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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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    • 4.5 • 48 Ratings

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.

    RIP Mars Williams

    RIP Mars Williams

    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.

    • 6 min
    The Legend and Legacy of Lou Reed

    The Legend and Legacy of Lou Reed

    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.

    • 50 min
    A One-Hit Wonder Girl Group

    A One-Hit Wonder Girl Group

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

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

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

    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.

    • 51 min
    Happy (Belated) Birthday to a Living Legend

    Happy (Belated) Birthday to a Living Legend

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

    • 8 min
    Songs About Giving Thanks

    Songs About Giving Thanks

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

    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
48 Ratings

48 Ratings

SteveAWillis ,

Luv’em

Greg & Jim are really entertaining and I do my best to spread the gospel on what a good listen they provide. Many thanks guys- keep on rocking!

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I review podcasts

Terrible podcast. Don’t waste your time.

chambaby ,

Listen, Laff and Bin it!

Two old white quasi hipster dudes talking to other white hipsters. U know, the kind who dish it but can’t take it. Opinion style: Totally predictable. I wouldn’t bother writing this xcept theyre sneery and smug as ... Verdict: Listen, laff and bin it.

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