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
- #762 Bill Withers' Live at Carnegie Hall & Opinions on Phoebe Bridgers July 3, 2020Bill Withers is beloved for classics like Lean On Me, but Greg contends that Withers’ best album is Live at Carnegie Hall. Jim and Greg honor Withers’ life with a classic album dissection of that record and review the latest from Phoebe Bridgers.
- #761 Instant Commentaries & Opinions on Bob Dylan June 26, 2020Sometimes current events inspire urgent art. Jim and Greg share their favorite instant commentary tracks, songs that were published in a hurry in hopes of affecting change. Plus we review the latest from Bob Dylan.
- #760 Best Albums of 2020...So Far June 19, 2020While the year is only half over, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot couldn’t wait until December to share their favorite albums. This week, Jim and Greg share their picks for the Best Albums of 2020 so far.
- #759 Cover Songs, Opinions on Jehnny Beth & Remembering Jimmy Cobb June 12, 2020Jim and Greg discuss the value of cover songs and dig into the surprising stories behind some of rock's most notable examples. Also, they review the debut solo album from artist Jehnny Beth and remember drummer Jimmy Cobb.
- #758 Buried Treasures & Ask The Critics June 5, 2020Jim and Greg share some recent songs they're loving that are beneath the mainstream radar. They also answer some questions from listeners in another edition of Ask the Critics.
- #757 Concerts That Shaped Us & Opinions On They Call Me Disco May 29, 2020In a time when most independent concert venues have a doubtful future, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot relive their favorite moments experienced at live concerts. They also review the new EP by rapper Ric Wilson and pay tribute to percussionist, Tony Allen.
- #756 History in Songs & Best Coast May 22, 2020Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite tracks about historical figures, events and places. Plus, a conversation with Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino about sobriety and how it has affected her music.
- #755 Virtual Vacations, Mudhoney in Seattle, & RIP Little Richard May 15, 2020Jim and Greg take a virtual vacation via music! Tour guides including Kraftwerk, Spoon and A Tribe Called Quest will take you to Japan, India, Italy and more. Plus, they go on a real trip to Seattle to interview Mudhoney. And they remember Little Richard.
- #754 God Save the Queens: Women in Hip-Hop, Opinions on Jason Isbell & Chicano Batman, Hamilton Bohannon May 8, 2020This week, Jim and Greg talk about the history of women in hip-hop, and how amazing MCs have been chronically undervalued since the beginning of the art form. They also review new records from Jason Isbell and Chicano Batman.
- #753: Review Roundup, Bill Withers & the Red Sox Organist April 30, 2020Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review the new records from Fiona Apple, The Weeknd and more. They’ll hear how the Boston Red Sox's organist is keeping busy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, we bid farewell to Bill Withers.
