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#465 Rock Music & the Occult and Opinions on Stevie Nicks
Episode 462
Jim and Greg celebrate Halloween by dabbling in the dark arts with Peter Bebergal, author of "Season of the Witch: How the Occult Saved Rock and Roll." Later they review a new release from Fleetwood …
Published on 10 years, 8 months ago
#464 Buried Treasures & Opinions on Bob Seger
Episode 461
While the charts are dominated by old standards like Barbra Streisand and Tony Bennett, there are a ton of exciting, new and lesser-known acts that deserve your attention. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Gre…
Published on 10 years, 8 months ago
#463 The Both & Opinions on Weezer
Episode 460
After finding surprising inspiration in Thin Lizzy in a hotel room, veteran singer-songwriters Aimee Mann and Ted Leo joined forces to form The Both. Tune in for a conversation and live performance. …
Published on 10 years, 8 months ago
#462 Best Guitar Riffs and Opinions on Prince
Episode 459
Perhaps the most essential element of rock 'n' roll: The Guitar Riff. Jim, Greg and some listeners break it down and name their favorites. Then they review a new double album from another guitar lege…
Published on 10 years, 9 months ago
#461 Fall Record Reviews
Episode 458
Jim and Greg review some of the season's biggest new releases by U2, Interpol, Leonard Cohen and more.
Published on 10 years, 9 months ago
#460 Tweedy
Episode 457
Jeff & Spencer are "Tweedy." The Wilco frontman and his son join us for a special recording in front of a live audience at Chicago's Lincoln Hall.
Published on 10 years, 9 months ago
#459 James Brown Live at the Apollo and Opinions on New Pornographers & FKA Twigs
Episode 456
As film audiences “Get On Up,” hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look back at James Brown’s classic album Live at the Apollo. Later they review two new albums by Canadian power pop supergroup The New …
Published on 10 years, 9 months ago
#458 Work Songs and Opinions on Ty Segall
Episode 455
After a relaxing Labor Day, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot get back into the swing of things by playing the best songs inspired by work. Then they review a new album from the California garage rock…
Published on 10 years, 10 months ago
#457 Benjamin Booker and Opinions on Robert Plant
Episode 454
New Orleans singer-guitarist Benjamin Booker talks about his blues influences and opening for Jack White and plays songs from his self-titled debut. Later hosts Jim and Greg review the new album from…
Published on 10 years, 10 months ago
#456 New Wave and Opinions on Sinead O'Connor
Episode 453
Get out your skinny ties and don your best Flock of Seagulls hairdo. Jim and Greg celebrate Duran Duran, A-Ha and the best of 1980's New Wave with "Mad World" author Lori Majewski. Then, Jim and Greg…
Published on 10 years, 10 months ago