Sound Opinions

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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.

1 DAY AGO · BONUS

When Synth-Pop Went Silly

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a song by an 80s synth-pop band that set themselves apart with their great sense of humor.

9 min
6 DAYS AGO

Reviews of Lucy Dacus, Saba & No I.D., Mekons, etc. Plus RIP Clem Burke & Dave Allen

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review new albums from Lucy Dacus, Saba and No ID, Mekons and Perfume Genius plus they pay tribute to Clem Burke of Blondie and Dave Allen of Gang of Four.

50 min
16 APR · BONUS

A Song that Stalked Jim Through the Algorithm

In this bonus episode, Jim attempts to redeem a song from German singer Nina Hagen's 1982 album NunSexMonkRock, which Rolling Stone famously dubbed the "most unlistenable" album ever made.

9 min
11 APR

25th Anniversary of Common's Like Water for Chocolate

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Like Water for Chocolate including an interview with Common from the year 2000.

51 min
9 APR · BONUS

More Mike Campbell!

Jim and Greg continue their conversation with Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

11 min
4 APR

Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview guitarist and songwriter Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

51 min
2 APR · BONUS

A Key Band of the '80s Indie Rock Scene

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by one of the great, underrated bands on the Simple Machines record label. Don't miss out on this forgotten classic!

7 min
28 MAR

Women in Ska & Opinions on Throwing Muses

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.

51 min

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Great way to keep up with things stateside

28/12/2007

Matt Worrall

Really enjoyable romp through whats going on in music with a consistently high standard of guest. The focus is heavily on independent and classic rock (but with some hip hop and R&B getting the occasional look in). Presenters Jim & Greg are enjoyably opinionated and take a strong line on how the recording industry is shooting itself in the foot (but could sometimes let their guests get a word in edgeways a little more!). As a UK listener I find it very useful to get some intelligence on what US bands are coming through.
High quality music podcast

06/06/2011

SimonTime

The best music podcast I have found. I listen to mostly American music, and it is enjoyable to hear them cut through the hype surrounding British pop singers like Adele and Duffy, who are praised disproportionately in the Uk. They have a deep knowledge of musical history, and save for the occasional bit of pretentiousness, I have the utmost respect for their opinions

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.