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In this bonus episode, Jim adds his favorite song about Frankenstein to the Desert Island Jukebox.Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin 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/3dmt9lUSupport 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.

Since the 1980s, producers and songwriters Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have made huge hits with artists like Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey. But finally in 2021, the duo released their debut album as artists. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot chat with Jimmy Jam about the record and his illustrious past work. Plus, we hear the song that got Garbage's Shirley Manson Hooked on Sonics. 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:Jam & Lewis, "Spinnin (feat. Mary J. Blige)," Jam & Lewis, Volume One, Flyte Tyme, BMG, 2021Jam & Lewis, "Somewhat Loved (There You Go Breakin' My Heart) (feat. Mariah Carey)," Jam & Lewis, Volume One, Flyte Tyme, BMG, 2021Janet Jackson, "What Have You Done for Me Lately," Control, A&M, 1986Jam & Lewis, "The Next Best Day (feat. Boyz II Men)," Jam & Lewis, Volume One, Flyte Tyme, BMG, 2021The S.O.S. Band, "Tell Me If You Still Care," On the Rise, Tabu/Epic, 1983Cornbread Harris and Friends, "PutThe World," Cornbread Supreme Volume 1, 2631577 Records DK, 2002Janet Jackson, "Control," Control, A&M, 1986The S.O.S. Band, "Just Be Good to Me," On the Rise, Tabu/Epic, 1983Jam & Lewis, "Happily Unhappy (feat. Toni Braxton)," Jam & Lewis, Volume One, Flyte Tyme, BMG, 2021New Edition, "Can You Stand the Rain," Heart Break, MCA, 1987Janet Jackson, "Nasty," Control, A&M, 1986The S.O.S. Band, "Take Your Time (Do It Right)," SOS, Tabu, 1980Janet Jackson, "Miss You Much," Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, A&M, 1989Chaka Khan, "Angel," Funk This, Burgundy, 2007Garbage, "No Gods No Masters," No Gods No Masters, Infectious Music, 2021Stray Cats, "Stray Cat Strut," Stray Cats, Arista, 1981Superchunk, "Endless Summer," Wild Loneliness, Merge, 2022Support 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 response to a Patron's complaint about giving a legendary band short shrift. Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin 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/3dmt9lUSupport 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 music critic Steven Hyden about his new book on Pearl Jam. They recount the group’s quixotic attempt to fight Ticketmaster at the height of their fame and how they’ve maintained their career since. Jim and Greg also review new albums by Björk and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. 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:Pearl Jam, "Even Flow," Ten, Epic, 1991Björk, "Atopos (feat. Kasimyn)," Fossora, One Little Independent, 2022Björk, "Fossora (feat. Kasimyn)," Fossora, One Little Independent, 2022Björk, "Sorrowful Soil," Fossora, One Little Independent, 2022Björk, "Mycelia," Fossora, One Little Independent, 2022Yeah Yeah Yeahs, "Wolf," Cool It Down, Secretly Canadian, 2022Yeah Yeah Yeahs, "Spitting Off the Edge of the World," Cool It Down, Secretly Canadian, 2022Yeah Yeah Yeahs, "Different Today," Cool It Down, Secretly Canadian, 2022Yeah Yeah Yeahs, "Fleez," Cool It Down, Secretly Canadian, 2022Pearl Jam, "Jeremy," Ten, Epic, 1991Pearl Jam, "Alive," Ten, Epic, 1991Pearl Jam, "Porch (Live at Lollapalooza 92)," Ten, Epic, 1991Pearl Jam, "Rearviewmirror," Vs., Epic, 1993Pearl Jam, "Better Man," Vitalogy, Epic, 1994Pearl Jam, "All Those Yesterdays," Yield, Epic, 1998Pearl Jam, "Yellow Ledbetter," Jeremy (Single), Epic, 1992Neil Young and Pearl Jam , "Rockin in the Free World (Live at the MTV Video Music Awards 93)," Freedom, Reprise, 1989Pearl Jam, "Release (Live in Chicago 2013)," Ten, Epic, 1991Pearl Jam, "Even Flow (Live in Chicago 2013)," Ten, Epic, 1991Mary J. Blige, "No More Drama," No More Drama, MCA, 2001Support 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 that celebrates musicians with a work ethic strong enough to give a great performance no matter how big or small the gig.Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin 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/3dmt9lUSupport 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.

It’s that time of year again…spooky season! Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their conversation with horror writer, director and composer John Carpenter. Then, they share their favorite spooky movie music. 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 Carpenter, "Halloween Theme - Main Title," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979John Carpenter, "The Shape Stalks," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979Bebe Barron and Louis Barron, "Forbidden Planet Soundtrack - a) Main Titles - Overture - b) Giant Footprints In The Sand," Forbidden Planet, Planet, 1976Bernard Herrmann, Joel McNeely & Royal Scottish Orchestra, "Scotty Trails Madeline (Including: Madeline's First Appearance, Madeline's Car, The Flower Shop, The Alleyway, The Mission, Graveyard, and Tombstone)," Vertigo: Original Motion Picture Score, Varèse Sarabande, 1995John Carpenter, "Dark Star," Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998, Rodeo Suplex, 2017John Carpenter, "Skeleton," Lost Themes III: Life After Death, Sacred Bones, 2021Dimitri Tiomkin, "High Noon - Theme," Movie Memories: Music from the Greatest Films, Colosseum, 1995John Carpenter, "Dead Eyes," Lost Themes III: Life After Death, Sacred Bones, 2021Frankie Valli, "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore)," The 4 Seasons Present Frankie Valli Solo, Philips, 1967Goblin, "Suspiria," Suspiria: The Complete Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Cinevox, 1977Childish Gambino, "Redbone," "Awaken, My Love!", Glassnote, 2016Tobe Hooper and Wayne Bell, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, N/A, 1974Magnet, "Willow's Song," The Wicker Man, Trunk, 1998David Lynch and Peter Ivers, "In Heaven (Lady in the Radiator Song)," Eraserhead: Original Soundtrack, I.R.S., 1982Luniz, "I Got 5 On It (feat. Michael Marshall)," Operation Stackola, C Note, 1995Mike Oldfield, "Tubular Bells, Part One," Tubular Bells, Virgin, 1973Tangerine Dream, "Rain In the Third House," Near Dark (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Varèse Sarabande, 1987Colin Newman, "Alone," A-Z, Beggars Banquet, 1980Krzysztof Komeda, "Main Title," Rosemary's Baby (Music from the Original Motion Picture Score), Dot, 1968Bauhaus, "Bela Lugosi's Dead," Press the Eject and Give Me the Tape, Beggars Banquet, 1982Philip Glass, "Helen's Theme," Candyman (Original 1992 Motion Picture Soundtrack), One Way Static, 2014Pearl Jam, "Yellow Ledbetter," Lost Dogs, Epic, 2003Support 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 pays tribute to country great Loretta Lynn.Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin 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/3dmt9lUSupport 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 are joined by singer-songwriter Kurt Vile and a roomful of fans for a live performance and interview at the Goose Island Brew House in Chicago. The hosts also review new albums by Amanda Shires and Nova Twins. 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:Kurt Vile, "Wakin on a Pretty Day," Wakin on a Pretty Day, Matador, 2013Amanda Shires, "Take It Like a Man," Take It Like a Man, ATO, 2022Amanda Shires, "My Own Galaxy," Take It Like a Man, ATO, 2022Amanda Shires, "Hawk For The Dove," Take It Like a Man, ATO, 2022Amanda Shires, "Don't Be Alarmed," Take It Like a Man, ATO, 2022Nova Twins, "K.M.B.," Supernova, Marshall Amplification Plc and Nova Twins Ltd, 2022Nova Twins, "Cleopatra," Supernova, Marshall Amplification Plc and Nova Twins Ltd, 2022Nova Twins, "Antagonist," Supernova, Marshall Amplification Plc and Nova Twins Ltd, 2022Kurt Vile, "Pretty Pimpin'," B'lieve I'm Goin Down..., Matador, 2015The Sadies, "It's Easy (Like Walking) (feat. Kurt Vile)," Northern Passages, Yep Roc, 2017Kurt Vile, "Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone) (Live on Sound Opinions)," (watch my moves), Verve, 2022Kurt Vile, "Freeway," Constant Hitmaker, Gulcher, 2008Kurt Vile, "Flyin (Like a Fast Train) (Live on Sound Opinions)," (watch my moves), Verve, 2022Kurt Vile, "Like Exploding Stones," (watch my moves), Verve, 2022Kurt Vile, "Goin on a Plane Today," (watch my moves), Verve, 2022Kurt Vile, "Wages of Sin," (watch my moves), Verve, 2022Kurt Vile, "Pretty Pimpin' (Live on Sound Opinions)," B'lieve I'm Goin Down..., Matador, 2015John Carpenter, "Halloween Theme - Main Title," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979Support 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 to the Desert Island Jukebox that he says, on certain days, would be in his top three songs released since 2000. Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin 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/3dmt9lUSupport 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.

As often as possible, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot love to share new, exciting, under-the-radar music. This week, they’ve got a brand new batch of buried treasures. They’ll also hear some selections from the production staff and play messages 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:Cari Cari, "Last Days On Earth," Welcome To Kookoo Island, perla nera, 2022Say She She, "Pink Roses," Prism, Karma Chief, 2022Ibibio Sound Machine, "Protection From Evil," Electricity, Merge, 2022Timothy Bailey & the Humans, "Great Man Singing," Timothy Bailey & the Humans, N/A, 2022Off Peak Arson, "Vivid," Vivid (Single), 3131749 Records DK, 2022Lev UFO, "Again!," Again! (Single), LevUFOrever Galactic, 2022Brittany Davis, "I Choose to Live," I Choose to Live (EP), Loosegroove, 2022Shannon & The Clams, "Year Of The Spider," Year Of The Spider, Easy Eye, 2021Lifeguard, "I know I know," I know I know (Single), Born Yesterday, 2022Polyphia, "Playing God," Playing God (Single), Rise, 2022CMAT, "I Wanna Be a Cowboy, Baby!," If My Wife New I'd Be Dead, AWAL, 2022Jake Blount, "Didn't It Rain," The New Faith, Smithsonian Folkways, 2022Korean Boyfriend, "Millions of Reasons," Yellow, Flowers, 2022Big Joanie, "In My Arms," Back Home, Kill Rock Stars, 2022Oneida, "Beat Me to the Punch," Success, Joyful Noise, 2022Pale Blue Eyes, "Star Vehicle," Souvenirs, Full Time Hobby, 2022Idles, "Danny Nedelko," Joy as an Act of Resistance, Partisan, 2018Jimmie Anderson, "Hero," Hero (Single), Jimmie Anderson, 2018MUNA, "Silk Chiffon (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)," Muna, Saddest Factory and Dead Oceans, 2022Pedro the Lion, "First Drum Set (Live on Sound Opinions)," Havasu, Polyvinyl, 2022Kurt Vile, "Like Exploding Stones," (watch my moves), Verve, 2022Support 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.