Sound Opinions

Mar 27 2025 1228 ep. 47 mins 31k

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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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Women in Ska & Opinions on Throwing Muses

Mar 27 2025 50 mins

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Heather Augustyn about her book on women in ska and they also review the new album by Throwing Muses.

RIP Brian James of the Damned

Mar 25 2025 7 mins

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Brian James, English punk rock guitarist and founding member of the Damned. James died on March 6th, 2025 at the age of 70.

Music & Nostalgia Plus Opinions on Bartees Strange & Sasami

Mar 20 2025 50 mins

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with author David Rowell about his new book about music and nostalgia, plus they review the new albums by Bartees Strange and Sasami.

RIP Roberta Flack

Mar 18 2025 6 mins

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to the great American singer Roberta Flack who died on February 24, 2025 at the age of 88.

RIP David Johansen of New York Dolls - Deep Dive & Interview with David

Mar 13 2025 50 mins

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late, great David Johansen of the New York Dolls and solo career fame, covering as much of his remarkable body of work as they could fit into one episode.

RIP Angie Stone

Mar 11 2025 7 mins

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to the underappreciated hip-hop pioneer and neo soul singer Angie Stone who died on March 1, 2025 at the age of 63.

Sly and the Family Stone & Opinions on Horsegirl

Mar 06 2025 46 mins

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson, plus they review the new album from Chicago indie rockers Horsegirl.

RIP Brenton Wood

Mar 04 2025 8 mins

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to little-known soul singer Brenton Wood who died on January 3, 2025 at the age of 83.

Buried Treasures (New Music!) & RIP Jerry Butler

Feb 27 2025 50 mins

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music, plus they pay tribute to singer-songwriter Jerry Butler.

RIP Marianne Faithfull

Feb 25 2025 13 mins

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to English singer Marianne Faithfull who died on January 30, 2025 at the age of 78.