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Take two nationally respected rock critics, the latest music news, personal commentary, and exclusive interviews and performances, add a huge pile of records old and new, and the result is Sound Opinions, where people who love music can come together.

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Take two nationally respected rock critics, the latest music news, personal commentary, and exclusive interviews and performances, add a huge pile of records old and new, and the result is Sound Opinions, where people who love music can come together.

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English

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Episodes

RIP Mars Williams

12/6/2023
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/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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:06:21

The Legend and Legacy of Lou Reed

12/1/2023
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/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: Lou Reed, "Walk on the Wild Side," Transformer, RCA, 1972 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Sunday Morning," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967 The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Heroin," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967 The Velvet Underground, "Pale Blue Eyes," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969 Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA, 1975 The Velvet Underground, "Some Kinda Love," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969 Lou Reed, "How Do You Think It Feels," Berlin, RCA, 1973 Lou Reed, "Perfect Day," Transformer, RCA, 1972 The Velvet Underground, "Sweet Jane," Loaded, Cotillion, 1970 The Velvet Underground and Nico, "I'll Be Your Mirror," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967 The Velvet Underground, "Candy Says," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969 John Prine, "Hello In There," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:38

A One-Hit Wonder Girl Group

11/29/2023
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/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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:05:08

Sly & the Family Stone, Opinions on The Feelies & Robert Finley

11/24/2023
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/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: Sly and the Family Stone, "Everyday People," Stand!, Epic, 1969 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Robert Finley, "Waste of Time," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023 Robert Finley, "What Goes Around (Comes Around)," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023 Robert Finley, "Nobody Wants To Be Lonely," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023 Robert Finley, "Gospel Blues," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023 The Feelies, "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023 The Feelies, "What Goes On," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023 The Feelies, "All Tomorrow's Parties," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023 The Feelies, "I'm Waiting For the Man," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023 Sly and the Family Stone, "I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968 Sly and the Family Stone, "Advice," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967 Sly and the Family Stone, "I Hate To Love Her," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967 Ike and Tina Turner, "Bold Soul Sister," The Hunter, Blue Thumb, 1969 Sly and the Family Stone, "Dance To The Music," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968 The Roots, "Star/Pointro," The Tipping Point, Geffen, 2004 Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969 Bobby Freeman, "C'mon and Swim," C'mon and Swim (Single), Autumn, 1964 Sly and the Family Stone, "Family Affair," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "Hot Fun in the Summertime," Hot Fun in the Summertime (Single), Epic, 1969 Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You For Talking To Me Africa," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "Brave and Strong," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "You Can Make It If You Try (Live)," Stand!, Epic, 1969 Sly and the Family Stone, "We Love All," Dance To The Music (2007 version), Epic, 1968 Sly and the Family Stone, "Color Me True," Dance To The Music (Single), Epic, 1968 Lou Reed, "Walk on the Wild Side," Transformer, RCA, 1972 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:51:01

Happy (Belated) Birthday to a Living Legend

11/22/2023
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/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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:08:09

Songs About Giving Thanks

11/17/2023
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/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: Natalie Merchant, "Kind and Generous," Ophelia, Elektra, 1998 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Big Star, "Thank You Friends," Third, PVC, 1977 Sister Sledge, "We Are Family," We Are Family, Atlantic, 1979 Earth, Wind & Fire, "Gratitude," Gratitude, Columbia, 1975 Tyler, The Creator, "GONE, GONE / THANK YOU," IGOR, Columbia, 2019 Bonnie Raitt, "Thank You," Bonnie Raitt, Warner Bros., 1971 Lucinda Williams, "Stowaway in Your Heart," Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone, Highway 20, 2014 Fall Out Boy, "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs," Infinity On High, Island, 2007 Chance The Rapper, "Blessings (feat. Jamila Woods)," Coloring Book, Self-Released, 2016 Andrew Gold, "Thank You For Being A Friend," All This and Heaven Too, Asylum, 1978 The Kinks, "Days," Days (Single), Pye 7N 17573, 1968 Dido, "Thank You," No Angel, Cheeky, 1999 Descendants, "Thank You," Everything Sucks, Epitaph, 1996 Third Eye Blind, "Thanks a Lot," Third Eye Blind, Elektra, 1997 Alanis Morissette, "Thank U," Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, Maverick, Reprise, 1998 The Flaming Lips, "Do You Realize??," Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Warner, 2002 Origami Angel, "Thank You, New Jersey," The Brightest Days, Counter Intuitive, 2023 The Intruders, "Be Thankful For What You Got," Energy of Love, TSOP, Philadelphia International, 1974 Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:47:47

Bows, Polka Dots and Existential Dread

11/15/2023
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/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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:05:47

Vic Mensa, Women in Music Journalism with Althea Legaspi

11/10/2023
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/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 Featured Songs: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:51:21

"Why Don't You Ever Talk About...?"

11/8/2023
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/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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:06:49

Biz Markie, Opinions on boygenius, Cherry Glazerr & Cleo Sol

11/3/2023
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/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: Biz Markie, "Just a Friend," The Biz Never Sleeps, Cold Chillin', 1989 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Cleo Sol, "In Your Own Home," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023 Cleo Sol, "There Will Be No Crying," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023 Cleo Sol, "Please Don't End It All," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023 Cleo Sol, "Lost Angel," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023 boygenius, "Black Hole," the rest, Interscope, 2023 boygenius, "Powers," the rest, Interscope, 2023 boygenius, "Afraid of Heights," the rest, Interscope, 2023 Cherry Glazerr, "Bad Habit," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023 Cherry Glazerr, "Soft Like a Flower," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023 Cherry Glazerr, "Eat You Like a Pill," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023 Cherry Glazerr, "I Don't Want You Anymore," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023 Biz Markie, "Nobody Beats the Biz," Goin' Off, Cold Chillin', 1988 Biz Markie, "Alone Again," I Need a Haircut, Cold Chillin', 1991 Muddy Waters, "She's Alright," Electric Mud, Cadet/Chess, 1968 Vic Mensa, "Blue Eyes," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:49:32

Fall of the House of DeRogatis (For This Great Song)

11/1/2023
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/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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:07:52

Halloween: Songs About Monsters!

10/27/2023
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/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: Roky Erickson, "Two Headed Dog (Red Temple Prayer)," The Evil One, Restless, 1987 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Bobby (Boris) Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers, "Monster Mash," Monster Mash (Single), Garpax, 1962 New York Dolls, "Frankenstein," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 The Cramps, "Human Fly," Human Fly (Single), Vengence, 1978 The Fall-Outs, "Zombie," Sleep, Super Electro Sound, 1994 The Decemberists, "Shankill Butchers," The Crane Wife, Capitol, 2006 Warren Zevon, "Werewolves Of London," "The Color Of Money" - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, MCA, 1986 Roky Erickson, "I Walked With A Zombie," The Evil One, Restless, 1987 TV On The Radio, "Wolf Like Me," Return to Cookie Mountain, Touch and Go, 2006 Concrete Blonde, "Bloodletting (The Vampire Song)," Bloodletting, I.R.S., 1990 OutKast, "Dracula's Wedding (feat. Kelis)," Speakerboxxx / The Love Below, Arista, 2003 American Werewolves, "Teenage Ghouls Out For Blood," We Won't Stay Dead, Self-Released, 2003 Oingo Boingo, "Dead Man's Party," Dead Man's Party, MCA, 1985 Blue Oyster Cult, "Godzilla," Spectres, Columbia, 1987 Donovan, "Season Of The Witch," Sunshine Superman, Epic, 1966 Shygirl, "SIREN," Alias, Because, 2020 Mastodon, "Creature Lives," The Hunter, Reprise, 2011 Florence and the Machine, "Howl," Lungs, Island, 2009 Kanye West, "Monster (feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and Bon Iver)," My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Roc‐A‐Fella, 2010 Alice In Chains, "Man In The Box," Facelift, Columbia, 1990 Dr. Octagon, "Halfsharkalligatorhalfman," Dr. Octagon, Bulk, 1996 Dave Edmunds , "The Creature from the Black Lagoon," Repeat When Necessary, Swan Song, 1979 The Misfits, "Die Monster Die," Famous Monsters, Roadrunner, 1999 Biz Markie, "Just a Friend," The Biz Never Sleeps, Cold Chillin', 1989 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:59

RIP Rudolph Isley

10/25/2023
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/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:07:05

Wednesday's Karly Hartzman, Opinions on CMAT & Listener Calls

10/20/2023
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/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: Wednesday, "Chosen to Deserve," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 CMAT, "California," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023 CMAT, "Where Are Your Kids Tonight_ (feat. John Grant)," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023 CMAT, "Such A Miranda," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023 CMAT, "Can't Make Up My Mind," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023 Wednesday, "Got Shocked," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023 Wednesday, "Bull Believer," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023 Wednesday, "Bath County," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023 Wednesday, "Quarry," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023 Geese, "Cowboy Nudes," 3D Country, Partisan/Play It Again Sam, 2023 Jess Williamson, "Hunter," Time Ain't Accidental, Mexican Summer, 2023 Brontez Purnell, "Blues of Every Night," No Jack Swing, Dark Entries/Papi Juice, 2023 Melody Angel, "Blues In My Hands," Indie Blues Girl, One Melody Publishing BMI, 2023 Lady Gaga, "Monster," The Fame Monster, Interscope, 2009 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:51:12

RIP John Kezdy of The Effigies

10/18/2023
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/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:10:51

Songs About Night, Opinions on The Handsome Family & Lydia Loveless

10/13/2023
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/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: Kid Cudi, "Day 'n' Nite (Nightmare)," Man on the Moon: The End of the Day, Dream On, GOOD, Universal Motown, 2009 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Handsome Family, "The King of Everthing," Hollow, Loose Music, 2023 The Handsome Family, "Skunks," Hollow, Loose Music, 2023 The Handsome Family, "Mothballs," Hollow, Loose Music, 2023 The Handsome Family, "Good Night," Hollow, Loose Music, 2023 Lydia Loveless, "Sex and Money," Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023 Lydia Loveless, "Toothache," Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023 Lydia Loveless, "French Restaurant," Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023 Lydia Loveless, "Summerlong," Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023 DJ Shadow, "Midnight In a Perfect World," Endtroducing....., Mo' Wax, 1996 Ray Charles, "(Night Time Is) The Right Time," (Night Time Is) The Right Time (Single), Atlantic, 1958 The Weeknd, "Wicked Games," House of Balloons, Universal Republic, 2011 Patti Smith Group, "Because the Night," Easter, Arista, 1978 Harry Styles, "Late Night Talking," Harry's House, Columbia, 2022 Lucy Dacus, "Night Shift," Historian, Matador, 2018 R.E.M., "Nightswimming," Automatic For The People, Warner Bros., 1992 Tesla Boy, "Spirit of the Night," The Tesla Boy - EP, Mullet, 2009 Paul Simon, "Late In the Evening," One-Trick Pony, Warner Bros., 1980 The Police, "Bring On the Night," Reggatta de Blanc, A&M, 1979 Bauhaus, "Dark Entries," In the Flat Field, 4AD, 1980 Phil Collins, "In the Air Tonight," Face Value, Atlantic, 1981 Françoise Hardy, "La nuit est sur la ville," Mon amie la rose, Disques Vogue, 1964 Wednesday, "Chosen to Deserve," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:51:05

A Novel's Soundtrack

10/11/2023
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.

Duration:00:07:12

Our Favorite Recording Sessions in Memory of Engineer Mary Gaffney

10/6/2023
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/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: Jenny Lewis feat. The Watson Twins, "Rise up With Fists!! (Live on Sound Opinions)," Rabbit Fur Coat, Team Love, 2006 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 the Jimi Hendrix Experience, "The Wind Cries Mary," The Wind Cries Mary (Single), Reprise, 1967 Jon Brion, "Magnolia," Magnolia: Music from the Motion Picture, Reprise, 1999 Jon Brion, "I Believe She's Lying," Meaningless, Straight to Cut-Out, 2001 Jon Brion, "Eternal Sunshine (Live on Sound Opinions)," Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Hollywood, 2004 Jenny Lewis feat. The Watson Twins, "The Charging Sky (Live on Sound Opinions)," Rabbit Fur Coat, Team Love, 2006 The Mekons, "Last Dance (Live on Sound Opinions)," Fear and Whiskey, Sin, 1985 Hüsker Dü, "Whatever," Zen Arcade, SST, 1984 Hüsker Dü, "Eight Miles High," Eight Miles High (Single), SST, 1984 Bob Mould, "Hold On (Live on Sound Opinions)," Patch the Sky, Merge, 2016 Patti Smith Group, "Because the Night," Easter, Arista, 1978 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:51:09

Introducing: Rock That Doesn't Roll

10/4/2023
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/1703257857 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:13:34

A Fall Batch of Buried Treasures

9/29/2023
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.

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