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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.

    Gender Exploration in Two Versions of the Same Song

    Gender Exploration in Two Versions of the Same Song

    In this bonus episode Jim adds two versions of the same song about encountering a trans person to the Desert Island Jukebox.

    • 8 min
    RIP Steve Albini

    RIP Steve Albini

    In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg pay tribute to musician, recording engineer, writer and Chicago legend Steve Albini, who died May 7 at the age of 61. They're also joined by their production staff to discuss Albini's cultural legacy.

    • 52 min
    Mary Timony, Opinions on Boris & English Teacher

    Mary Timony, Opinions on Boris & English Teacher

    Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are chatting with Mary Timony about her new solo album, and they review music from Boris and English Teacher.

    • 50 min
    Cantaloupe Three Ways

    Cantaloupe Three Ways

    In this bonus episode, Greg traces the evolution of one song that began with Herbie Hancock in 1964.

    • 8 min
    Baby Songs, Opinions on Taylor Swift

    Baby Songs, Opinions on Taylor Swift

    This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are sharing talking baby songs and reviewing new music from Taylor Swift.

    • 50 min
    One of the Greatest Songs of All Time

    One of the Greatest Songs of All Time

    In this bonus episode, Jim adds "one of the greatest songs of all time" to the Desert Island Jukebox. He was inspired by finally stumbling across "Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me" on Netflix.

    • 9 min

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