Sound Opinions

Greg pays tribute to a dynamic duo of retired robots and one of their notable collaborators. 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.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk about their favorite bands that have improved significantly after lineup changes. They also review new albums by British rapper Slowthai and British singer songwriter Arlo Parks. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs:Arlo Parks, "Green Eyes," Collapsed in Sunbeams, Transgressive, 2021Arlo Parks, "Too Good," Collapsed in Sunbeams, Transgressive, 2021Arlo Parks, "Hope," Collapsed in Sunbeams, Transgressive, 2021Arlo Parks, "Porta 400," Collapsed in Sunbeams, Transgressive, 2021Slowthai, "Play with Fire," Tyron, Method, 2021Slowthai, "Feel Away," Tyron, Method, 2021Slowthai, "adhd," Tyron, Method, 2021Fleetwood Mac, "Albatross," Albatross (Single), Blue Horizon, 1968Fleetwood Mac, "Bermuda Triangle," Heroes Are Hard to Find, Reprise, 1974Fleetwood Mac, "World Turning," Fleetwood Mac, Reprise, 1975Genesis, "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway," The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Charisma, 1974Genesis, "Squonk," A Trick of the Tail, Charisma, 1976James Brown, "I Got the Feelin'," I Got the Feelin', King, 1968James Brown, "Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine," Sex Machine, King, 1970Buzzcocks, "Boredom," Spiral Scratch, New Hormones, 1977Buzzcocks, "Autonomy," Another Music in a Different Kitchen, United Artists, 1978The Temptations, "My Girl," The Temptations Sing Smokey, Gordy, 1965The Temptations, "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)," The Sky's the Limit, Gordy, 1971Black Flag, "Louie Louie," Louie Louie (Single), Posh Boy, 1981Black Flag, "Best One Yet," Loose Nut, SST, 1985Rush, "Working Man," Rush, Moon, 1974Rush, "By-Tor and the Snow Dog," Fly By Night, Mercury, 1975Nirvana, "Love Buzz," Bleach, Sub Pop, 1989Nirvana, "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Nevermind, DGC, 1991XTC, "This is Pop?," White Music, Virgin, 1978XTC, "Life Begins at the Hop," Life Begins at the Hop (Single), Virgin, 1979Todd Rundgren, "We Gotta Get You a Woman," Runt, Ampex, 1970Jimi Hendrix Experience, "Wait Until Tomorrow," Axis: Bold As Love, Track, 1967Lightnin' Hopkins, "Long Gone Like a Turkey Through The Corn," Country Blues, Tradition, 1959Support 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.

Jim pays tribute to Tom Stevens of The Long Ryders. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/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.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Todd Rundgren about his own music, his virtual tour and his career as a producer, this week. They also review the new album from The Weather Station. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs:Nazz, "Open My Eyes," Nazz, SGC, 1968The Weather Station, "Robber," Ignorance, Fat Possum, 2021The Weather Station, "Parking Lot," Ignorance, Fat Possum, 2021The Weather Station, "Atlantic," Ignorance, Fat Possum, 2021Todd Rundgren, "I Saw the Light," Something/Anything?, Bearsville, 1972Todd Rundgren, "Hello It's Me," Something/Anything?, Bearsville, 1972Todd Rundgren, "Can We Still Be Friends," Hermit of Mink Hollow, Bearsville, 1978Todd Rundgren, "Parallel Lines," Nearly Human, Warner Bros., 1989Todd Rundgren, "The Want of a Nail (with Bobby Womack)," Nearly Human, Warner Bros., 1989Todd Rundgren, "Bang the Drum All Day," The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect, Bearsville, 1982Todd Rundgren, "I Love My Life," Nearly Human, Warner Bros., 1989XTC, "The Meeting Place," Skylarking, Geffen, 1986Meat Loaf, "Bat Out of Hell," Bat Out of Hell, Cleveland International, 1977Meat Loaf, "Paradise By the Dashboard Light," Bat Out of Hell, Cleveland International, 1977Todd Rundgren, "Couldn't I Just Tell You," Something/Anything?, Bearsville, 1972XTC, "Dear God," Skylarking, Geffen, 1986Patti Smith Group, "Dancing Barefoot," Wave, Arista, 1979Fleetwood Mac, "The Chain," Rumours, Warner Bros., 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.

Jim adds a song to the Jukebox he was reminded of by the film, "Promising Young Woman." Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/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.

It's time again for hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot to share their latest buried treasures: recently released, under-the-radar albums you need to hear! Plus, Jim and Greg celebrate the work of Peter Stampfel as he releases his most ambitious project. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs: Monolord, "I'm Staying Home," I'm Staying Home (Single), Relapse, 2021Shame, "Alphabet," Drunk Tank Pink, Dead Oceans, 2021Illuminati Hotties, "Free Ppls," FREE I.H: This Is Not the One You’ve Been Waiting For, Self-Released, 2020OnceIWasYoung, "Cul de Sac," A Lonely New Year, Self-Released, 2021Waltzer, "Lantern," Time Traveler , Side Hustle, 2021Chappell Roan, "Pink Pony Club," Pink Pony Club (Single), Atlantic, 2020Hartford/Focht, "Capitol Sunset," Hartford/Focht, Clearly, 2020The Martha's Vineyard Ferries, "Jail Material," Jail Material (Single), self-released, 2021Miss Grit, "Grow Up To," Imposter - EP, self-released, 2021Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, "Fo Sho," I Told You So, Colemine, 2021Peter Stampfel, "The Years," Peter Stampfel's 20th Century in 100 Songs, Louisiana Red Hot, 2021Peter Stampfel & The Bottlecaps, "Drink American," Demo '84, Don Giovanni, 2020Peter Stampfel, "Wannabe," Peter Stampfel's 20th Century in 100 Songs, Louisiana Red Hot, 2021Michael Hurley/The Unholy Modal Rounders/Jeffrey Frederick & The Clamtones, "Midnight in Paris," Have Moicy!, Rounder, 1976Peter Stampfel and the Bottlecaps, "Bridge and Tunnel Girls," The People's Republic Of Rock N' Roll, Homestead, 1989  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.

Mary Wilson of the Supremes was our guest in January 2020 on WBEZ. We revisit that conversation in memory of Mary, dead at 76.Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZKRecord a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/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.

John Carpenter directed and composed the music for some of the most iconic horror films of all time, from Halloween to They Live. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with him about his career and new album Lost Themes III. The hosts also share a few of their favorite film scores and review some new music. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs: John Carpenter, "Halloween Theme - Main Title," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979Goat Girl, "The Crack," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021Goat Girl, "P.T.S.Tea," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021Goat Girl, "Badibaba," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021Madlib, "The Call," Sound Ancestors, Madlib Invazion, 2021Madlib, "Road of the Lonely Ones," Sound Ancestors, Madlib Invazion, 2021Madlib, "Two for 2 - For Dilla," Sound Ancestors, Madlib Invazion, 2021Goat Girl, "Sad Cowboy," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021John Carpenter, "The Shape Stalks," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979Bebe Barron and Louis Barron, "Forbidden Planet Soundtrack - a) Main Titles - Overture - b) Giant Footprints In The Sand," Forbidden Planet, Planet, 1976Bernard Herrmann, Joel McNeely & Royal Scottish Orchestra, "Scotty Trails Madeline (Including: Madeline's First Appearance, Madeline's Car, The Flower Shop, The Alleyway, The Mission, Graveyard, and Tombstone)," Vertigo: Original Motion Picture Score, Varèse Sarabande, 1995John Carpenter, "Dark Star," Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998, Rodeo Suplex, 2017John Carpenter, "Skeleton," Lost Themes III: Life After Death, Sacred Bones, 2021Dimitri Tiomkin, "High Noon - Theme," Movie Memories: Music from the Greatest Films, Colosseum, 1995John Carpenter, "Dead Eyes," Lost Themes III: Life After Death, Sacred Bones, 2021Carl Stalling, "Powerhouse and Other Cuts from the Early 50's," The Carl Stalling Project - Music From Warner Bros. Cartoons 1936-1958, Rhino, 1990Bobby Womack & Peace, "Across 110th Street," Across 110th Street Soundtrack, United Artists, 1972Goblin, "Zombi," Zombi (Dawn Of The Dead) Original Sound, Cinevox, 1978Ennio Morricone, "Armonica," Once Upon a Time in the West, RCA, 1972The Wheel Workers, "S.O.S.," S.O.S. (Single), Steven Higginbotham, 2020Support 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.

Greg plays his favorite song by a son of a famous father. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/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.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the life and career of Frank Zappa with actor and documentarian Alex Winter, director of ZAPPA. They also review the new album by Viagra Boys. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs:Frank Zappa, "Peaches en Regalia," Hot Rats, Bizarre, 1969Viagra Boys, "I Feel Alive," Welfare Jazz, Year0001, 2021Viagra Boys, "Ain't Nice," Welfare Jazz, Year0002, 2021Viagra Boys, "Into the Sun," Welfare Jazz, Year0003, 2021Viagra Boys, "Creatures," Welfare Jazz, Year0004, 2021Viagra Boys, "In Spite of Ourselves (feat. Amy Taylor)," Welfare Jazz, Year0005, 2021Frank Zappa, "Valley Girl (feat. Moon Zappa)," Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, Barking Pumpkin, 1982Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention, "Camarillo Brillo," Over-Nite Sensation, DiscReet, 1973Frank Zappa, "Willie the Pimp," Hot Rats, Bizarre, 1969Frank Zappa and Ensemble Modern, "Dog Breath Variations," The Yellow Shark, Barking Pumpkin, 1993Edgard Varèse, "Poème électronique," Music of Edgard Varèse, Columbia, 1960The Mothers of Invention, "Trouble Every Day," Freak Out, Verve, 1966Frank Zappa, "The Black Page, No. 2 (Live)," Baby Snakes, Barking Pumpkin, 1983The Mothers of Invention, "Didja Get Any Onya," Weasels Rip My Flesh, Bizarre, 1970John Carpenter, "Halloween Theme," Halloween (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979 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.