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#425 The Beatles "Tune In" & Bruce Springsteen Review
Episode 422
The definitive Beatles historian, Mark Lewisohn, talks about the Fab Four before they were legends. His comprehensive new book "Tune In" delves into the band's early years in Liverpool and Hamburg. A…
Published on 11 years, 5 months ago
#424 Rodrigo Y Gabriela & Remembering Phil Everly
Episode 421
Find out how Rodrigo y Gabriela went from headbanging in Mexico to busking in Dublin to headlining festivals around the world. Plus, Jim and Greg remember Phil Everly and Benjamin Curtis of Secret Ma…
Published on 11 years, 5 months ago
#423 2013 Mixtapes & Ask the Critic
Episode 420
A final farewell to 2013--Jim and Greg present their mixtapes with the best tracks of the year. Stream them at http://www.soundopinions.org/. And, find out why Greg fondly remembers Yanni and Jim may…
Published on 11 years, 6 months ago
#422 The Dawn of Metal & Paramount Records
Episode 419
A Very Metal Xmas continues with a look at the Dawn of Metal. Before there was Metallica and Slayer, there was Judas Priest and Black Sabbath. Plus, how did one of the most famed rosters in music his…
Published on 11 years, 6 months ago
#421 Slayer Turns 30 and Reviews of Norah Jones, Billie Joe Armstrong and Childish Gambino
Episode 418
We celebrate the holidays Sound Opinions style...with a dose of metal! Jim and Greg look back at Slayer, 30 years after its debut. And they review albums by Beyonce, Norah Jones & Billie Joe Armstron…
Published on 11 years, 6 months ago
#420 The Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular
Episode 417
Sound Opinions presents a Christmas special like none other. Holiday music collector and expert Andy Cirzan is back with “Rock 'n' Pop Xmas”—Selections from XTC, The Band, The Kinks, The Beatles and …
Published on 11 years, 6 months ago
#419 The Best Albums of 2013
Episode 416
Jim and Greg present the Best Albums of 2013, and they hear nominations from guest critics in the listening audience.
Published on 11 years, 6 months ago
#418 Songs about the Music Business & Opinions on The Warlocks
Episode 415
Suits—from the managers to the label execs—rock ‘n’ roll is filled with ‘em. Jim and Greg play the best Songs About the Biz. And they discuss the controversial viral ad parodying The Beastie Boys.
Published on 11 years, 7 months ago
#417 Remembering Lou Reed & Opinions on M.I.A.
Episode 414
Jim and Greg remember Lou Reed and five of his most important releases. Plus, M.I.A. makes a lot of headlines, and now she's made a new album. They review Matangi.
Published on 11 years, 7 months ago
#416 Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot
Episode 413
It's Turkey Time! Take out your frustrations on the year's biggest musical disappointments during our annual Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot. And, how does Lady Gaga fare on Artpop?
Published on 11 years, 7 months ago