Sound Opinions
Sound Opinions
Take two nationally respected rock critics, the latest music news, personal commentary, and exclusive interviews and performances, add a huge pile of records old and new, and the result is Sound Opinions, where people who love music can come together.
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Jun 19, 2009 • 59min
#186 Trent Reznor & Opinions on The Jonas Brothers
Last year Trent Reznor was one of music’s biggest revolutionaries. Now he joins Jim and Greg in the studio for a conversation about the record industry, alternative nostalgia and even Chris Cornell.Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jun 12, 2009 • 59min
#185 Steve Earle & Opinions on The Black Eyed Peas and Phoenix
Musician Steve Earle joins Jim and Greg for a discussion of the life and legacy of singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt. Earle also performs songs written by his friend and mentor. Later Jim and Greg review new records by the Black Eyed Peas and Phoenix.Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jun 5, 2009 • 59min
#184 Disco & Opinions on Sonic Youth and Dave Matthews Band
Disco Dissection: Forget what you think you know about music’s most maligned genre and tune in to hear Jim and Greg reveal the real Disco.Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 29, 2009 • 59min
#183 Dan Deacon & Opinions on Grizzly Bear and Wilco
Jim and Greg sit down with electro-pop wizard Dan Deacon for a conversation and live performance. Plus they'll review albums from Wilco and Grizzly Bear.Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 22, 2009 • 60min
#182 Nelson George & Opinions on Eminem and Passion Pit
Author and critic Nelson George talks with Jim and Greg about his new book City Kid: A Writer's Memoir of Ghetto Life and Post-Soul Success. Later Jim and Greg review Eminem’s new album “Relapse.”Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 15, 2009 • 59min
#181 Franz Ferdinand & Opinions on St. Vincent and Green Day
After taking the U.S. by storm with their hit song “Take Me Out,” Scottish band Franz Ferdinand is back touring the country. They stopped by our studio for a conversation with Jim and Greg, as well as a live acoustic performance. Later, they'll review new albums from Green Day and St. Vincent.Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 8, 2009 • 59min
#180 Joe Nick Patoski on Willie Nelson & Opinions on Bob Dylan
Jim and Greg talk to Joe Nick Patoski about Willie Nelson. Then, they review the latest from Bob Dylan and Greg has a Desert Island Jukebox Pick.Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 1, 2009 • 59min
#179 Best Live Albums & Opinions on Leonard Cohen
With the summer concert season approaching Jim and Greg name the best live albums of all time. They also take a look at Leonard Cohen's latest concert record, Leonard Cohen: Live in London.Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 24, 2009 • 59min
#178 Jill Sobule & Opinions on Booker T. Jones and The Handsome Family
Longtime singer/songwriter Jill Sobule got fed up with the music business. So, she decided to reinvent it. Tune in to hear Jim and Greg’s conversation with Jill, and hear songs from her innovative fan-funded album.Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 17, 2009 • 59min
#177 Record Store Day 2009 & Opinions on Bat for Lashes and Asher Roth
Join Jim and Greg as they welcome a panel of independent record store representatives from around the country to celebrate Record Store Day.Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
