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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their highly-anticipated “Best Albums” of 2023. Plus, they’ll also hear selections from production staff.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/soundops Featured Songs:boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," the record, Interscope, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Ladytron, "We Never Went Away," Time's Arrow, Cooking Vinyl, 2023Kelela, "Contact," Raven, Warp, 2023Underscores, "Locals (Girls like us)," Wallsocket, Mom + Pop, Corporate Rockmusic, 2023Margo Price, "Lydia," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023Genesis Owusu, "Leaving The Light," Struggler, Ourness, AWAL, 2023Kicksie, "Sinking In," Slouch, Counter Intuitive, 2023Big Freedia, "Booty Like A Drummer," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023Mitski, "Bug Like an Angel," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023Joanna Sternberg, "I've Got Me," I've Got Me, Fat Possum, 2023Louise Post, "God I Know," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023Jaimie Branch, "Burning Grey," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023Troye Sivan, "Got Me Started," Something To Give Each Other, EMI Australia, Capitol, 2023Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Save the World," Weathervanes, Southeastern, Thirty Tigers, 2023Young Fathers, "Drum," Heavy Heavy, Ninja Tune, 2023Lydia Loveless, "Runaway," Nothing's Gonna Stand in My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023billy woods and Kenny Segal, "FaceTime (feat. Samuel T. Herring)," Maps, Backwoodz Studioz, Fat Possum, 2023boygenius, "Satanist," the record, Interscope, 2023Wednesday, "Quarry," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023Mary White, "Rudolph Pouts," Rudolph Pouts (Single), Cowtown, 1960See 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, we hear the song that set our crate-digging Kris Kringle, Andy Cirzan, on his epic quest to collect the strangest holiday music ever created. (Our Holiday Spectacular comes out on 12/22.)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.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of John Prine's debut album with author Erin Osmon. They also listen to feedback on recent episodes from listeners.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/soundops Featured Songs:John Prine, "Angel From Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967John Prine, "A Good Time," Live at the 5th Peg, unreleased, 1970John Prine, "Paradise," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "Sam Stone," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971Dusty Springfield, "Son of a Preacher Man," Dusty In Memphis, Atlantic, 1969Bonnie Raitt, "Angel From Montgomery," Streetlights, Warner Bros, 1974John Prine, "Illegal Smile," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "Spanish Pipedream," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "Hello In There," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971Viagra Boys, "In Spite Of Ourselves (feat. Amy Taylor)," Welfare Jazz, Year0001, 2021Iris DeMent, "Let The Mystery Be," Infamous Angel, Philo, 1992John Prine, "Jesus, The Missing Years," The Missing Years, Oh Boy, 1991John Prine, "When I Get To Heaven," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018Tab Benoit, "Stackolina," Wetlands, Telarc, 2002Wire, "Reuters," Pink Flag, Harvest, 1977Urge Overkill, "Positive Bleeding," Saturation, Geffen, 1993Let's Active, "Every Word Means No," Afoot, I.R.S., 1983Boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," the record, Interscope, 2023See 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 pays tribute to the saxophonist Mars Williams, who played with everyone from The Waitresses to Psychedelic Furs to Billy Idol to jazz greats in the AACM. Williams died November 20 at age 68.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 talk with biographer Will Hermes about his recent book on Lou Reed, as well as Lou’s music, persona, legacy and more.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/soundops Featured Songs:Lou Reed, "Walk on the Wild Side," Transformer, RCA, 1972The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Sunday Morning," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Heroin," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967The Velvet Underground, "Pale Blue Eyes," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA, 1975The Velvet Underground, "Some Kinda Love," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969Lou Reed, "How Do You Think It Feels," Berlin, RCA, 1973Lou Reed, "Perfect Day," Transformer, RCA, 1972The Velvet Underground, "Sweet Jane," Loaded, Cotillion, 1970The Velvet Underground and Nico, "I'll Be Your Mirror," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967The Velvet Underground, "Candy Says," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969John Prine, "Hello In There," John Prine, Atlantic, 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, Jim adds a song from a European girl group who barely had one hit in the height of Beatlemania.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.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review Sly Stone's memoir and revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson. They also review new albums from The Feelies and Robert Finley. 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/soundops Featured Songs:Sly and the Family Stone, "Everyday People," Stand!, Epic, 1969The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Robert Finley, "Waste of Time," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023Robert Finley, "What Goes Around (Comes Around)," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023Robert Finley, "Nobody Wants To Be Lonely," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023Robert Finley, "Gospel Blues," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023The Feelies, "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023The Feelies, "What Goes On," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023The Feelies, "All Tomorrow's Parties," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023The Feelies, "I'm Waiting For the Man," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023Sly and the Family Stone, "I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968Sly and the Family Stone, "Advice," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967Sly and the Family Stone, "I Hate To Love Her," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967Ike and Tina Turner, "Bold Soul Sister," The Hunter, Blue Thumb, 1969Sly and the Family Stone, "Dance To The Music," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968The Roots, "Star/Pointro," The Tipping Point, Geffen, 2004Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969Bobby Freeman, "C'mon and Swim," C'mon and Swim (Single), Autumn, 1964Sly and the Family Stone, "Family Affair," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971Sly and the Family Stone, "Hot Fun in the Summertime," Hot Fun in the Summertime (Single), Epic, 1969Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You For Talking To Me Africa," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971Sly and the Family Stone, "Brave and Strong," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971Sly and the Family Stone, "You Can Make It If You Try (Live)," Stand!, Epic, 1969Sly and the Family Stone, "We Love All," Dance To The Music (2007 version), Epic, 1968Sly and the Family Stone, "Color Me True," Dance To The Music (Single), Epic, 1968Lou Reed, "Walk on the Wild Side," Transformer, RCA, 1972See 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 a recent milestone birthday from a living legend. 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.

With Thanksgiving upon us, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs about giving thanks. They also hear selections from the production staff.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/soundops Featured Songs:Natalie Merchant, "Kind and Generous," Ophelia, Elektra, 1998The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Big Star, "Thank You Friends," Third, PVC, 1977Sister Sledge, "We Are Family," We Are Family, Atlantic, 1979Earth, Wind & Fire, "Gratitude," Gratitude, Columbia, 1975Tyler, The Creator, "GONE, GONE / THANK YOU," IGOR, Columbia, 2019Bonnie Raitt, "Thank You," Bonnie Raitt, Warner Bros., 1971Lucinda Williams, "Stowaway in Your Heart," Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone, Highway 20, 2014Fall Out Boy, "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs," Infinity On High, Island, 2007Chance The Rapper, "Blessings (feat. Jamila Woods)," Coloring Book, Self-Released, 2016Andrew Gold, "Thank You For Being A Friend," All This and Heaven Too, Asylum, 1978The Kinks, "Days," Days (Single), Pye 7N 17573, 1968Dido, "Thank You," No Angel, Cheeky, 1999Descendants, "Thank You," Everything Sucks, Epitaph, 1996Third Eye Blind, "Thanks a Lot," Third Eye Blind, Elektra, 1997Alanis Morissette, "Thank U," Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, Maverick, Reprise, 1998The Flaming Lips, "Do You Realize??," Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Warner, 2002Origami Angel, "Thank You, New Jersey," The Brightest Days, Counter Intuitive, 2023The Intruders, "Be Thankful For What You Got," Energy of Love, TSOP, Philadelphia International, 1974Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969See 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 a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a one-hit-wonder known for flamboyant fashion and their single that might be about nuclear armageddon.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.