Sound Opinions

Sound Opinions
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Jun 11, 2021 • 51min

Bassist Pino Palladino, Opinions on Wolf Alice & Japanese Breakfast

Pino Palladino is a legendary bassist who’s played with everyone from The Who to Nine Inch Nails to D’Angelo. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Pino about his storied career, playing style and about the first album where he's taking center stage, Notes With Attachments. Plus, the hosts review some new music from Japanese Breakfast and Wolf Alice. 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:Pino Palladino & Blake Mills, "Just Wrong," Notes With Attachments, Verve, 2021Wolf Alice, "Smile," Blue Weekend, Dirty Hit, 2021Wolf Alice, "Delicious Things," Blue Weekend, Dirty Hit, 2021Wolf Alice, "The Beach," Blue Weekend, Dirty Hit, 2021Wolf Alice, "Moaning Lisa Smile," My Love Is Cool, Dirty Hit, 2015Wolf Alice, "Lipstick on the Glass," Blue Weekend, Dirty Hit, 2021Japanese Breakfast, "Be Sweet," Jubilee, Dead Oceans, 2021Japanese Breakfast, "Posing For Cars," Jubilee, Dead Oceans, 2021Japanese Breakfast, "Paprika," Jubilee, Dead Oceans, 2021Japanese Breakfast, "In Hell," Jubilee, Dead Oceans, 2021Japanese Breakfast, "Savage Good Boy," Jubilee, Dead Oceans, 2021Pino Palladino & Blake Mills, "Off The Cuff," Notes With Attachments, Verve, 2021Paul Young, "Come Back and Stay (Extended Version)," No Parlez, Columbia, 1983D'Angelo, "Chicken Grease," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000D'Angelo, "Playa Playa," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000D'Angelo, "Send It On," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000D'Angelo, "Feel Like Makin' Love," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000The Who, "Baba O'Riley (Live at the Hollywood Bowl 2002)," Who's Next, Decca, 1971The Who, "My Generation," My Generation, Brunswick, 1965Pino Palladino & Blake Mills, "Soundwalk," Notes With Attachments, Verve, 2021Pino Palladino & Blake Mills, "Ekuté," Notes With Attachments, Verve, 2021D'Angelo, Femi Kuti, Macy Gray, and the Soultronics, "Water No Get Enemy (feat. Nile Rodgers and Roy Hargrove)," Red Hot + Riot: The Music and Spirit of Fela Kuti, MCA, 2003John Mayer Trio, "Who Did You Think I Was (Live at the House of Blues, Chicago, Illinois, September 22, 2005)," Try! Live in Concert, Columbia, 2005The Staples Singers, "Respect Yourself," Be Altitude: Respect Yourself, Stax, 1972Dawn Richard, "Boomerang," Second Line, Merge, 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.
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Jun 9, 2021 • 8min

A trailblazer who didn't care what anyone thought: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick

Jim plays a song that paved the way for riot grrrl, but wasn't immediately appreciated as substantive art when it was released. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Record 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.
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Jun 4, 2021 • 51min

#810 Buried Treasures, Opinions on Olivia Rodrigo & Monster Magnet

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some buried treasures: new, under-the-radar music you need to hear. Plus, they'll review new albums from Olivia Rodrigo and Monster Magnet. 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:Olivia Rodrigo, "driver's license," SOUR, Geffen, 2021Monster Magnet, "Born To Go," A Better Dystopia, Napalm, 2021Monster Magnet, "Motorcycle (Straight to Hell)," A Better Dystopia, Napalm, 2021Monster Magnet, "Welcome to the Void," A Better Dystopia, Napalm, 2021Olivia Rodrigo, "brutal," SOUR, Geffen, 2021Olivia Rodrigo, "1 step forward, 3 steps back," SOUR, Geffen, 2021Olivia Rodrigo, "good 4 u," SOUR, Geffen, 2021Olivia Rodrigo, "deja vu," SOUR, Geffen, 2021The Linda Lindas, "Rebel Girl," Moxie (Music from the Netflix Film), Maisie Music Publishing, 2021Jelani Aryeh, "Marigold," Marigold (Single), No Matter, 2021Ting Tang Tina, "Kill Courtney," Honeybee, Dreamy Life, 2020Seaside Witch Coven, "King Fried," King Fried (Single), Self-Released, 2021Jungle Green, "Ritchie," Ritchie (Single), Self-Released, 2021topographies, "See You as You Fall," Ideal Form, Funeral Party, 2020Yellow Pills, "Come over and Eat Some Food," Space Age Inferno, Mint 400/Raining, 2021Omar Apollo, "Useless," Apolonio, Warner, 2020FACS, "Strawberry Cough," Present Tense, Trouble In Mind, 2021DARKSIDE, "The Limit," The Limit (Single), Matador, 2021Pino Palladino & Blake Mills, "Just Wrong," Notes With Attachments, Verve, 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.
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Jun 2, 2021 • 6min

A Power Pop Education: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick

In this bonus podcast Jim adds a track from 1990 by a Scottish power pop band that is still going strong today. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Record 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.
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May 28, 2021 • 50min

#809 Tune-Yards & Concert Venue Accessibility

Merrill Garbus of Tune-Yards joins hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot for a conversation about their new album, Sketchy, and the complicated ideas about race that informed it. Plus, they interview writer Josh Terry about how the live music industry can be more accessible as concerts resume. Accessibility Interview Transcript: https://soundopinions.org/show/809Join 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:Tune-Yards, "hold yourself.," Sketchy, 4AD, 2021Tune-Yards, "Bizness (Live on Sound Opinions)," Whokill, 4AD, 2011Tune-Yards, "Now as Then," I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life, 4AD, 2018Tune-Yards, "homewrecker," Sketchy, 4AD, 2021Tune-Yards, "make it right.," Sketchy, 4AD, 2021Brocelïande, "Abbots Bromley Horn Dance," Flowing Glass: Sir Christèmas, Flowinglass Music, 2000The Coup, "Hey Saturday Night (feat. Tune-Yards)," Sorry To Bother You: The Soundtrack, Interscope, 2018Tune-Yards, "Money Money Money," Sorry To Bother You: The Score, Interscope, 2019Craig Brenner, "Spring Is Near," Passages, (Self-released), 2020Tune-Yards, "silence pt. 1 (when we say we)," Sketchy, 4AD, 2021Led Zeppelin, "The Battle of Evermore," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Talking Heads, "The Great Curve," Remain in Light, Sire, 1980Earth, Wind & Fire, "Spirit," Spirit, Columbia, 1976Rare Earth, "Get Ready," Get Ready, Rare Earth, 1969Bachelor, Jay Som, Palehound, "Stay in the Car," Stay in the Car (Single), Polyvinyl, 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.
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May 26, 2021 • 9min

More with Dawnie Walton, author of The Final Revival of Opal and Nev

Author Dawnie Walton was on the show in April. Here's some parts of that conversation that didn't fit into the original episode, including her thoughts on Kim Gordon and David Bowie.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Record 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.
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May 21, 2021 • 51min

#808 Album Review Roundup (St. Vincent, Tony Allen & More) Plus How to Save the Music Ecosystem

As spring releases continue to sprout up, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot can't wait to share their opinions on some new music. Plus, they interview researcher and writer Ron Knox about how the music ecosystem can be saved, and why breaking up "Big Music" is the answer. 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:St. Vincent, "Daddy's Home," Daddy's Home, Loma Vista, 2021St. Vincent, "Down," Daddy's Home, Loma Vista, 2021St. Vincent, "My Baby Wants a Baby," Daddy's Home, Loma Vista, 2021St. Vincent, "Candy Darling," Daddy's Home, Loma Vista, 2021St. Vincent, "The Melting of the Sun," Daddy's Home, Loma Vista, 2021Morcheeba, "Namaste," Blackest Blue, Fly Agaric, 2021Morcheeba, "Cut My Heart Out," Blackest Blue, Fly Agaric, 2021Morcheeba, "Say It's Over (feat. Brad Barr)," Blackest Blue, Fly Agaric, 2021Morcheeba, "Sulphur Soul," Blackest Blue, Fly Agaric, 2021Molly Sarlé, "Human," Karaoke Angel, Partisan, 2019Tony Allen, "Très Magnifique (feat. Tsunami)," There Is No End, Blue Note, 2021Tony Allen, "Mau Mau (feat. Nah Eeto)," There Is No End, Blue Note, 2021Tony Allen, "Coonta Kinte (feat. ZelooperZ)," There Is No End, Blue Note, 2021The Chills, "Scatterbrain," Scatterbrain, Fire, 2021The Chills, "Monolith," Scatterbrain, Fire, 2021The Chills, "Worlds Within Worlds," Scatterbrain, Fire, 2021The Chills, "Caught in My Eye," Scatterbrain, Fire, 2021Molly Sarlé, "Gypsy," Aquarium Drunkard's Lagniappe Session, Partisan, 2020Celine Dion, "It's All Coming Back To Me Now," Falling into You, Columbia, 1996Mountain Man, "Moon," Magic Ship, Nonesuch, 2018Fleetwood Mac, "Dreams ," Rumours, Warner Brothers, 1977Tune-Yards, "Hold Yourself," Sketchy, 4AD, 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.
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May 19, 2021 • 11min

Remembering two legends of the Chicago music scene

Greg pays tribute to Delmark Records founder Bob Koester and The Staples Singers' Pervis Staples, both behind the scenes legends of the Chicago music scene.   Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Record 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.
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May 14, 2021 • 50min

#807 The Story of Malaco Records, Opinions on Miranda Lambert & girl in red

Malaco Records is the longest-running independent label in American history, but most white music fans have never heard of it. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Rob Bowman about his book, "The Last Soul Company: The Malaco Records Story." Plus, they review new records by Miranda Lambert and girl in red. 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/2RyD5AhFeatured Songs:Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, "Homegrown Tomatoes," The Marfa Tapes, Vanner, 2021Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, "Waxahachie," The Marfa Tapes, Vanner, 2021girl in red, "Rue," if i could make it go quiet, AWAL, 2021girl in red, "Serotonin," if i could make it go quiet, AWAL, 2021girl in red, "Apartment 402," if i could make it go quiet, AWAL, 2021girl in red, "Hornylovesickmess," if i could make it go quiet, AWAL, 2021The Mississippi Mass Choir, "When I Rose This Morning," I'll See You in the Rapture, Malaco, 1996Johnnie Taylor, "Disco Lady," Eargasm, Columbia, 1976King Floyd, "Groove Me," King Floyd, Chimneyville, 1970Jean Knight , "Mr. Big Stuff," Mr. Big Stuff, Stax, 1971Dorothy Moore, "Misty Blue," Misty Blue, Malaco, 1976Z.Z. Hill, "Down Home Blues," Down Home Blues, Malaco, 1982The Golden Nuggets, "Gospel Train," Gospel Train (Single), Malaco, 1973The Jackson Southernaires, "Hold To God's Unchanging Hand," Down Home, Malaco, 1982Mahalia Jackson, "Move On Up A Little Higher," Move On Up A Little Higher (Single), Apollo, 1947The Mississippi Mass Choir, "Call Him Up Part 1," "Live" In Jackson, Mississippi, Malaco, 1989The Georgia Mass Choir, "Joy," I Sing Because I'm Happy, Savoy, 1992Wale, "Sue Me (feat. Kelly Price)," Wow... That's Crazy, Every Blue Moon, 2019LaShun Pace, "I Know I've Been Changed," He Lives, Savoy, 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.
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May 12, 2021 • 11min

Bonus podcast 25: More from Nancy Wilson

We talk more with Nancy about the future of Heart, her film score work and Jim and Nancy meeting on the set of Almost Famous. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Record 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.

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