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In this bonus episode, Sound Opinions Senior Producer Alex Claiborne chats with drummer Gina Schock of The Go-Go's about her upcoming photobook, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the 40th anniversary of Beauty and the Beat. 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.

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/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Jam & Lewis, "Spinnin (feat. Mary J. Blige)," Jam & Lewis, Volume 1, Flyte Tyme, BMG, 2021Jam & Lewis, "Somewhat Loved (There You Go Breakin' My Heart) (feat. Mariah Carey)," Jam & Lewis, Volume 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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, 1989Garbage, "No Gods No Masters," No Gods No Masters, Infectious Music, 2021Stray Cats, "Stray Cat Strut," Stray Cats, Arista, 1981Tori Amos, "Happy Phantom," Little Earthquakes, Atlantic, 1992Support 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 podcast, Greg plays a song by a band that were once critical darlings, but have taken a critical beating over the past 20 years. He presents this song as evidence they haven't lost a step. 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.

Whether he was recording as Songs: Ohia or Magnolia Electric Company, Jason Molina was a poetic and enigmatic musician, releasing 16 studio albums before his untimely death in 2013. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Erin Osmon about her biography of Molina, "Riding With The Ghost." The hosts also hear what song got Leon Bridges Hooked on Sonics and review the new album from country artist Mickey Guyton. 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:Songs: Ohia, "I've Been Riding With The Ghost," The Magnolia Electric Co., Secretly Canadian, 2003Mickey Guyton, "Black Like Me," Remember Her Name, Capitol Nashville, 2021Mickey Guyton, "All American," Remember Her Name, Capitol Nashville, 2021Mickey Guyton, "Rosé," Remember Her Name, Capitol Nashville, 2021Mickey Guyton, "Dancing In The Living Room," Remember Her Name, Capitol Nashville, 2021Songs: Ohia, "Farewell Transmission," The Magnolia Electric Co., Secretly Canadian, 2003Songs: Ohia, "Cabwaylingo," Songs:Ohia, Secretly Canadian, 1997Songs: Ohia, "Steve Albini's Blues," Didn't It Rain, Secretly Canadian, 2002Songs: Ohia, "Soul," (Single), Palace, 1995Songs: Ohia, "White Sulfur," Songs:Ohia, Secretly Canadian, 1997Songs: Ohia, "Farewell Transmission," The Magnolia Electric Co., Secretly Canadian, 2003Songs: Ohia, "The Black Crow," The Lioness, Secretly Canadian, 1999Amanda Shires, "Just Be Simple," Just Be Simple (Unreleased), N/A, 2019Songs: Ohia, "Just Be Simple," The Magnolia Electric Co., Secretly Canadian, 2003Leon Bridges, "Motorbike," Gold-Diggers Sound, Columbia, 2021Miguel, "Sure Thing," All I Want Is You, Jive, 2010Miguel, "All I Want Is You (feat. J.Cole)," All I Want Is You, Jive, 2010Janet Jackson, "Control," Control, A&M, 1986Support 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 producer Alex Claiborne talks with Garbage lead singer Shirley Manson about their new album "No Gods No Masters" and her podcast The Jump. 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.

As the two journalists who had the biggest roles in bringing R. Kelly to justice, dream hampton, director of "Surviving R. Kelly" and Jim DeRogatis reflect on the news this week that the R&B superstar was convicted of federal charges. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot also review new albums from Adia Victoria and Little Simz. 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:Adia Victoria, "Magnolia Blues," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021Aaliyah, "4 Page Letter," One in a Million, Blackground and Atlantic, 1996Neil Young, "Guitar Solo, No. 1," Dead Man (Music from and Inspired By the Motion Picture), Vapor, 1996Adia Victoria, "You Was Born To Die (feat. Kyshona Armstrong, Margo Price & Jason Isbell)," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021Adia Victoria, "Mean-Hearted Woman," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021Adia Victoria, "Please Come Down," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021Little Simz, "Introvert," Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, Age 101 Music, AWAL, 2021Little Simz, "Speed," Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, Age 101 Music, AWAL, 2021Little Simz, "I Love You, I Hate You," Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, Age 101 Music, AWAL, 2021Little Simz, "The Rapper That Came To Tea (Interlude)," Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, Age 101 Music, AWAL, 2021Little Simz, "Fear No Man," Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, Age 101 Music, AWAL, 2021Songs: Ohia, "I've Been Riding With The Ghost," The Magnolia Electric Co., Secretly Canadian, 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 producer Andrew Gill interviews author Stephen Deusner about his new book, "Where The Devil Don't Stay: Traveling the South with the Drive-By Truckers." 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.

As we move into fall, there's an abundance of new music to review. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a review roundup, sharing their thoughts on new music from artists like Kacey Musgraves, Lil Nas X, Low and Amyl and the Sniffers. Plus, we'll hear from past Sound Opinions guests about the desert island jukebox songs that can't live without. 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:Low, "Days Like These," HEY WHAT, Sub Pop, 2021Lil Nas X, "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)," Montero, Columbia, 2021Lil Nas X, "AM I DREAMING (feat. Miley Cyrus)," Montero, Columbia, 2021Lil Nas X, "SCOOP (feat. Doja Cat)," Montero, Columbia, 2021Lil Nas X, "SUN GOES DOWN," Montero, Columbia, 2021Amyl and the Sniffers, "Hertz," Comfort to Me, ATO, 2021Amyl and the Sniffers, "Guided By Angels," Comfort to Me, ATO, 2021Amyl and the Sniffers, "Freaks to the Front," Comfort to Me, ATO, 2021Amyl and the Sniffers, "Choices," Comfort to Me, ATO, 2021Kacey Musgraves, "star-crossed," star-crossed, Interscope/MCA Nashville, 2021Kacey Musgraves, "justified," star-crossed, Interscope/MCA Nashville, 2021Kacey Musgraves, "easier said," star-crossed, Interscope/MCA Nashville, 2021Kacey Musgraves, "there is a light," star-crossed, Interscope/MCA Nashville, 2021Kacey Musgraves, "hookup scene," star-crossed, Interscope/MCA Nashville, 2021Low, "More," HEY WHAT, Sub Pop, 2021Low, "The Price You Pay (It Must Be Wearing off)," HEY WHAT, Sub Pop, 2021Steve Cropper & Felix Cavaliere, "Full Moon Tonight," Nudge It Up a Notch, Stax, 2008Otis Redding, "Nobody's Fault But Mine," The Immortal Otis Redding, Stax, 1968Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble, "Keep Your Mind Free (feat. Ben LaMar Gay)," Now, International Anthem, 2021Duke Ellington, "Afrique," The Afro-Eurasian Eclipse, Fantasy, 1971Richard Thompson, "Beeswing," Mirror Blue, Capitol, 1994Janet Baker, "Ich bin die welt abhanden gekommen," Janet Baker Sings Mahler, EMI, 1967Dawn Richard, "Boomerang," Second Line, Merge, 2021Björk, "Stonemilker," Vulnicura, One Little Indian, 2015Art d'Ecco, "Tv God," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Brian Eno, "Needles In the Camel's Eye," Here Come the Warm Jets, Island, 1974Songs: Ohia, "Farewell Transmission," The Magnolia Electric Co., Secretly Canadian, 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 podcast, Jim adds a song to the desert island jukebox by a band that actually cooked on stage. 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.

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg share a couple more buried treasure picks and talk with producer Alex Claiborne about her experience at the recent Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago. 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.