

Sound Opinions
Sound Opinions
Take two nationally respected rock critics, the latest music news, personal commentary, and exclusive interviews and performances, add a huge pile of records old and new, and the result is Sound Opinions, where people who love music can come together.
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Nov 24, 2021 • 41min
The story of Karen Dalton
In this bonus podcast, producer Andrew Gill interviews directors Robert Yapkowitz and Richard Peete about their film "Karen Dalton: In My Own Time." Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5AhSupport 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.

Nov 19, 2021 • 51min
Songs About Giving Thanks, Opinions on IDLES & Courtney Barnett
With Thanksgiving coming up, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs about giving thanks. Plus they review highly anticipated new albums from Courtney Barnett and IDLES. 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/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Ariana Grande, "thank u, next," thank u, next, Republic, 2019Courtney Barnett, "Rae Street," Things Take Time, Take Time, Mom+Pop, 2021Courtney Barnett, "Write a List of Things to Look Forward To," Things Take Time, Take Time, Mom+Pop, 2021Courtney Barnett, "Take It Day by Day," Things Take Time, Take Time, Mom+Pop, 2021Courtney Barnett, "Splendour," Things Take Time, Take Time, Mom+Pop, 2021IDLES, "Car Crash," Crawler, Partisan, 2021IDLES, "The Wheel," Crawler, Partisan, 2021IDLES, "The New Sensation," Crawler, Partisan, 2021IDLES, "The Beachland Ballroom," Crawler, Partisan, 2021IDLES, "The End," Crawler, Partisan, 2021Big Star, "Thank You Friends," Third, PVC, 1977Sister Sledge, "We Are Family," We Are Family, Atlantic, 1979Earth, Wind & Fire, "Gratitude," Gratitude, Columbia, 1975Tyler, The Creator, "GONE, GONE / THANK YOU," IGOR, Columbia, 2019Bonnie Raitt, "Thank You," Bonnie Raitt, Warner Bros., 1971Lucinda Williams, "Stowaway in Your Heart," Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone, Highway 20, 2014Fall Out Boy, "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs," Infinity On High, Island, 2007Chance The Rapper, "Blessings (feat. Jamila Woods)," Coloring Book, Self-Released, 2016Andrew Gold, "Thank You For Being A Friend," All This and Heaven Too, Asylum, 1978The Kinks, "Days," Days (Single), Pye 7N 17573, 1968Dido, "Thank You," No Angel, Cheeky, 1999Descendants, "Thank You," Everything Sucks, Epitaph, 1996Aimee Mann, "Suicide Is Murder," Queens of the Summer Hotel, SuperEgo, 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.

Nov 17, 2021 • 7min
Jim remembers a lesser-known Motown diva
In this bonus podcast, Jim adds a song to the desert island jukebox from a lesser-known Motown diva who began her career with a secret. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5AhSupport 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.

Nov 12, 2021 • 51min
Buried Treasures, Opinions on ABBA & Goat Girl
It's that time yet again! Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot love to share newly released music that they've uncovered, Buried Treasures. This week, they've got a fresh batch of songs to add to your playlist. Plus, a conversation with Holly Mullineaux, bassist for the English post-punk band Goat Girl. The band's 2021 album, On All Fours, is one of Jim and Greg's favorites of the year. The hosts share their thoughts on the new ABBA record. 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/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Goat Girl, "Sad Cowboy," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021Neptune's Core, "Turning Red," Evolving, Neptune's Core, 2021Hana Vu, "Gutter," Public Storage, Ghostly International, 2021Chastity Belt, "Fear," Fear (Single), Chastity Belt, 2021Beak>, "Oh Know," Oh Know (Single), Invada, 2021Witch Fever, "Reincarnate," Reincarnate, Music For Nations, 2021Julie Doiron, "You Gave Me the Key," You Gave Me the Key (Single), You've Changed, 2021The SoapGirls, "Societys Reject," Societys Rejects, The SoapGirls, 2017Mattiel, "Those Words," Those Words (Single), ATO, 2021Goat Girl, "Creep," Goat Girl, Rough Trade, 2018Goat Girl, "Anxiety Feels," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021Goat Girl, "Badibaba," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021Goat Girl, "Jazz (In The Supermarket)," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021ABBA, "I Still Have Faith In You," Voyage, Capitol, 2021ABBA, "Don't Shut Me Down," Voyage, Capitol, 2021ABBA, "Bumblebee," Voyage, Capitol, 2021ABBA, "Little Things," Voyage, Capitol, 2021ABBA, "I Can Be That Woman," Voyage, Capitol, 2021ABBA, "Just A Notion," Voyage, Capitol, 2021Massive Attack, "Be Thankful For What You've Got," Blue Lines, Wild Bunch, Virgin, 1991Support 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.

Nov 10, 2021 • 5min
A soulful cover of a spooky song
In this bonus episode, Greg adds a Halloween song performed by a favorite soul singer to the Desert Island Jukebox.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5AhSupport 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.

Nov 5, 2021 • 51min
Miles Copeland of I.R.S. Records on R.E.M., The Police and More, Plus Opinions on Brandi Carlile & Parquet Courts
As a co-founder and executive at I.R.S. Records, Miles Copeland found success in the 1980s with a roster of artists ranging from R.E.M. to The Police to the Go-Go's. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Miles about his influential career and his new memoir. Plus, Jim and Greg review some new music from Brandi Carlile & Parquet Courts. 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/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:R.E.M., "The One I Love," Document, I.R.S., 1987Brandi Carlile, "Right On Time," In These Silent Days, Elektra, 2021Brandi Carlile, "Broken Horses," In These Silent Days, Elektra, 2021Brandi Carlile, "Mama Werewolf," In These Silent Days, Elektra, 2021Brandi Carlile, "Stay Gentle," In These Silent Days, Elektra, 2021Parquet Courts, "Plant Life," Sympathy For Life, Rough Trade, 2021Parquet Courts, "Walking At A Downtown Pace," Sympathy For Life, Rough Trade, 2021Parquet Courts, "Marathon Of Anger," Sympathy For Life, Rough Trade, 2021Parquet Courts, "Pulcinella," Sympathy For Life, Rough Trade, 2021R.E.M., "Begin the Begin," Life's Rich Pageant, I.R.S., 1986Siouxsie and the Banshees, "Hong Kong Garden," The Scream, Polydor, 1978The Police, "Roxanne," Outlandos d'Amour, A&M, 1978Buzzcocks, "What Do I Get?," What Do I Get? (Single), United Artists, 1978Buzzcocks, "Why Can't I Touch It?," Everybody's Happy Nowadays, United Artists, 1979Sting, "Desert Rose (feat. Cheb Mami)," Brand New Day, A&M, 1999The Bangles, "Walk Like An Egyptian," Different Light, Columbia, 1986Sydney Sprague, "object permanence (feat. Danielle Durack)," maybe i will see you at the end of the world, Rude, 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.

Nov 3, 2021 • 5min
A Chicago band that spurred an entire genre
In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a Chicago band that never got it's due despite spurring an entire genre. Their lead singer sadly died of COVID. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah 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.

Oct 29, 2021 • 51min
The Velvet Underground with Dir. Todd Haynes, Opinions on Ray BLK & illuminati hotties
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot have long praised The Velvet Underground as one of the most important bands of the rock era. This week they review the new documentary film on the band and interview director Todd Haynes. Plus they review new albums by Illuminati Hotties and Ray BLK. 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/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:The Velvet Underground, "I'm Waiting For the Man," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967The Velvet Underground, "Venus In Furs," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967The Velvet Underground, "Heroin," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967The Primatives, "The Ostrich," The Ostrich (Single), Pickwick, 1964The Velvet Underground, "Sister Ray - Live In New York City 1967," The Velvet Underground: A Documentary Film By Todd Haynes – Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack, Republic, 2021The Velvet Underground and Nico, "All Tomorrow's Parties," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967RAY BLK, "BLK MADONNA," Access Denied, Island, 2021RAY BLK, "MIA (feat. Kaash Paige)," Access Denied, Island, 2021RAY BLK, "Access Denied," Access Denied, Island, 2021RAY BLK, "Go-go Girl (feat. Suburban Plaza)," Access Denied, Island, 2021illuminati hotties, "Pool Hopping," Let Me Do One More, Snack Shack Tracks, 2021illuminati hotties, "u v v p (feat. Buck Meek)," Let Me Do One More, Snack Shack Tracks, 2021illuminati hotties, "Knead," Let Me Do One More, Snack Shack Tracks, 2021illuminati hotties, "Growth," Let Me Do One More, Snack Shack Tracks, 2021illuminati hotties, "Joni: LA's No. 1 Health Goth," Let Me Do One More, Snack Shack Tracks, 2021The Soundtrack of Our Lives, "The Ego Illusion," Communion, Telegram, 2008The Kinks, "Till the End of the Day," The Kink Kontroversy, Reprise, 1965Balance, "Breaking Away," Balance, Portrait, 1981Janet Jackson, "What Have You Done for Me Lately," Control, A&M, 1986John Wesley Harding, "Sussex Ghost Story," Adam's Apple, DRT Entertainment, 2004The Police, "Roxanne," Outlandos d' Amour, A&M, 1978Support 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.

Oct 27, 2021 • 13min
More with Jimmy Jam
In this bonus episode we hear more from our recent interview with Jimmy Jam. He talks about the future of Morris Day and The Time and working with Babyface and Heather Headley. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5AhSupport 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.

Oct 22, 2021 • 49min
Ghostly Tracks & the Origins Behind Them
It's spooky season and hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot have a new batch of songs about ghosts to share. They're joined by Sam Weller, author of many books on Ray Bradbury and the gothic short story collection Dark Black, to discuss spooky 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/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Long Black Veil," Kicking Against The Pricks, Mute, 1986Roky Erickson and the Aliens, "If You Have Ghosts," The Evil One, 415, 1981Joy Division, "Dead Souls," Still, Factory, 1981Psychedelic Furs, "The Ghost In You," Mirror Moves, Columbia, 1984Suicide, "Ghost Rider," Suicide, Red Star, 1977Johnny Cash, "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky," Silver, Columbia, 1979Caroline Herring, "Long Black Veil," Golden Apples of the Sun, Signature Sounds, 2009Daniel Johnston, "Casper the Friendly Ghost," Yip/Jump Music, (Self-Released), 1983Pat Benetar, "Wuthering Heights," Crimes of Passion, Chrysalis, 1980Kate Bush, "Wuthering Heights," The Kick Inside, Harvest, 1978Scott Sorry, "Black Dog Dancers," (Single), Generation X-Ray, 2021Elton John, "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long Long Time)," Honky Château, Uni, 1972Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians, "My Wife and My Dead Wife," Gotta Let This Hen Out!, Midnight Music, 1985The Raveonettes, "Apparitions," Raven In the Grave, The Raveonettes, 2011Mekons, "Ghosts of American Astronauts," So Good It Hurts, Twin/Tone, 1988Ladytron, "Ghosts," Velocifero, Nettwerk Productions, 2008The Goldstars, "Stroll In Hell," Stroll In Hell (Single), The Goldstars, 2021Black Sabbath, "Black Sabbath," Black Sabbath, Vertigo, 1970The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Sunday Morning," The Velvet Underground and Nico, Verve, 1967Support 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.