Sound Opinions

Sound Opinions
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Aug 26, 2022 • 50min

Talking Heads & Tom Tom Club Drummer Chris Frantz

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their conversation with Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club drummer Chris Frantz. They discuss his memoir, the dynamics of the Talking Heads and working with Brian Eno (ding!) The hosts also share some of their favorite Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club tracks. 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:Talking Heads, "Once In a Lifetime," Remain in Light, Sire, 1980Talking Heads, "New Feeling," Talking Heads: 77, Sire, 1977Talking Heads, "Pyscho Killer," Talking Heads: 77, Sire, 1977Talking Heads, "Pulled Up," Talking Heads: 77, Sire, 1977James Brown, "I'll Go Crazy," Live at the Apollo, King, 1963Talking Heads, "Don't Worry About the Government," Talking Heads: 77, Sire, 1977Tom Tom Club, "Genius of Love," Tom Tom Club, Sire, 1981Talking Heads, "And She Was," Little Creatures, Sire, 1985Talking Heads, "Take Me to the River," More Songs About Buildings and Food, Sire, 1978Al Green, "Take Me to the River," Al Green Explores Your Mind, Hi, 1974Talking Heads, "Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)," Remain in Light, Sire, 1980Talking Heads, "The Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)," Speaking in Tongues, Sire, 1983Talking Heads, "I Zimbra," Fear of Music, Sire, 1979Tom Tom Club, "You Sexy Thing," Dark Sneak Love Action, Sire, 1991Talking Heads, "Slippery People (Live)," Stop Making Sense , Sire, 1984Talking Heads, "The Lady Don't Mind," Little Creatures, Sire, 1985Phoebe Bridgers, "Smoke Signals," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017Support 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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Aug 24, 2022 • 8min

A Band That Won't Be Damaged By A Bad Biopic

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in reaction to a biographical show he recently watched, but did not like. 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.
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Aug 19, 2022 • 51min

Songs About Heroes, Opinions on Beyoncé & Drive-By Truckers

There have been many great songs about acts of heroism big and small, and in times like these, boy do we need heroes and heroines! Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite songs about heroes. They’ll also hear selections from the production team and review the new albums by Beyoncé and Drive-By Truckers. 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:Bonnie Tyler, "Holding Out for a Hero," Footloose: Original Soundtrack of the Paramount Motion Picture, Columbia, 1984Beyoncé, "BREAK MY SOUL," Renaissance, Parkwood and Columbia, 2022Beyoncé, "COZY," Renaissance, Parkwood and Columbia, 2022Beyoncé, "ALIEN SUPERSTAR," Renaissance, Parkwood and Columbia, 2022Beyoncé, "THIQUE," Renaissance, Parkwood and Columbia, 2022Drive-By Truckers, "The Driver," Welcome 2 Club XIII, ATO, 2022Drive-By Truckers, "Welcome 2 Club XIII," Welcome 2 Club XIII, ATO, 2022Drive-By Truckers, "Every Single Storied Flameout," Welcome 2 Club XIII, ATO, 2022Drive-By Truckers, "Wilder Days," Welcome 2 Club XIII, ATO, 2022Aimee Mann, "Save Me," Magnolia: Music from the Motion Picture, Reprise, 1999John Lennon, "Working Class Hero," John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, Apple, 1970The Impressions, "We're a Winner," We're a Winner, ABC, 1968The Kinks, "Celluloid Heroes," Everybody's in Show-Biz, RCA Victor, 1972The Flaming Lips, "Waitin' for a Superman," The Soft Bulletin, Warner Bros., 1999The Stranglers, "No More Heroes," No More Heroes, United Artists, 1977ONE OK ROCK, "Save Yourself," Save Yourself (Single), Fueled By Ramen, 2022Family of the Year, "Hero," Loma Vista, Nettwerk, 2012Elton John, "I'm Still Standing," Too Low For Zero, Geffen, 1983Billy Bragg, "There Is Power in a Union," Talking With The Taxman About Poetry, Elektra, 1986Rhianna, "Umbrella (feat. Jay-Z)," Good Girl Gone Bad, Def Jam, 2007Natalie Merchant, "Ophelia," Ophelia, Elektra, 1998David Bowie, ""Heroes"," "Heroes", RCA, 1977Nas, "Hero (feat. Keri Hilson)," Untitled, Def Jam, 2008Talking Heads, "Once In A Lifetime," Remain In Light, Sire, 1980Support 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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Aug 17, 2022 • 15min

Giving Women Who Rock the Spotlight With Director Jessica Hopper

Jim has a conversation with director, writer and producer Jessica Hopper about her four part docuseries on EPIX about Women Who Rock. She also shares some desert island jukebox picks, one highlighting badass bassist Kira Roessler of Black Flag and another giving love to the legendary group Labelle. 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.
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Aug 12, 2022 • 51min

Revisiting The Stooges' Fun House

In a Classic Album Dissection, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot examine The Stooges' Fun House record from 1970. The album brought together garage rock, rhythm and blues and free jazz, setting a template for the punk revolution to come. Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton talks about the album as well as producer Don Gallucci, whose unorthodox studio technique is credited with capturing the singular sound of The Stooges. Plus Greg Kot adds a song by Gene Clark to the Desert Island Jukebox. 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:The Stooges, "T.V. Eye," Fun House, Elektra, 1970The Stooges, "Down On The Street," Fun House, Elektra, 1970The Stooges, "Loose," Fun House, Elektra, 1970The Stooges, "Dirt," Fun House, Elektra, 1970The Stooges, "1970," Fun House, Elektra, 1970The Stooges, "Fun House," Fun House, Elektra, 1970The Stooges, "L.A. Blues," Fun House, Elektra, 1970Iggy Pop, "Dum Dum Boys," The Idiot, RCA, 1977The Stooges, "I Wanna Be Your Dog," The Stooges, Elektra, 1969The Stooges, "Not Right," The Stooges, Elektra, 1969MC5, "Rocket Reducer N.62 (Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa)," Kick Out The James, Elektra, 1969The Stooges, "No Fun," The Stooges, Elektra, 1969The Stooges, "Loose (Demo Version)," Fun House (2005 Deluxe Edition), Elektra, 2005The Stooges, "Slide (Slidin' The Blues)," Fun House (2005 Deluxe Edition), Elektra, 2005Bread, "It Don't Matter to Me," Bread, Elektra, 1969The Kingsmen, "Louie Louie," The Kingsmen In Person, Wand, 1963The Stooges, "T.V. Eye (Takes 7 & 8)," Fun House (2005 Deluxe Edition), Elektra, 2005The Stooges, "1970 (Take 3)," Fun House (2005 Deluxe Edition), Elektra, 2005Iggy and The Stooges, "Louie Louie (Live)," Metallic K.O., Jungle, 1976James Brown & The Famous Flames, "I Feel All Right (Live 1967)," Live at the Apollo, Vol. II, Polydor, 1968John Coltrane, "A Love Supreme Pt 2 Resolution," A Love Supreme, Impulse!, 1965The Doors, "Touch Me," The Soft Parade, Elektra, 1969The Stooges, "1969," The Stooges, Elektra, 1969Sonic Youth, "Kool Thing," Goo, DGC, 1990Minutemen, "Maybe Partying Will Help," Double Nickels On The Dime, SST, 1984Mission of Burma, "The Ballad of Johnny Burma," Vs., Ace of Hearts, 1982Depeche Mode, "Dirt," Exciter, Mute, 2001The Damned, "I Feel Alright," Damned Damned Damned, Stiff, 1977Radio Birdman, "T.V. Eye," Radios Appear, Trafalgar, 1977Nirvana, "Scentless Apprentice," In Utero, DGC, 1993Mudhoney, "Touch Me I'm Sick," Touch Me I'm Sick (Single), Sub Pop, 1988The Stooges, "Down On The Street (Single Mix)," Down On The Street (Single), Elektra, 1970Gene Clark, "Some Misunderstanding," No Other, Asylum, 1974David Bowie, "Heroes," "Heroes", RCA, 1977Support 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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Aug 10, 2022 • 7min

Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time? R.I.P. William Hart of the Delfonics

Greg pays tribute to the late singer and songwriter of The Delfonics, William Hart, with his song "Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time?" from the film Jackie Brown. 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.
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Aug 5, 2022 • 51min

Rock on Film, Opinions on Lizzo, Muna & Perfume Genius

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the history of music movies with author Fred Goodman. From The Beatles to Metallica, they explore rock on film. Plus, the hosts review new music by Liz, Muna and Perfume Genius. 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:Lizzo, "Special," Special, Nice Life/Atlantic, 2022Lizzo, "Grrrls," Special, Nice Life/Atlantic, 2022Lizzo, "Naked," Special, Nice Life/Atlantic, 2022Lizzo, "Everybody's Gay," Special, Nice Life/Atlantic, 2022Perfume Genius, "Pop Song," Ugly Season, Matador, 2022Perfume Genius, "Hellbent," Ugly Season, Matador, 2022Perfume Genius, "Eye in the Wall," Ugly Season, Matador, 2022Lizzo, "About Damn Time," Special, Nice Life/Atlantic, 2022Muna, "Silk Chiffon (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)," Muna, Saddest Factory, 2022Muna, "What I Want," Muna, Saddest Factory, 2022Muna, "Kind of Girl," Muna, Saddest Factory, 2022The Beatles, "A Hard Day's Night," A Hard Day's Night, United Artists, 1964Stillwater, "Fever Dog," Almost Famous (Music From the Motion Picture), DreamWorks, 2000Richard O'Brien, Patricia Quinn, Little Nell, "Time Warp," The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Ode, 1975Lhasa de Sela, "Love Came Here," Lhasa, Audiogram, 2009The Stooges, "Down On the Street," Fun House, Elektra, 1970Support 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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Aug 3, 2022 • 6min

How Did a British Band End Up at a Swedish Bank Robbery?

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the desert island jukebox from a Netflix series about the Swedish criminal Clark Olofsson. 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.
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Jul 29, 2022 • 51min

Maybe the Best Buried Treasures Ever? Plus Listener Feedback

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music that isn't getting the attention it deserves- they call them "buried treasures." The show's staff joins in sharing their picks as well. Plus they listen to recent feedback 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:Dehd, "Bad Love," Blue Skies, Fat Possum, 2022Oliana, "Jupiter," Jupiter (Single), Oli x Tooti, 2022Body Type, "Buoyancy," Everything Is Dangerous But Nothing's Surprising, Poison City, 2022Taqbir, "Aisha Qandisha," Taqbir EP, self-released, 2021Momma, "Medicine," Household Name, Polyvinyl, 2022Mayyadda, "BlackGirlMagic (Acoustic Remix)," BlackGirlMagic (Acoustic Remix) (Single), Mayyadda, 2022O.N.E. The Duo, "Stuck In The Middle," Stuck In The Middle (Single), Visionary, 2022Say Sue Me, "To Dream," The Last Thing Left, Damnably, 2022Hater, "Renew, Reject," Sincere, Fire, 2022Ethel Cain, "Crush," Inbred, Daughters of Cain, 2021Holland Patent Public Library, "Joe Pera Sits With You," Joe Pera Talks With You: Season 3 (Original Soundtrack), Adult Swim, 2022The Who, "Baba O'Riley," Who's Next, Polydor, 1971The Venomous Pinks, "No Rules," Vita Mors, SBÄM, 2022Dummy, "Mono Retriever," Mono Retriever (Single), Sub Pop, 2022Crumb, "Balloon," Ice Melt, Crumb, 2021Chime School, "It's True," Chime School, Slumberland, 2021Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, "What If We All Stopped Paying Taxes," Soul Time!, Daptone, 2011Trombone Shorty, "I'm Standing Here (feat. Gary Clark Jr.)," Lifted, Blue Note, 2022Tummyache, "Alive Again," Teeth - Single, Tone Tree Music / You + Me, 2022The Beatles, "A Hard Day's Night," A Hard Day's Night, Parlophone, 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.
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Jul 27, 2022 • 7min

Hill Country Blues on the Desert Island

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a Hill Country Blues song to the Desert Island Jukebox that was in a recent movie.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.

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