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#685 Great Starts - Songs With Iconic Beginnings
Episode 682
Sometimes songs make a strong, memorable statement from the very first note. This week, to start off the new year, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share songs with iconic starts.
Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
#684 Great Duets & Writer Malcolm Gladwell
Episode 681
There’s something about two performers, sometimes from different styles and points of view, coming together and creating a musical moment. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of th…
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
#683 Jim & Greg's 2018 Mixtapes & In Memoriam
Episode 680
Sound Opinions closes out 2018 with the year in song. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot present a mixtape of tracks that tell the story of the the past year. And we remember some of the many musicians…
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
#682 Rush & Paying Tribute to Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks
Episode 679
Famous for its instrumental virtuosity and heady, sci-fi influenced lyrics, the Canadian prog-rock trio Rush has amassed an obsessive cult following. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush join hosts Jim…
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
#681 Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular
Episode 678
Whether you've been naughty or nice, Sound Opinions has a new sack full of holiday music for you. Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome back record crate explorer and Christmas music aficionado Andy Cir…
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
#680 The Best Albums of 2018
Episode 677
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite albums of 2018. They also hear picks from Sound Opinions producers and listeners.
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
#679 Singer-Songwriter Amanda Shires & Opinions on Anderson .Paak & Art Brut
Episode 676
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot have a conversation with country singer-songwriter Amanda Shires at the Goose Island Tap Room in Chicago. They discuss her literary lyrics, her latest albu…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
#678 Astral Weeks 50th Anniversary & Guest Desert Island Jukebox
Episode 675
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot conduct an Album Dissection of Van Morrison's 1968 classic Astral Weeks. The landmark release celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. Then, we hear from recent So…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
#677 Buried Treasures & Dad Rap
Episode 674
Looking for new music that's out of the mainstream? Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot uncover some buried treasures: recent releases that you need to hear! Plus, Jim and Greg talk with author Steven Hyden a…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
#676 Lennon v. McCartney Solo Careers & Opinions on Vince Staples & Makaya McCraven
Episode 673
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the post-Beatles careers of John Lennon and Paul McCartney... The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Plus, Jim and Greg review the new release from rappe…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago