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#535 Rush & Opinions on Kanye West
Episode 532
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 Jim and G…
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago
#534 Music of the Civil Rights Era
Episode 531
Music played an essential role in uplifting, motivating, and uniting people during the Civil Rights era of the 1950s and '60s. In honor of Black History Month, hosts Jim and Greg explore the powerful…
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago
#533 Los Lobos
Episode 530
Los Lobos has enjoyed a remarkable career for more than forty years, even retaining the same core lineup from its start as an East Los Angeles wedding band in 1973. Los Lobos joins hosts Jim DeRogati…
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago
#532 Anti-Love Songs for Valentine's Day & Opinions on Lucinda Williams
Episode 529
Despite the gooey romantic marketing, more breakups happen around Valentine’s Day than any other part of the year. For those who get the feeling every February that “Love Stinks,” hosts Jim DeRogatis…
Published on 9 years, 5 months ago
#531 Patti Smith's Horses & Opinions on Pusha T
Episode 528
Patti Smith's Horses forever changed what punk rock could be, beginning with its striking album cover and unforgettable opening line. The album turned 40 in December, so in celebration, Jim and Greg …
Published on 9 years, 5 months ago
#530 Shamir & Opinions on Savages
Episode 527
Only a few years into his career, Las Vegas-based singer/songwriter Shamir has already explored house, disco, indie pop, country, and countless other styles. He joins hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot…
Published on 9 years, 5 months ago
#529 Remembering David Bowie
Episode 526
Sound Opinions remembers pioneering music icon David Bowie. The pop chameleon died of cancer on January 10, 2016. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot also review the singer's new album Blackstar, which …
Published on 9 years, 5 months ago
#528 Glyn Johns & Opinions on Coldplay
Episode 525
English producer and engineer Glyn Johns has been behind the board for classic albums by Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Clash. He joins hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot for a c…
Published on 9 years, 5 months ago
#527 Mixtapes 2015 and the Return of the Cassette
Episode 524
Jim and Greg share their favorite songs of the year through their 2015 Mixtapes. Plus, they talk about one of the year's most surprising musical trends: the cassette comeback.
Published on 9 years, 6 months ago
#526 Ten Years of Sound Opinions
Episode 523
This year Sound Opinions reached the milestone of 500 episodes. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate the accomplishment by reflecting on highlights from the first ten years of the show.
Published on 9 years, 6 months ago