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
- #744 Songs About Time, Ask the Critics Pt. 2 February 28, 2020Let's "Rock Around the Clock" like Bill Haley told us to! 2020 is another leap year, Daylight Savings is around the corner and this week, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore their favorite Songs About Time. They also answer more listener questions for another edition of Ask the Critics, ranging from their personal experiences making […]
- #743 Buried Treasures & Briston Maroney February 21, 2020It'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 takes a trip to the desert island jukebox to play a song he can't live without. Then, they hear from musician Briston Maroney about the song that got him […]
- #742 Ask the Critics, Hologram Tours & Opinions on Wire February 14, 2020This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot answer listener questions in a segment called Ask the Critics! They’ll give responses on subjects like musical taste, disagreements with each other and what it’s really like to be a professional critic. Plus, they’ll talk to music journalist Mark Binelli about the rise of deceased musician hologram […]
- #741 King Crimson, R.I.P. Andy Gill of Gang of Four February 7, 2020King Crimson is a legendary progressive rock band that has evolved through the decades in innovative, and sometimes surprising ways. This week, Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis explore the constant evolution of the classic band that refuses to rest on its laurels. Plus, Jim and Greg pay tribute to Gang of Four guitarist Andy Gill, […]
- #740 Best Film Acting Performances By Musicians, Host of Slow Burn on the Muders of Tupac & Biggie January 31, 2020Over the years, several notable musicians have tried their hand at acting in movies, whether it’s playing a character or playing themselves. While the results are mixed, there have been a handful of great, pitch perfect performances. With the Oscars looming, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite acting performances by musicians […]
- #739 Mary Wilson of The Supremes, Opinions on Drive-By Truckers & Torres January 24, 2020Motown Records helped create the soundtrack for a generation. And no group at that famous label was more iconic than The Supremes, both for their sound, and for their groundbreaking glamour. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk to Mary Wilson of The Supremes about her days at Motown, and how the group […]
- #738 The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds, R.I.P. Neil Peart & Opinions on Beach Slang January 17, 2020Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys elevated pop music to new artistic heights with the band's 1966 masterpiece Pet Sounds. With its ingenious orchestrations and earnest lyrics, the album remains an enormous influence to this day. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot present a Classic Album Dissection of Pet Sounds. They also review the new […]
- #737 Buried Treasures & Folk Singer-Songwriter Joan Shelley January 10, 2020A new year calls for new tunes. Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are back with a new batch of Buried Treasures. They're always on the lookout for great new music beyond the FM dial and this week they share their latest finds. These artists might not be household names, but they're definitely worth adding to […]
- #736 Songs About Pot, Rock Doctors & Angie McMahon January 3, 2020As of January 1, 2020, Illinois joins several states in legalizing recreational marijuana. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot acknowledge the numerous songs about weed and share some of their favorites. Plus, Jim and Greg are the rock doctors, finding walk up music for a martial artist. They also find out what unique song got […]
- #735 Albums of the Decade, Greg's Mixtape, Juice WRLD & Roy Loney December 27, 2019This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot close out 2019 and the 2010s by sharing some of their best albums of the decade. Then, Greg will share his annual mixtape and the hosts will discuss musicians the world lost this year, including rapper Juice WRLD and Flamin' Groovies lead singer Roy Loney.
