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In this bonus episode Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox inspired by a favorite TV show from his favorite director. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Andy Cirzan has a bag full of fresh festive tunes for everyone to enjoy. The Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular is back with vintage Korean psych rock, rare old school Caribbean vinyl and even some modern indie artists.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Lenny Dee, "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town," Happy Holi-Dee, Decca, 1961Marching Church, "Christmas On Earth," Christmas On Earth (Single), Sacred Bones, 2017Blitzen Trapper, "Christmas Is Coming Soon," Blitzen Trapper, LidKerCow, 2003Allan Hull, "Cardboard Christmas Boxes," Mid Winter: The Songs & Music Of Christmas And The Turning Of The Year, Free Reed, 2006Unknown, "Jingle Bells," Unknown, ,Parachange de Navidad, "Los Mamarrachos," Unknown, ,El Nacimiento del Mesiah, "La Calandria," Unknown, ,Del Lechon el Rabito, "Trio Alegras Dominicanos," Navidades En Puerto Rico, Hato Rey,Que Lio en la Navidad, "Trio Vegabajeno," Cantares De Navidad Vol. II, Marvela,Cardomos Navidenas, "Chuto Bayaman y La Calandria," Unknown, ,The Three Suns, "Winter Wonderland," The Sound of Christmas, Camden, 1961He 5, "Red Nosed Reindeer," Merry Christmas, MRC, 1969He 5 , "Jingle Bell," Merry Christmas, MRC, 1969He 5, "Auld Lang Syne," Merry Christmas, MRC, 1969The Beach Boys, "Christmas Eve," Keep An Eye On Summer - The Beach Boys Sessions 1964, Capitol, 2014Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast Jim interviews hip hop artist Matt Muse and Greg pays tribute to three music world luminaries who recently passed. Buy tickets for Love & Nappyness 12/17 at Metro Chicago: https://bit.ly/3dQP4Bg  Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time for one of the most anticipated shows of the year, the Best Albums of 2021! Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite records of the year that they keep returning to again and again. They also hear favorite albums by the production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Amyl and the Sniffers, "Hertz," Comfort to Me, B2B, 2021Naked Raygun, "Living in the Good Times," Over the Overlords, Wax Trax!, 2021Amythyst Kiah, "Black Myself," Wary + Strange, Rounder, 2021Shame, "Nigel Hitter," Drunk Tank Pink, Dead Oceans, 2021UV-TV, "Distant Lullaby," Always Something, PaperCup Music, 2021Taylor Swift, "All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault)," Red (Taylor's Version), Republic, 2021Remi Wolf, "Guerrilla," Juno, Island, 2021La Femme, "Paradigme," Paradigmes, Disque Pointu/Idol, 2021Robert Finley, "Souled Out On You," Sharecropper's Son, Easy Eye Sound, 2021Tamar Aphek, "Russian Winter," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Tony Allen, "Mau Mau (feat. Nah Eeto)," There Is No End, Decca, 2021Boston Manor, "Carbon Mono," Desperate Times Desperate Pleasures, SharpTone, 2021Lucy Dacus, "Going, Going, Gone," Home Video, Matador, 2021Viagra Boys, "Ain't Nice," Welfare Jazz, YEAR0001, 2021Little Simz, "Speed," Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, Age 101, 2021Dry Cleaning, "Unsmart Lady," New Long Leg, 4AD, 2021IDLES, "The Wheel," Crawler, Partisan, 2021Amyl and the Sniffers, "Choices," Comfort to Me, B2B, 2021Goat Girl, "Sad Cowboy," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg continue their conversation with Rolling Stone senior writer and Sound Opinions contributor, Althea Legaspi, about first hand experiences of unsafe concerts.  Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Sound Opinions collaborator Althea Legaspi about the tragedy at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival. They discuss the dire need for consistent safety measures at shows and times they felt unsafe in live music environments. The hosts also hear some desert island jukebox selections from guests and feedback from listeners. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Brian Eno, "Over Fire Island," Another Green World, Island, 1975Tamar Aphek, "Russian Winter," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Tamar Aphek, "Show Me Your Pretty Side," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Miles Davis, "John McLaughlin," Bitches Brew, Columbia, 1970Frankie Valli, "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," Solo, Philips, 1967Yola, "Stand For Myself," Stand For Myself, Easy Eye Sound, 2021Sister Rosetta Tharpe, "Up Above My Head," Up Above My Head (Single), Decca, 1948Janet Jackson, "What Have You Done for Me Lately," Control, A&M, 1986Marvin Gaye, "What's Going On," What's Going On, Tamla, 1971Wall of Voodoo, "Mexican Radio," Call of the West, I.R.S., 1983Manu Chao, "Clandestino," Clandestino, Virgin, 1998The Beatles, "She's Leaving Home," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Smiths, "Suffer Little Children," The Smiths, Rough Trade, 1984Jonathan Richman, "Velvet Underground," I, Jonathan, New Rounder, 1992MUNA, "Silk Chiffon (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)," Silk Chiffon (Single), Saddest Factory, 2021Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble, "Keep Your Mind Free (feat. Ben LaMar Gay)," Now, International Anthem, 2021Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from an under-appreciated band from the late-80s indie scene. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5AhSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are big fans of Aimee Mann's songwriting so they've asked her to choose five albums that shaped her artistic outlook. She shares those albums and what they meant to her at different points in her life on this episode. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Aimee Mann, "Save Me," Magnolia (Music From the Motion Picture), Warner Music, 1999Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, "Quattro (World Drifts In)," Raise the Roof, Warner Music, 2021Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, "Searching For My Love," Raise the Roof, Warner Music, 2021Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, "High And Lonesome," Raise the Roof, Warner Music, 2021Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, "You Led Me To The Wrong," Raise the Roof, Warner Music, 2021Neil Young, "Heart of Gold," Harvest, Reprise, 1972Neil Young, "A Man Needs A Maid," Harvest, Reprise, 1972Neil Young, "Are You Ready For The Country," Harvest, Reprise, 1972Neil Young, "The Needle and the Damage Done," Harvest, Reprise, 1972Aimee Mann, "Burn It Out," Queens of the Summer Hotel, SuperEgo, 2021Neil Young, "Old Man," Harvest, Reprise, 1972Neil Young, "Alabama," Harvest, Reprise, 1972Steely Dan, "Do It Again," Can't Buy A Thrill, ABC, 1972Steely Dan, "Only a Fool Would Say That," Can't Buy A Thrill, ABC, 1972Steely Dan, "Reelin' In the Years," Can't Buy A Thrill, ABC, 1972Steely Dan, "Dirty Work," Can't Buy A Thrill, ABC, 1972Steely Dan, "The Boston Rag," Countdown to Ecstasy, ABC, 1973Elvis Costello And The Attractions, "Beyond Belief," Imperial Bedroom, Columbia, 1982Elvis Costello And The Attractions, "Almost Blue," Imperial Bedroom, Columbia, 1982Elvis Costello And The Attractions, "...And In Every Home," Imperial Bedroom, Columbia, 1982Elvis Costello And The Brodsky Quartet, "I Thought I'd Write to Juliet," The Juliet Letters, Warner Bros, 1993The Young Snakes, "Not Enough," Bark Along With The Young Snakes, Ambiguous, 1982Aimee Mann, "At The Frick Museum," Queens of the Summer Hotel, SuperEgo, 2021The Loud Family, "Sword Swallower," Plants and Birds and Rocks and Things, Alias, 1993The Loud Family, "Inverness," Plants and Birds and Rocks and Things, Alias, 1993Aimee Mann, "Fifty Years After the Fair," Whatever, Imago, 1993Game Theory, "Regenisraen," The Big Shot Chronicles, Enigma, 1986The Loud Family, "Slit My Wrists," Plants and Birds and Rocks and Things, Alias, 1993Elliott Smith, "Waltz, No. 2 (XO)," XO, Dreamworks, 1998Elliott Smith, "Sweet Adeline," XO, Dreamworks, 1998Aimee Mann, "Suicide Is Murder," Queens of the Summer Hotel, SuperEgo, 2021Karen Dalton, "Something On Your Mind," In My Own Time, Paramount, 1971Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast, producer Andrew Gill interviews directors Robert Yapkowitz and Richard Peete about their film "Karen Dalton: In My Own Time." Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5AhSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Thanksgiving coming up, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs about giving thanks. Plus they review highly anticipated new albums from Courtney Barnett and IDLES. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Ariana Grande, "thank u, next," thank u, next, Republic, 2019Courtney Barnett, "Rae Street," Things Take Time, Take Time, Mom+Pop, 2021Courtney Barnett, "Write a List of Things to Look Forward To," Things Take Time, Take Time, Mom+Pop, 2021Courtney Barnett, "Take It Day by Day," Things Take Time, Take Time, Mom+Pop, 2021Courtney Barnett, "Splendour," Things Take Time, Take Time, Mom+Pop, 2021IDLES, "Car Crash," Crawler, Partisan, 2021IDLES, "The Wheel," Crawler, Partisan, 2021IDLES, "The New Sensation," Crawler, Partisan, 2021IDLES, "The Beachland Ballroom," Crawler, Partisan, 2021IDLES, "The End," Crawler, Partisan, 2021Big Star, "Thank You Friends," Third, PVC, 1977Sister Sledge, "We Are Family," We Are Family, Atlantic, 1979Earth, Wind & Fire, "Gratitude," Gratitude, Columbia, 1975Tyler, The Creator, "GONE, GONE / THANK YOU," IGOR, Columbia, 2019Bonnie Raitt, "Thank You," Bonnie Raitt, Warner Bros., 1971Lucinda Williams, "Stowaway in Your Heart," Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone, Highway 20, 2014Fall Out Boy, "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs," Infinity On High, Island, 2007Chance The Rapper, "Blessings (feat. Jamila Woods)," Coloring Book, Self-Released, 2016Andrew Gold, "Thank You For Being A Friend," All This and Heaven Too, Asylum, 1978The Kinks, "Days," Days (Single), Pye 7N 17573, 1968Dido, "Thank You," No Angel, Cheeky, 1999Descendants, "Thank You," Everything Sucks, Epitaph, 1996Aimee Mann, "Suicide Is Murder," Queens of the Summer Hotel, SuperEgo, 2021Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.