Sound Opinions

The Rock Doctors clinic is open for business. Tune in to hear Drs. Kot and DeRogatis prescribe a dose of new music to some listeners in need. Later they review the new solo record by Jack White.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.

This week it’s the “Comeback Kids” of rock and roll. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot highlight some of the Best Second Acts in music history. And later in the show, they review the new record from Spiritualized, "Sweet Heart Sweet Light."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.

Tune in for a live performance from the breakout band of the moment, Alabama Shakes. Plus, Jim and Greg review the new album from rap's Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj.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 conduct a Sound Opinions Classic Album Dissection of Aretha Franklin’s 1972 release Amazing Grace. They talk to author Aaron Cohen about the gospel masterpiece, which was recorded forty years ago. Later, they review the debut album from outsider artist Willis Earl Beale, "Acousmatic Sorcery."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.

Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince of The Kills bring their blend of blues grit, melodic vocals and drum-machine beats to the studio. Later Jim and Greg review new albums by the “Queen of Pop,” Madonna, and the “Night Tripper,” Dr. John.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.

Jim and Greg are back from their annual visit to the SXSW Music Conference with all the news, trends and must-hear bands for 2012. Later they review the new record from the re-tooled Shins, "Port of Morrow."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.

Jim and Greg talk to English singer, songwriter and producer Nick Lowe about his long career—from the punk and new wave scenes in the ‘70s to his most recent album The Old Magic. Plus, they review the new album from controversial Irish singer Sinead O’Connor.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.

Jim and Greg revisit their discussion of the history and legacy of the “Revolutionary Made-for-TV Band,” The Monkees with writer Eric Lefcowitz. Monkees teen idol Davy Jones died recently at age 66. Later in the show, Jim and Greg review new releases from Andrew Bird and WZRD.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.

Fred Armisen of Portlandia and Saturday Night Live talks music and comedy with hosts Jim and Greg. Later in the show, Jim and Greg renew their Bruce Springsteen debate when they review the boss's latest, "Wrecking Ball."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.

Jim and Greg welcome singer, poet and rapper Dessa and review the latest from electro-pop duo Sleigh Bells.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.