Sound Opinions

Nov 19 2024 1189 ep. 48 mins 31.1k
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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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A Sweet Song with a Sour Meaning

Nov 19 2024 5 mins  
Jim shares a Swedish dance pop gem for the one-hit wonder fans.

World Tour: South Africa

Nov 14 2024 51 mins  
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their tour of South African music with journalist and author Lior Phillips.

RIP Quincy Jones (feat. Sound Ops Interview w/ Quincy)

Nov 12 2024 18 mins  
Jim and Greg pay tribute to the late legend, Quincy Jones, who died November 3 at age 91.

R.E.M.'s Music & Legacy

Nov 07 2024 50 mins  
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the music, history and legacy of R.E.M. with biographer Peter Ames Carlin.

RIP Phil Lesh of The Grateful Dead

Nov 05 2024 8 mins  
In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the desert island jukebox in honor of Phil Lesh, one of the founding members of The Grateful Dead who died on October 25th of this year.

Umphrey's McGee Live & Opinions on Alan Sparhawk

Oct 31 2024 50 mins  
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome progressive rock band Umphrey's McGee for a live session recorded at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub and they also review the new album from Alan Sparhawk of Low.

A Shout-Out to Arts Teachers

Oct 29 2024 10 mins  
Greg shares a song that has resonated with him since his seventh grade arts teacher first introduced it.

Spooky Halloween: Songs About Witches and Ghosts

Oct 24 2024 49 mins  
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate the spooky season by revisiting their favorite songs about witches and ghosts.

Redd Kross, the Bonus Content! Linda Blair, The Beatles & More

Oct 22 2024 16 mins  
In this bonus episode, Steven and Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross discuss orchestrating a future collaboration with Linda Blair, their Beatles desert island jukebox picks and their least favorite Beatles songs.

45 Years of Redd Kross with Jeff & Steven McDonald

Oct 17 2024 50 mins  
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Jeff and Steven McDonald of Redd Kross about the band's 45 year history, new documentary, book and latest album.