Sound Opinions

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the second annual Sound Opinions Music Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Goldschmidt Foundation.First Place - Mary JamesSecond Place - Mark BergThird Place - Diondre Dunigan--Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T--See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More than 50 years ago, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell released what became her signature album, Blue. The record is full of complex lyrics, gorgeous guitar and deeply personal themes. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of Blue, sharing the context of the record, exploring its lasting impact and looking in depth at its impressive track list.Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/soundops It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!--Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T--Featured Songs:Joni Mitchell, "Carey," Blue, Reprise, 1971Joni Mitchell, "All I Want," Blue, Reprise, 1971Joni Mitchell, "Both Sides Now," Clouds, Reprise, 1969Joni Mitchell, "Big Yellow Taxi," Ladies of the Canyon, Reprise, 1970Joni Mitchell, "Cactus Tree," Song to a Seagull, Reprise, 1968Joni Mitchell, "Hejira," Hejira, Asylum, 1976Joni Mitchell, "Little Green," Blue, Reprise, 1971Joni Mitchell, "Nancy Whiskey," Joni Mitchell Archives – Vol.1: The Early Years, Rhino, 2020Joni Mitchell, "Day After Day (Demo)," Day After Day (Demo), unreleased, 1965Joni Mitchell, "Urge for Going," Urge for Going (Single), Asylum, 1972Joni Mitchell, "For Free," Ladies of the Canyon, Reprise, 1970Joni Mitchell, "A Case of You," Blue, Reprise, 1971Joni Mitchell, "Blue," Blue, Reprise, 1971Joni Mitchell, "This Flight Tonight," Blue, Reprise, 1971Joni Mitchell, "The Last Time I Saw Richard," Blue, Reprise, 1971Joni Mitchell, "California," Blue, Reprise, 1971Joni Mitchell, "My Old Man," Blue, Reprise, 1971Joni Mitchell, "River," Blue, Reprise, 1971Billie Eilish, "Lunch," Hit Me Hard And Soft, Darkroom, 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with two winners of the first annual Sound Opinions Photo Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Goldschmidt Foundation.First Place - Emma BolaceSecond Place - Sieanna RoweThird Place - Sofie Doran Rasmussen--Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T--See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate for a deep dive into his early career. The hosts also review new albums by desert blues master Mdou Moctar and harmony magicians Finom.Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/Soundops It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!Donate to Al Otro Lado Here: gum.fm/charityVolunteer with Al Otro Lado Here: alotrolado.org/volunteerJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsFeatured Songs:The Dream Syndicate, "That's What You Always Say ," The Days of Wine and Roses, Ruby, 1982The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Mdou Moctar, "Oh France," Funeral for Justice, Matador, 2024Mdou Moctar, "Funeral for Justice," Funeral for Justice, Matador, 2024Finom, "Haircut," Not God, Joyful Noise, 2024Finom, "Cyclops," Not God, Joyful Noise, 2024The Dream Syndicate, "Forest For The Trees," Out of the Grey, Chrysalis, 1986The Dream Syndicate, "The Days of Wine and Roses," The Days of Wine and Roses, Ruby, 1982The Dream Syndicate, "Medicine Show," Medicine Show, A&M, 1984The Dream Syndicate, "The Side I'll Never Show," Ghost Ship, Enigma, 1988The Dream Syndicate, "The Longing," The Universe Inside, ANTI-, 2020The Bangles, "Hero Takes A Fall," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984Joni Mitchell, "A Case of You," Blue, Warner, 1971See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Duane Eddy, one of the godfathers of electric guitar, who died in April.Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/Soundops It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!Donate to Al Otro Lado Here: gum.fm/charityVolunteer with Al Otro Lado Here: alotrolado.org/volunteer---Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also pay tribute to Steve Albini.Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/Soundops It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!Donate to Al Otro Lado Here: gum.fm/charityVolunteer with Al Otro Lado Here: alotrolado.org/volunteerJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsFeatured Songs:The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis, "Emergence," The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis, Impulse!, 2024The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Big Black, "Kerosene," Atomizer, Homestead, 1986Big Black, "Cables," Pigpile, Touch and Go, 1992Nirvana, "Serve the Servants," In Utero, DGC, 1993Shellac, "The End of Radio," The End of Radio, Touch and Go, 2019Shirlette Ammons, "Short," Spectacles, Self-Released, 2024Mikey Moo, "Uncomfortable Silence," Uncomfortable Silence (Single), Killroom, 2024C Turtle, "Shake it Down," Expensive Thrills, Blitzcat, 2024Oh Hiroshima, "Secret Youth," All Things Shining, Pelagic, 2024Phoebe Go, "7 Up," Marmalade, AWAL, 2024Gloom Girl MFG, "Crimes," Polycrisis, Sign From The Universe, 2024Mint Mile, "Sunbreaking," Rough Rider, Comedy Minus One, 2024Pillow Queens, "Suffer," Name Your Sorrow, Royal Mountain, 2024The Dream Syndicate, "Tell Me When It's Over," The Days of Wine and Roses, Ruby Records/Slash, 1982See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode Jim adds two versions of the same song about encountering a trans person to the Desert Island Jukebox.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg pay tribute to musician, recording engineer, writer and Chicago legend Steve Albini, who died May 7 at the age of 61. They're also joined by their production staff to discuss Albini's cultural legacy.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are chatting with Mary Timony about her illustrious career and new solo album! Plus, they review albums from Boris and English Teacher.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsDonate to Al Otro Lado Here: gum.fm/charityVolunteer with Al Otro Lado Here: alotrolado.org/volunteerFeatured Songs:Mary Timony, "No Thirds," Untame The Tiger, Merge, 2024Coaltar of the Deepers, "Melody," "Hello There", U-disper, 2024BØRIS, "Serial Tear," "Hello There", U-disper, 2024Coaltar of the Deepers, "Killing Another," "Hello There", U-disper, 2024English Teacher, "R&B," This Could Be Texas, Island, 2024English Teacher, "The World's Biggest Paving Slab," This Could Be Texas, Island, 2024English Teacher, "You Blister My Paint," This Could Be Texas, Island, 2024English Teacher, "Broken Biscuits," This Could Be Texas, Island, 2024Mary Timony, "The Guest," Untame The Tiger, Merge, 2024Mary Timony, "Don't Disappear," Untame The Tiger, Merge, 2024The Singing Nun, "Dominique," The Singing Nun, Philips, 1962Mary Timony, "Untame the Tiger," Untame The Tiger, Merge, 2024Mary Timony, "Dominoes," Untame The Tiger, Merge, 2024Shuggie Otis, "Strawberry Letter 23," Freedom Flight, Epic, 1971Jethro Tull, "Songs from the Wood," Songs from the Wood, Chrysalis, 1977Phoebe Go, "7 Up," Marmalade, AWAL, 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg traces the evolution of one song that began with Herbie Hancock in 1964.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.