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In this bonus episode, Jim adds "one of the greatest songs of all time" to the Desert Island Jukebox. He was inspired by finally stumbling across "Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me" on Netflix.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk all-things college radio and also review the latest records from Alejandro Escovedo and Vampire Weekend.

In this bonus episode, we share producer Andrew Gill's side project, "Rock That Doesn't Roll." Their second season launches this week, so we're sharing an episode they did last season with David Bazan of Pedro The Lion.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, the eclectic garage-rock duo who recently released their twelfth studio album and also review new records from Shabaka and Hurray for the Riff Raff.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from an artist was grouped in with neo-soul, but never really fit into that scene comfortably.

Host Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview producer and composer JLIN and also review "Cowboy Carter" by Beyoncé.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a musician who joined Talking Heads for Stop Making Sense and made many great solo records himself.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Bob Spitz about the myths, music and misdeeds of Led Zeppelin, plus they also review new records from Waxahatchee and SiR.

In this bonus episode we pay tribute to the late leaders of World Party and The Raspberries.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures, plus they pay tribute to Karl Wallinger and Eric Carmen.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Bob Marley and Lee "Scratch" Perry's bass player, Aston "Family Man" Barrett.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot analyze Brian Eno's 1974 album Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) and revisit an excerpt of their 2011 interview with Eno himself.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a Brian Eno-affiliated song made of found sounds to the Desert Island Jukebox.

This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter of The Roots about his memoir and they also review the new album from Das Racist rapper Heems.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds two versions of a surprising song to the Desert Island Jukebox. It was the first rock & roll song to chart in Japan and a later version involved members of The Clash.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite karaoke tracks, review new music from Grandaddy and bid farewell to the late rockabilly musician Dexter Romweber.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that can make a solid claim to being from the first "heavy metal" band.

Host Jim DeRogatis talks with Chicago alt-rock legend, Louise Post, a guitarist, singer, and cofounder of the band Veruca Salt, plus they review new albums from post-punk Brits IDLES and guitar master Mary Timony.

In this bonus episode, we pay tribute to Damo Suzuki of Can, who died February 9 at age 74.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late singer, songwriter and guitarist Wayne Kramer of the MC5 and review the new record from Brittany Howard.

In this bonus episode we pay tribute to Mojo Nixon (Neill Kirby McMillan Jr.), a consummate showman with a love for the working class, who died February 7.

The beat goes on as Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot focus on the contributions of drummers to rock music with drummer Joe Wong, plus an interview with Bernard Purdie.

In this bonus episode we pay tribute to Mary Weiss, the leader of the Shangri-Las, who died in January.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are taking a sonic vacation from another dreary winter by sharing their favorite songs about getting away and they review the new record from Kali Uchis.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that a rock critic colleague just rediscovered on "a CD odyssey."

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar and they also pay tribute to Mary Weiss of The Shangri-Las.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of jazz pianist Les McCann, who died in late December.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with artist, singer, songwriter and poet Jamila Woods about her third album, Water Made Us and they also review new music from André 3000 and MJ Lenderman.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song featuring his teenage crush in a nepo baby band long before her acting career included WKRP In Cincinnati.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share favorite songs that they loved as TV show theme songs and review the new album from Peter Gabriel.

In this bonus episode Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Rounder Records, which is memorialized in a new book by David Manconi.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of Bob Dylan's 1975 album Blood on the Tracks and talk to someone who played on the record and some music journalists about what makes it so iconic.

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.

Greg Kot shares a selection of his yearly mixtape, 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.

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/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 Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T

Host Jim DeRogatis and producer Alex Claiborne talk with the indie rock supergroup, Boygenius (Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker) talk about making their first full-length album, "the record," amidst their very active solo careers.

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.

Our most mirthful musical meeting of each year- holiday music collector Andy Cirzan's spectacular yearly collection of strange tunes.

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.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their highly-anticipated “Best Albums” of 2023 and hear from the production staff.

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.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of John Prine's debut album with author Erin Osmon and listen to feedback on recent episodes from listeners.

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.

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.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song from a European girl group who barely had one hit in the height of Beatlemania.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review Sly Stone's memoir, discuss his music and give their thoughts on new albums by The Feelies and Robert Finley.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of a recent milestone birthday from a living legend.

With Thanksgiving upon us, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs about giving thanks.

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.

We talk with rapper Vic Mensa, whose sophomore album, Victor, just came out.

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.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with filmmaker Sacha Jenkins about his documentary on Biz Markie, plus they review new releases from boygenius, Cherry Glazerr and Cleo Sol.

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.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share a selection of tunes for your next monster bash.

In this bonus episode Greg pays tribute to Rudolph Isley, a founding member of The Isley Brothers who died October 11 at age 84.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with the leader of the band Wednesday, review the new album from Irish country artist CMAT and hear opinions from some of their listeners.

In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg pay tribute to the lead singer of The Effigies, John Kezdy.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs about night and review new releases from The Handsome Family and Lydia Loveless.

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.

Jim and Greg revisit some of their favorite sessions they did with late audio engineer Mary Gaffney, which includes Jenny Lewis, Bob Mould and more.

In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg talk with producer Andrew Gill about his new podcast, Rock That Doesn't Roll.

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, 2023 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Jlin, "Paradigm," Perspective, Planet Mu, 2023 Buck Curran, "Prometheus," Immortal Light, Obsolete, 2023 Eric Nam, "Sink or Swim," House on a Hill, Eric Nam Company, 2023 MSPAINT, "Delete It (feat. Militarie Gun)," Post-American, Convulse , 2023 CIVIC, "Hourglass," Hourglass (Single), ATO, 2023 John Francis Flynn, "Mole in The Ground," Look Over The Wall, See The Sky, River Lea, 2023 Moonkill, "Dead Holiday," The Kong Sessions, Self Released, 2023 Mary Ocher, "Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs)," Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs) (Single), Copyright Control, 2023 Nation of Language, "Sole Obsession," Strange Disciple, PIAS, 2023 Helaine Vis, "No Sugar," No Sugar (Single), Springstoff, 2023 Infinity Song, "Hater's Anthem," Hater's Anthem (Single), Roc Nation, 2023 The Sunshine State, "Dating a Drug Dealer," In Another Life, The Sunshine State, 2022 Chuck Strangers, "Prospect Park West," The Boys & Girls, Lex, 2023 Madame Reaper & the Gentlemen's Club, "Goblina," Madame Reaper's Gentlemen's Club, The Club, 2023 Deeper, "Tele," Careful!, Sub Pop, 2023 The Jogo Project, "JoGo Christmas (feat. Sugar Bear)," JoGo Christmas (feat. Sugar Bear) (Single), EJB Productions, 2020 Jenny Lewis feat. The Watson Twins, "Rise up With Fists!! (Live on Sound Opinions)," Rabbit Fur Coat, Team Love, 2006 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/3sivr9T Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, 1967 Mitski, "Bug Like An Angel," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023 Mitski, "Buffalo Replaced," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023 Mitski, "I Love Me After You," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023 Mitski, "The Deal," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023 Low Cut Connie, "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023 Low Cut Connie, "Art Dealers," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023 Low Cut Connie, "King of the Jews," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023 Low Cut Connie, "The Party's Over," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023 Low Cut Connie, "Sleaze Me On," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023 Mitski, "I'm Your Man," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023 Jaimie Branch, "Baba Louie," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023 Jaimie Branch, "Burning Grey," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023 Jaimie Branch, "Take Over the World," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023 Jaimie Branch, "The Mountain (feat. Jason Ajemian)," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023 Tracy Chapman, "Talkin' Bout a Revolution," Tracy Chapman, Elektra, 1988 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Even the Losers," Damn the Torpedoes, MCA, 1979 Mink DeVille, "Spanish Stroll," Cabretta, Capitol, 1977 Garrett T. Capps, "Born in San Antone," Y Los Lonely Hipsters, Suburban Haste, 2016 Bob Dylan, "Visions of Johanna," Blonde on Blonde, Columbia, 1966 Mott the Hoople, "I Wish I Was Your Mother," Mott, Columbia, 1973 Johnny Cash, "Solitary Man," American III: Solitary Man, American Recordings, 2000 Andrew Bird, "Oh No," Noble Beast, Fat Possum, 2009 Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Sire, 1984 Sammy Davis Jr., "Mr. Bojangles," Mr. Bojangles (Single), MGM, 1972 The Dictators, "The Next Big Thing," Go Girl Crazy!, Epic, 1975 Eskmo, "Billions Title & Recap," Billions Original Series Soundtrack, Milan, 2017 Mary Ocher, "Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs)," Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs) (Single), Copyright Control, 2023 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/3sivr9T Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, 1967 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Noname, "gospel? (feat. $ilkMoney, billy woods & STOUT)," Sundial, self-released, 2023 Ratboys, "The Window," The Window, Topshelf, 2023 Ratboys, "Making Noise for the Ones You Love," The Window, Topshelf, 2023 Ratboys, "Empty," The Window, Topshelf, 2023 Ratboys, "Black Earth, WI," The Window, Topshelf, 2023 Noname, "black mirror," Sundial, self-released, 2023 Noname, "namesake," Sundial, self-released, 2023 Noname, "potentially the interlude," Sundial, self-released, 2023 Kris Kristofferson, "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down," Kristofferson, Monument, 1970 Stevie Wonder, "Happier Than The Morning Sun," Music of My Mind, Tamla, 1972 Nina Simone, "Feeling Good," I Put A Spell On You, Phillips, 1965 The Polyphonic Spree, "Light & Day/Reach for the Sun," The Beginning Stages of..., Good, 2002 Margot 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, 2015 Harry Nilsson, "Gotta Get Up," Nilsson Schmilsson, RCA Victor, 1971 Kurt Vile, "Wakin On a Pretty Day," Wakin On a Pretty Daze, Matador, 2013 Bill Withers, "Lovely Day," Menagerie, Columbia, 1977 Joni Mitchell, "Chelsea Morning," Clouds, A&M, 1969 The The, "This Is the Day," Soul Mining, Some Bizarre/Epic, 1983 Beck, "Morning," Morning Phase, Captiol, 2014 Outkast, "Git Up, Git Out (feat. Goodie Mob)," Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, Arista, LaFace, 1994 Juice Newton, "Angel of the Morning," Juice, Captiol, 1981 Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Sire, 1984 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/soundops Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, 1983 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Hives, "Bogus Operandi," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023 The Hives, "Trapdoor Solution," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023 The Hives, "Countdown to Shutdown," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023 The Hives, "What Did I Ever Do to You?," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023 Rain Parade, "What's She Done to Your Mind," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983 Green on Red, "Sixteen Ways," Gas Food Lodging, Enigma, 1985 The Beatles, "Tomorrow Never Knows," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966 X, "Los Angeles," Los Angeles, Slash, 1980 Rainy Day, "I'll Keep It with Mine," Rainy Day, Llama, 1984 Rainy Day, "Sloop John B," Rainy Day, Llama, 1984 Tony Conrad and Faust, "The Side of the Machine," Outside the Dream Syndicate, Caroline, 1973 The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Sunday Morning," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967 The Dream Syndicate, "The Days of Wine and Roses," The Days of Wine & Roses, Ruby/Slash, 1982 Rain Parade, "Talking In My Sleep," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983 Rain Parade, "This Can't Be Today," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983 Rain Parade, "Kaleidoscope," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983 Rain Parade, "Look at Merri," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983 Mazzy Star, "Fade into You," So Tonight That I Might See, Capitol, 1993 The Bangles, "Going Down to Liverpool," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984 The Mamas & the Papas, "California Dreamin'," If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears, Dunhill, 1966 The Bangles, "Dover Beach," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984 The Bangles, "In a Different Light," Different Light, Columbia, 1986 The Bangs, "Getting Out of Hand," Getting Out of Hand (Single), Downkiddle, 1981 The Bangles, "Walk Like an Egyptian," Different Light, Columbia, 1986 The Bangles, "Hero Takes a Fall," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984 The Bangles, "Manic Monday," Different Light, Columbia, 1986 The Three O'Clock, "When Lightning Starts," Sixteen Tambourines, Frontier, 1983 The Three O'Clock, "Her Head's Revolving," Arrive Without Travelling, I.R.S., 1985 The Three O'Clock, "On Paper," Vermillion, Paisley Park, 1988 Rain Parade, "As Real As Real," 3 x 4: The Bangles, The Three O'Clock, The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, Yep Roc, 2019 The Dream Syndicate, "Hero Takes a Fall," 3 x 4: The Bangles, The Three O'Clock, The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, Yep Roc, 2019 The Chills, "Kaleidoscope World," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1986 The Verlaines, "Death and the Maiden," Juvenilia, Flying Nun, 1987 Echo & the Bunnymen, "Bring On the Dancing Horses," Songs to Learn & Sing, Sire, 1985 Mercury Rev, "Car Wash Hair (Full Pull)," Yerself Is Steam, Columbia, 1991 Slowdive, "Alison," Souvlaki, Creation, 1993 Tacocat, "Grains of Salt," This Mess Is A Place, Sub Pop, 2019 The Shangri-Las, "Leader of the Pack," Leader of the Park (Single), Red Bird, 1964 Twisted Sister, "Leader of the Pack," Come Out and Play, Atlantic, 1985 Best Coast, "Boyfriend," Crazy For You, Mexican Summer, 2010 Juice Newton, "Angel of the Morning," Juice, Capitol, 1981   Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/soundops Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, 1983 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Big Freedia, "Gin In My System," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023 Big Freedia, "Booty Like A Drummer," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023 Big Freedia, "Life Lessons," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023 Big Freedia, "Pepto Interlude," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023 Mitski, "Working for the Knife," Laurel Hell, Dead Oceans, 2022 Margo Price, "Pay Gap," All American Made, Third Man, 2017 Dolly Parton, "9 To 5," 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, RCA Victor, 1980 The Animals, "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place," Animal Tracks, MGM, 1965 John Lennon, "Working Class Hero," John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, Apple, 1970 Van Morrison, "Cleaning Windows," Beautiful Vision, Mercury, 1982 Rhymefest, "Good Ass Job," Rhymefest Presents Raw Dawg, Self Released, 2001 Sam Cooke, "Chain Gang," Swing Low, RCA Victor, 1961 R.E.M., "Finest Worksong," Document, I.R.S., 1987 The Clash, "Career Opportunities," The Clash, CBS, 1977 Bob Marley & The Wailers, "Night Shift," Rastaman Vibration, Island, 1976 Lou Reed, "Don't Talk To Me About Work," Legendary Hearts, RCA , 1983 The Jam, "Smithers Jones," When We're Young (Single), Polydor, 1979 Flaming Lips, "Bad Days," Clouds Taste Metallic, Warner Bros, 1995 Al Green, "Perfect Day," Perfect Day (Single), Fat Possum, 2023 Lou Reed , "Perfect Day," Transformer, RCA, 1972 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/soundops Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, 2007 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Solomon Linda’s Evening Birds, "Mbube," Mbube (Single), Gallotone, 1939 Miriam Makeba, "Pata Pata," Pata Pata, Reprise, 1967 Ladysmith Black Mambazo, "Nomathemba," Amabutho, Gallo, 1973 Juluka, "Scatterlings of Africa," Scatterlings, Warner Bros., 1982 Brenda Fassie, "Vuli Ndlela," Memeza, CCP, 1997 Dolly Parton, "9 To 5," 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, RCA Victor, 1980 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/soundops Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, 2023 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Band, "The Weight," Music From Big Pink, Capitol, 1968 Bob Dylan, "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues," Highway 61 Revisited, Columbia , 1965 The Band, "Tears of Rage," Music From Big Pink, Capitol, 1968 RVG, "Midnight Sun," Brain Worms, Fire, 2023 The Rain Parade, "Last Rays of a Dying Sun," Last Rays of a Dying Sun, Flatiron, 2023 Laufey, "From The Start," Bewitched, AWAL, 2023 Bonny Doon, "Let There Be Music," Let There Be Music, ANTI-, 2023 Khazali, "Magic," Magic (Single), Khazaliverse, 2023 Frankie and the Witch Fingers, "Mild Davis," Data Doom, Greenway, 2023 Bdrmm, "It's Just a Bit of Blood," I Don't Know, Rock Action, 2023 Santa Chiara, "Visa," Imported, Kill Rock Stars, 2023 Fightmaster, "Bad Man," Bad Man (Single), Fightmaster Industries, 2023 Poison Ruïn, "Pinnacle of Ecstasy," Härvest, Relapse, 2023 boice, "The Wound Collector," Nevermind the Hardships, Rattlecat Entertainment, 2022 The Clientele, "Blue Over Blue," I Am Not There Anymore, Merge, 2023 Special Interest, "Disco 1.5," Disco 1.5 (Single), Rough Trade, 2023 Spiritual Camp, "Nah, That Ain't It," Nah, That Ain't It (Single), Blue Grape, 2023 Solomon Linda’s Evening Birds, "Mbube," Mbube (Single), Gallotone, 1939 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/soundops Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, 1988 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Blur, "St. Charles Square," The Ballad of Darren, Warner, 2023 Blur, "The Narcissist," The Ballad of Darren, Warner, 2023 Blur, "The Heights," The Ballad of Darren, Warner, 2023 Blur, "The Ballad," The Ballad of Darren, Warner, 2023 Claud, "A Good Thing," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023 Claud, "The Moving On," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023 Claud, "Crumbs," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023 Claud, "Every Fucking Time," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023 Claud, "Wet," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023 Living Colour, "Love Rears It's Ugly Head," Time's Up, Epic, 1990 Living Colour, "Solace Of You," Time's Up, Epic, 1990 Living Colour, "Time's Up," Time's Up, Epic, 1990 Living Colour, "Pride," Time's Up, Epic, 1990 Living Colour, "This Is the Life," Time's Up, Epic, 1990 Living Colour, "Information Overload," Time's Up, Epic, 1990 RVG, "Midnight Sun," Brain Worms, Fire, 2023 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, 1990 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Sinéad O'Connor, "Horse on the Highway (demo)," n/a, n/a, 2020 Sinéad O'Connor, "Trouble Will Soon Be Over," God Don't Never Change: The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson, Alligator, 2016 Sinéad O'Connor, "Last Day of Our Acquaintance," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990 Sinéad O'Connor, "Mandinka," The Lion and the Cobra, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1987 Sinéad O'Connor, "I Am Stretched on Your Grave," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990 Sinéad O'Connor, "Thank You For Hearing Me," Universal Mother, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1994 Sinéad O'Connor, "Marcus Garvey," Throw Down Your Arms, Chocolate and Vanilla, 2005 Sinéad O'Connor, "Jackie," The Lion and the Cobra, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1987 Sinéad O'Connor, "Peggy Gordon," Sean-Nós Nua, Vanguard, 2002 Sinéad O'Connor, "This Is a Rebel Song," Gospel Oak EP, Chrysalis, 1997 Living Colour, "Cult of Personality," Vivid, Epic, 1988 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, 2022 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 PJ Harvey, "Prayer at the Gate," I Inside the Old Year Dying, Partisan, 2023 PJ Harvey, "I Inside the Old I Dying," I Inside the Old Year Dying, Partisan, 2023 PJ Harvey, "Lwonesome Tonight," I Inside the Old Year Dying, Partisan, 2023 Robbie Fulks, "We Live A Long Time To Get Old," 13 Hillbilly Giants, Bloodshot, 2001 Win Stracke, "El-A-Noy," Songs of Old Town, Flair, 1968 John Prine, "A Good Time," Sweet Revenge, Atlantic, 1973 Wilco, "Cruel Country," Cruel Country, Legacy, 2022 Mekons, "Sin City," Honky Tonkin', Sin, 1987 Sundowners, "Sidewalks of Chicago," Chicago Country Legends, Bloodshot, 2003 Dolly Varden, "Not Ashamed," Mouthful of Lies, Mid-Fi, 1995 The Blacks, "Why Drunky," Down To The Promised Land - 5 Years Of Bloodshot Records, Bloodshot, 2000 Tony Bennett, "(I Left My Heart) in San Francisco," I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Columbia, 1962 Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse, "Body and Soul," Duets II, Columbia, 2011 Living Colour, "Cult of Personality," Vivid, Epic, 1988 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/soundops Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill Withers is beloved for writing classics like Lean On Me, but Greg Kot has long contended that Withers’ best album is Live at Carnegie Hall. This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot honor Withers’ life by doing a classic album dissection on that record and review the latest album from Anohni and the Johnsons.   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: Bill Withers, "Use Me (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Anohni and the Johnsons, "It Must Change," My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, Secretly Canadian, 2023 Anohni and the Johnsons, "Scapegoat," My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, Secretly Canadian, 2023 Anohni and the Johnsons, "You Be Free," My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, Secretly Canadian, 2023 Anohni and the Johnsons, "Sliver Of Ice," My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, Secretly Canadian, 2023 Bill Withers, "Lean On Me (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973 Lou Rawls, "St. James Infirmary," Live, Capitol, 1966 Bill Withers, "Three Nights and a Morning," Three Nights and a Morning (Single), Lotus, 1967 Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, "Express Yourself," Express Yourself, Warner Bros, 1970 Bill Withers, "Harlem," Just As I Am, Sussex, 1971 Bill Withers, "Ain't No Sunshine," Just As I Am, Sussex, 1971 Bill Withers, "Use Me," Still Bill, Sussex, 1972 Grace Jones, "Use Me," Nightclubbing, Island, 1981 Liza Minnelli, "Use Me," The Singer, CBS, 1973 Bill Withers, "I Can't Write Left-Handed (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973 Bill Withers, "Friend of Mine (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973 Bill Withers, "Grandma's Hand (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973 Bill Withers, "Harlem/Cold Baloney," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973 Lauryn Hill, "The Mystery of Iniquity," MTV Unplugged 2.0, Columbia, 2002 Bill Withers, "Ain't No Sunshine (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973 Merle Haggard and the Strangers, "Sidewalks of Chicago," Hag, Capitol, 1971 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're sharing our friends at Oregon Public Broadcasting's new podcast, Starting A Riot. It's a co-production between OPB and She Shreds Media and hosted by journalist and musician Fabi Reyna. It tells the story of riot grrrl music in six episodes. More information here https://www.opb.org/starting-a-riot/  Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Blackie Onassis of Urge Overkill (aka John Rowan), who recently died at age 57. 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/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The year 2023 is more than 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 2023 so far. 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: Boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," the record, Interscope, 2023 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Wesley Joseph, "COLD SUMMER," GLOW, Secretly Canadian, 2023 Avalon Emerson, "Sandrail Silhouette," & The Charm, Another Dove, 2023 Tombstones In Their Eyes, "Life," Sea of Sorrow, Kitten Robot, 2023 Margo Price, "Lydia," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023 Margo Price, "Been To The Mountain," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023 Durand Jones, "I Want You," Wait Til I Get Over, Dead Oceans, 2023 Bully, "Days Move Slow," Lucky for You, Sub Pop, 2023 Kelela, "Happy Ending," Raven, Warp, 2023 Louise Post, "Don't Give Up," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023 Wednesday, "Quarry," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023 Jason Isbell, "Save The World," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023 Billy Woods and Kenny Segal, "Soundcheck (feat. Quelle Chris)," Maps, Backwoodz, 2023 Bill Withers, "Use Me (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a feminist song from Astrud Gilberto to the Desert Island Jukebox. Gilberto died in June at age 83. 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/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late Cynthia Weil, one half of the songwriting duo Mann & Weil, famous for writing tracks like “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” and “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling.” Jim and Greg revisit their 2011 conversation. The hosts also talk to Ryan Tedder of One Republic about writing songs for himself, Beyoncé, Adele and more. Plus, a review of the new album from rapper Killer Mike. 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, Capitol, 1967 Killer Mike, "SLUMMER," MICHAEL, Loma Vista, 2023 Killer Mike, "MOTHERLESS," MICHAEL, Loma Vista, 2023 Killer Mike, "DOWN BY LAW," MICHAEL, Loma Vista, 2023 Killer Mike, "SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS (feat. Future & Eryn Allen Kane)," MICHAEL, Loma Vista, 2023 Cass Elliot, "Make Your Own Kind of Music," Bubblegum, Lemonade &... Something for Mama, Dunhill, 1969 Barry Mann, "Who Put the Bomp (in the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)," Who Put The Bomp, ABC-Paramount, 1961 Bobby Vee, "Take Good Care of My Baby," Devil or Angel, Weton, 1960 The Drifters, "Saturday Night at the Movies," The Good Life With The Drifters, Atlantic, 1963 Tony Orlando, "Happy Times Are Here to Stay," Bless You and 11 Other Great Hits, Epic, 1961 The Righteous Brothers, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', Philles, 1964 The Crystals, "Uptown," Twist Uptown, Philles, 1962 Eydie Gormé, "Blame It on the Bossa Nova," Blame It on the Bossa Nova, Columbia, 1963 The Cookies, "On Broadway," The Complete Cookies, Sequel, 1963 The Drifters, "On Broadway," Under The Boardwalk, Atlantic, 1963 Barry Mann, "Soul and Inspiration," Soul and Inspiration (Single), Unreleased, 1966 Barry Mann, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place [Original Demo]," Red Bird Story, Snapper UK, 2011 The Animals, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place ," Animal Tracks, EMI, 1965 Dolly Parton, "Here You Come Again," Here You Come Again, RCA, 1977 OneRepublic, "Love Runs Out," Native, Interscope, 2013 Timbaland (feat. OneRepublic), "Apologize," Shock Value, Blackground, 2007 Leona Lewis, "Bleeding Love," Spirit, Syco, 2007 Beyoncé, "Halo," I Am... Sasha Fierce, Columbia, 2008 Adele, "Turning Tables," 21, Columbia, 2011 Taylor Swift, "Welcome to New York," 1989, Big Machine, 2014 OneRepublic, "Counting Stars," Native, Interscope, 2013 Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, "Miles," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode producer Alex Claiborne reviews the recent Boygenius concert she attended at the Re:SET Fest in Chicago.  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/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of the best-selling album of 1973, War’s “The World Is a Ghetto.” They talk with effusive frontman Lonnie Jordan about the writing and recording of the record, and about wild stories back in the day. Plus, the hosts review new music from Janelle Monáe and Jenny Lewis. 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: War, "The World Is a Ghetto," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967 Janelle Monáe, "Float (feat. Seun Kuti & Egypt 80')," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023 Janelle Monáe, "Lipstick Lover," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023 Janelle Monáe, "Haute," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023 Janelle Monáe, "Oooh La La (feat. Grace Jones)," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023 Jenny Lewis, "Puppy and a Truck," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023 Jenny Lewis, "Psychos," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023 Jenny Lewis, "Giddy Up," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023 Jenny Lewis, "Essence of Life," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023 Jenny Lewis, "Joy'All," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023 War, "Spill the Wine," Eric Burdon Declares "War", MGM, 1970 War, "City, Country, City," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972 War, "Low Rider," Why Can't We Be Friends?, United Artists, 1975 War, "The Cisco Kid," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972 War, "Where Was You At," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972 War, "So," Why Can't We Be Friends?, United Artists, 1975 The Righteous Brothers, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', Philles, 1965 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Professor Timothy McKenry shares his research into why music listeners seek out less new music as they age. This conversation began on full episode 917.  Read the full article here. 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/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/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: Little Richard, "A Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," Little Richard Is Back (And There's a Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On!), Vee-Jay, 1964 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967 Little Richard, "Tutti Frutti," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957 Little Richard, "Keep a Knockin'," Little Richard, Specialty, 1958 Led Zeppelin, "Rock and Roll," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971 Little Richard, "It's Real," The King of Gospel Singers, Mercury, 1961 Little Richard, "Rip It Up," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957 War, "The World Is a Ghetto," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song by a criminally underrated songwriter's lesser-known band 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 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the occasion of his new documentary and album with the 400 Unit, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk to guitarist, singer and songwriter Jason Isbell. They discuss band dynamics, working with his wife, Amanda Shires, and filming the latest Scorsese film in Oklahoma in the midst of the global pandemic. The hosts also review the new album by Detroit post-punk band Protomartyr. 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: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Miles," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967 Protomartyr, "Make Way," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023 Protomartyr, "For Tomorrow," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023 Protomartyr, "Let's Tip the Creator," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023 Protomartyr, "Polacrilex Kid," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023 Protomartyr, "Rain Garden," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Death Wish," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Middle of the Morning," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "King of Oklahoma," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "When We Were Close," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "If You Insist," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Save the World," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023 Little Richard, "Tutti Frutti," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of a friend's daughter getting a great gig as an accordionist.  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/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome author RJ Smith back to the show to discuss his new book on Chuck Berry. The hosts also pay tribute to Tina Turner, who died May 24 at 83. 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: Chuck Berry, "Johnny B. Goode," Johnny B. Goode (Single), Chess, 1958 Tina Turner, "What's Love Got to Do With It ," Private Dancer, Capitol, 1984 Ike and Tina Turner, "Proud Mary," Workin' Together, Liberty, 1970 Ike and Tina Turner, "River Deep Mountain High," River Deep - Mountain High, A&M, 1969 Tina Turner, "Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)," B.E.F. Presents Tina Turner, Virgin, 1982 Tina Turner, "Better Be Good to Me," Private Dancer, Capitol, 1984 Chuck Berry, "Blues #1," Have Mercy: His Complete Chess Recordings 1969-1974, Geffen, 2010 Chuck Berry, "Maybellene," (Single), Chess, 1955 Chuck Berry, "You Never Can Tell," (Single), Chess, 1964 Chuck Berry, "Promised Land," (Single), Chess, 1964 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Cast Iron Skillet," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast, we talk with the three winners of the first annual Sound Opinions Music Prize. These three Columbia College Chicago student musicians receive scholarship funds thanks to the Goldschmidt Foundation. Belmaris  Ultra-Violet Archer  Spencer Ball Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke. 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: feeble little horse, "Tin Man," Tin Man (Single), Saddle Creek, 2023 The Beatles, "I Get By (With a Little Help From My Friends)," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Tombstones in Their Eyes, "No One to Blame," Sea of Sorrow, Kitten Robot, 2023 African Head Charge, "Microdosing," Microdosing (Single), On-U Sound, 2023 Evangeline, "Mystic," Fuzzy, Fourteen One Four, 2023 Juliana, "Narices Frias," Narice Frias (Single), MUN, 2023 Ye Vagabonds, "Blue is the Eye," Nine Waves, River Lea, 2022 Draag, "Demonbird," Dark Fire Heresy, Draag, 2023 Louise Post, "Guilty," Guilty (Single), El Camino, 2023 The Greeting Committee, "Can I Leave Me Too?," Dandelion, Harvest, 2021 Cafuné, "Tek It," Running, Aurelians Club, Elektra, 2021 Durand Jones, "Lord Have Mercy," Wait Til I Get Over, Dead Oceans, 2023 Vanessa Tha Finessa, "Top Notch," CURRENT, babygirl123, 2023 Gabe 'Nandez, "Pangea," Pangea, Pow, 2023 Sphaèros, "Possession," POSSESSION, Pan European, 2020 The Smiths, "This Charming Man," The Smiths, Rough Trade, 1984 The Smiths, "Barbarism Begins At Home," Meat Is Murder, Sire, 1985 Chuck Berry, "You Never Can Tell (1964 Single Version)," You Never Can Tell (Single), Chess, 1964 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast, we talk with the three winners of the second annual Sound Opinions Arts Criticism Prize. These three Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Goldschmidt Foundation. Read the winning essays:  Will Lovell  Avery Heringa  Hannah Flores  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/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot host blues singer Shemekia Copeland for a live performance and interview. She performs stripped down arrangements of songs from her Grammy-nominated 2022 album "Done Come Too Far" and others. Plus the hosts pay tribute to Gordon Lightfoot and review the new album from rapper Billy Woods and producer Kenny Segal.  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   Shemekia Copeland, "Too Far To Be Gone (feat. Sonny Landreth)," Done Come Too Far, Alligator, 2022 The Beatles, "I Get By (With a Little Help From My Friends)," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 billy woods / Kenny Segal, "FaceTime (feat. Samuel T. Herring)," Maps, Backwoodz Studioz, 2023 billy woods / Kenny Segal, "Soundcheck (feat. Quelle Chris)," Maps, Backwoodz Studioz, 2023 billy woods / Kenny Segal, "NYC Tapwater," Maps, Backwoodz Studioz, 2023 billy woods / Kenny Segal, "Year Zero (feat. Danny Brown)," Maps, Backwoodz Studioz, 2023 billy woods / Kenny Segal, "Kenwood Speakers," Maps, Backwoodz Studioz, 2023 Gordon Lightfoot, "If You Could Read My Mind," Sit Down Young Stranger, Reprise, 1970 Gordon Lightfoot, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," Summertime Dream, Reprise, 1976 Shemekia Copeland, "Too Far To Be Gone (Live on Sound Opinions)," Done Come Too Far, Alligator, 2022 Shemekia Copeland, "Fell In Love With A Honky (Live on Sound Opinions)," Done Come Too Far, Alligator, 2022 Shemekia Copeland, "The Talk," Done Come Too Far, Alligator, 2022 Shemekia Copeland, "Uncivil War (Live on Sound Opinions)," Uncivil War, Alligator, 2020 Shemekia Copeland, "Nobody But You (Live on Sound Opinions)," Done Come Too Far, Alligator, 2022 Tina Turner, "Better Be Good to Me," Private Dancer, Capitol, 1984 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.