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This week, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of the best-selling album of 1973, War’s “The World Is a Ghetto.” They talk with effusive frontman Lonnie Jordan about the writing and recording of the record, and about wild stories back in the day. Plus, the hosts review new music from Janelle Monáe and Jenny Lewis. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: War, "The World Is a Ghetto," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967Janelle Monáe, "Float (feat. Seun Kuti & Egypt 80')," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023Janelle Monáe, "Lipstick Lover," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023Janelle Monáe, "Haute," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023Janelle Monáe, "Oooh La La (feat. Grace Jones)," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023Jenny Lewis, "Puppy and a Truck," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023Jenny Lewis, "Psychos," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023Jenny Lewis, "Giddy Up," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023Jenny Lewis, "Essence of Life," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023Jenny Lewis, "Joy'All," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023War, "Spill the Wine," Eric Burdon Declares "War", MGM, 1970War, "City, Country, City," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972War, "Low Rider," Why Can't We Be Friends?, United Artists, 1975War, "The Cisco Kid," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972War, "Where Was You At," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972War, "So," Why Can't We Be Friends?, United Artists, 1975The Righteous Brothers, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', Philles, 1965Support 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.

In this bonus episode, Professor Timothy McKenry shares his research into why music listeners seek out less new music as they age. This conversation began on full episode 917.  Read the full article here. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with director Lisa Cortés about her documentary, "Little Richard: I Am Everything." The film is full of electrifying live footage of the rock and roll architect throughout his career. They also talk with Professor Timothy McKenry about his research into why people listen to less new music as they age.  Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Little Richard, "A Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," Little Richard Is Back (And There's a Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On!), Vee-Jay, 1964The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967Little Richard, "Tutti Frutti," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957Little Richard, "Keep a Knockin'," Little Richard, Specialty, 1958Led Zeppelin, "Rock and Roll," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Little Richard, "It's Real," The King of Gospel Singers, Mercury, 1961Little Richard, "Rip It Up," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957War, "The World Is a Ghetto," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972Support 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.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song by a criminally underrated songwriter's lesser-known band to the Desert Island Jukebox. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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.

On the occasion of his new documentary and album with the 400 Unit, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk to guitarist, singer and songwriter Jason Isbell. They discuss band dynamics, working with his wife, Amanda Shires, and filming the latest Scorsese film in Oklahoma in the midst of the global pandemic. The hosts also review the new album by Detroit post-punk band Protomartyr. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Miles," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967Protomartyr, "Make Way," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023Protomartyr, "For Tomorrow," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023Protomartyr, "Let's Tip the Creator," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023Protomartyr, "Polacrilex Kid," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023Protomartyr, "Rain Garden," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Death Wish," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Middle of the Morning," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "King of Oklahoma," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "When We Were Close," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "If You Insist," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Save the World," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023Little Richard, "Tutti Frutti," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957Support 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.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of a friend's daughter getting a great gig as an accordionist.  Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome author RJ Smith back to the show to discuss his new book on Chuck Berry. The hosts also pay tribute to Tina Turner, who died May 24 at 83. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Chuck Berry, "Johnny B. Goode," Johnny B. Goode (Single), Chess, 1958Tina Turner, "What's Love Got to Do With It ," Private Dancer, Capitol, 1984Ike and Tina Turner, "Proud Mary," Workin' Together, Liberty, 1970Ike and Tina Turner, "River Deep Mountain High," River Deep - Mountain High, A&M, 1969Tina Turner, "Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)," B.E.F. Presents Tina Turner, Virgin, 1982Tina Turner, "Better Be Good to Me," Private Dancer, Capitol, 1984Chuck Berry, "Blues #1," Have Mercy: His Complete Chess Recordings 1969-1974, Geffen, 2010Chuck Berry, "Maybellene," (Single), Chess, 1955Chuck Berry, "You Never Can Tell," (Single), Chess, 1964Chuck Berry, "Promised Land," (Single), Chess, 1964Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Cast Iron Skillet," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023Support 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.

In this bonus podcast, we talk with the three winners of the first annual Sound Opinions Music Prize. These three Columbia College Chicago student musicians receive scholarship funds thanks to the Goldschmidt Foundation. Belmaris  Ultra-Violet Archer  Spencer BallSupport 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.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also hear selections from their production staff and bid farewell to The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: feeble little horse, "Tin Man," Tin Man (Single), Saddle Creek, 2023The Beatles, "I Get By (With a Little Help From My Friends)," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Tombstones in Their Eyes, "No One to Blame," Sea of Sorrow, Kitten Robot, 2023African Head Charge, "Microdosing," Microdosing (Single), On-U Sound, 2023Evangeline, "Mystic," Fuzzy, Fourteen One Four, 2023Juliana, "Narices Frias," Narice Frias (Single), MUN, 2023Ye Vagabonds, "Blue is the Eye," Nine Waves, River Lea, 2022Draag, "Demonbird," Dark Fire Heresy, Draag, 2023Louise Post, "Guilty," Guilty (Single), El Camino, 2023The Greeting Committee, "Can I Leave Me Too?," Dandelion, Harvest, 2021Cafuné, "Tek It," Running, Aurelians Club, Elektra, 2021Durand Jones, "Lord Have Mercy," Wait Til I Get Over, Dead Oceans, 2023Vanessa Tha Finessa, "Top Notch," CURRENT, babygirl123, 2023Gabe 'Nandez, "Pangea," Pangea, Pow, 2023Sphaèros, "Possession," POSSESSION, Pan European, 2020The Smiths, "This Charming Man," The Smiths, Rough Trade, 1984The Smiths, "Barbarism Begins At Home," Meat Is Murder, Sire, 1985Chuck Berry, "You Never Can Tell (1964 Single Version)," You Never Can Tell (Single), Chess, 1964Support 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.

In this bonus podcast, we talk with the three winners of the second annual Sound Opinions Arts Criticism Prize. These three Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Goldschmidt Foundation. Read the winning essays:  Will Lovell  Avery Heringa  Hannah Flores  Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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.