Sound Opinions
I found this podcast while searching for podcasts that Officially Rock. While I like to keep these limited to the more independent shows. Sound Opinions was so good, there was no denying that this podcast Officially Rocks. The quality of the shows, and the video interviews/performances are the best in quality. The talent levels of the guests are also unheard of, the musicians Officially Rock as well. Give this show a listen, add this podcast to your list. Next road trip you take, take Sound Opinions with you.
-Shannon Ireland
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Sound Opinions is where people who love music can come together. You can make discoveries, debate, learn about pop culture, engage, have fun and find new ways to further enrich your lives through music.
Whether you’re an expert, or just a casual fan, Sound Opinions is your source for smart and engaging music criticism and conversation. Each week on the show, nationally respected rock critics Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis interview artists, talk about pop culture and music industry news, review new record releases and give trends a historical context. And, because on Sound Opinions,“everyone’s a critic,”listeners are invited to join in the debate.
Sound Opinions is produced by by WBEZ Chicago, home to Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, and is distributed nationally by PRX. Sound Opinions can be heard on stations across the country and online at SoundOpinions.org.
Sound Opinions
- #724 Songs We Love By Bands We Don't, Opinions on Nick Cave & Farewell to Ginger Baker & Kim Shattuck October 11, 2019Have you ever listened to a song and loved it, only to find out it’s by an artist you can’t stand? Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot will explore the concept of great songs by horrible artists and share a few of their favorites. Plus they'll review Ghosteen from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds […]
- #723 Family Bands & Opinions on Wilco October 4, 2019The family that plays together, stays together, right? If you‘ve ever traveled in a van with your mother, father, sister or brother, you know it's not that easy. From Sister Sledge to The Cowsills, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of the great Family Bands that made it work. Plus, Jim and Greg […]
- #722 Fugazi's Repeater, Opinions on Psychedelic Country Artist Sturgill Simpson September 27, 2019Washington D.C. post-punk band Fugazi reshaped the definition of punk in America. Their 1990 debut album, Repeater, connected with a generation and eventually sold more than a million copies. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with founding member Ian MacKaye about the writing and recording of the album and its impact. Plus we review […]
- #721 Opinions on Tool, Lana Del Rey & More, Farewell to Ric Ocasek & Daniel Johnston September 20, 2019With an influx of new music, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot decide it's time for a review roundup. They share their opinions on records by Tool, Lana Del Rey, Common and more. They also pay tribute to the late Cars' frontman Ric Ocasek and solo artist Daniel Johnston.
- #720 Buried Treasures & Peter Lewis of Moby Grape September 13, 2019Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are always on the lookout for buried treasures - newly released music that is flying underneath the critical and commercial radar. They're back this week with some exciting new songs. Jim and Greg also talk with a member of a somewhat buried treasure act from the past, Peter Lewis […]
- #719 James Alexander of the Bar-Kays & Favorite Bass Lines September 6, 2019This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by legendary funk and R&B bassist James Alexander of the Bar-Kays. They discuss his early days as a pivotal part of the Stax Records house band in Memphis and the enduring legacy of 1971's Shaft Soundtrack, which featured the Bar-Kays as the backing band. Then, […]
- #718 Whitney & Songs About Quitting Work August 30, 2019While critical and commercially successful “soft rock” music is rare in 2019, the Chicago band Whitney found a way to make it sound fresh and indie. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with the two main members of the band about how they came to their unique sound and their new album […]
- #717 Best Music Cameos & Opinions on Raphael Saadiq August 23, 2019Sometimes, all it takes for a song to go from good to great is the addition of a guest artist, whether it’s a rapper going in on the verse or a guitarist shredding a solo. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite musical cameos. They also review the latest […]
- #716 The Mountain Goats, Opinions on Sleater-Kinney & The Regrettes August 16, 2019Over the course of 17 albums, The Mountain Goats have gone from a super lo-fi solo project to a polished four piece combo. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by the whole band for an exclusive performance and interview with songwriter John Darnielle and drummer Jon Wurster. They also review the […]
- #715 The Legend of Robert Johnson August 9, 2019For decades, the myths surrounding Robert Johnson overshadowed his contributions as a singer, songwriter and guitarist. From the legend that he sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads to mystery surrounding his untimely death at age 27, the truths of Johnson’s life have remained untold. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot […]
