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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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A Pathway to Sun Ra
In this bonus episode, Greg offers a starting point into Sun Ra's daunting discography.
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Billions' Brian Koppelman, Opinions on Mitski, Low Cut Connie & Jaimie Branch
Brian Koppelman makes his living as the showrunner, co-creator and writer for the Showtime series Billions. Jim and Greg revisit their conversation with Koppelman about how he innovatively uses music in the critically acclaimed show. They'll also review new albums from Mitski, Low Cut Connie and Jaimie Branch.
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The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Mitski, "Bug Like An Angel," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023Mitski, "Buffalo Replaced," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023Mitski, "I Love Me After You," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023Mitski, "The Deal," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023Low Cut Connie, "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023Low Cut Connie, "Art Dealers," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023Low Cut Connie, "King of the Jews," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023Low Cut Connie, "The Party's Over," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023Low Cut Connie, "Sleaze Me On," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023Mitski, "I'm Your Man," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023Jaimie Branch, "Baba Louie," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023Jaimie Branch, "Burning Grey," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023Jaimie Branch, "Take Over the World," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023Jaimie Branch, "The Mountain (feat. Jason Ajemian)," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023Tracy Chapman, "Talkin' Bout a Revolution," Tracy Chapman, Elektra, 1988Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Even the Losers," Damn the Torpedoes, MCA, 1979Mink DeVille, "Spanish Stroll," Cabretta, Capitol, 1977Garrett T. Capps, "Born in San Antone," Y Los Lonely Hipsters, Suburban Haste, 2016Bob Dylan, "Visions of Johanna," Blonde on Blonde, Columbia, 1966Mott the Hoople, "I Wish I Was Your Mother," Mott, Columbia, 1973Johnny Cash, "Solitary Man," American III: Solitary Man, American Recordings, 2000Andrew Bird, "Oh No," Noble Beast, Fat Possum, 2009Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Sire, 1984Sammy Davis Jr., "Mr. Bojangles," Mr. Bojangles (Single), MGM, 1972The Dictators, "The Next Big Thing," Go Girl Crazy!, Epic, 1975Eskmo, "Billions Title & Recap," Billions Original Series Soundtrack, Milan, 2017Mary Ocher, "Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs)," Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs) (Single), Copyright Control, 2023
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RIP Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth
In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to recently deceased Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell by adding a new song to the Desert Island Jukebox.
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Songs About the Morning, Opinions on Noname & Ratboys
What's more inspiring than the start of a new day? Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite songs inspired by the morning. The hosts also review new albums by Ratboys and Noname.
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Featured Songs:
The Beatles, "Good Morning," Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Noname, "gospel? (feat. $ilkMoney, billy woods & STOUT)," Sundial, self-released, 2023Ratboys, "The Window," The Window, Topshelf, 2023Ratboys, "Making Noise for the Ones You Love," The Window, Topshelf, 2023Ratboys, "Empty," The Window, Topshelf, 2023Ratboys, "Black Earth, WI," The Window, Topshelf, 2023Noname, "black mirror," Sundial, self-released, 2023Noname, "namesake," Sundial, self-released, 2023Noname, "potentially the interlude," Sundial, self-released, 2023Kris Kristofferson, "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down," Kristofferson, Monument, 1970Stevie Wonder, "Happier Than The Morning Sun," Music of My Mind, Tamla, 1972Nina Simone, "Feeling Good," I Put A Spell On You, Phillips, 1965The Polyphonic Spree, "Light & Day/Reach for the Sun," The Beginning Stages of..., Good, 2002Margot and the Nuclear So-And-So's, "Waking Up and Walking Out," The Bride On The Boxcar - A Decade Of Margot Rarities: 2004-2014, Joyful Noise, 2015Harry Nilsson, "Gotta Get Up," Nilsson Schmilsson, RCA Victor, 1971Kurt Vile, "Wakin On a Pretty Day," Wakin On a Pretty Daze, Matador, 2013Bill Withers, "Lovely Day," Menagerie, Columbia, 1977Joni Mitchell, "Chelsea Morning," Clouds, A&M, 1969The The, "This Is the Day," Soul Mining, Some Bizarre/Epic, 1983Beck, "Morning," Morning Phase, Captiol, 2014Outkast, "Git Up, Git Out (feat. Goodie Mob)," Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, Arista, LaFace, 1994Juice Newton, "Angel of the Morning," Juice, Captiol, 1981Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Sire, 1984
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RIP Jimmy Buffett (and Steve Goodman)
In this bonus episode Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Jimmy Buffett, who recently died. However, it's not a Buffett original he's adding.
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The Paisley Underground (The Bangles, Rain Parade), the Shangri-Las & Opinions on The Hives
In early ‘80s California, a new kind of music was brewing that blended the psychedelic sounds of the '60s with the modern day post-punk ethos. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot reflect on the Paisley Underground movement. They'll discuss the prominent bands like The Bangles, explore what made the scene so special and explain its impact on indie rock. Jim and Greg will also look back at the 1964 hit by The Shangri-Las, "Leader of the Pack," almost 60 years later. Plus, they'll review the new record from The Hives.
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Featured Songs:
Rain Parade, "What's She Done to Your Mind," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Hives, "Bogus Operandi," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023The Hives, "Trapdoor Solution," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023The Hives, "Countdown to Shutdown," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023The Hives, "What Did I Ever Do to You?," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023Rain Parade, "What's She Done to Your Mind," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Green on Red, "Sixteen Ways," Gas Food Lodging, Enigma, 1985The Beatles, "Tomorrow Never Knows," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966X, "Los Angeles," Los Angeles, Slash, 1980Rainy Day, "I'll Keep It with Mine," Rainy Day, Llama, 1984Rainy Day, "Sloop John B," Rainy Day, Llama, 1984Tony Conrad and Faust, "The Side of the Machine," Outside the Dream Syndicate, Caroline, 1973The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Sunday Morning," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967The Dream Syndicate, "The Days of Wine and Roses," The Days of Wine & Roses, Ruby/Slash, 1982Rain Parade, "Talking In My Sleep," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Rain Parade, "This Can't Be Today," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Rain Parade, "Kaleidoscope," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Rain Parade, "Look at Merri," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Mazzy Star, "Fade into You," So Tonight That I Might See, Capitol, 1993The Bangles, "Going Down to Liverpool," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984The Mamas & the Papas, "California Dreamin'," If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears, Dunhill, 1966The Bangles, "Dover Beach," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984The Bangles, "In a Different Light," Different Light, Columbia, 1986The Bangs, "Getting Out of Hand," Getting Out of Hand (Single), Downkiddle, 1981The Bangles, "Walk Like an Egyptian," Different Light, Columbia, 1986The Bangles, "Hero Takes a Fall," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984The Bangles, "Manic Monday," Different Light, Columbia, 1986The Three O'Clock, "When Lightning Starts," Sixteen Tambourines, Frontier, 1983The Three O'Clock, "Her Head's Revolving," Arrive Without Travelling, I.R.S., 1985The Three O'Clock, "On Paper," Vermillion, Paisley Park, 1988Rain Parade, "As Real As Real," 3 x 4: The Bangles, The Three O'Clock, The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, Yep Roc, 2019The Dream Syndicate, "Hero Takes a Fall," 3 x 4: The Bangles, The Three O'Clock, The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, Yep Roc, 2019The Chills, "Kaleidoscope World," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1986The Verlaines, "Death and the Maiden," Juvenilia, Flying Nun, 1987Echo & the Bunnymen, "Bring On the Dancing Horses," Songs to Learn & Sing, Sire, 1985Mercury Rev, "Car Wash Hair (Full Pull)," Yerself Is Steam, Columbia, 1991Slowdive, "Alison," Souvlaki, Creation, 1993Tacocat, "Grains of Salt," This Mess Is A Place, Sub Pop, 2019The Shangri-Las, "Leader of the Pack," Leader of the Park (Single), Red Bird, 1964Twisted Sister, "Leader of the Pac
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