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#455 Rock Operas
Episode 452
Forget about Carmen or Madame Butterfly. Sound Opinions' own divas, Jim and Greg, share their favorite Rock Operas.
Published on 10 years, 10 months ago
#454 Kelis & Opinions on Spoon
Episode 451
Singer Kelis talks music, cooking and "Milkshakes" and performs songs from her aptly titled album Food. Then, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review the latest from Austin rock band Spoon, and Greg …
Published on 10 years, 10 months ago
#453 Tommy Ramone on Rocket to Russia & Opinions on Tom Petty
Episode 450
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot conduct a Classic Album Dissection of The Ramones' 1977 release Rocket to Russia, including a 2007 Sound Opinions interview with the late Tommy Ramone. Tommy died on …
Published on 10 years, 11 months ago
#452 Rosanne Cash & Opinions on Jenny Lewis
Episode 449
Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash performs songs from her recent album The River & the Thread and talks about carrying on her family's legacy and why there's no love lost between her and country music. …
Published on 10 years, 11 months ago
#451 Rob Reiner on Spinal Tap & Opinions on Morrissey
Episode 448
Sound Opinions celebrates the 30th anniversary of the greatest rock movie ever: This Is Spinal Tap. Jim and Greg turn it up to 11 and discuss the fine line between clever and stupid with comedian and…
Published on 10 years, 11 months ago
#450 Buried Treasures & Opinions on Brian Eno
Episode 447
Jim and Greg unearth some "Buried Treasures": bands that you might not have heard of but should. Then they review new album from First Aid Kit and Brian Eno & Karl Hyde.
Published on 10 years, 11 months ago
#449 Purple Rain and Opinions on Mastodon
Episode 446
Jim and Greg look back at the classic Prince album Purple Rain on its 30th anniversary. They talk to Prince collaborators Wendy & Lisa about the album's avant-garde pop sound and suggestive lyrics. L…
Published on 11 years ago
#448 The 2014 Mid-Year Review & Opinions on Bob Mould
Episode 445
It's never too early to start making lists! Tune in for The Best Albums of 2014…so far. Later, Jim and Greg review a new contender by Husker Du founder Bob Mould.
Published on 11 years ago
#447 Angel Olsen & Opinions on Lana Del Rey
Episode 444
Singer-songwriter Angel Olsen shares her dramatic tunes of heartbreak and humor. Later, Jim and Greg review the new album from singer Lana Del Rey.
Published on 11 years ago
#446 Richard Thompson & Opinions on Jack White
Episode 443
Guitar virtuoso Richard Thompson of Fairport Convention joins hosts Jim and Greg in the studio for an interview and live performance. Later, Jim and Greg review the new album by fellow guitar rocker …
Published on 11 years ago