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In this bonus episode, Jim digs deep to play an artist he last wrote about in 1996 who is still putting out great music. This song is a steampunk imagining of an air raid. 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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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 1992, Sinéad O’Connor was at the peak of her commercial success when she spoke out against the Pope on Saturday Night Live. After that, she encountered a massive backlash, but never backed down. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk to documentary filmmaker Kathryn Ferguson about the music, career and activism of Sinéad O’Connor. They also review the new album from rapper Lil Yachty. 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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Sinéad O'Connor, "Nothing Compares 2 U," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967Lil Yachty, "drive ME crazy!," Let's Start Here, Quality Control, 2023Lil Yachty, "the BLACK seminole," Let's Start Here, Quality Control, 2023Lil

In this bonus episode, Greg shares his experience in New York City, visiting the Lou Reed exhibit at the New York Public Library.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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops 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 are joined by their production staff to highlight new music that listeners may have missed: musical buried treasures. They also pay tribute to Television's iconic guitarist, Tom Verlaine. 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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Avalon Emerson, "Sandrail Silhouette," Sandrail Silhouette (Single), Another Dove, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967Television, "Marquee Moon," Marquee Moon, Elektra, 1977Television, "Venus," Marquee Moon, Elektra, 1977Television, "Glory," Adventure, Elektra, 1978Wesley Joseph, "MONSOON," MONSOON (Single), Secretly Canadian, 2022The Get Right Band, "Hell Yes Refresh," Hell Yes Refresh (Single), Head Heart and Hips, 2022Hurry Up, "American

In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg talk with Damien Abraham and Sandy Miranda of Canadian punks Fucked Up about their new album, "One Day." Note: in this episode there is language not allowed on the radio.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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history of the Chicago indie label Kranky Records, which has been home over the years to artists like Low, Deerhunter and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. They talk with Kranky co-founder and author of the book “You’re with Stupid,” Bruce Adams, about its creation, ethos and more. The hosts also review new music from Iggy Pop and Ladytron. 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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Stars of the Lid, "Goodnight," Music for Nitrous Oxide, Kranky, 1995Iggy Pop, "Frenzy," Every Loser, GOLDTOOTH INC, 2023Iggy Pop, "Strung Out Johnny," Every Loser, GOLDTOOTH INC, 2023Iggy Pop, "New Atlantis," Every Loser, GOLDTOOTH INC, 2023Iggy Pop, "The News For Andy (Interlude)," Every Loser, GOLDTOOTH INC, 2023Ladytron, "Time's Arrow," T

In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg pay tribute to Van Conner of the Screaming Trees, who recently died at age 55.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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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 with longtime music photographer Marty Perez about his new career-spanning book, "Kill A Punk For Rock & Roll." They also share their favorite songs about photography and pay tribute to David Crosby.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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsFeatured SongsThe Kinks, "People Take Pictures of Each Other," The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society, Pye, 1968The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967Crosby, Stills and Nash, "Long Time Gone," Crosby, Stills and Nash, Atlantic, 1969David Crosby, "Cowboy Movie," If I Could Only Remember My Name, Atlantic, 1971Spoon, "I Turn My Camera On," Gimme Fiction, Matador, 2005Yes, "Into the Lens," Drama, Atlantic, 1980Pink, "Family Portrait," Missundaztood, Ar

In this bonus episode, Jim digs deep into the British music scene of the '60s to add an obscure song to the Desert Island Jukebox. 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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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.

Post-punk tunes topped with dadaist deadpan lyrics are an unlikely formula for popularity in music, but that's the secret to Dry Cleaning's success. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with band members Florence Shaw and Nick Buxton about one of their favorite albums of 2022. They also review new albums by SZA and Margo Price and pay tribute to Jeff Beck.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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsFeatured SongsDry Cleaning, "Don't Press Me," Stumpwork, 4AD, 2022SZA, "Shirt," SOS, Top Dawg, 2022SZA, "Nobody Gets Me," SOS, Top Dawg, 2022SZA, "Kill Bill," SOS, Top Dawg, 2022SZA, "Gone Girl," SOS, Top Dawg, 2022Margo Price, "Been To The Mountain," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023Margo Price, "Radio," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023Margo Price, "Time Machine," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023Margo Price, "Lydia

In this bonus episode, Jim shares a girl group song from 2007 that can stand alongside more famous tracks from the 1960s. 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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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 catch up with longtime friend, screenwriter and director Cameron Crowe. They discuss his films, most notably Almost Famous, which recently wrapped up a run on Broadway as a musical. They talk about the differences between making a movie and a stage production, getting Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes” for Say Anything… and more. 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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Casey Likes and the Cast of Almost Famous, "No Friends," No Friends (Single), Sony Masterworks Broadway, 2022Dean Jones & Susan Browning, "Barcelona," Company (Original Broadway Cast), Columbia, 1970Stillwater, "Fever Dog," Almost Famous, DreamWorks, 2000Solea Pfeiffer and the Cast of Almost Famous, "Morocco," Morocco (Single), Sony Masterworks Broadway, 2022Peter Gabri

In this bonus episode, we pay tribute to even more musicians who died at the end of 2022. 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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look at the music of 2022 from the rearview mirror. Jim and the producers share some of their favorite singles of the year, review some missed obituaries and Greg plays an excerpt from his legendary annual mixtape. 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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Bad Bunny, "Moscow Mule," Un Verano Sin Ti, RIMAS ENTERTAINMENT, 2022Irene Cara, "Flashdance...What a Feeling," Flashdance: Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture, Casablanca, 1983Irene Cara, "Fame," Fame: The Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture, RSO, 1980The Clean, "Anything Could Happen," Compilation, Flying Nun, 1986Hawkwind, "Master of the Universe," In Search of Space, United Artists, 1971Public Image Ltd, "Public Image," Public Image: First Issue, Virgin,

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that was written by Bruce Springsteen, doubling the total number of songs by the Boss that he likes. 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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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 revisit Low's 2011 session on Sound Opinions in honor of singer and drummer Mimi Parker, who died in November. The hosts also pay tribute to Loretta Lynn and drummer Anton Fier, who also died in 2022. 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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Low, "More," Hey What, Sub Pop, 2021Low, "Try to Sleep (Live on Sound Opinions)," C'mon, Sub Pop, 2011Robert Plant, "Monkey," Band of Joy, Decca, Rounder, 2010Led Zeppelin, "Black Dog," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Low, "You See Everything (Live on Sound Opinions)," C'mon, Sub Pop, 2011Low, "Long Way Around the Sea," Christmas, Kranky, 1999Low, "Witches (Live on Sound Opinions)," C'mon, Sub Pop, 2011Low, "California," The Great Destroyer, Rough Trade, 2005Loretta Lynn, "Story of My Life," Van Lea

In this bonus episode, Greg recounts his experience visiting the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSupport 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, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dissect D’Angelo’s masterpiece album Voodoo. They chat with author Faith Pennick about the record’s context, impact and more. Then, the hosts will talk with the bassist who played on that album, among many others, Pino Palladino. 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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:D'Angelo, "One Mo'gin," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000D'Angelo, "Playa Playa," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000D'Angelo, "Chicken Grease," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000D'Angelo, "Brown Sugar," Brown Sugar, EMI, 1995D'Angelo, "Devil's Pie," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000D'Angelo, "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000D'Angelo, "Africa," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000D'Angelo, "The Root," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000Pino Palladino & Blake Mills, "Just Wrong," Notes With Attachments, Verve, 2021Pino Palladino

In this bonus episode, Andy Cirzan shares a song from his annual holiday obscura mix that was too weird for the radio.Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin 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/3dmt9lUSupport 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 welcome our crate-digging Kris Kringle, Andy Cirzan to share great holiday songs that aren’t played-out. This year's collection is called "The Reindeer Sessions... Further Adventures in Holiday Obscura." 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/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Lenny Dee, "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," Happy Holi-Dee, Decca, 1961Andy Claus, Santa's Singing Cousin, "Andy's Reindeer Song," (Single), Snowflake, unknownAnn Bennett, "Another Christmas Rolls Around Again," (Single), Bertlen, unknownTommy Hester, "Daddy's Drinking Up Our Christmas," (Single), Luck, unknownLeonard Feather and Friends, "Comet (the Reindeer)," Winter Sequence, MGM, 1954Lenny Dee, "Sleigh Ride," Happy Holi-Dee, Decca, 1961Cristy Lane, "Jesus Is A Soul Man," (Single), Extremely