Sound Opinions

Sound Opinions
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Apr 26, 2023 • 8min

A Salute to Procol Harum

In this week's bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Procol Harum's exclusive lyricist Keith Reid, who died March 23, 2023 at the age 76. He plays the song "Homburg."   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.
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Apr 21, 2023 • 51min

Eleventh Dream Day, Opinions on Wednesday & Lankum

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Eleventh Dream Day founders Rick Rizzo and Janet Bean about the indie rock band's 40 year long career. They also review new albums by Wednesday and Lankum.    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: Eleventh Dream Day, "Among the Pines," Prairie School Freakout, Amoeba, 1988The Beatles, "With A Little Help (From My Friends)," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1966Wednesday, "Turkey Vultures," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023Wednesday, "Bull Believer," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023Wednesday, "Bath County," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023Lankum, "The New York Trader," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023Lankum, "Go Dig My Grave," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023Lankum, "The Turn," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023Lankum, "Netta Perseus," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023Eleventh Dream Day, "Southern Pacific," Wayne EP, Amoeba, 1989Freakwater, "Wild and Blue," Dancing Under Water, Amoeba, 1991Eleventh Dream Day, "Between Here and There," Beet, Atlantic, 1989Eleventh Dream Day, "Orange Moon," Ursa Major, Atavistic, 1994Eleventh Dream Day, "Since Grazed," Since Grazed, Comedy Minus One, 2021Eleventh Dream Day, "A Case to Carry On," Since Grazed, Comedy Minus One, 2021  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.
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Apr 19, 2023 • 8min

In Praise of Yellowjackets' Music Usage

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that was inspired by watching the TV show, Yellowjackets.  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.
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Apr 14, 2023 • 51min

Buried Treasures & RIP Seymour Stein

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot highlight new music that listeners may have missed: musical buried treasures. They're joined by their production staff as well. They also pay tribute to music industry legend Seymour Stein and hear feedback from listeners. 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: Kate Fagan, "I Don't Wanna Be Too Cool," I Don't Wanna Be Too Cool, Captured, 2023 Sunny War, "No Reason," Anarchist Gospel, New West, 2023 Man's Body, "Dark Horse Matter," Dark Horse Matter (Single), Sofa Hablando Music/Heyday Media Group, 2023 Miko Marks and The Resurrectors, "Trouble," Feel Like Going Home, Redtone, 2022 Jen Cloher, "My Witch," I Am the River, the River Is Me, Milk!, 2023 Flycatcher, "Always Selfish," Stunt, Memory, 2023 Jim Legxacy, "Old Place," Old Place (Single), !, 2023 Jenn Howard, "Better Than You Think," Valiant Women, self-released, 2023 Kevin Atwater, "star tripping," star tripping (Single), self-released, 2022 Carol Ades, "Sunny Disposition," Sadtown USA - EP, C-Penn, 2022 Buster Williams, "The Wisdom of Silence," Unalome, Smoke Sessions, 2023 Gina Birch, "I Play My Bass Loud," I Play My Bass Loud, Third Man, 2023 Mariee Siou, "Snake Hoop," Circle of Signs, self-released, 2023 Belle and Sebastian, "Seymour Stein," The Boy with the Arab Strap, Matador, 1998 Poster Children, "She Walks," Flower Plower, Frontier, 1991 Jai Paul, "BTSTU," Leak 04-13 (Bait Ones), XL, 2011 The Specials, "Gangsters," (Single), 2-Tone, 1979 Cavetown, "Worm Food," Worm Food, Sire, 2022 Eleventh Dream Day, "Among The Pines," Prairie School Freakout, Amoeba, 1988Support 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.
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Apr 12, 2023 • 24min

Seymour Stein Interview

In this bonus episode, we revisit a 2015 interview Greg did with Sire Records founder Seymour Stein. Stein died April 2 at 80 years old. 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.
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Apr 7, 2023 • 51min

Boygenius (Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus & Julien Baker) Plus Supergroups

Host Jim DeRogatis and producer Alex Claiborne talk with the indie rock supergroup, Boygenius. Group members Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker talk about making their first full-length album, "the record," amidst their very active solo careers. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot also share a few tracks from other favorite supergroups.   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: Boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," The Record, Interscope, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967Boygenius, "True Blue," The Record, Interscope, 2023Boygenius, "Without You Without Them," The Record, Interscope, 2023Boygenius, "Letter to An Old Poet," The Record, Interscope, 2023Boygenius, "20," The Record, Interscope, 2023Boygenius, "Satanist," The Record, Interscope, 2023Boygenius, "Emily, I'm Sorry," The Record, Interscope, 2023Boygenius, "Anti-Curse," The Record, Interscope, 2023Wild Flag, "Glass Tambourine," Wild Flag, Merge, 2011Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, "After the Gold Rush," Trio II, Asylum, 1999Sunny War, "No Reason," Anarchist Gospel, New West, 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.
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Apr 5, 2023 • 7min

Mushroom Music

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that was partially created by mushrooms. 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.
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Mar 31, 2023 • 49min

De La Soul's 3 Feet High and Rising

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dissect De La Soul’s iconic debut 3 Feet High and Rising. They discuss the innovative sampling and rapping style, as well as the legal troubles that plagued the record for decades. They also pay tribute to the late De La Soul rapper Trugoy the Dove and hear from some listeners.   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: De La Soul, "Me Myself and I," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967De La Soul, "Plug Tunin'," Plug Tunin' / Freedom Of Speak (Single), Tommy Boy, 1988De La Soul, "Tread Water," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989De La Soul, "Intro," 4 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989Joe Bataan, "Rap-O Clap-O," Rap-O Clap-O (Single), Salsoul, 1979Eric B. & Rakim, "Eric B. Is President," Paid in Full, 4th & Broadway, 1987James Brown, "Funky President (People It's Bad)," Reality, Polydor, 1974Stetsasonic, "Sally," In Full Gear, Tommy Boy, 1988De La Soul, "Plug Tunin (Last Chance To Comprehend)," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989Johnny Cash, "Five Feet High and Rising," Songs of Our Soil, Columbia, 1959The Invitations, "Written on the Wall," Hallelujah (Single), DynoVoice, 1965De La Soul, "Potholes In My Lawn," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989Bob Dorough, "Three Is a Magic Number," Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks, Lava, 1996De La Soul, "The Magic Number," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989De La Soul, "Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin's Revenge)," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989De La Soul, "Say No Go," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989Funkadelic, "Not Just Knee Deep," Uncle Jam Wants You, Casablanca, 1979Ohio Players, "Funky Worm," Funky Worm (Single), Westbound, 1972Edwin Birdsong, "Rapper Dapper Snapper," Funktaztik, Salsoul, 1981Loose Ends, "Gonna Make You Mine," Zagora, MCA, 1986Doug E. Fresh, "The Original Human Beatbox," The Original Human Beatbox (12" Single), Vintertainment, 1984The Turtles, "You Showed Me," You Showed Me (Single), White Whale, 1966The Mothers of Invention, "Louie Louie (Live At the Royal Albert Hall In London)," Uncle Meat, Reprise, 1969Buddy Guy, "First Time I Met the Blues," I Got My Eyes On You (Single), Chess, 1960Gilbert O'Sullivan, "Alone Again (Naturally)," Alone Again (Naturally) (Single), MAM, 1972Biz Markie, "Alone Again ," I Need A Haircut, Cold Chillin', 1991De La Soul, "Buddy," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989Nico Segal & The Social Experiment, "Windows," Windows, (self-released), 2015Common, "I Am Music," Electric Circus, MCA, 2002Frank Ocean, "Sweet Life," Channel ORANGE, Island Def Jam Music, 2012Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, "I'll Be Missing You (feat. 112)," Tribute to the Notorious B.I.G. - EP, Bad Boy, 1989A Tribe Called Quest, "Electric Relaxation," Midnight Marauders, Jive, 1993Jungle Brothers, "Because I Got It Like That," Straight Out the Jungle, Warlock, 1988Black Star, "Brown Skin Lady," Mos Def and Talib Kweli Are Black Star, Rawkus, 1999Lupe Fiasco, "Kick Push," Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor, Atlantic, 2006Kanye West, "Spaceship," The College Dropout, Roc-A-Fella, 2004Murs, "The Pain," Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition, Definitive Jux, 2004Lady Gaga, "Paparazzi," The Fame, Interscope, 2008Richard Buckner, "Lil Wallet Picture," Devotion + Doubt, MCA, 1997The Speedies, "Let Me Take Your Photo," Let Me Take Your Photo (Single), Golden Disc, 1979The Cure, "Pictures of You," Disintegration, Fiction, 1989boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," the record, Interscope, 2023  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.
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Mar 29, 2023 • 8min

RIP Spot

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Glen "Spot" Lockett, the in-house producer at SST Records, who recently died at age 71.  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.
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Mar 24, 2023 • 51min

Poster Children, Opinions on Screaming Females & Iris DeMent

Poster Children have been going strong for nearly 35 years. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with co-founders Rose Marshack and Rick Valentin about Marshack's memoir, "Play Like A Man." Plus Jim and Greg review new albums from Iris DeMent and Screaming Females.    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: Poster Children, "She Walks," Flower Plower, Limited Potential, 1989The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967Iris DeMent, "Workin' On A World," Workin' On A World, Flariella, 2023Iris DeMent, "The Sacred Now," Workin' On A World, Flariella, 2023Iris DeMent, "Mahalia," Workin' On A World, Flariella, 2023Iris DeMent, "Goin' Down To Sing In Texas," Workin' On A World, Flariella, 2023Iris DeMent, "Let Me Be Your Jesus," Workin' On A World, Flariella, 2023Screaming Females, "Brass Bell," Desire Pathway, Don Giovanni, 2023Screaming Females, "Let You Go," Desire Pathway, Don Giovanni, 2023Screaming Females, "Mourning Dove," Desire Pathway, Don Giovanni, 2023Poster Children, "Now Its Gone," No More Songs About Sleep And Fire, Hidden Agenda, 2004Poster Children, "He's My Star," Junior Citizen, Sire, 1995De La Soul, "Me, Myself and I," 3 Feet High and Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989Support 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.

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