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.

16H AGO · BONUS

Happy Belated Winter Solstice!

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to one of his all-time favorite artists—and his Pagan friends back in Minneapolis. 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/3eEvRnG 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.

9 min
5D AGO

Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music) & RIP Bob Weir

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Phil Manzanera, the guitarist behind Roxy Music and a prolific record producer whose career spans more than five decades. The hosts also pay tribute to Bob Weir of Grateful Dead. 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/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Roxy Music, "If There Is Something," Roxy Music, Island and Reprise, 1972 The Grateful Dead, "Sugar Magnolia," American Beauty, Warner Bros., 1970 Bob Weir, "Cassidy," Ace, Warner Bros., 1972 Roxy Music, "Re-Make/Re-Model," Roxy Music, Island and Reprise, 1972 Roxy Music, "The Thrill of it All," Country Life, Island and ATCO, 1974 Roxy Music, "Amazona," Stranded, Island and ATCO, 1973 Roxy Music, "Do the Strand," For Your Pleasure, Island and Warner Bros., 1973 Phil Manzanera, "Big Day," Diamond Head, Island and ATCO, 1975 Roxy Music, "Both Ends Burning," Siren, Island and ATCO, 1975 Phil Manzanera, Andy Mackay, "Ambulante - Live," AM.PM Soho Live, Expression, 2025 Aterciopelados, "Baracunatana," La Pipa de la Paz, RCA, 1996 Jason P. Woodbury & The Night Bird Singing Quartet, "Get To Meet Them," (Single), Always Happening, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51 min
JAN 21 · BONUS

A Jazz Primer for Rock Fans

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by one jazz legend paying tribute to another. 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/3eEvRnG 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.

7 min
JAN 17 · BONUS

RIP Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, the innovative rhythm guitarist and co-founder who helped shape American rock and improvisational music. Weir died on January 10, 2026, at the age of 78. 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/3eEvRnG 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.

14 min
JAN 16

R.I.P. Rob Reiner, Opinions on Lily Allen & Dry Cleaning

In December of 2025, the world tragically lost actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to him by revisiting their 2014 interview in which they discuss This Is Spinal Tap, films, music and more. They also review new music from Lily Allen and Dry Cleaning. 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/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Spinal Tap, "Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Dry Cleaning, "Hit My Head All Day," Secret Love, 4AD, 2026 Dry Cleaning, "Rocks," Secret Love, 4AD, 2026 Dry Cleaning, "Blood," Secret Love, 4AD, 2026 Lily Allen, "West End Girl," West End Girl, BMG, 2025 Lily Allen, "Madeline," West End Girl, BMG, 2025 Lily Allen, "Just Enough," West End Girl, BMG, 2025 Spinal Tap, "Rock and Roll Creation," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Spinal Tap, "Cups and Cakes," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Spinal Tap, "Gimme Some Money," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Spinal Tap, "Big Bottom," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Black Sabbath, "Black Sabbath," Black Sabbath, Vertigo, 1970 Spinal Tap, "Head Hole," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Roxy Music, "If There Is Something," Roxy Music, Island and Reprise, 1972 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51 min
JAN 14 · BONUS

A History Lesson from Professor DeRogatis

In this bonus episode, Jim shares an old country cut that recounts the assassination of President James Garfield, recorded by one of the genre’s all-time greats. 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/3eEvRnG 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.

7 min
JAN 9

2025 Mixtape, Obituaries and Singles of the Year

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot close the book on 2025 by doing a final round of obituaries, playing favorite singles and sharing a mixtape that documents the ups and downs of the year that was. Greg's Mixtape 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/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: SPRINTS, "Something's Gonna Happen," All That Is Over, City Slang and Sub Pop, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Redwalls, "It's Alright," Universal Blues, Undertow, 2003 Joe Ely, "Boxcars," Honkey Tonk Masquerade, MCA, 1978 The Mavericks, "There Goes My Heart," What a Crying Shame, MCA Nashville, 1994 The Band, "Chest Fever," Music from Big Pink, Capitol, 1968 Chappell Roan, "The Subway," (Single), Amusement, 2025 Annabelle Dinda, "The Hand," (Single), Self-Released, 2025 Huntrix, "Golden," KPop Demon Hunters, Republic, 2025 Hayley Williams, "True Believer (Live on Tonight Show)," Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, Post Atlantic, 2025 Bad Bunny, "BAILE INoLVIDABLE," DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, Rimas, 2025 MSPAINT, "Angel," No Separation, Convulse, 2025 Cardi B, "Outside," Am I the Drama?, Atlantic, 2025 Taylor Swift, "The Fate Of Ophelia," The Life of a Showgirl, Republic, 2025 Sharon Van Etten, "Somethin' Ain't Right," Sharon Van Etten and The Attachement Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025 The Penrose Web, "I Dreamt I Woke Up Dead," It's...The Penrose Web, Fools Paradise and Gare Du Nord, 2025 Peter Peter Hughes, "The End of Your Empire," Half-Staff Blues, Tired Media, 2025 Mavis Staples, "Chicago," Sad and Beautiful World, Anti, 2025 The Belair Lip Bombs, "Again and Again," Again, Third Man, 2025 The Bug Club, "How to Be a Confidante," Very Human Features, Sub Pop, 2025 Perfume Genius, "It's a Mirror," Glory, Matador, 2025 Ed Kuepper and Jim White, "The 16 Days," After The Flood, Remote Control, 2025 Mekons, "You're Not Singing Anymore," Horror, Fire, 2025 Spinal Tap, "Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51 min
JAN 7 · BONUS

So Good Even Dan the Automator Left It Alone

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that was arguably perfected upon its original release. 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/3eEvRnG 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.

7 min

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04/04/2021

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2 min

Greg Kot

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Jim DeRogatis

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4.3

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1,959 Ratings

The Nirvana talk needs to chill

05/12/2024

NickNightLive

Nirvana’s legacy is massive, we get it! Any opportunity these guys have, they’ll shoehorn something about Kurt/Nirvana into it. Steve Albini passes? Let’s not delve into some of his best produced albums, let’s talk about In Utero for 15 minutes and their interactions with Kurt at the time. The Melvins visit? Let’s not talk about their influence on several genres or the fact that they’re still finding ways to be one of the weirdest, coolest bands going, let’s talk about Kurt and Courtney. The hosts are great but they really let an alright band with an outsized legacy dictate some of these conversations.
Old and Out of Touch

12/17/2025

ronaldacunajr13

Hard to believe (or is it?) that these two have agreed on the best album of the year. I dare you to venture outside of this echo chamber.
Pompous and Uninformed

10/06/2025

Ellivenud

Like being trapped at an airport lounge overhearing a couple of pompous white baby boomers drivel on about the same tired music they’ve listened to their whole lives, trying to explain why it’s better than other peoples music that they don’t really know about.
Excellent August 1 show!

08/12/2025

mindcentric

Horsegirl interview was superb! Thank you, guys!

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.