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#334 Best Second Acts & Spiritualized Review
Episode 331
This week it’s the “Comeback Kids” of rock and roll. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot highlight some of the Best Second Acts in music history. And later in the show, they review the new record from S…
Published on 13 years, 2 months ago
#333 Alabama Shakes & Opinions on Nicki Minaj
Episode 330
Tune in for a live performance from the breakout band of the moment, Alabama Shakes. Plus, Jim and Greg review the new album from rap's Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj.
Published on 13 years, 2 months ago
#332 Amazing Grace (Classic Album Dissection) & Willis Earl Beal Review
Episode 329
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot conduct a Sound Opinions Classic Album Dissection of Aretha Franklin’s 1972 release Amazing Grace. They talk to author Aaron Cohen about the gospel masterpiece, which…
Published on 13 years, 2 months ago
#331 The Kills & Reviews of Madonna and Dr. John
Episode 328
Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince of The Kills bring their blend of blues grit, melodic vocals and drum-machine beats to the studio. Later Jim and Greg review new albums by the “Queen of Pop,” Madonna,…
Published on 13 years, 3 months ago
#330 SXSW 2012 & The Shins Review
Episode 327
Jim and Greg are back from their annual visit to the SXSW Music Conference with all the news, trends and must-hear bands for 2012. Later they review the new record from the re-tooled Shins, "Port of …
Published on 13 years, 3 months ago
#329 Nick Lowe & Sinead O'Connor Review
Episode 326
Jim and Greg talk to English singer, songwriter and producer Nick Lowe about his long career—from the punk and new wave scenes in the ‘70s to his most recent album The Old Magic. Plus, they review th…
Published on 13 years, 3 months ago
#328 The Monkees & Reviews of Andrew Bird and Kid Cudi
Episode 325
Jim and Greg revisit their discussion of the history and legacy of the “Revolutionary Made-for-TV Band,” The Monkees with writer Eric Lefcowitz. Monkees teen idol Davy Jones died recently at age 66. …
Published on 13 years, 3 months ago
#327 Fred Armisen & Reviews of Bruce Springsteen and Mark Lanegan
Episode 324
Fred Armisen of Portlandia and Saturday Night Live talks music and comedy with hosts Jim and Greg. Later in the show, Jim and Greg renew their Bruce Springsteen debate when they review the boss's lat…
Published on 13 years, 4 months ago
#326 Dessa & Sleigh Bells Review
Episode 323
Jim and Greg welcome singer, poet and rapper Dessa and review the latest from electro-pop duo Sleigh Bells.
Published on 13 years, 4 months ago
#325 1967: Monterey Pop and the Live Music Explosion
Episode 322
Sound Opinions continues its celebration of the 45th anniversary of the watershed year 1967. During this episode Jim and Greg focus on the historic Monterey International Pop Festival and its landmar…
Published on 13 years, 4 months ago