Sound Opinions

Sound Opinions

Take two nationally respected rock critics, the latest music news, personal commentary, and exclusive interviews and performances, add a huge pile of records old and new, and the result is Sound Opinions, where people who love music can come together.

  • 6 minutes 38 seconds
    RIP Roberta Flack

    In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to the great American singer Roberta Flack who died on February 24, 2025 at the age of 88.

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    19 March 2025, 5:00 am
  • 50 minutes 22 seconds
    RIP David Johansen of New York Dolls - Deep Dive & Interview with David

    This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late, great David Johansen of the New York Dolls and solo career fame, covering as much of his remarkable body of work as they could fit into one episode. They also revisit their interview with David Johansen from 2001.

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    Featured Songs:

    New York Dolls, "Trash," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

    The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

    New York Dolls, "Personality Crisis," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

    New York Dolls, "Jet Boy," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

    New York Dolls, "Bad Girl (Blue Rock Studios Demo)," Lipstick Killers – The Mercer Street Sessions 1972, ROIR, 1982

    New York Dolls, "Pills," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

    New York Dolls, "Frankenstein," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

    New York Dolls, "Looking For a Kiss," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

    New York Dolls, "Bad Girl," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

    New York Dolls, "Bad Detective," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974

    New York Dolls, "Human Being," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974

    David Johansen, "Frenchette (Live)," Live It Up, Blue Sky, 1982

    Buster Poindexter, "Hot Hot Hot," Buster Poindexter, RCA, 1987

    David Johansen, "James Alley Blues," David Johansen and the Harry Smiths, Chesky, 2000

    Buster Poindexter, "Downtown Dream," Buster's Spanish Rocketship, PolyGram, 1997

    New York Dolls, "Babylon," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974

    David Johansen, "Heart of Gold," Here Comes the Night, Blue Sky, 1981

    New York Dolls, "Lonely Planet Boy," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

    Men at Work, "Who Can it Be Now?," Business as Usual, Columbia, 1981

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    14 March 2025, 5:00 am
  • 7 minutes 25 seconds
    RIP Angie Stone

    In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to the underappreciated hip-hop pioneer and neo soul singer Angie Stone who died on March 1, 2025 at the age of 63.

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    12 March 2025, 5:00 am
  • 46 minutes 39 seconds
    Sly and the Family Stone & Opinions on Horsegirl

    Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review Sly Stone's documentary and memoir and revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson. They also review the new album from Chicago indie rockers Horsegirl.

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    Featured Songs:

    Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969

    The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

    Horsegirl, "2468," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

    Horsegirl, "I Can't Stand To See You," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

    Horsegirl, "Information Content," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

    Horsegirl, "Where'd You Go?," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

    Sly and the Family Stone, "Dance To The Music," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968

    Sly and the Family Stone, "I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968

    Sly and the Family Stone, "Advice," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967

    Sly and the Family Stone, "I Hate To Love Her," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967

    Ike and Tina Turner, "Bold Soul Sister," The Hunter, Blue Thumb, 1969

    The Roots, "Star/Pointro," The Tipping Point, Geffen, 2004

    Bobby Freeman, "C'mon and Swim," C'mon and Swim (Single), Autumn, 1964

    Sly and the Family Stone, "Family Affair," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971

    Sly and the Family Stone, "Hot Fun in the Summertime," Hot Fun in the Summertime (Single), Epic, 1969

    Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You For Talking To Me Africa," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971

    Sly and the Family Stone, "Brave and Strong," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971

    Sly and the Family Stone, "You Can Make It If You Try (Live)," Stand!, Epic, 1969

    Sly and the Family Stone, "We Love All," Dance To The Music (2007 version), Epic, 1968

    Sly and the Family Stone, "Color Me True," Dance To The Music (Single), Epic, 1968

    The Pogues, "The Sick Bed of Cuchulainn," Rum Sodomy & the Lash, MCA, 1985

    The Ergs, "Stinking of Whiskey Blues," Upstairs/Downstairs, Dirtnap, 2007

    New York Dolls, "Trash," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

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    7 March 2025, 6:00 am
  • 8 minutes 3 seconds
    RIP Brenton Wood

    In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to little-known soul singer Brenton Wood who died on January 3, 2025 at the age of 83.

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    5 March 2025, 6:00 am
  • 50 minutes 49 seconds
    Buried Treasures (New Music!) & RIP Jerry Butler

    Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they're digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also pay tribute to singer-songwriter Jerry Butler.

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    Featured Songs:

    girlpuppy, "Champ," Single, Captured Tracks, 2024

    The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

    Jerry Butler, "Only the Strong Survive," The Ice Man Cometh, Mercury, 1969

    Jerry Butler and The Impressions, "For Your Precious Love," Single, Vee-Jay, 1958

    Loveworms, "Heartbeat," Heartbeat, Antena Krzyku, 2025

    Jetstream Pony, "Captain Palisade," Single, Spinout Nuggets, 2024

    Meat Wave, "Dehydrated," Voicemail / Dehydrated, Self-Released, 2025

    Maruja, "Break The Tension," Single, Music for Nations, 2024

    Prism Shores, "Tourniquet!," Out From Underneath, Meritorio, 2025

    Denison Witmer, "Making Love," Anything At All, Asthmatic Kitty, 2025

    Psycho-O-Positive, "Mothra!," Single, Self Released, 2025

    The Penrose Web, "I Dreamt I Woke Up Dead," It's....The Penrose Web, Gare du Nord, 2025

    Middle Part, "Dial*," Disruptor, Little Planet, 2024

    The Sewerheads, "It Came as a Surprise," Despair is a Heaven, Tall Texan, 2024

    Wand, "The Leap," In A Capsule Wardrobe, Drag City, 2017

    L.A. WITCH, "777," 777 (Single), Suicide Squeeze, 2025

    Joveth, "Bubblegum," Bubblegum (Single), Voracious, 2024

    Sly and the Family Stone, "Everyday People," Stand!, Epic, 1968

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    28 February 2025, 6:00 am
  • 13 minutes 49 seconds
    RIP Marianne Faithfull

    In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to English singer Marianne Faithfull who died on January 30, 2025 at the age of 78.

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    26 February 2025, 6:00 am
  • 50 minutes 33 seconds
    Drinking Songs & Opinions on Sharon Van Etten

    Throughout music history and across genres, artists have made drinking songs. From buoyant and rowdy to reflective and moody, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorites. They also review the new album from Sharon Van Etten.

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    Featured Songs:

    Fear, "More Beer," More Beer, Restless, 1985

    The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

    Sharon Van Etten, "Live Forever," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025

    Sharon Van Etten, "Trouble," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025

    Sharon Van Etten, "Indio," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025

    Sharon Van Etten, "I Want You Here," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025

    Sharon Van Etten, "Somethin' Ain't Right," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025

    Three 6 Mafia, "Sippin on Some Syrup," Three 6 Mafia - Poppin' My Collar - Single, Loud, 2006

    Nina Simone, "Lilac Wine," Wild is the Wind, The Verve Music Group, 1966

    The Rolling Stones, "Salt of the Earth," Beggars Banquet, Decca, 1968

    Beastie Boys, "Brass Monkey," Licensed to Ill, Def Jam, 1986

    Midland, "Drinkin' Problem," On the Rocks, Big Machine, 2017

    Kendrick Lamar, "Swimming Pools (Drank)," good kid, m.A.A.d city, Top Dawg Entertainment, 2012

    Snoop Dogg, "Gin and Juice," Doggystyle, Death Row, Interscope and Atlantic, 1994

    The Replacements, "Here Comes a Regular," Tim, Sire, 1985

    The Champs, "Tequila," Go, Champs, Go!, Challenge, 1958

    Jamie Foxx, "Blame It (feat. T-Pain)," Intuition, J, 2008

    Against Me!, "T.S.R.," As The Eternal Cowboy, Fat Wreck Chords, 2003

    Chumbawamba, "Tubthumping," Tubthumper, Republic, 1997

    Louis Prima and Keely Smith, "One Mint Julep," Breaking It Up!, Columbia, 1958

    The Kinks, "Alcohol," Muswell Hillbillies, RCA Victor, 1971

    Thin Lizzy, "Whiskey in the Jar," Single, Decca, 1972

    Kris Kristofferson, "Sunday Mornin' Coming Down," Kristofferson, Monument, 1970

    Lou Reed, "Underneath the Bottle," The Blue Mask, RCA Victor, 1982

    Darkside, "Graucha Max," Nothing, Matador, 2025

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    21 February 2025, 6:00 am
  • 15 minutes 36 seconds
    More Songs From Fruit Bats

    In this bonus episode, Eric Johnson performs "Humbug Mountain Song" and "The Rock Doc" live at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub. He also shares his Desert Island Jukebox pick with Jim and Greg.

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    19 February 2025, 11:00 am
  • 50 minutes 59 seconds
    Fruit Bats Live & Opinions on Lambrini Girls

    Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Eric Johnson of long-running indie folk band Fruit Bats for an interview and performance. The hosts also review the debut album from punk shock activists, Lambrini Girls.

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    Featured Songs:

    Fruit Bats, "When U Love Somebody," Mouthfuls, Sub Pop, 2003

    The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

    Lambrini Girls, "Bad Apple," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025

    Lambrini Girls, "Nothing Tastes As Good As It Feels," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025

    Lambrini Girls, "Scarcity Is Fake (communist propaganda)," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025

    Fruit Bats, "Rushin River Valley (Live on Sound Opinions)," A River Running To Your Heart, Merge, 2023

    Fruit Bats, "Today," Siamese Dream, Turntable Kitchen, 2020

    Califone, "Bottles and Bones (Shades and Sympathy)," Roomsound, Perishable, 2001

    Fruit Bats, "We Used To Live Here (Live on Sound Opinions)," A River Running To Your Heart, Merge, 2023

    Fruit Bats, "Humbug Mountain Song (Live on Sound Opinions)," Absolute Loser, Easy Sound, 2016

    Fruit Bats, "When U Love Somebody (Live on Sound Opinions)," Mouthfuls, Sub Pop, 2003

    Chumbawamba, "Tubthumping," Tubthumper, EMI, 1997

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    14 February 2025, 6:00 am
  • 5 minutes 12 seconds
    Onstage Magic, Offstage Tension

    In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Sam Moore of the iconic soul duo Sam & Dave. Moore died on January 10, 2025 at age 89.

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    12 February 2025, 6:00 am
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