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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their conversation with director Penelope Spheeris for the 30th anniversary of Wayne’s World. They also discuss directing music videos and the Decline of Western Civilization documentary films. Plus, Jim and Greg review new music from indie artist Bartees Strange and Brooklyn singer-songwriter Yaya Bey. 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:Bartees Strange, "Mulholland Dr.," Farm to Table, 4AD, 2022Bartees Strange, "Heavy Heart," Farm to Table, 4AD, 2022Bartees Strange, "Tours," Farm to Table, 4AD, 2022Bartees Strange, "Hennessy," Farm to Table, 4AD, 2022Bartees Strange, "Escape This Circus," Farm to Table, 4AD, 2022Bartees Strange, "Hold the Line," Farm to Table, 4AD, 2022Yaya Bey, "keisha," Remember Your North Star, Big Dada, 2022Yaya Bey, "pour up (feat. DJ Nativesun)," Remember Your North Star, Big Dada, 2022Yaya Bey, "alright," Remember Your North Star, Big Dada, 2022Yaya Bey, "i'm certain she's there," Remember Your North Star, Big Dada, 2022Wayne and Garth, "Wayne's World Theme," Wayne's World (Music from the Motion Picture), Reprise, 1992Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Sikamikanico," Wayne's World (Music from the Motion Picture), Reprise, 1992Fear, "I Love Livin' in the City," The Record, Slash, 1981Circle Jerks, "Red Tape (Live)," Group Sex, Frontier, 1980Motörhead, "Ace of Spades," Ace of Spades, Sanctuary, 1980The Germs, "Manimal," Gi, Slash, 1979Black Flag, "Depression," Damaged, SST, 1981Meat Loaf, "Bat Out of Hell," Bat Out of Hell, Epic, 1977Megadeth, "In My Darkest Hour," So Far, So Good... So What!, Capitol, 1988Special Interest, "(Herman's) House," (Herman's) House (Single), Rough Trade, 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 shares a track from a bootleg by one of his favorite bands that gives a new way to understand their growth.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.

Susan Jacobs won the first Emmy ever awarded for music supervision. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Jacobs about her work on "Big Little Lies" and other projects. They also talk with author Paul Gorman about his biography of Malcolm McLaren, the legendary manager of the Sex Pistols. 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:Joe Tex, "A Woman's Hands," A Woman's Hands (Single), Dial, 1967Sex Pistols, "Anarchy In the U.K.," Never Mind the Bullocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, Virgin, 1977Sex Pistols, "God Save the Queen," Never Mind the Bullocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, Virgin, 1977Sex Pistols, "Pretty Vacant," Never Mind the Bullocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, Virgin, 1977Bow Wow Wow, "I Want Candy," The Last of the Mohicans, RCA, 1982Malcolm McLaren, "Buffalo Gals," Duck Rock, Virgin, 1983Bill Lee, "Nola-Vocals," She's Gotta Have It - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Antilles, 1991Public Image Ltd, "Public Image," Public Image: First Issue, Virgin, 1978Marvin Hamlisch, "Theme From The Swimmer (Send for Me in Summer) / Big Splash," The Swimmer, CBS, 1968Leon Bridges, "River," Coming Home, Columbia, 2015Led Zeppelin, "Whole Lotta Love," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969Led Zeppelin, "What Is and What Should Never Be," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969Led Zeppelin, "Thank You," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969Charles Bradley, "Victim of Love (feat. Menahan Street Band)," Victim of Love, Daptone, 2013Michael Kiwanuka, "Cold Little Heart," Love & Hate, Interscope, 2016Sylvan Esso, "Come Down," Sylvan Esso, Partisan, 2014Chicago, "25 or 6 to 4," Chicago, Columbia, 1970Norman Greenbaum, "Spirit in the Sky," Spirit in the Sky, Reprise, 1969Dire Straits, "Romeo and Juliet," Making Movies, Warner Bros., 1980Electric Light Orchestra, "10538 Overture," The Electric Light Orchestra, United Artists, 1971Simon & Garfunkel, "Mrs. Robinson," The Graduate, Columbia Masterworks, 1968Harry Nilsson, "Everybody's Talkin'," Aerial Ballet, RCA Victor, 1968The Acid, "Tumbling Lights," Liminal, Infectious Music, 2014Support 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 is joined by news contributor Althea Legaspi to discuss the music industry's response to the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe vs. Wade, the sentencing of R. Kelly and Robert Chiarito of the New York Times joins to discuss the Highland Park shooter's music connections. 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/3dmt9lU 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.

The year is more than half over, and that means it’s time to share the music we’ve loved the most the last six months. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot reveal their best albums of 2022 so far. 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:Sharon Van Etten, "Darkness Fades," We've Been Going About This All Wrong, Jagjaguwar, 2022The Smile, "The Opposite," A Light for Attracting Attention, XL, 2022The Smile, "You Will Never Work In Television Again," A Light for Attracting Attention, XL, 2022Pedro The Lion, "First Drumset," Havasu, Polyvinyl, 2022Saba, "Few Good Things (feat. Black Thought & Erin Allen Kane)," Few Good Things, Saba Pivot, 2022Spiritualized, "Always Together With You," Everything Was Beautiful, Fat Possum, 2022K.O.G., "Immigration," Zone 6, Agege (feat. Franz Von & Gyedu-Blay Ambolley), Pura Vida, 2022K.O.G., "Hewale (Interlude)," Zone 6, Agege (feat. Franz Von & Gyedu-Blay Ambolley), Pura Vida, 2022K.O.G., "Ebenezer," Zone 6, Agege (feat. Franz Von & Gyedu-Blay Ambolley), Pura Vida, 2022Jack White, "Eosophobia," Fear of the Dawn, Third Man, 2022Jack White, "Hi-De-Ho (feat. Q-Tip)," Fear of the Dawn, Third Man, 2022Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul, "Thank You," Topical Dancer, Deewee, 2022Mitski, "That's Your Lamp," Laurel Hell, Dead Oceans, 2022Mitski, "Love Me More," Laurel Hell, Dead Oceans, 2022SASAMI, "Say It," Squeeze, Domino, 2022The Linda Lindas, "Nino," Growing Up, Epitaph, 2022Sharon Van Etten, "Come Back," We've Been Going About This All Wrong, Jagjaguwar, 2022Wet Leg, "I Don't Wanna Go Out," Wet Leg, Domino, 2022The Sex Pistols, "Anarchy In the U.K.," Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, Virgin, 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.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that was a top ten hit in the U.S. in 1983 and included some pre-teen members. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport 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 revisit their interview with British singer Yola, who is in the new Elvis film playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Plus they review the new album from Angel Olsen and pay tribute to music writer Chrissie Dickinson. 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:Angel Olsen, "Big Time," Big Time, Jagjaguwar, 2022Angel Olsen, "All The Good Times," Big Time, Jagjaguwar, 2022Angel Olsen, "Right Now," Big Time, Jagjaguwar, 2022Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen, "Like I Used To," Like I Used To (Single), Jagjaguwar, 2021Angel Olsen, "Dream Thing," Big Time, Jagjaguwar, 2022Angel Olsen, "Go Home," Big Time, Jagjaguwar, 2022Angel Olsen, "Through The Fires," Big Time, Jagjaguwar, 2022Yola, "Starlight," Stand For Myself, Easy Eye Sound, 2021The Highwomen, "Highwomen," The Highwomen, Elektra, 2019The Staple Singers, "Hear My Call, Here," Hammer And Nails, Riverside, 1962Massive Attack, "Harpsicord (Live in Copenhagen)," Unreleased, NA, 2008Phantom Limb, "Draw the Line," Phantom Limb, Naim Edge, 2009Yola, "Break The Bough," Stand For Myself, Easy Eye Sound, 2021Yola , "Stand For Myself," Stand For Myself, Easy Eye Sound, 2021Yola, "Diamond Studded Shoes," Stand For Myself, Easy Eye Sound, 2021Miranda Lambert, "Gunpowder & Lead," Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Columbia Nashville, 2007Wet Leg, "Chaise Longue," Wet Leg, Domino, 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, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox whose author didn't like it much initially, but has come around in recent years. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport 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 1982, the Los Angeles punk rock band X put out its album Under the Big Black Sun. 40 years later, it's still great! Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with X vocalist and bassist John Doe all about the album and the band's impact. They'll also chat with him about his new solo album and his work in television and film.  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:X, "The Have Nots," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982X, "The Hungry Wolf," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982Bob Dylan, "As I Went Out One Morning," John Wesley Harding, Columbia, 1967John Doe, "Never Coming Back," Fables in a Foreign Land, Fat Possum, 2022X, "Riding with Mary," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982X, "Motel Room in My Bed," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982Germs, "Lexicon Devil," (GI), Slash, 1979The Screamers, "122 Hours Of Fear (Live at the Target)," Live in San Francisco: Sept 2nd 1978, Target Video, 2004The Dils, "I Hate the Rich," I Hate the Rich (Single), What?, 1977Circle Jerks, "Stars and Stripes," Wild in the Streets, Step-Forward, 1982X, "Los Angeles," Los Angeles, Slash, 1980X, "We're Desperate," Wild Gift, Slash, 1981X, "Under the Big Black Sun," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982X, "Adult Books," Wild Gift, Slash, 1981X, "Dancing with Tears in My Eyes," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982X, "Because I Do," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982X, "Blue Spark," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982X, "Come Back to Me," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982X, "Real Child of Hell," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982The Gun Club, "She's Like Heroin to Me," Fire of Love, Ruby, 1981Los Lobos, "Will the Wolf Survive?," How Will the Wolf Survive?, Slash/Warner Bros., 1984The Del Fuegos, "Don't Run Wild," Boston, Mass., Slash, 1985Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Henry Lee (feat. PJ Harvey) ," Murder Ballads, Mute, 1996Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan, "Revolver," Ballad of the Broken Seas, Cooking Vinyl Limited, 2006Yola, "Stand For Myself," Stand For Myself, Easy Eye and Concord, 2021Support 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 an incredible song to the Desert Island Jukebox that has surfaced on a few soundtracks in recent years. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSupport 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.