel Lights," She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She, Loma Vista, 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
  • A Timeless 70's Reggae Artist
    In this bonus episode, Greg adds a timeless reggae song 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.
  • Little Richard & Music as We Age
    Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with director Lisa Cortés about her documentary, "Little Richard: I Am Everything." The film is full of electrifying live footage of the rock and roll architect throughout his career. They also talk with Professor Timothy McKenry about his research into why people listen to less new music as they age. --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:Little Richard, "A Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," Little Richard Is Back (And There's a Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On!), Vee-Jay, 1964The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967Little Richard, "Tutti Frutti," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957Little Richard, "Keep a Knockin'," Little Richard, Specialty, 1958Led Zeppelin, "Rock and Roll," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Little Richard, "It's Real," The King of Gospel Singers, Mercury, 1961Little Richard, "Rip It Up," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957Angélica Garcia, "Color De Dolor," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
  • A Fake Band Jim Wishes Were Real
    In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a band that doesn't exist, but he wishes really did.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.
  • SPRINTS, Goat Girl & Charli XCX Reviews
    Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Karla and Jack of SPRINTS, the Irish post-punk band who recently released their debut album titled Letter to Self. The hosts also review new music from Charli XCX and Goat Girl, and Jim speaks with music critic Niko Stratis.--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:Sprints, "Heavy," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, Parlophone, 1967Charli XCX, "Von Dutch," Brat, Atlantic, 2024Charli XCX, "Sympathy Is A Knife," Brat, Atlantic, 2024Charli XCX, "Girl, So Confusing," Brat, Atlantic, 2024Charli XCX, "So I," Brat, Atlantic, 2024Goat Girl, "TCNC," Below The Waste, Rough Trade, 2024Goat Girl, "Tonight," Below The Waste, Rough Trade, 2024Goat Girl, "Motorway," Below The Waste, Rough Trade, 2024Sprints, "Cathedral," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024Sprints, "Kissing Practice," The Cheek (Single), Nice Swan, 2020Sprints, "Up And Comer," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024Sprints, "Ticking," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024Sprints, "Letter To Self," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024Sprints, "Literary Mind," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024Sprints, "Shaking Their Hands," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024Talking Heads, "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)," Speaking in Tongues, Sire, 1983Ben E King, "Stand By Me," Don't Play That Song! , Atco, 1962The Kinks, "Lola," Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One, Pye, 1970Little Richard, "Tutti Frutti," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
  • A Ghanaian Synthesis of Rock from the 1970s
    In this classic bonus episode, Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox from the compilation Ghana Soundz: AfroBeat, Funk & Fusion in 70s Ghana.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.
  • Prince's Purple Rain
    It’s been 40 years since Prince released his psychedelic pop masterpiece, Purple Rain. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Purple Rain for its 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, 1984Prince 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, 2019Sprints, "Heavy," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
  • A Conversation About Trans Representation in the Rock Canon
    In this bonus podcast, Jim talks with critic Niko Stratis about an error in a recent bonus episode on the song "Lola." The conversation goes from there to consider the representation of transgender people over the years in the work of artists like Lou Reed and Against Me! among others.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 Best Albums of 2024 So Far!
    The year 2024 is halfway over, and there has already been a plethora of exciting, inspired and relevant new releases. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite albums of 2024 so far.--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/3sivr9T--Featured Songs:The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis, "Emergence," The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis, Impulse,The Beatles, "With A Little Help (From My Friends)," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone,Heems and Lapgan, "Accent," Lafandar, Veena Sounds,The Anti-Queens, "Apocalypse She (feat. Brenna Red)," Disenchanted, Stomp,Waxahatchee, "Right Back to it (feat. MJ Lenderman)," Tigers Blood, Anti-,Pillow Queens, "Like A Lesson," Name Your Sorrow, Royal Mountain,Jlin, "Summon," Akoma, Planet Mu, 20241. J Robbins, "Not the End," Basilisk, Dischord,J Robbins, "Exquisite Corpse," Basilisk, Dischord,Middle Kids, "Bootleg Firecracker," Faith Crisis Pt. 1, Lucky Number,Middle Kids, "Bend," Faith Crisis Pt. 1, Lucky Number,The Lemon Twigs, "A Dream is All I Know," A Dream is All We Know, Captured Tracks,The Lemon Twigs, "If You and I Are Not Wise," A Dream is All We Know, Captured Tracks,Ibibio Sound Machine, "Fire," Pull The Rope, Merge,Hurray For The Riff Raff, "Buffalo," The Past Is Still Alive, Nonesuch,Shirlette Ammons, "Spectacles," Spectacles, Self-Released,Idles, "Roy," Tangk, Partisan,Sprints, "Cathedral," Letter To Self, City Slang,Mary Timony, "No Thirds," Untame The Tiger, Merge,Prince And The Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros,See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.