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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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Kranky Records, Opinions on Iggy Pop & Ladytron
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history of the Chicago indie label Kranky Records, which has been home over the years to artists like Low, Deerhunter and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. They talk with Kranky co-founder and author of the book “You’re with Stupid,” Bruce Adams, about its creation, ethos and more. The hosts also review new music from Iggy Pop and Ladytron.
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RIP Van Conner
In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg pay tribute to Van Conner of the Screaming Trees, who recently died at age 55.
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Songs About Photography, Marty Perez & RIP David Crosby
Jim and Greg talk with longtime music photographer Marty Perez about his new career-spanning book, "Kill A Punk For Rock & Roll." They also share their favorite songs about photography and pay tribute to David Crosby.
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An Obscure British Band You've Probably Never Heard Of
In this bonus episode, Jim digs deep into the British music scene of the '60s to add an obscure song to the Desert Island Jukebox.
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Dry Cleaning, Reviews of Margo Price and SZA, and RIP Jeff Beck
Post-punk tunes topped with dadaist deadpan lyrics are an unlikely formula for popularity in music, but that's the secret to Dry Cleaning's success. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with band members Florence Shaw and Nick Buxton about one of their favorite albums of 2022. They also review new albums by SZA and Margo Price and pay tribute to Jeff Beck.
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A Great Girl Group Song from 2007
In this bonus episode, Jim shares a girl group song from 2007 that can stand alongside more famous tracks from the 1960s.
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Customer Reviews
Sustenance for the music soul
Sound Opinions is a staple of my music diet to find new music (which this show delivers in spades), as well as discover artists I missed and deepen my knowledge and appreciation of artists and their influences. Moreover, I really enjoy the hosts. It’s a remarkable show.
Bam bam
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Brilliant piece on Willy DeVille
Just caught this one, about Mink DeVille and CBGBs. Loved it! Truly fantastic. I hope Greg and Jim do a deep dive on Willy’s music; they’d do it proud.