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#635 Vic Mensa, Opinions on tUnE-yArDs, Dolores O'Riordan & Hugh Masekela
Episode 632
On his debut record, The Autobiography, Vic Mensa raps about his life growing up on the South Side of Chicago. With a confessional tone, he explores topics like community, violence, drugs, and racism…
Published on 7 years, 5 months ago
#634 New Wave & Alison Moyet
Episode 631
Jim and Greg talk to Lori Majewski about her book "Mad World: An Oral History of New Wave Artists and the Songs That Defined the 1980s", co-written with Jonathan Bernstein. In it, the authors reveal …
Published on 7 years, 5 months ago
#633 Iron & Wine and Opinions on Jeff Rosenstock
Episode 630
Sam Beam has been releasing his signature indie folk records under the moniker Iron & Wine for over 15 years. His 2017 effort, Beast Epic, returns to his stripped down, acoustic roots. Hosts Jim DeRo…
Published on 7 years, 5 months ago
#632 Alex Cox & Opinions on N.E.R.D.
Episode 629
Few filmmakers have embodied the punk aesthetic like Alex Cox. He joins hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot to discuss the classic LA punk soundtrack to Repo Man, the making of the Sex Pistols biopic Si…
Published on 7 years, 6 months ago
#631 Mixtapes 2017 & Musical In Memoriam
Episode 628
As 2017 comes to a close, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot present DJ sets full of some of their favorite songs of the year. They'll also pay tribute to some of the musicians who died in 2017.
Published on 7 years, 6 months ago
#630 Bob Ezrin & Amber Mark
Episode 627
Bob Ezrin, the "producer's producer," has been behind the boards for many blockbuster epic albums over the years. He shares stories with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot about working on classic albu…
Published on 7 years, 6 months ago
#629 The Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular 2017
Episode 626
It's time again for the annual Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular! Each year, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by holiday music collector Andy Cirzan who shares a mix of rare Christmas rec…
Published on 7 years, 6 months ago
#628 Rock Criticism with Jonathan Lethem, Mavis Staples & Björk
Episode 625
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot indulge this week in a deep look at their own profession: rock criticism. They're joined by novelist Jonathan Lethem, co-editor of a new anthology of rock criticism, …
Published on 7 years, 7 months ago
#627 The Best Albums of 2017
Episode 624
2017 has been full of highly anticipated releases and unexpected gems from relatively unknown artists. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot reveal their lists of the Best Albums of 2017.
Published on 7 years, 7 months ago
#626 Songs of Thanks, the Bass VI & Rise Against's Tim McIlrath
Episode 623
Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the dinner table with family and friends to reflect on the past year and give thanks. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite …
Published on 7 years, 7 months ago