

Sound Opinions
Sound Opinions
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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Jun 4, 2021 • 51min
#810 Buried Treasures, Opinions on Olivia Rodrigo & Monster Magnet
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some buried treasures: new, under-the-radar music you need to hear. Plus, they'll review new albums from Olivia Rodrigo and Monster Magnet. 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:Olivia Rodrigo, "driver's license," SOUR, Geffen, 2021Monster Magnet, "Born To Go," A Better Dystopia, Napalm, 2021Monster Magnet, "Motorcycle (Straight to Hell)," A Better Dystopia, Napalm, 2021Monster Magnet, "Welcome to the Void," A Better Dystopia, Napalm, 2021Olivia Rodrigo, "brutal," SOUR, Geffen, 2021Olivia Rodrigo, "1 step forward, 3 steps back," SOUR, Geffen, 2021Olivia Rodrigo, "good 4 u," SOUR, Geffen, 2021Olivia Rodrigo, "deja vu," SOUR, Geffen, 2021The Linda Lindas, "Rebel Girl," Moxie (Music from the Netflix Film), Maisie Music Publishing, 2021Jelani Aryeh, "Marigold," Marigold (Single), No Matter, 2021Ting Tang Tina, "Kill Courtney," Honeybee, Dreamy Life, 2020Seaside Witch Coven, "King Fried," King Fried (Single), Self-Released, 2021Jungle Green, "Ritchie," Ritchie (Single), Self-Released, 2021topographies, "See You as You Fall," Ideal Form, Funeral Party, 2020Yellow Pills, "Come over and Eat Some Food," Space Age Inferno, Mint 400/Raining, 2021Omar Apollo, "Useless," Apolonio, Warner, 2020FACS, "Strawberry Cough," Present Tense, Trouble In Mind, 2021DARKSIDE, "The Limit," The Limit (Single), Matador, 2021Pino Palladino & Blake Mills, "Just Wrong," Notes With Attachments, Verve, 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.

Jun 2, 2021 • 6min
A Power Pop Education: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick
In this bonus podcast Jim adds a track from 1990 by a Scottish power pop band that is still going strong today. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Record 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.

May 28, 2021 • 50min
#809 Tune-Yards & Concert Venue Accessibility
Merrill Garbus of Tune-Yards joins hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot for a conversation about their new album, Sketchy, and the complicated ideas about race that informed it. Plus, they interview writer Josh Terry about how the live music industry can be more accessible as concerts resume. Accessibility Interview Transcript: https://soundopinions.org/show/809Join 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:Tune-Yards, "hold yourself.," Sketchy, 4AD, 2021Tune-Yards, "Bizness (Live on Sound Opinions)," Whokill, 4AD, 2011Tune-Yards, "Now as Then," I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life, 4AD, 2018Tune-Yards, "homewrecker," Sketchy, 4AD, 2021Tune-Yards, "make it right.," Sketchy, 4AD, 2021Brocelïande, "Abbots Bromley Horn Dance," Flowing Glass: Sir Christèmas, Flowinglass Music, 2000The Coup, "Hey Saturday Night (feat. Tune-Yards)," Sorry To Bother You: The Soundtrack, Interscope, 2018Tune-Yards, "Money Money Money," Sorry To Bother You: The Score, Interscope, 2019Craig Brenner, "Spring Is Near," Passages, (Self-released), 2020Tune-Yards, "silence pt. 1 (when we say we)," Sketchy, 4AD, 2021Led Zeppelin, "The Battle of Evermore," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Talking Heads, "The Great Curve," Remain in Light, Sire, 1980Earth, Wind & Fire, "Spirit," Spirit, Columbia, 1976Rare Earth, "Get Ready," Get Ready, Rare Earth, 1969Bachelor, Jay Som, Palehound, "Stay in the Car," Stay in the Car (Single), Polyvinyl, 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.

May 26, 2021 • 9min
More with Dawnie Walton, author of The Final Revival of Opal and Nev
Author Dawnie Walton was on the show in April. Here's some parts of that conversation that didn't fit into the original episode, including her thoughts on Kim Gordon and David Bowie.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Record 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.

May 21, 2021 • 51min
#808 Album Review Roundup (St. Vincent, Tony Allen & More) Plus How to Save the Music Ecosystem
As spring releases continue to sprout up, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot can't wait to share their opinions on some new music. Plus, they interview researcher and writer Ron Knox about how the music ecosystem can be saved, and why breaking up "Big Music" is the answer. 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:St. Vincent, "Daddy's Home," Daddy's Home, Loma Vista, 2021St. Vincent, "Down," Daddy's Home, Loma Vista, 2021St. Vincent, "My Baby Wants a Baby," Daddy's Home, Loma Vista, 2021St. Vincent, "Candy Darling," Daddy's Home, Loma Vista, 2021St. Vincent, "The Melting of the Sun," Daddy's Home, Loma Vista, 2021Morcheeba, "Namaste," Blackest Blue, Fly Agaric, 2021Morcheeba, "Cut My Heart Out," Blackest Blue, Fly Agaric, 2021Morcheeba, "Say It's Over (feat. Brad Barr)," Blackest Blue, Fly Agaric, 2021Morcheeba, "Sulphur Soul," Blackest Blue, Fly Agaric, 2021Molly Sarlé, "Human," Karaoke Angel, Partisan, 2019Tony Allen, "Très Magnifique (feat. Tsunami)," There Is No End, Blue Note, 2021Tony Allen, "Mau Mau (feat. Nah Eeto)," There Is No End, Blue Note, 2021Tony Allen, "Coonta Kinte (feat. ZelooperZ)," There Is No End, Blue Note, 2021The Chills, "Scatterbrain," Scatterbrain, Fire, 2021The Chills, "Monolith," Scatterbrain, Fire, 2021The Chills, "Worlds Within Worlds," Scatterbrain, Fire, 2021The Chills, "Caught in My Eye," Scatterbrain, Fire, 2021Molly Sarlé, "Gypsy," Aquarium Drunkard's Lagniappe Session, Partisan, 2020Celine Dion, "It's All Coming Back To Me Now," Falling into You, Columbia, 1996Mountain Man, "Moon," Magic Ship, Nonesuch, 2018Fleetwood Mac, "Dreams ," Rumours, Warner Brothers, 1977Tune-Yards, "Hold Yourself," Sketchy, 4AD, 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.

May 19, 2021 • 11min
Remembering two legends of the Chicago music scene
Greg pays tribute to Delmark Records founder Bob Koester and The Staples Singers' Pervis Staples, both behind the scenes legends of the Chicago music scene. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Record 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.

May 14, 2021 • 50min
#807 The Story of Malaco Records, Opinions on Miranda Lambert & girl in red
Malaco Records is the longest-running independent label in American history, but most white music fans have never heard of it. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Rob Bowman about his book, "The Last Soul Company: The Malaco Records Story." Plus, they review new records by Miranda Lambert and girl in red. 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/2RyD5AhFeatured Songs:Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, "Homegrown Tomatoes," The Marfa Tapes, Vanner, 2021Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, "Waxahachie," The Marfa Tapes, Vanner, 2021girl in red, "Rue," if i could make it go quiet, AWAL, 2021girl in red, "Serotonin," if i could make it go quiet, AWAL, 2021girl in red, "Apartment 402," if i could make it go quiet, AWAL, 2021girl in red, "Hornylovesickmess," if i could make it go quiet, AWAL, 2021The Mississippi Mass Choir, "When I Rose This Morning," I'll See You in the Rapture, Malaco, 1996Johnnie Taylor, "Disco Lady," Eargasm, Columbia, 1976King Floyd, "Groove Me," King Floyd, Chimneyville, 1970Jean Knight , "Mr. Big Stuff," Mr. Big Stuff, Stax, 1971Dorothy Moore, "Misty Blue," Misty Blue, Malaco, 1976Z.Z. Hill, "Down Home Blues," Down Home Blues, Malaco, 1982The Golden Nuggets, "Gospel Train," Gospel Train (Single), Malaco, 1973The Jackson Southernaires, "Hold To God's Unchanging Hand," Down Home, Malaco, 1982Mahalia Jackson, "Move On Up A Little Higher," Move On Up A Little Higher (Single), Apollo, 1947The Mississippi Mass Choir, "Call Him Up Part 1," "Live" In Jackson, Mississippi, Malaco, 1989The Georgia Mass Choir, "Joy," I Sing Because I'm Happy, Savoy, 1992Wale, "Sue Me (feat. Kelly Price)," Wow... That's Crazy, Every Blue Moon, 2019LaShun Pace, "I Know I've Been Changed," He Lives, Savoy, 1991Support 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.

May 12, 2021 • 11min
Bonus podcast 25: More from Nancy Wilson
We talk more with Nancy about the future of Heart, her film score work and Jim and Nancy meeting on the set of Almost Famous. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Record 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.

May 7, 2021 • 50min
#806 Nancy Wilson of Heart, Opinions on Art d'Ecco & Marianne Faithfull
For decades, Heart’s Nancy Wilson has been connecting with audiences through her masterful guitar playing and spot-on harmony vocals. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with her about her illustrious career and her debut studio solo album. Plus, they review new records from Art d'Ecco and Marianne Faithfull. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Heart, "Crazy On You," Dreamboat Annie, Mushroom, 1975Marianne Faithfull, "The Bridge of Sighs (with Warren Ellis)," She Walks in Beauty (with Warren Ellis), BMG, 2021Marianne Faithfull, "She Walks in Beauty (with Warren Ellis)," She Walks in Beauty (with Warren Ellis), BMG, 2021Marianne Faithfull, "Ozymandias (with Warren Ellis)," She Walks in Beauty (with Warren Ellis), BMG, 2021Billie Holiday, "Glad to Be Unhappy," Lady in Satin, Columbia, 1958Art d'Ecco, "Desires," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Art d'Ecco, "Head Rush," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Art d'Ecco, "I Am the Dance Floor," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Art d'Ecco, "I Remember," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Art d'Ecco, "In Standard Definition," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Nancy Wilson, "You and Me," You and Me, Carry On Music, 2021Nancy Wilson, "The Rising," You and Me, Carry On Music, 2021Heart, "Magic Man," Dreamboat Annie, Mushroom, 1975Heart, "Barracuda," Little Queen, Portrait, 1977Nancy Wilson, "4 Edward," You and Me, Carry On Music, 2021Heart, "Mistral Wind," Dog & Butterfly, Portrait, 1978Heart, "Straight On," Dog & Butterfly, Portrait, 1978Heart, "Dog & Butterfly," Dog & Butterfly, Portrait, 1978Heart, "Alone," Heart, Capitol, 1985Heart, "What About Love," Heart, Capitol, 1985Heart, "These Dreams," Heart, Capitol, 1985Nancy Wilson, "We Meet Again," You and Me, Carry On Music, 2021Dorothy Moore, "Misty Blue," Misty Blue, Malaco, 1976Support 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.

May 5, 2021 • 6min
Bonus podcast 24: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick
Greg pays tribute to the bassist of one of the greatest black rock bands ever. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord 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.


