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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.

    A Conversation About Trans Representation in the Rock Canon

    A Conversation About Trans Representation in the Rock Canon

    In this bonus podcast, Jim talks with critic Niko Stratis about an error in a recent bonus episode on the song "Lola." The conversation goes from there to consider the representation of transgender people over the years in the work of artists like Lou Reed and Against Me! among others.




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    • 38 min
    The Best Albums of 2024 So Far!

    The Best Albums of 2024 So Far!

    Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite albums of 2024 so far.

    • 44 min
    An Unsung Hero for Pride Month

    An Unsung Hero for Pride Month

    In this bonus episode Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox from a groundbreaking queer artist who had a huge influence on the development of rock n roll.

    • 5 min
    Carole King's Tapestry

    Carole King's Tapestry

    Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Carole King's Tapestry.

    • 50 min
    2024 Sound Opinions Writing Prize Winners

    2024 Sound Opinions Writing Prize Winners

    In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the third annual Sound Opinions Writing Prize which is made possible thanks to the Goldschmidt Foundation.

    • 15 min
    Ira Robbins, Billie Eilish & Shellac Reviews

    Ira Robbins, Billie Eilish & Shellac Reviews

    Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Ira Robbins, founder of Trouser Press magazine, and the hosts review new music from Billie Eilish and Shellac.

    • 50 min

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