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.

13h ago · Bonus

Much More Than a One-Hit Wonder

In this bonus episode, Greg praises a proto-shoegaze band—and its reclusive singer—who never got the acclaim he thinks they deserved. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5d ago

Fall Review Roundup: Opinions on Neil Young, This is Lorelei, Michael Kiwanuka & More

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review some new albums from Michael Kiwanuka, Neil Young, Chaka Khan, The Tubs and This is Lorelei. They also bid farewell to Cheetah Chrome, guitarist for the Dead Boys and Rocket from the Tombs, and hear from some listeners. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: This Is Lorelei, "Billy Came Back," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Second Song," Second Song, Reprise, 2026 Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Casting Me Away From You," Second Song, Reprise, 2026 Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "I'll Love You Forever," Second Song, Reprise, 2026 Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Day After Day," Second Song, Reprise, 2026 Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Earth Girl," Second Song, Reprise, 2026 Chaka Khan, "Always Love the Challenge," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026 Chaka Khan, "Curious Subject," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026 Chaka Khan, "Cool You Down (feat. Sia)," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026 Chaka Khan, "Now and Forever," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026 This Is Lorelei, "Oh No Now My," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026 This Is Lorelei, "The Singer in My Band," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026 Michael Kiwanuka, "Summer Clothes," Fudge, Polydor, 2026 Michael Kiwanuka, "Love In My Heart," Fudge, Polydor, 2026 Michael Kiwanuka, "Steve's Paradise," Fudge, Polydor, 2026 The Tubs, "Who's Gonna Love You Now," Hard Life, Merge, 2026 The Tubs, "Heaven or London," Hard Life, Merge, 2026 The Tubs, "If You Don't Love Me," Hard Life, Merge, 2026 The Tubs, "Do Yourself a Favor," Hard Life, Merge, 2026 Rocket from the Tombs, "Ain't it Fun (Live)," The Day The Earth Met The...(Live From Punk Ground Zero, Cleveland 1975), Smog Veil, 2002 Rocket from the Tombs, "Sonic Reducer," Black Record, Fire, 2015 Sweeping Promises, "Accent," You Say I Romanticize, Sub Pop, 2026 Neil Young, "Imagine," America: A Tribute to Heroes, Interscope, 2001 AFI, "Fall Children," All Hallow's E.P., Nitro, 1999 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 14 · Bonus

Musical Comedy with Kyle Gordon

In this bonus episode, Andrew Gill sits down with musical comedian Kyle Gordon, whose songs lovingly parody entire musical genres–from Eurodance to country, pop-punk and beyond. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 9

John Prine Revisited at 80

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot join with the Chicago music community to pay tribute to John Prine on what would have been his 80th birthday. They revisit an interview with the songwriter from 2018 and dissect his debut album with author Erin Osmon. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: John Prine, "How Lucky," Pink Cadillac, Elektra, 1979 John Prine, "Illegal Smile," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971 John Prine, "Sour Grapes," Diamonds in the Rough, Atlantic, 1972 Steve Goodman, "City of New Orleans," Steve Goodman, Buddah, 1971 John Prine, "Hello In There," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971 New Lost City Ramblers, "No Depression In Heaven," Songs from the Depression , Smithsonian Folkways, 1959 The Carter Family, "The Wandering Boy," The Wandering Boy (Single), Victor, 1927 John Prine, "Sweet Revenge," Sweet Revenge, Atlantic, 1973 John Prine, "Speed of the Sound of Loneliness," German Afternoons, Oh Boy, 1986 John Prine, "If You Don't Want My Love," Bruised Orange, Asylum, 1978 John Prine, "God Only Knows," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018 John Prine, "Bad Boy," German Afternoons, Oh Boy, 1986 John Prine, "All The Best," The Missing Years, Oh Boy, 1991 John Prine, "Lake Marie," Lost Dogs + Mixed Blessings, Oh Boy, 1995 John Prine, "Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971 John Prine, "Boundless Love," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018 John Prine, "Angel From Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971 John Prine, "Sam Stone," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971 John Prine, "Clay Pigeons," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971 John Prine, "Summer's End," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018 John Prine, "When I Get To Heaven," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018 John Prine, "Caravan of Fools," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018 John Prine, "Paradise," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971 This Is Lorelei, "Billy Came Back," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 7 · Bonus

RIP Cheetah Chrome

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Cheetah Chrome, guitarist for Rocket from the Tombs and the Dead Boys, who recently died at age 71. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 2

Ranking Rock Bands' Best and Worst Songs with Bill Wyman

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome their old colleague and former Sound Opinions host Bill Wyman back to discuss his new book, Bill Wyman’s Rock & Roll Lists, in which he ranks every song by some of rock’s biggest artists. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: The Beatles, "Good Day Sunshine," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Eagles, "Lyin' Eyes," One of These Nights, Asylum, 1975 Pink Floyd, "Atom Heart Mother," Atom Heart Mother, Harvest, 1970 Led Zeppelin, "Ramble On," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969 Led Zeppelin, "Moby Dick," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969 The Eagles, "Hotel California," Hotel California, Asylum, 1976 The Eagles, "Frail Grasp on the Big Picture," Long Road out of Eden, Eagles, 2007 Nirvana, "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Nevermind, DGC and Sub Pop, 1991 Nirvana, "Something in the Way," Nevermind, DGC and Sub Pop, 1991 Bruce Springsteen, "Outlaw Pete," Working on a Dream, Columbia, 2009 Pink Floyd, "Mother," The Wall, Columbia, 1979 Bob Dylan, "Shelter from the Storm," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975 Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up in Blue," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975 John Prine, "Angel from Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 30 · Bonus

A Song So Great Even Muzak Couldn’t Ruin It

In this bonus episode, Greg spotlights a song he recently heard as Muzak and makes the case for the original and its grocery store counterpart. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 25

Phoebe Bridgers Plus Opinions on Westside Cowboy

In 2026, Phoebe Bridgers is one of the biggest artists in the world. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their 2018 interview and live performance with Phoebe, which includes never-before-aired content. They discuss her debut album, songwriting prowess and impact on music. They’ll also review the debut album from Westside Cowboy. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Westside Cowboy, "Kick Stones (The Boys)," It Goes On, Island, 2026 Westside Cowboy, "Pin Up Boys," It Goes On, Island, 2026 Westside Cowboy, "Coyote," It Goes On, Island, 2026 Westside Cowboy, "Paperchains," It Goes On, Island, 2026 Westside Cowboy, "Worried Age," It Goes On, Island, 2026 Phoebe Bridgers, "Scott Street (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Funeral," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Chelsea," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Steamroller," Killer, Pax Americana, 2015 Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Demi Moore," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Smoke Signals (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Angelo Badalamenti, "Twin Peaks Theme (Instrumental)," Soundtrack from Twin Peaks, Warner Bros., 1990 Neil Young, "The Needle and the Damage Done," Harvest, Reprise, 1972 Radiohead, "Fake Plastic Trees," The Bends, EMI, 1995 Phoebe Bridgers, "You Missed My Heart," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Motion Sickness (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 The Beatles, "A Day in the Life," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Greg Kot

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Jim DeRogatis

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Erin Osmon

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Phoebe Bridgers

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David Porter

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Melissa Auf der Maur

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4.3

out of 5

1,973 Ratings

Sound Interviews, Unsound Opinions

Jun 29

binibob

The interviews are good but the new music reviews drag the whole program down. If they don’t like something they’re just going to dump on it and provide little in the way of actual informative music criticism. A good review should inform the audience about the music, just telling us how much you hate something is not enough. It’s okay to not like everything but they’re so negative when they don’t like something I can’t listen anymore. I was genuinely surprised to learn how long they’ve been on the air because their takes are about as informed as my grumpy old next door neighbor’s would be.
Where is the kneecap review?

May 10

frederick7

It was advertised on NPR but is not available here
Too short. Go deeper

Apr 13

Rivermantengo

Why do a podcast, a platform that allows long from discussions, when you only barley scratch the surface?
Updated review

Apr 4

Another Anonymous ID

Sorry guys but you are losing the plot. You chat about something for 5 minutes, interspersed with smokers cough laughing and the obligatory name dropping (Brian Eno - DING!), and then you play a small snippet of whatever you claimed was so great. But increasingly, the music isn’t great. And you miss dozens of regional bands, innovative players, and even classic sounds from all over the world. PLEASE, play more diverse music besides your favorite punk/grunge acts, and PLEASE lay off the cigarettes.

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.