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Brian Eno's Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy)
2024/03/22
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Over the long tenure of Sound Opinions, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot mentioned Brian Eno countless times. They think it's time to tackle a classic album dissection of his 1974 record Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy.) They discuss Eno’s career before and since the album, as well as hear a bit of Eno himself from their 2011 interview with him.
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Featured Songs:
Brian Eno, "Burning Airlines Give You So Much More," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Roxy Music, "Re-Make/Re-Model," Roxy Music, Island, Reprise, 1972
Brian Eno, "Needles in the Camel's Eye," Here Come the Warm Jets, Island, 1974
Brian Eno, "Back In Judy's Jungle," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974
Brian Eno, "Mother Whale Eyeless," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974
Soft Machine, "Priscilla," The Soft Machine, Probe, Command, ABC, 1968
Brian Eno, "Put a Straw under Baby," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974
Brian Eno, "China My China," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974
Brian Eno, "The Great Pretender," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974
Brian Eno, "Third Uncle," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974
Brian Eno, "The True Wheel," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974
Brian Eno, "The Fat Lady of Limbourg," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974
Brian Eno, "Taking Tiger Mountain," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974
Brian Eno, "Fullness of Wind," Discreet Music, Obscure, 1975
Brian Eno and David Byrne, "Regiment," My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, Sire, E.G., 1981
Roxy Music, "Editions of You," For Your Pleasure, Island, Warner Bros., 1973
BODEGA, "Tarkovski," Tarkovski (Single), Chrysalis, 2024
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A Found-Sound Masterpiece
2024/03/20
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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a Brian Eno-affiliated song made of found sounds to the Desert Island Jukebox.
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Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter of The Roots & Opinions on Heems & Lapgan
2024/03/15
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This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter of The Roots about his memoir. The hosts also review the new album from Das Racist rapper Heems.
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Featured Songs:
The Roots, "You Got Me (feat. Erykah Badu & Eve)," Things Fall Apart, MCA, 1999
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Heems & Lapgan, "I'm Pretty Cool," Lafandar, Veena, Mass Appeal India, 2024
Das Racist, "Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell," Shut Up, Dude, Greedhead, Mishka, 2010
Heems & Lapgan, "Accent," Lafandar, Veena, Mass Appeal India, 2024
Heems & Lapgan, "Porches," Lafandar, Veena, Mass Appeal India, 2024
Heems & Lapgan, "Obi Toppin (Darling)," Lafandar, Veena, Mass Appeal India, 2024
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, "The Message," The Message, Sugar Hill, 1982
Run-DMC, "My Adidas," Raising Hell, Profile, 1986
El Michels Affair & Black Thought, "Protocol (feat. Son Little)," Glorious Game, Big Crown, 2023
The Roots, "The Roots is Comin'," Organix!, Self-Released, 1993
George Benson, "Give Me The Night," Give Me The Night, Qwest, 1980
The Jacksons, "We Can Change The World," Victory, Epic, 1984
Gene Chandler, "Duke of Earl," Duke of Earl (Single), Vee-Jay, 1961
Brian Eno, "Taking Tiger Mountain," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974
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The Song That Helped Introduce Japan To Rock & Roll
2024/03/13
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In this bonus episode, Greg adds two versions of a surprising song to the Desert Island Jukebox. It was the first rock & roll song to chart in Japan and a later version involved members of The Clash.
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Karaoke Songs, Opinions on Grandaddy & RIP Dexter Romweber
2024/03/08
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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take the show out of the recording studio and into the karaoke bar as they share some of their favorite karaoke tracks. They’ll also hear selections from production staff and listeners. Plus, the hosts review new music from Grandaddy and bid farewell to the late rockabilly musician Dexter Romweber.
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Featured Songs:
Carly Rae Jepsen, "Call Me Maybe," Kiss, 604, 2012
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Grandaddy, "Blu Wav," Blu Wav, Dangerbird, 2024
Grandaddy, "You're Going to Be Fine and I'm Going to Hell," Blu Wav, Dangerbird, 2024
Grandaddy, "Jukebox App," Blu Wav, Dangerbird, 2024
Grandaddy, "Ducky, Boris and Dart," Blu Wav, Dangerbird, 2024
Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, "Jackson," Carryin' On with Johnny Cash & June Carter, Columbia, 1967
*NSYNC, "It Makes Me Ill," No Strings Attached, Jive, 2000
Shania Twain, "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!," Come On Over, Mercury, 1997
Donny Osmond & Chorus, "I'll Make a Man Out of You," Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack, Walt Disney, 1998
Art Brut, "Formed a Band," Bang Bang Rock & Roll, Fierce Panda, 2005
Joey Scarbury, "Theme from The Greatest American Hero (Believe It or Not)," America's Greatest Hero, Elektra, 1981
The 5th Dimension, "Wedding Bell Blues," The Age of Aquarius, Soul City, 1969
Kenny Rogers, "Islands In the Stream (duet with Dolly Parton)," Eyes That See in the Dark, RCA Victor, 1983
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Original Cast , "Rose Tint My World (feat. Richard O'Brien)," The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Ode, 1975
Regulo Caro, "En Estos Días," En Estos Días, Del, 2018
Beyoncé, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," I Am...Sasha Fierce, Columbia, 2008
Radiohead, "Creep," Pablo Honey, Parlophone, 1992
Backstreet Boys, "I Want it That Way," Millennium, Jive, 1999
Prince, "When Doves Cry," Purple Rain, Warner Bros., 1984
Flat Duo Jets, "Frog Went a Courtin'," Go Go Harlem Baby, Sky, 1991
Flat Duo Jets, "Riot In Cell Block Number Nine," In Stereo, Dolphin, 1985
The Roots, "You Got Me (feat. Erykah Badu & Eve)," Things Fall Apart, MCA, 1999
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The First Heavy Metal?
2024/03/06
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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that can make a solid claim to being from the first "heavy metal" band.
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Louise Post (Veruca Salt) & Opinions on Idles & Mary Timony
2024/03/01
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Host Jim DeRogatis talks with Chicago alt-rock legend, Louise Post, a guitarist, singer, and cofounder of the band Veruca Salt. The hosts also review new albums from post-punk Brits IDLES and guitar master Mary Timony.
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Louise Post, "Guilty," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Idles, "Dancer," Tangk, Partisan, 2024
Idles, "Grace," Tangk, Partisan, 2024
Idles, "Hall & Oates," Tangk, Partisan, 2024
Mary Timony, "Looking for the Sun," Untame the Tiger, Merge, 2024
Mary Timony, "No Thirds," Untame the Tiger, Merge, 2024
Mary Timony, "The Guest," Untame the Tiger, Merge, 2024
Mary Timony, "Dominoes," Untame the Tiger, Merge, 2024
Veruca Salt, "Seether," American Thighs, Minty Fresh, 1994
Louise Post, "What About," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023
VEYLS, "Life Support," Widow EP, Velveteen, 2023
Louise Post, "Killer," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023
Louise Post, "God I Know," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023
Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis, "Cruisin'," Duets: Original Soundtrack, Hollywood, 2000
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RIP Damo Suzuki
2024/02/28
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In this bonus episode, we pay tribute to Damo Suzuki of Can, who died February 9 at age 74.
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RIP Wayne Kramer of the MC5 & Opinions on Brittany Howard
2024/02/23
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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late singer, songwriter and guitarist Wayne Kramer of the MC5. They’ll revisit their past interview with him and talk about his life, music and the power of collaboration. Plus, the hosts will review the new album from Brittany Howard.
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The MC5, "Kick Out the Jams," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Brittany Howard, "What Now," What Now, Island, 2024
Brittany Howard, "Another Day," What Now, Island, 2024
Brittany Howard, "Prove It To You," What Now, Island, 2024
Brittany Howard, "To Be Still," What Now, Island, 2024
MC5, "Motor City Is Burning," Kick Out the James, Elektra, 1969
MC5, "Ramblin' Rose," Kick Out the James, Elektra, 1969
MC5, "The American Ruse," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970
MC5, "Rocket Reducer N. 62 (Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa)," Kick Out the James, Elektra, 1969
MC5, "Gotta Keep Movin'," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970
MC5, "Sister Anne," High Time, Atlantic, 1971
Wayne Kramer, "Poison," The Hard Stuff, Epitaph, 1995
MC5, "Starship," Kick Out the James, Elektra, 1969
The Stooges, "Search and Destroy," Raw Power, Columbia, 1973
Ted Nugent, "Cat Scratch Fever," Cat Scratch Fever, Epic, 1977
Wayne Kramer, "Crack in the Universe," The Hard Stuff, Epitaph, 1995
MC5, "Looking At You," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970
MC5, "Future/Now," High Time, Atlantic, 1971
MC5, "Let Me Try," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970
Louise Post, "Don't Give Up," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023
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RIP Mojo Nixon
2024/02/22
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In this bonus episode we pay tribute to Mojo Nixon (Neill Kirby McMillan Jr.), a consummate showman with a love for the working class, who died February 7.
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Give the Drummer Some
2024/02/16
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What role do drums play in Rock? Should that be keeping the beat or leading from the front? Who are some of the greatest drummers in rock music? The beat goes on as Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot focus on the contributions of drummers to rock music with drummer Joe Wong. Wong also hosts a podcast on drummers called The Trap Set. There's also an interview with Bernard Purdie.
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The Beatles, "Come Together," Abbey Road, Apple, 1969
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
James Brown, "Funky Drummer," Funky Drummer (single), King, 1970
Wild Flag, "Romance," Wild Flag, Merge, 2011
Little Richard And His Band, "Heeby-Jeebies," She's Got It (single), Specialty, 1956
Michael Jackson, "Billie Jean," Thriller, Epic, 1982
Earth Wind and Fire, "Can't Hide Love," Gratitude, Columbia, 1975
Rush, "Tom Sawyer," Moving Pictures, Mercury, 1981
Elvin Jones, "Agappe Love," Poly-Currents, Blue Note, 1970
The Rolling Stones, "Paint It Black," Paint It Black (single), Decca, 1966
Battles, "Atlas," Mirrored, Warp, 2007
Can, "Paperhouse," Tago Mago, United Artists, 1971
The Who, "Young Man Blues," Live at Leeds, Decca, 1970
The Who, "I Can See For Miles," I Can See For Miles (single), Track, 1967
Dennis Coffey, "Scorpio," Evolution, Sussex, 1971
Queen, "Fat Bottomed Girls," Jazz, EMI, 1978
Violent Femmes, "Blister In the Sun," Blister in the Sun (single), Slash, 1983
Phil Collins, "In The Air Tonight," Face Value, Virgin, 1981
Fela Kuti, "Zombie," Zombie, Coconut, 1976
Aretha Franklin, "Rock Steady," Rock Steady (single), Atlantic, 1971
Led Zeppelin, "Rock and Roll," Led Zepplin IV, Atlantic, 1971
Led Zeppelin, "Dazed and Confused," Led Zeppelin, Atlantic, 1969
Led Zeppelin, "Stairway To Heaven," Led Zepplin IV, Atlantic, 1971
Public Image Ltd., "Under the House," The Flowers of Romance, Virgin, 1981
Led Zeppelin, "When the Levee Breaks," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971
Sleater-Kinney, "Youth Decay," All Hands on the Bad One, Kill Rock Stars, 2000
XTC, "Senses Working Overtime," English Settlement, Virgin, 1982
James Brown, "I Got the Feelin'," I Got the Feelin', King, 1968
Rolling Stones, "Honky Tonk Woman," Honky Tonk Woman (Single), Decca, 1969
The Stairsteps, "O-o-h Child," O-o-h Child (single), Buddah, 1970
Doris Troy, "Just One Look," Just One Look (single), Atlantic, 1963
Gil Scott-Heron, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, Flying Dutchman, 1974
The Exciters, "Tell Him," Tell Him (single), United Artists, 1962
Melvin Bliss, "Synthetic Substitution," Reward (single), Sunburst, 1973
Public Enemy, "Don't Believe The Hype," It Takes a Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back, Def Jam, 1988
Ultra Magnetic M.C.s, "Ego Trippin'," Ego Trippin' (single), Next Plateau, 1986
Naughty By Nature, "O.P.P. (instrumental version)," O.P.P. (single), Tommy Boy, 1991
EPMD, "I'm Housin'," Strictly Business, Fresh, 1988
Wale, "Lacefrontin'," The Eleven One Eleven Theory, Maybach Music, 2011
Steely Dan, "Home At Last," Aja, ABC, 1977
The MC5, "Kick Out the Jams," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969
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RIP Mary Weiss of the Shangri-Las
2024/02/14
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In this bonus episode we pay tribute to Mary Weiss, the leader of the Shangri-Las, who died in January.
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Songs About Getting Away on Vacation & Opinions on Kali Uchis
2024/02/09
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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are taking a sonic vacation from another dreary winter by sharing their favorite songs about getting away! They also hear selections from the production staff and they review the new record from Kali Uchis.
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Lenny Kravitz, "Fly Away," 5, Virgin, 1998
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Kali Uchis, "¿Cómo Así?," Orquídeas, Geffen, 2024
Kali Uchis, "Me Pongo Loca," Orquídeas, Geffen, 2024
Kali Uchis, "Pensamientos Intrusivos," Orquídeas, Geffen, 2024
Kali Uchis, "Igual Que Un Ángel," Orquídeas, Geffen, 2024
Weezer, "Island in the Sun," Weezer (Green Album), Geffen, 2001
The Ventures, "Hawaii Five-O," Hawaii Five-O, Liberty, 1969
The Beginning of the End, "Funky Nassau Pt. 1," Funky Nassau, Alston, 1971
Guided By Voices, "Motor Away," Alien Lanes, Matador, 1995
Amyl and the Sniffers, "Hertz," Comfort to Me, B2B, 2021
Willie Nelson, "On the Road Again," Honeysuckle Rose, Columbia, 1980
Pink Floyd, "Point Me at the Sky," Point Me at the Sky (Single), EMI, 1968
Joni Mitchell, "Free Man in Paris," Court and Spark, Asylum, 1974
Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers, "I Love Hot Nights," Modern Lovers 88, Rounder, 1988
Big Star, "The India Song," #1 Record, Ardent, 1972
Ronnie Spector & The E Street Band, "Say Goodbye To Hollywood," Say Goodbye To Hollywood (Single), Epic, 1977
Summer Salt, "Driving to Hawaii," Driving to Hawaii, Cherry Lime, 2014
Kraftwerk, "Europe Endless," Trans-Europe Express, Capitol, 1977
Bronski Beat, "Small Town Boy," The Age of Consent, London, 1984
A Tribe Called Quest, "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo," People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, Jive, 1990
Rihanna, "Desperado," Anti, Westbury Road, 2016
The B-52's, "Roam," Cosmic Thing, Reprise, 1989
Eleanor Friedberger, "It's Hard," Rebound, French Kiss, 2018
James Brown, "Funky Drummer (Pt. 1 & 2)," Funky Drummer (Single), King, 1970
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Riot Grrrl-Adjacent From 1993
2024/02/07
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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that a rock critic colleague just rediscovered on "a CD odyssey."
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Buried Treasures & RIP Mary Weiss of The Shangri-Las
2024/02/02
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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also pay tribute to Mary Weiss of The Shangri-Las.
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Featured Songs:
La Rosa Noir, "Red Motorcycle," Red Motorcycle EP, My Grito Industries, 2023
The Beatles , "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Courtney Hadwin, "Monsters," Monsters (Single), Syco, 2023
Sprints, "Ticking," Letter to Self, City Slang, 2024
Enhypen, "Sweet Venom (english version)," Orange Blood EP, Belift Lab, 2023
Yussef Dayes, "Rust (feat. Tom Misch)," Black Classical Music, Nonesuch, 2023
Katy Kirby , "Table," Blue Raspberry, ANTI-, 2024
Pozi, "Pest Control," Smiling Pools, Prah, 2023
Blusher, "Rave Angel," Rave Angel (Single), Atlantic, 2024
Maggie Lindemann, "Hostage," Hostage (Single), SWIXXZ, 2024
The Sunshine State, "Dating a Drug Dealer," In Another Life EP, Self-Released, 2022
The Last Dinner Party, "Sinner," Prelude to Ecstasy, Island, 2024
Kaleah Lee, "Rotting Fruit," Rotting Fruit (Single), Kaleah Lee, 2024
Slow Pulp, "Cramps," Yard, Anti-, 2023
Allie X, "Girl With No Face," Girl With No Face (Single), Twin, 2023
The Shangri-Las, "Remember (Walking in the Sand)," Leader of the Pack, Red Bird, 1965
The Shangri-Las, "Past, Present and Future," Past, Present and Future (Single), Red Bird, 1966
Lindsey Buckingham, "Holiday Road," Holiday Road (Single), Warner Bros., 1983
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RIP Les McCann
2024/01/31
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In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of jazz pianist Les McCann, who died in late December.
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Jamila Woods, Opinions on André 3000 & MJ Lenderman
2024/01/26
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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with artist, singer, songwriter and poet Jamila Woods about her third album, Water Made Us. They also review new music from André 3000 and MJ Lenderman.
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Featured Songs:
Jamila Woods, "Tiny Garden (feat. duendita)," Water Made Us, Jagjaguwar, 2023
André 3000, "I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a 'Rap' Album but This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time," New Blue Sun, Epic, 2023
André 3000, "Dreams Once Buried Beneath the Dungeon Floor Slowly Sprout into Undying Gardens," New Blue Sun, Epic, 2023
André 3000, "BuyPoloDisorder's Daughter Wears a 3000® Button Down Embroidered," New Blue Sun, Epic, 2023
MJ Lenderman, "Live Jack (Live)," And the Wind (Live and Loose!), Anti-, 2023
MJ Lenderman, "Knockin' (Live)," And the Wind (Live and Loose!), Anti-, 2023
MJ Lenderman, "Dan Marino (Live)," And the Wind (Live and Loose!), Anti-, 2023
Jamila Woods, "Good News," Water Made Us, Jagjaguwar, 2023
Jamila Woods, "Practice (feat. Saba)," Water Made Us, Jagjaguwar, 2023
Jamila Woods, "Bugs," Water Made Us, Jagjaguwar, 2023
Jamila Woods, "Thermostat (feat. Peter CottonTale)," Water Made Us, Jagjaguwar, 2023
Jamila Woods, "Send a Dove," Water Made Us, Jagjaguwar, 2023
Jamila Woods, "I Miss All My Exes (feat. Gia Margaret)," Water Made Us, Jagjaguwar, 2023
NNAMDÏ, "Armoire," Please Have a Seat, Secretly Canadian, 2022
Pozi, "Pest Control," Smiling Pools, Prah, 2023
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A Nepo Baby Band From 1973
2024/01/24
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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song featuring his teenage crush in a nepo baby band long before her acting career included WKRP In Cincinnati.
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Best TV Show Theme Songs & Opinions on Peter Gabriel
2024/01/19
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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share favorite songs that they loved as TV show theme songs. Plus the hosts review the new album from Peter Gabriel.
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Featured Songs:
The Handsome Family, "Far from Any Road," Singing Bones, Carrot Top, 2003
Peter Gabriel, "Panopticom (Bright-Side Mix)," I/O, Real World, 2023
Peter Gabriel, "Playing For Time (Bright-Side Mix)," I/O, Real World, 2023
Peter Gabriel, "Road to Joy (Bright-Side Mix)," I/O, Real World, 2023
Mick Jagger, "Strange Game," (Single), Polydor, 2022
Johnny Rivers, "Secret Agent Man," ...And I Know You Wanna Dance, Imperial, 1966
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Red Right Hand," Let Love In, Mute, 1994
Massive Attack, "Teardrop," Mezzanine, Virgin, 1998
Gavin DeGraw, "I Don't Want To Be," Chariot, J, 2004
Carole King and Louise Goffin, "Where You Lead I Will Follow," Our Little Corner of the World: Music from Gilmore Girls, Rhino, 2002
RJD2, "A Beautiful Mine," Magnificent City Instrumentals, Decon, 2006
The Coup, "My Favorite Mutiny (feat. Black Thought and Talib Kweli)," Pick a Bigger Weapon, Epitaph, 2006
Norma Tenaga, "You're Dead," Walkin' My Cat Named Dog, Rhino, 1966
Godfather of Harlem, "Just in Case (feat. Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross & DMX)," Just in Case (feat. Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross & DMX) (Single), Epic, 2019
The High Strung, "The Luck You Got," Moxie Bravo, Paper Thin, 2005
Blind Boys of Alabama, "Way Down In the Hole," The Spirit Of The Century, Real World, 2001
Regina Spektor, "You've Got Time," You've Got Time (Single), Sire, 2013
Quincy Jones, "Sanford & Son (The Streebeater)," You've Got It Bad Girl, A&M, 1973
Aloe Blacc, "I Need a Dollar," Good Things, Stones Throw, 2010
Jamila Woods, "Tiny Garden (feat. duendita)," Water Made Us, Jagjaguwar, 2023
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A Great American Record Label
2024/01/17
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In this bonus episode Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Rounder Records, which is memorialized in a new book by David Menconi .
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Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks
2024/01/12
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In 1975, Bob Dylan released "Blood on the Tracks," an album about relationship conflict that has since become a benchmark in his illustrious discography. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection and talk to someone who played on the record and some music journalists about what makes it so iconic.
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Featured Songs:
Bob Dylan, "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975
Bob Dylan, "Shelter from the Storm," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975
Bob Dylan, "Idiot Wind (Take 6)," The Bootleg Series Vol. 14: More Blood, More Tracks, Columbia, 2018
Bob Dylan, "Idiot Wind," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975
Bob Dylan, "Buckets of Rain," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975
Bob Dylan, "You're a Big Girl Now," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975
Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up In Blue (Take 3, Remake 2)," The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961–1991, Columbia, 1991
Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up In Blue," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975
Bob Dylan, "If You See Her, Say Hello," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975
Alabama 3, "Woke Up This Morning (Chosen One Mix)," Woke Up This Morning (Chosen One Mix) (Single), Geffen, 2000
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An Enthusiastic Disease
2024/01/10
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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox from a German band named for a disease with an exclamation mark after it.
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Greg's Annual Mixtape, Jim's Favorite Singles & Obituaries
2024/01/05
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Every year, host Greg Kot makes a mixtape of new songs to express his feelings about the past year. Greg shares a selection of that mix and the rest of the show staff look at other top singles of 2023. Plus, the hosts remember a few other musicians we lost in 2023.
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Featured Songs:
Olivia Rodrigo, "Vampire," GUTS, Geffen, 2023
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
The Moody Blues, "Go Now!," The Magnificent Moodies, Decca, 1965
The Pogues, "Fairytale of New York (feat. Kirsty MacColl)," If I Should Fall from Grace with God, Warner, 1988
The Del-Lords, "Burning In The Flame Of Love," Frontier Days, EMI, 1984
Dwight Twilley Band, "I'm On Fire," Sincerely, Shelter, 1976
Dua Lipa, "Dance The Night," Barbie The Album, Atlantic, Warner Bros., Mattel, 2023
SZA, "Kill Bill (feat. Doja Cat)," Kill Bill (feat. Doja Cat) (Single), Top Dawg, RCA, 2023
XG, "LEFT RIGHT," SHOOTING STAR - Single, XGALX, 2023
PinkPantheress & Ice Spice, "Boy's a liar, Pt. 2," Boy's a liar, Pt. 2 (Single), Warner Music, 2023
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "White Beretta," Weathervanes, Southeastern, Thirty Tigers, 2023
Shame, "Fingers of Steel," Food for Worms, Dead Oceans, 2023
Miley Cyrus, "Flowers," Endless Summer, Columbia, 2023
Ratboys, "Crossed That Line," The Window, Topshelf, 2023
RVG, "Midnight Sun," Brain Worms, Fire, 2023
The Rain Parade, "Last Rays of a Dying Sun," Last Rays of a Dying Sun, Label 51, 2023
Sara Noelle, "Dry the Rain," Dry the Rain (Single), Sara Noelle, 2023
Ladytron, "City of Angels," Time's Arrow, Cooking Vinyl, 2023
Ric Wilson, Chromeo & A-Trak, "Everyone Moves To LA (feat. Felicia Douglass)," CLUSTERFUNK, Free Disco/Empire, 2023
Butcher Brown, "MOVE (RIDE) (feat. Jay Prince)," Solar Music, Concord, 2023
Avalon Emerson, "Sandrail Silouette," & The Charm, Another Dove/One House, 2023
Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up in Blue," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975
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A Prescient Song From 1978
2024/01/03
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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a prescient song about AI from 1978 to the Desert Island Jukebox.
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boygenius (Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus & Julien Baker) Plus Supergroups
2023/12/29
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Host Jim DeRogatis and producer Alex Claiborne talk with the indie rock supergroup, Boygenius. Group members Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker talk about making their first full-length album, "the record," amidst their very active solo careers. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot also share a few tracks from other favorite supergroups.
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Boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," the record, Interscope, 2023
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Boygenius, "True Blue," The Record, Interscope, 2023
Boygenius, "Without You Without Them," The Record, Interscope, 2023
Boygenius, "Letter to An Old Poet," The Record, Interscope, 2023
Boygenius, "20," The Record, Interscope, 2023
Boygenius, "Satanist," The Record, Interscope, 2023
Boygenius, "Emily, I'm Sorry," The Record, Interscope, 2023
Boygenius, "Anti-Curse," The Record, Interscope, 2023
Wild Flag, "Glass Tambourine," Wild Flag, Merge, 2011
Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, "After the Gold Rush," Trio II, Asylum, 1999
Big Freedia, "Big Tyme (feat. Kamaiyah)," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023
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RIP John Hyatt
2023/12/27
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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to John Hyatt of the post-punk band The Three Johns from Leeds, England. One of the other "Johns" was Jon Langford of The Mekons.
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Andy Cirzan's Annual Holiday Spectacular
2023/12/22
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Our most mirthful musical meeting of each year- holiday music collector Andy Cirzan's spectacular yearly collection of strange tunes. This year the theme is song poems, which came from an odd corner of the music industry that hired studio musician to transform customers' poems into songs- for the right price.
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Featured Songs:
Lenny Dee, "Sleigh Ride," Happy Holi-Dee, Decca, 1961
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Randall Dienna, "The Snowman Song," (Single), unknown, unknown
Amelia Ferencz, "Bright Star Shining In The Sky," (Single), unknown, unknown
Eugenia Adams, "I’m Santa Claus," (Single), M.S.R., unknown
Beatrice Seira, "Stranger In The Manger," 1978 Christmas Album, M.S.R., 1978
Donald J. Nason, "Green Christmas Blues," (Single), Unknown, Unknown
Unknown, "Santa Claus is Comin' (Electro Cheese)," (Single), Unknown, unknown
Raymond F Moberly, "What Is Christmas?," 1977 Christmas Album, M.S.R., 1977
Dick Kent, "Is Santa The Man In The Moon?," (Single), M.S.R., unknown
Cara Stewart , "On Christmas Eve," (Single), Blue Moon, unknown
George Kovacs, "Merry Christmas Someone," (Single), unknown, 1963
Sue Meadows, "My Christmas Tree," (Single), unknown, 1970
Lenny Dee, "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer," Happy Holi-Dee, Decca, 1961
Heather Noel, "Santa Came On A Nuclear Missile," (Single), unknown, 1974
Bobbie Boyle (w/ the Sisterhood), "Santa Claus Goes Modern," Peace Is A Song To Cherish, M.S.R., unknown
The Sisterhood, "The Rocking Disco Santa," (Single), M.S.R., unknown
Mary White, "Rudolph Pouts," (Single), Cowtown, 1960
Boygenius, "20," the record, Interscope, 2023
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A Late-Breaking Great Album
2023/12/20
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In this bonus episode, Jim highlights an album he came to late in the year that maybe would have made his top 10 list if he'd heard it earlier.
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The Best Albums of 2023
2023/12/15
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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their highly-anticipated “Best Albums” of 2023. Plus, they’ll also hear selections from production staff.
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Featured Songs:
boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," the record, Interscope, 2023
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Ladytron, "We Never Went Away," Time's Arrow, Cooking Vinyl, 2023
Kelela, "Contact," Raven, Warp, 2023
Underscores, "Locals (Girls like us)," Wallsocket, Mom + Pop, Corporate Rockmusic, 2023
Margo Price, "Lydia," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023
Genesis Owusu, "Leaving The Light," Struggler, Ourness, AWAL, 2023
Kicksie, "Sinking In," Slouch, Counter Intuitive, 2023
Big Freedia, "Booty Like A Drummer," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023
Mitski, "Bug Like an Angel," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023
Joanna Sternberg, "I've Got Me," I've Got Me, Fat Possum, 2023
Louise Post, "God I Know," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023
Jaimie Branch, "Burning Grey," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023
Troye Sivan, "Got Me Started," Something To Give Each Other, EMI Australia, Capitol, 2023
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Save the World," Weathervanes, Southeastern, Thirty Tigers, 2023
Young Fathers, "Drum," Heavy Heavy, Ninja Tune, 2023
Lydia Loveless, "Runaway," Nothing's Gonna Stand in My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023
billy woods and Kenny Segal, "FaceTime (feat. Samuel T. Herring)," Maps, Backwoodz Studioz, Fat Possum, 2023
boygenius, "Satanist," the record, Interscope, 2023
Wednesday, "Quarry," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023
Mary White, "Rudolph Pouts," Rudolph Pouts (Single), Cowtown, 1960
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A Sneak Peek At Our Holiday Spectacular
2023/12/13
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In this bonus episode, we hear the song that set our crate-digging Kris Kringle, Andy Cirzan, on his epic quest to collect the strangest holiday music ever created. (Our Holiday Spectacular comes out on 12/22.)
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John Prine's Debut Album Plus Listener Calls
2023/12/08
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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of John Prine's debut album with author Erin Osmon. They also listen to feedback on recent episodes from listeners.
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Featured Songs:
John Prine, "Angel From Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
John Prine, "A Good Time," Live at the 5th Peg, unreleased, 1970
John Prine, "Paradise," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
John Prine, "Sam Stone," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
Dusty Springfield, "Son of a Preacher Man," Dusty In Memphis, Atlantic, 1969
Bonnie Raitt, "Angel From Montgomery," Streetlights, Warner Bros, 1974
John Prine, "Illegal Smile," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
John Prine, "Spanish Pipedream," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
John Prine, "Hello In There," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
John Prine, "Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
Viagra Boys, "In Spite Of Ourselves (feat. Amy Taylor)," Welfare Jazz, Year0001, 2021
Iris DeMent, "Let The Mystery Be," Infamous Angel, Philo, 1992
John Prine, "Jesus, The Missing Years," The Missing Years, Oh Boy, 1991
John Prine, "When I Get To Heaven," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018
Tab Benoit, "Stackolina," Wetlands, Telarc, 2002
Wire, "Reuters," Pink Flag, Harvest, 1977
Urge Overkill, "Positive Bleeding," Saturation, Geffen, 1993
Let's Active, "Every Word Means No," Afoot, I.R.S., 1983
Boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," the record, Interscope, 2023
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RIP Mars Williams
2023/12/06
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In this bonus episode Greg pays tribute to the saxophonist Mars Williams, who played with everyone from The Waitresses to Psychedelic Furs to Billy Idol to jazz greats in the AACM. Williams died November 20 at age 68.
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The Legend and Legacy of Lou Reed
2023/12/01
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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with biographer Will Hermes about his recent book on Lou Reed, as well as Lou’s music, persona, legacy and more.
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Lou Reed, "Walk on the Wild Side," Transformer, RCA, 1972
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Sunday Morning," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967
The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Heroin," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967
The Velvet Underground, "Pale Blue Eyes," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969
Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA, 1975
The Velvet Underground, "Some Kinda Love," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969
Lou Reed, "How Do You Think It Feels," Berlin, RCA, 1973
Lou Reed, "Perfect Day," Transformer, RCA, 1972
The Velvet Underground, "Sweet Jane," Loaded, Cotillion, 1970
The Velvet Underground and Nico, "I'll Be Your Mirror," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967
The Velvet Underground, "Candy Says," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969
John Prine, "Hello In There," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
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A One-Hit Wonder Girl Group
2023/11/29
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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song from a European girl group who barely had one hit in the height of Beatlemania.
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Sly & the Family Stone, Opinions on The Feelies & Robert Finley
2023/11/24
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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review Sly Stone's memoir and revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson. They also review new albums from The Feelies and Robert Finley.
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Featured Songs:
Sly and the Family Stone, "Everyday People," Stand!, Epic, 1969
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Robert Finley, "Waste of Time," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023
Robert Finley, "What Goes Around (Comes Around)," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023
Robert Finley, "Nobody Wants To Be Lonely," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023
Robert Finley, "Gospel Blues," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023
The Feelies, "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023
The Feelies, "What Goes On," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023
The Feelies, "All Tomorrow's Parties," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023
The Feelies, "I'm Waiting For the Man," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023
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
Sly and the Family Stone, "Dance To The Music," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968
The Roots, "Star/Pointro," The Tipping Point, Geffen, 2004
Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969
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
Lou Reed, "Walk on the Wild Side," Transformer, RCA, 1972
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Happy (Belated) Birthday to a Living Legend
2023/11/22
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In this bonus episode, Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of a recent milestone birthday from a living legend.
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Songs About Giving Thanks
2023/11/17
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With Thanksgiving upon us, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs about giving thanks. They also hear selections from the production staff.
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Natalie Merchant, "Kind and Generous," Ophelia, Elektra, 1998
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Big Star, "Thank You Friends," Third, PVC, 1977
Sister Sledge, "We Are Family," We Are Family, Atlantic, 1979
Earth, Wind & Fire, "Gratitude," Gratitude, Columbia, 1975
Tyler, The Creator, "GONE, GONE / THANK YOU," IGOR, Columbia, 2019
Bonnie Raitt, "Thank You," Bonnie Raitt, Warner Bros., 1971
Lucinda Williams, "Stowaway in Your Heart," Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone, Highway 20, 2014
Fall Out Boy, "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs," Infinity On High, Island, 2007
Chance The Rapper, "Blessings (feat. Jamila Woods)," Coloring Book, Self-Released, 2016
Andrew Gold, "Thank You For Being A Friend," All This and Heaven Too, Asylum, 1978
The Kinks, "Days," Days (Single), Pye 7N 17573, 1968
Dido, "Thank You," No Angel, Cheeky, 1999
Descendants, "Thank You," Everything Sucks, Epitaph, 1996
Third Eye Blind, "Thanks a Lot," Third Eye Blind, Elektra, 1997
Alanis Morissette, "Thank U," Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, Maverick, Reprise, 1998
The Flaming Lips, "Do You Realize??," Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Warner, 2002
Origami Angel, "Thank You, New Jersey," The Brightest Days, Counter Intuitive, 2023
The Intruders, "Be Thankful For What You Got," Energy of Love, TSOP, Philadelphia International, 1974
Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969
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Bows, Polka Dots and Existential Dread
2023/11/15
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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a one-hit-wonder known for flamboyant fashion and their single that might be about nuclear armageddon.
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Vic Mensa, Women in Music Journalism with Althea Legaspi
2023/11/10
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We talk with rapper Vic Mensa, whose sophomore album, Victor, just came out. We discuss his activism and entrepreneurial ventures as well as the life changes he made after a bad car accident.
We kick things off by talking with Rolling Stone’s Althea Legaspi about her recent article on the challenges female music journalists face.
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Vic Mensa, "Blue Eyes," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Vic Mensa, "Victor," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023 Vic Mensa, "Southside Story (feat. Common)," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023 Vic Mensa, "Eastside Girl (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign)," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023 Intruders, "Be Thankful For What You Got," Energy of Love, TSOP, Philadelphia International, 1974
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"Why Don't You Ever Talk About...?"
2023/11/08
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In this bonus episode, Greg responds to a listener who asked why he never talks about a certain band. Greg says they made a good case.
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Biz Markie, Opinions on boygenius, Cherry Glazerr & Cleo Sol
2023/11/03
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From his musical innovation to whimsical creativity, Biz Markie altered the future of hip hop forever. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with filmmaker Sacha Jenkins about his documentary, All Up In the Biz. The hosts also review new releases from Cleo Sol, boy genius and Cherry Glazerr.
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Biz Markie, "Just a Friend," The Biz Never Sleeps, Cold Chillin', 1989
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Cleo Sol, "In Your Own Home," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023
Cleo Sol, "There Will Be No Crying," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023
Cleo Sol, "Please Don't End It All," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023
Cleo Sol, "Lost Angel," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023
boygenius, "Black Hole," the rest, Interscope, 2023
boygenius, "Powers," the rest, Interscope, 2023
boygenius, "Afraid of Heights," the rest, Interscope, 2023
Cherry Glazerr, "Bad Habit," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023
Cherry Glazerr, "Soft Like a Flower," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023
Cherry Glazerr, "Eat You Like a Pill," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023
Cherry Glazerr, "I Don't Want You Anymore," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023
Biz Markie, "Nobody Beats the Biz," Goin' Off, Cold Chillin', 1988
Biz Markie, "Alone Again," I Need a Haircut, Cold Chillin', 1991
Muddy Waters, "She's Alright," Electric Mud, Cadet/Chess, 1968
Vic Mensa, "Blue Eyes," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023
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Fall of the House of DeRogatis (For This Great Song)
2023/11/01
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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he heard recently on The Fall of The House of Usher on Netflix.
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Halloween: Songs About Monsters!
2023/10/27
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Every Halloween, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot like to celebrate with music. And this year they focused on monsters. From vampires to werewolves to Jim's favorite, zombies, here are a selection of tunes for your next monster bash.
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Roky Erickson, "Two Headed Dog (Red Temple Prayer)," The Evil One, Restless, 1987
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Bobby (Boris) Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers, "Monster Mash," Monster Mash (Single), Garpax, 1962
New York Dolls, "Frankenstein," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973
The Cramps, "Human Fly," Human Fly (Single), Vengence, 1978
The Fall-Outs, "Zombie," Sleep, Super Electro Sound, 1994
The Decemberists, "Shankill Butchers," The Crane Wife, Capitol, 2006
Warren Zevon, "Werewolves Of London," "The Color Of Money" - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, MCA, 1986
Roky Erickson, "I Walked With A Zombie," The Evil One, Restless, 1987
TV On The Radio, "Wolf Like Me," Return to Cookie Mountain, Touch and Go, 2006
Concrete Blonde, "Bloodletting (The Vampire Song)," Bloodletting, I.R.S., 1990
OutKast, "Dracula's Wedding (feat. Kelis)," Speakerboxxx / The Love Below, Arista, 2003
American Werewolves, "Teenage Ghouls Out For Blood," We Won't Stay Dead, Self-Released, 2003
Oingo Boingo, "Dead Man's Party," Dead Man's Party, MCA, 1985
Blue Oyster Cult, "Godzilla," Spectres, Columbia, 1987
Donovan, "Season Of The Witch," Sunshine Superman, Epic, 1966
Shygirl, "SIREN," Alias, Because, 2020
Mastodon, "Creature Lives," The Hunter, Reprise, 2011
Florence and the Machine, "Howl," Lungs, Island, 2009
Kanye West, "Monster (feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and Bon Iver)," My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Roc‐A‐Fella, 2010
Alice In Chains, "Man In The Box," Facelift, Columbia, 1990
Dr. Octagon, "Halfsharkalligatorhalfman," Dr. Octagon, Bulk, 1996
Dave Edmunds , "The Creature from the Black Lagoon," Repeat When Necessary, Swan Song, 1979
The Misfits, "Die Monster Die," Famous Monsters, Roadrunner, 1999
Biz Markie, "Just a Friend," The Biz Never Sleeps, Cold Chillin', 1989
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RIP Rudolph Isley
2023/10/25
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In this bonus episode Greg pays tribute to Rudolph Isley, a founding member of The Isley Brothers who died October 11 at age 84.
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Wednesday's Karly Hartzman, Opinions on CMAT & Listener Calls
2023/10/20
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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with the leader of the band Wednesday about the group’s country shoegaze sound and their latest album Rat Saw God. Plus, they review the new album from Irish country artist CMAT and hear opinions from some of their listeners.
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Wednesday, "Chosen to Deserve," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
CMAT, "California," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023
CMAT, "Where Are Your Kids Tonight_ (feat. John Grant)," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023
CMAT, "Such A Miranda," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023
CMAT, "Can't Make Up My Mind," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023
Wednesday, "Got Shocked," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023
Wednesday, "Bull Believer," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023
Wednesday, "Bath County," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023
Wednesday, "Quarry," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023
Geese, "Cowboy Nudes," 3D Country, Partisan/Play It Again Sam, 2023
Jess Williamson, "Hunter," Time Ain't Accidental, Mexican Summer, 2023
Brontez Purnell, "Blues of Every Night," No Jack Swing, Dark Entries/Papi Juice, 2023
Melody Angel, "Blues In My Hands," Indie Blues Girl, One Melody Publishing BMI, 2023
Lady Gaga, "Monster," The Fame Monster, Interscope, 2009
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RIP John Kezdy of The Effigies
2023/10/18
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In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg pay tribute to the lead singer of The Effigies, John Kezdy. Kezdy died on August 26 after a bike accident earlier that week. He was 64 years old.
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Songs About Night, Opinions on The Handsome Family & Lydia Loveless
2023/10/13
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There are plenty of songs about the promise, mystery and darkness of the night. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs about night. They also review new releases from The Handsome Family and Lydia Loveless.
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Kid Cudi, "Day 'n' Nite (Nightmare)," Man on the Moon: The End of the Day, Dream On, GOOD, Universal Motown, 2009
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
The Handsome Family, "The King of Everthing," Hollow, Loose Music, 2023
The Handsome Family, "Skunks," Hollow, Loose Music, 2023
The Handsome Family, "Mothballs," Hollow, Loose Music, 2023
The Handsome Family, "Good Night," Hollow, Loose Music, 2023
Lydia Loveless, "Sex and Money," Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023
Lydia Loveless, "Toothache," Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023
Lydia Loveless, "French Restaurant," Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023
Lydia Loveless, "Summerlong," Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023
DJ Shadow, "Midnight In a Perfect World," Endtroducing....., Mo' Wax, 1996
Ray Charles, "(Night Time Is) The Right Time," (Night Time Is) The Right Time (Single), Atlantic, 1958
The Weeknd, "Wicked Games," House of Balloons, Universal Republic, 2011
Patti Smith Group, "Because the Night," Easter, Arista, 1978
Harry Styles, "Late Night Talking," Harry's House, Columbia, 2022
Lucy Dacus, "Night Shift," Historian, Matador, 2018
R.E.M., "Nightswimming," Automatic For The People, Warner Bros., 1992
Tesla Boy, "Spirit of the Night," The Tesla Boy - EP, Mullet, 2009
Paul Simon, "Late In the Evening," One-Trick Pony, Warner Bros., 1980
The Police, "Bring On the Night," Reggatta de Blanc, A&M, 1979
Bauhaus, "Dark Entries," In the Flat Field, 4AD, 1980
Phil Collins, "In the Air Tonight," Face Value, Atlantic, 1981
Françoise Hardy, "La nuit est sur la ville," Mon amie la rose, Disques Vogue, 1964
Wednesday, "Chosen to Deserve," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023
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A Novel's Soundtrack
2023/10/11
In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he was reminded of by the novel, "The Two Lives of Sara" by Catherine Adel West.
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Our Favorite Recording Sessions in Memory of Engineer Mary Gaffney
2023/10/06
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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to their late colleague and friend, Mary Gaffney. Mary was a pioneer in audio engineering, working for 45 years, 12 of which she worked on sessions with Sound Opinions. Jim and Greg revisit some of their favorite sessions they did with Mary, which includes Jenny Lewis, Bob Mould and more.
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Jenny Lewis feat. The Watson Twins, "Rise up With Fists!! (Live on Sound Opinions)," Rabbit Fur Coat, Team Love, 2006
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
the Jimi Hendrix Experience, "The Wind Cries Mary," The Wind Cries Mary (Single), Reprise, 1967
Jon Brion, "Magnolia," Magnolia: Music from the Motion Picture, Reprise, 1999
Jon Brion, "I Believe She's Lying," Meaningless, Straight to Cut-Out, 2001
Jon Brion, "Eternal Sunshine (Live on Sound Opinions)," Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Hollywood, 2004
Jenny Lewis feat. The Watson Twins, "The Charging Sky (Live on Sound Opinions)," Rabbit Fur Coat, Team Love, 2006
The Mekons, "Last Dance (Live on Sound Opinions)," Fear and Whiskey, Sin, 1985
Hüsker Dü, "Whatever," Zen Arcade, SST, 1984
Hüsker Dü, "Eight Miles High," Eight Miles High (Single), SST, 1984
Bob Mould, "Hold On (Live on Sound Opinions)," Patch the Sky, Merge, 2016
Patti Smith Group, "Because the Night," Easter, Arista, 1978
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Introducing: Rock That Doesn't Roll
2023/10/04
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In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg talk with producer Andrew Gill about his new podcast, Rock That Doesn't Roll. The show focuses on Christian rock and pop music and it's effect on young people in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
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A Fall Batch of Buried Treasures
2023/09/29
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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also hear selections from their production staff.
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Featured Songs:
Gaye Su Akyol, "Love Buzz," Love Buzz (Single), Sub Pop, 2023
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Jlin, "Paradigm," Perspective, Planet Mu, 2023
Buck Curran, "Prometheus," Immortal Light, Obsolete, 2023
Eric Nam, "Sink or Swim," House on a Hill, Eric Nam Company, 2023
MSPAINT, "Delete It (feat. Militarie Gun)," Post-American, Convulse , 2023
CIVIC, "Hourglass," Hourglass (Single), ATO, 2023
John Francis Flynn, "Mole in The Ground," Look Over The Wall, See The Sky, River Lea, 2023
Moonkill, "Dead Holiday," The Kong Sessions, Self Released, 2023
Mary Ocher, "Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs)," Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs) (Single), Copyright Control, 2023
Nation of Language, "Sole Obsession," Strange Disciple, PIAS, 2023
Helaine Vis, "No Sugar," No Sugar (Single), Springstoff, 2023
Infinity Song, "Hater's Anthem," Hater's Anthem (Single), Roc Nation, 2023
The Sunshine State, "Dating a Drug Dealer," In Another Life, The Sunshine State, 2022
Chuck Strangers, "Prospect Park West," The Boys & Girls, Lex, 2023
Madame Reaper & the Gentlemen's Club, "Goblina," Madame Reaper's Gentlemen's Club, The Club, 2023
Deeper, "Tele," Careful!, Sub Pop, 2023
The Jogo Project, "JoGo Christmas (feat. Sugar Bear)," JoGo Christmas (feat. Sugar Bear) (Single), EJB Productions, 2020
Jenny Lewis feat. The Watson Twins, "Rise up With Fists!! (Live on Sound Opinions)," Rabbit Fur Coat, Team Love, 2006
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A Pathway to Sun Ra
2023/09/27
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In this bonus episode, Greg offers a starting point into Sun Ra's daunting discography.
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Billions' Brian Koppelman, Opinions on Mitski, Low Cut Connie & Jaimie Branch
2023/09/22
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Brian Koppelman makes his living as the showrunner, co-creator and writer for the Showtime series Billions. Jim and Greg revisit their conversation with Koppelman about how he innovatively uses music in the critically acclaimed show. They'll also review new albums from Mitski, Low Cut Connie and Jaimie Branch.
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The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Mitski, "Bug Like An Angel," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023
Mitski, "Buffalo Replaced," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023
Mitski, "I Love Me After You," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023
Mitski, "The Deal," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023
Low Cut Connie, "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023
Low Cut Connie, "Art Dealers," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023
Low Cut Connie, "King of the Jews," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023
Low Cut Connie, "The Party's Over," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023
Low Cut Connie, "Sleaze Me On," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023
Mitski, "I'm Your Man," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023
Jaimie Branch, "Baba Louie," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023
Jaimie Branch, "Burning Grey," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023
Jaimie Branch, "Take Over the World," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023
Jaimie Branch, "The Mountain (feat. Jason Ajemian)," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023
Tracy Chapman, "Talkin' Bout a Revolution," Tracy Chapman, Elektra, 1988
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Even the Losers," Damn the Torpedoes, MCA, 1979
Mink DeVille, "Spanish Stroll," Cabretta, Capitol, 1977
Garrett T. Capps, "Born in San Antone," Y Los Lonely Hipsters, Suburban Haste, 2016
Bob Dylan, "Visions of Johanna," Blonde on Blonde, Columbia, 1966
Mott the Hoople, "I Wish I Was Your Mother," Mott, Columbia, 1973
Johnny Cash, "Solitary Man," American III: Solitary Man, American Recordings, 2000
Andrew Bird, "Oh No," Noble Beast, Fat Possum, 2009
Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Sire, 1984
Sammy Davis Jr., "Mr. Bojangles," Mr. Bojangles (Single), MGM, 1972
The Dictators, "The Next Big Thing," Go Girl Crazy!, Epic, 1975
Eskmo, "Billions Title & Recap," Billions Original Series Soundtrack, Milan, 2017
Mary Ocher, "Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs)," Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs) (Single), Copyright Control, 2023
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RIP Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth
2023/09/20
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In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to recently deceased Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell by adding a new song to the Desert Island Jukebox.
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Songs About the Morning, Opinions on Noname & Ratboys
2023/09/15
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What's more inspiring than the start of a new day? Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite songs inspired by the morning. The hosts also review new albums by Ratboys and Noname.
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The Beatles, "Good Morning," Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Noname, "gospel? (feat. $ilkMoney, billy woods & STOUT)," Sundial, self-released, 2023
Ratboys, "The Window," The Window, Topshelf, 2023
Ratboys, "Making Noise for the Ones You Love," The Window, Topshelf, 2023
Ratboys, "Empty," The Window, Topshelf, 2023
Ratboys, "Black Earth, WI," The Window, Topshelf, 2023
Noname, "black mirror," Sundial, self-released, 2023
Noname, "namesake," Sundial, self-released, 2023
Noname, "potentially the interlude," Sundial, self-released, 2023
Kris Kristofferson, "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down," Kristofferson, Monument, 1970
Stevie Wonder, "Happier Than The Morning Sun," Music of My Mind, Tamla, 1972
Nina Simone, "Feeling Good," I Put A Spell On You, Phillips, 1965
The Polyphonic Spree, "Light & Day/Reach for the Sun," The Beginning Stages of..., Good, 2002
Margot and the Nuclear So-And-So's, "Waking Up and Walking Out," The Bride On The Boxcar - A Decade Of Margot Rarities: 2004-2014, Joyful Noise, 2015
Harry Nilsson, "Gotta Get Up," Nilsson Schmilsson, RCA Victor, 1971
Kurt Vile, "Wakin On a Pretty Day," Wakin On a Pretty Daze, Matador, 2013
Bill Withers, "Lovely Day," Menagerie, Columbia, 1977
Joni Mitchell, "Chelsea Morning," Clouds, A&M, 1969
The The, "This Is the Day," Soul Mining, Some Bizarre/Epic, 1983
Beck, "Morning," Morning Phase, Captiol, 2014
Outkast, "Git Up, Git Out (feat. Goodie Mob)," Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, Arista, LaFace, 1994
Juice Newton, "Angel of the Morning," Juice, Captiol, 1981
Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Sire, 1984
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RIP Jimmy Buffett (and Steve Goodman)
2023/09/13
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In this bonus episode Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Jimmy Buffett, who recently died. However, it's not a Buffett original he's adding.
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The Paisley Underground (The Bangles, Rain Parade), the Shangri-Las & Opinions on The Hives
2023/09/08
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In early ‘80s California, a new kind of music was brewing that blended the psychedelic sounds of the '60s with the modern day post-punk ethos. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot reflect on the Paisley Underground movement. They'll discuss the prominent bands like The Bangles, explore what made the scene so special and explain its impact on indie rock. Jim and Greg will also look back at the 1964 hit by The Shangri-Las, "Leader of the Pack," almost 60 years later. Plus, they'll review the new record from The Hives.
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Featured Songs:
Rain Parade, "What's She Done to Your Mind," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
The Hives, "Bogus Operandi," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023
The Hives, "Trapdoor Solution," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023
The Hives, "Countdown to Shutdown," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023
The Hives, "What Did I Ever Do to You?," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023
Rain Parade, "What's She Done to Your Mind," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
Green on Red, "Sixteen Ways," Gas Food Lodging, Enigma, 1985
The Beatles, "Tomorrow Never Knows," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966
X, "Los Angeles," Los Angeles, Slash, 1980
Rainy Day, "I'll Keep It with Mine," Rainy Day, Llama, 1984
Rainy Day, "Sloop John B," Rainy Day, Llama, 1984
Tony Conrad and Faust, "The Side of the Machine," Outside the Dream Syndicate, Caroline, 1973
The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Sunday Morning," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967
The Dream Syndicate, "The Days of Wine and Roses," The Days of Wine & Roses, Ruby/Slash, 1982
Rain Parade, "Talking In My Sleep," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
Rain Parade, "This Can't Be Today," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
Rain Parade, "Kaleidoscope," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
Rain Parade, "Look at Merri," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
Mazzy Star, "Fade into You," So Tonight That I Might See, Capitol, 1993
The Bangles, "Going Down to Liverpool," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984
The Mamas & the Papas, "California Dreamin'," If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears, Dunhill, 1966
The Bangles, "Dover Beach," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984
The Bangles, "In a Different Light," Different Light, Columbia, 1986
The Bangs, "Getting Out of Hand," Getting Out of Hand (Single), Downkiddle, 1981
The Bangles, "Walk Like an Egyptian," Different Light, Columbia, 1986
The Bangles, "Hero Takes a Fall," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984
The Bangles, "Manic Monday," Different Light, Columbia, 1986
The Three O'Clock, "When Lightning Starts," Sixteen Tambourines, Frontier, 1983
The Three O'Clock, "Her Head's Revolving," Arrive Without Travelling, I.R.S., 1985
The Three O'Clock, "On Paper," Vermillion, Paisley Park, 1988
Rain Parade, "As Real As Real," 3 x 4: The Bangles, The Three O'Clock, The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, Yep Roc, 2019
The Dream Syndicate, "Hero Takes a Fall," 3 x 4: The Bangles, The Three O'Clock, The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, Yep Roc, 2019
The Chills, "Kaleidoscope World," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1986
The Verlaines, "Death and the Maiden," Juvenilia, Flying Nun, 1987
Echo & the Bunnymen, "Bring On the Dancing Horses," Songs to Learn & Sing, Sire, 1985
Mercury Rev, "Car Wash Hair (Full Pull)," Yerself Is Steam, Columbia, 1991
Slowdive, "Alison," Souvlaki, Creation, 1993
Tacocat, "Grains of Salt," This Mess Is A Place, Sub Pop, 2019
The Shangri-Las, "Leader of the Pack," Leader of the Park (Single), Red Bird, 1964
Twisted Sister, "Leader of the Pack," Come Out and Play, Atlantic, 1985
Best Coast, "Boyfriend," Crazy For You, Mexican Summer, 2010
Juice Newton, "Angel of the Morning," Juice, Capitol, 1981
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A Song That'll Conjure A Conga Line
2023/09/06
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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he guarantees will conjure a conga line or he'll "eat his hat."
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Songs About Work, Opinions on Big Freedia & Lou Reed's "Perfect Day"
2023/09/01
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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs about work in honor of Labor Day. They also review the new album from Big Freedia and add a song to the Desert Island Jukebox.
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Donna Summer, "She Works Hard For the Money," She Works Hard for the Money, Mercury, 1983
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Big Freedia, "Gin In My System," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023
Big Freedia, "Booty Like A Drummer," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023
Big Freedia, "Life Lessons," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023
Big Freedia, "Pepto Interlude," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023
Mitski, "Working for the Knife," Laurel Hell, Dead Oceans, 2022
Margo Price, "Pay Gap," All American Made, Third Man, 2017
Dolly Parton, "9 To 5," 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, RCA Victor, 1980
The Animals, "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place," Animal Tracks, MGM, 1965
John Lennon, "Working Class Hero," John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, Apple, 1970
Van Morrison, "Cleaning Windows," Beautiful Vision, Mercury, 1982
Rhymefest, "Good Ass Job," Rhymefest Presents Raw Dawg, Self Released, 2001
Sam Cooke, "Chain Gang," Swing Low, RCA Victor, 1961
R.E.M., "Finest Worksong," Document, I.R.S., 1987
The Clash, "Career Opportunities," The Clash, CBS, 1977
Bob Marley & The Wailers, "Night Shift," Rastaman Vibration, Island, 1976
Lou Reed, "Don't Talk To Me About Work," Legendary Hearts, RCA , 1983
The Jam, "Smithers Jones," When We're Young (Single), Polydor, 1979
Flaming Lips, "Bad Days," Clouds Taste Metallic, Warner Bros, 1995
Al Green, "Perfect Day," Perfect Day (Single), Fat Possum, 2023
Lou Reed , "Perfect Day," Transformer, RCA, 1972
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RIP Rodriguez
2023/08/30
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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Sixto Rodriguez, the Detroit musician and subject of the Oscar-winning "Searching for Sugarman" documentary. Rodriguez died in August at age 81.
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South African Music
2023/08/25
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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with journalist and author Lior Phillips about the rich and vibrant popular music of South Africa.
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Featured Songs:
Black Coffee, "Izizwe (feat. Busi Mhlongo)," Have Another One, Universal, 2007
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Solomon Linda’s Evening Birds, "Mbube," Mbube (Single), Gallotone, 1939
Miriam Makeba, "Pata Pata," Pata Pata, Reprise, 1967
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, "Nomathemba," Amabutho, Gallo, 1973
Juluka, "Scatterlings of Africa," Scatterlings, Warner Bros., 1982
Brenda Fassie, "Vuli Ndlela," Memeza, CCP, 1997
Dolly Parton, "9 To 5," 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, RCA Victor, 1980
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A Shared Fandom of Robyn Hitchcock
2023/08/23
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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a cover of a song by Robyn Hitchcock to the Desert Island Jukebox.
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Buried Treasures & RIP Robbie Robertson
2023/08/18
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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also hear selections from their production staff and bid farewell to Robbie Robertson of The Band.
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Featured Songs:
Split System, "Alone Again," Alone Again (Single), Goner, 2023
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
The Band, "The Weight," Music From Big Pink, Capitol, 1968
Bob Dylan, "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues," Highway 61 Revisited, Columbia , 1965
The Band, "Tears of Rage," Music From Big Pink, Capitol, 1968
RVG, "Midnight Sun," Brain Worms, Fire, 2023
The Rain Parade, "Last Rays of a Dying Sun," Last Rays of a Dying Sun, Flatiron, 2023
Laufey, "From The Start," Bewitched, AWAL, 2023
Bonny Doon, "Let There Be Music," Let There Be Music, ANTI-, 2023
Khazali, "Magic," Magic (Single), Khazaliverse, 2023
Frankie and the Witch Fingers, "Mild Davis," Data Doom, Greenway, 2023
Bdrmm, "It's Just a Bit of Blood," I Don't Know, Rock Action, 2023
Santa Chiara, "Visa," Imported, Kill Rock Stars, 2023
Fightmaster, "Bad Man," Bad Man (Single), Fightmaster Industries, 2023
Poison Ruïn, "Pinnacle of Ecstasy," Härvest, Relapse, 2023
boice, "The Wound Collector," Nevermind the Hardships, Rattlecat Entertainment, 2022
The Clientele, "Blue Over Blue," I Am Not There Anymore, Merge, 2023
Special Interest, "Disco 1.5," Disco 1.5 (Single), Rough Trade, 2023
Spiritual Camp, "Nah, That Ain't It," Nah, That Ain't It (Single), Blue Grape, 2023
Solomon Linda’s Evening Birds, "Mbube," Mbube (Single), Gallotone, 1939
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RIP Robbie Robertson
2023/08/16
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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Robbie Robertson of The Band, who died recently at the age of 80.
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Living Colour, Opinions on Blur & Claud
2023/08/11
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In the largely white landscape of ‘80s and ‘90s rock, Living Colour stood out with their electrifying riffs, genre blending sound and political lyrics. Decades later, professor and author Kimberly Mack talks with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot about her recent book on Living Colour’s impact on rock music and culture as a whole. The hosts also review new albums from Blur and Claud.
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Featured Songs:
Living Colour, "Cult of Personality," Vivid, Epic, 1988
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Blur, "St. Charles Square," The Ballad of Darren, Warner, 2023
Blur, "The Narcissist," The Ballad of Darren, Warner, 2023
Blur, "The Heights," The Ballad of Darren, Warner, 2023
Blur, "The Ballad," The Ballad of Darren, Warner, 2023
Claud, "A Good Thing," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023
Claud, "The Moving On," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023
Claud, "Crumbs," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023
Claud, "Every Fucking Time," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023
Claud, "Wet," Supermodels, Saddest Factory, 2023
Living Colour, "Love Rears It's Ugly Head," Time's Up, Epic, 1990
Living Colour, "Solace Of You," Time's Up, Epic, 1990
Living Colour, "Time's Up," Time's Up, Epic, 1990
Living Colour, "Pride," Time's Up, Epic, 1990
Living Colour, "This Is the Life," Time's Up, Epic, 1990
Living Colour, "Information Overload," Time's Up, Epic, 1990
RVG, "Midnight Sun," Brain Worms, Fire, 2023
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Music's Greatest Charlatan
2023/08/09
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In this bonus episode, Jim adds two songs to the Desert Island Jukebox from the "most strange and surreal" story he's ever shared. Greg is skeptical of one of the people involved in the story.
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RIP Sinéad O'Connor
2023/08/04
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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot bid farewell to the late singer, songwriter and activist Sinéad O’Connor, who recently died at age 56. Jim and Greg are longtime fans of both O’Connor’s music and her devotion to speaking truth to power, even when the world felt like it was against her. The hosts revisit their interview with documentarian Kathryn Ferguson about her 2022 film Nothing Compares, plus they share some of their favorite Sinéad tracks.
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Featured Songs:
Sinéad O'Connor, "Nothing Compares 2 U," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Sinéad O'Connor, "Horse on the Highway (demo)," n/a, n/a, 2020
Sinéad O'Connor, "Trouble Will Soon Be Over," God Don't Never Change: The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson, Alligator, 2016
Sinéad O'Connor, "Last Day of Our Acquaintance," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990
Sinéad O'Connor, "Mandinka," The Lion and the Cobra, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1987
Sinéad O'Connor, "I Am Stretched on Your Grave," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990
Sinéad O'Connor, "Thank You For Hearing Me," Universal Mother, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1994
Sinéad O'Connor, "Marcus Garvey," Throw Down Your Arms, Chocolate and Vanilla, 2005
Sinéad O'Connor, "Jackie," The Lion and the Cobra, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1987
Sinéad O'Connor, "Peggy Gordon," Sean-Nós Nua, Vanguard, 2002
Sinéad O'Connor, "This Is a Rebel Song," Gospel Oak EP, Chrysalis, 1997
Living Colour, "Cult of Personality," Vivid, Epic, 1988
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The 64 Year-Old Folk Hero
2023/08/02
In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a 64 year-old, who is now being hailed as a folk hero.
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Chicago's Country Music w/ Mark Guarino, Opinions on PJ Harvey
2023/07/28
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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview author Mark Guarino about his new book, "Country and Midwestern," which details Chicago's role in the development of country music. The hosts also review the new album from PJ Harvey.
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Featured Songs:
Wilco, "Falling Apart (Right Now)," Cruel Country, Legacy, 2022
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
PJ Harvey, "Prayer at the Gate," I Inside the Old Year Dying, Partisan, 2023
PJ Harvey, "I Inside the Old I Dying," I Inside the Old Year Dying, Partisan, 2023
PJ Harvey, "Lwonesome Tonight," I Inside the Old Year Dying, Partisan, 2023
Robbie Fulks, "We Live A Long Time To Get Old," 13 Hillbilly Giants, Bloodshot, 2001
Win Stracke, "El-A-Noy," Songs of Old Town, Flair, 1968
John Prine, "A Good Time," Sweet Revenge, Atlantic, 1973
Wilco, "Cruel Country," Cruel Country, Legacy, 2022
Mekons, "Sin City," Honky Tonkin', Sin, 1987
Sundowners, "Sidewalks of Chicago," Chicago Country Legends, Bloodshot, 2003
Dolly Varden, "Not Ashamed," Mouthful of Lies, Mid-Fi, 1995
The Blacks, "Why Drunky," Down To The Promised Land - 5 Years Of Bloodshot Records, Bloodshot, 2000
Tony Bennett, "(I Left My Heart) in San Francisco," I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Columbia, 1962
Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse, "Body and Soul," Duets II, Columbia, 2011
Living Colour, "Cult of Personality," Vivid, Epic, 1988
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RIP Jane Birkin
2023/07/26
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In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to singer and actress Jane Birkin, who died in July at age 76.
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Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Opinions on Anohni and the Johnsons
2023/07/21
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Bill Withers is beloved for writing classics like Lean On Me, but Greg Kot has long contended that Withers’ best album is Live at Carnegie Hall. This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot honor Withers’ life by doing a classic album dissection on that record and review the latest album from Anohni and the Johnsons.
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Featured Songs:
Bill Withers, "Use Me (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Anohni and the Johnsons, "It Must Change," My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, Secretly Canadian, 2023
Anohni and the Johnsons, "Scapegoat," My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, Secretly Canadian, 2023
Anohni and the Johnsons, "You Be Free," My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, Secretly Canadian, 2023
Anohni and the Johnsons, "Sliver Of Ice," My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, Secretly Canadian, 2023
Bill Withers, "Lean On Me (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973
Lou Rawls, "St. James Infirmary," Live, Capitol, 1966
Bill Withers, "Three Nights and a Morning," Three Nights and a Morning (Single), Lotus, 1967
Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, "Express Yourself," Express Yourself, Warner Bros, 1970
Bill Withers, "Harlem," Just As I Am, Sussex, 1971
Bill Withers, "Ain't No Sunshine," Just As I Am, Sussex, 1971
Bill Withers, "Use Me," Still Bill, Sussex, 1972
Grace Jones, "Use Me," Nightclubbing, Island, 1981
Liza Minnelli, "Use Me," The Singer, CBS, 1973
Bill Withers, "I Can't Write Left-Handed (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973
Bill Withers, "Friend of Mine (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973
Bill Withers, "Grandma's Hand (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973
Bill Withers, "Harlem/Cold Baloney," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973
Lauryn Hill, "The Mystery of Iniquity," MTV Unplugged 2.0, Columbia, 2002
Bill Withers, "Ain't No Sunshine (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973
Merle Haggard and the Strangers, "Sidewalks of Chicago," Hag, Capitol, 1971
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Introducing: Starting A Riot
2023/07/20
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We're sharing our friends at Oregon Public Broadcasting's new podcast, Starting A Riot. It's a co-production between OPB and She Shreds Media and hosted by journalist and musician Fabi Reyna. It tells the story of riot grrrl music in six episodes.
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RIP Blackie Onassis
2023/07/19
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In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Blackie Onassis of Urge Overkill (aka John Rowan), who recently died at age 57.
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The Best Albums of 2023 So Far!
2023/07/14
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The year 2023 is more than halfway over, and there has already been a plethora of exciting, inspired and relevant new releases. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite albums of 2023 so far.
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Featured Songs:
Boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," the record, Interscope, 2023
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Wesley Joseph, "COLD SUMMER," GLOW, Secretly Canadian, 2023
Avalon Emerson, "Sandrail Silhouette," & The Charm, Another Dove, 2023
Tombstones In Their Eyes, "Life," Sea of Sorrow, Kitten Robot, 2023
Margo Price, "Lydia," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023
Margo Price, "Been To The Mountain," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023
Durand Jones, "I Want You," Wait Til I Get Over, Dead Oceans, 2023
Bully, "Days Move Slow," Lucky for You, Sub Pop, 2023
Kelela, "Happy Ending," Raven, Warp, 2023
Louise Post, "Don't Give Up," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023
Wednesday, "Quarry," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023
Jason Isbell, "Save The World," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023
Billy Woods and Kenny Segal, "Soundcheck (feat. Quelle Chris)," Maps, Backwoodz, 2023
Bill Withers, "Use Me (Live)," Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall, Sussex, 1973
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RIP Astrud Gilberto
2023/07/12
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In this bonus episode, Greg adds a feminist song from Astrud Gilberto to the Desert Island Jukebox. Gilberto died in June at age 83.
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Songwriting with Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil, Ryan Tedder & Opinions on Killer Mike
2023/07/07
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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late Cynthia Weil, one half of the songwriting duo Mann & Weil, famous for writing tracks like “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” and “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling.” Jim and Greg revisit their 2011 conversation. The hosts also talk to Ryan Tedder of One Republic about writing songs for himself, Beyoncé, Adele and more. Plus, a review of the new album from rapper Killer Mike.
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Featured Songs:
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967
Killer Mike, "SLUMMER," MICHAEL, Loma Vista, 2023
Killer Mike, "MOTHERLESS," MICHAEL, Loma Vista, 2023
Killer Mike, "DOWN BY LAW," MICHAEL, Loma Vista, 2023
Killer Mike, "SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS (feat. Future & Eryn Allen Kane)," MICHAEL, Loma Vista, 2023
Cass Elliot, "Make Your Own Kind of Music," Bubblegum, Lemonade &... Something for Mama, Dunhill, 1969
Barry Mann, "Who Put the Bomp (in the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)," Who Put The Bomp, ABC-Paramount, 1961
Bobby Vee, "Take Good Care of My Baby," Devil or Angel, Weton, 1960
The Drifters, "Saturday Night at the Movies," The Good Life With The Drifters, Atlantic, 1963
Tony Orlando, "Happy Times Are Here to Stay," Bless You and 11 Other Great Hits, Epic, 1961
The Righteous Brothers, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', Philles, 1964
The Crystals, "Uptown," Twist Uptown, Philles, 1962
Eydie Gormé, "Blame It on the Bossa Nova," Blame It on the Bossa Nova, Columbia, 1963
The Cookies, "On Broadway," The Complete Cookies, Sequel, 1963
The Drifters, "On Broadway," Under The Boardwalk, Atlantic, 1963
Barry Mann, "Soul and Inspiration," Soul and Inspiration (Single), Unreleased, 1966
Barry Mann, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place [Original Demo]," Red Bird Story, Snapper UK, 2011
The Animals, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place ," Animal Tracks, EMI, 1965
Dolly Parton, "Here You Come Again," Here You Come Again, RCA, 1977
OneRepublic, "Love Runs Out," Native, Interscope, 2013
Timbaland (feat. OneRepublic), "Apologize," Shock Value, Blackground, 2007
Leona Lewis, "Bleeding Love," Spirit, Syco, 2007
Beyoncé, "Halo," I Am... Sasha Fierce, Columbia, 2008
Adele, "Turning Tables," 21, Columbia, 2011
Taylor Swift, "Welcome to New York," 1989, Big Machine, 2014
OneRepublic, "Counting Stars," Native, Interscope, 2013
Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, "Miles," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023
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Boygenius Concert Review
2023/07/05
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In this bonus episode producer Alex Claiborne reviews the recent Boygenius concert she attended at the Re:SET Fest in Chicago.
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War's "The World Is a Ghetto" Plus Opinions on Janelle Monáe & Jenny Lewis
2023/06/30
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This week, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of the best-selling album of 1973, War’s “The World Is a Ghetto.” They talk with effusive frontman Lonnie Jordan about the writing and recording of the record, and about wild stories back in the day. Plus, the hosts review new music from Janelle Monáe and Jenny Lewis.
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Featured Songs:
War, "The World Is a Ghetto," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967
Janelle Monáe, "Float (feat. Seun Kuti & Egypt 80')," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023
Janelle Monáe, "Lipstick Lover," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023
Janelle Monáe, "Haute," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023
Janelle Monáe, "Oooh La La (feat. Grace Jones)," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023
Jenny Lewis, "Puppy and a Truck," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023
Jenny Lewis, "Psychos," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023
Jenny Lewis, "Giddy Up," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023
Jenny Lewis, "Essence of Life," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023
Jenny Lewis, "Joy'All," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023
War, "Spill the Wine," Eric Burdon Declares "War", MGM, 1970
War, "City, Country, City," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972
War, "Low Rider," Why Can't We Be Friends?, United Artists, 1975
War, "The Cisco Kid," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972
War, "Where Was You At," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972
War, "So," Why Can't We Be Friends?, United Artists, 1975
The Righteous Brothers, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', Philles, 1965
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More on Why We Stop Listening to New Music As We Age
2023/06/28
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In this bonus episode, Professor Timothy McKenry shares his research into why music listeners seek out less new music as they age. This conversation began on full episode 917.
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Little Richard, Plus Why We Stop Listening to New Music As We Age
2023/06/23
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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with director Lisa Cortés about her documentary, "Little Richard: I Am Everything." The film is full of electrifying live footage of the rock and roll architect throughout his career. They also talk with Professor Timothy McKenry about his research into why people listen to less new music as they age.
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Featured Songs:
Little Richard, "A Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," Little Richard Is Back (And There's a Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On!), Vee-Jay, 1964
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967
Little Richard, "Tutti Frutti," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957
Little Richard, "Keep a Knockin'," Little Richard, Specialty, 1958
Led Zeppelin, "Rock and Roll," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971
Little Richard, "It's Real," The King of Gospel Singers, Mercury, 1961
Little Richard, "Rip It Up," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957
War, "The World Is a Ghetto," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972
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A Criminally Underrated Songwriter
2023/06/21
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In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song by a criminally underrated songwriter's lesser-known band to the Desert Island Jukebox.
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Jason Isbell & Opinions on Protomartyr
2023/06/16
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On the occasion of his new documentary and album with the 400 Unit, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk to guitarist, singer and songwriter Jason Isbell. They discuss band dynamics, working with his wife, Amanda Shires, and filming the latest Scorsese film in Oklahoma in the midst of the global pandemic. The hosts also review the new album by Detroit post-punk band Protomartyr.
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Featured Songs:
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Miles," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967
Protomartyr, "Make Way," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023
Protomartyr, "For Tomorrow," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023
Protomartyr, "Let's Tip the Creator," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023
Protomartyr, "Polacrilex Kid," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023
Protomartyr, "Rain Garden," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Death Wish," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Middle of the Morning," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "King of Oklahoma," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "When We Were Close," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "If You Insist," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Save the World," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023
Little Richard, "Tutti Frutti," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957
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A Great Gig For An Accordionist
2023/06/14
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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of a friend's daughter getting a great gig as an accordionist.
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Chuck Berry's Legacy & RIP Tina Turner
2023/06/09
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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome author RJ Smith back to the show to discuss his new book on Chuck Berry. The hosts also pay tribute to Tina Turner, who died May 24 at 83.
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Featured Songs:
Chuck Berry, "Johnny B. Goode," Johnny B. Goode (Single), Chess, 1958
Tina Turner, "What's Love Got to Do With It ," Private Dancer, Capitol, 1984
Ike and Tina Turner, "Proud Mary," Workin' Together, Liberty, 1970
Ike and Tina Turner, "River Deep Mountain High," River Deep - Mountain High, A&M, 1969
Tina Turner, "Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)," B.E.F. Presents Tina Turner, Virgin, 1982
Tina Turner, "Better Be Good to Me," Private Dancer, Capitol, 1984
Chuck Berry, "Blues #1," Have Mercy: His Complete Chess Recordings 1969-1974, Geffen, 2010
Chuck Berry, "Maybellene," (Single), Chess, 1955
Chuck Berry, "You Never Can Tell," (Single), Chess, 1964
Chuck Berry, "Promised Land," (Single), Chess, 1964
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Cast Iron Skillet," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023
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2023 Sound Opinions Music Prize Winners
2023/06/07
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In this bonus podcast, we talk with the three winners of the first annual Sound Opinions Music Prize. These three Columbia College Chicago student musicians receive scholarship funds thanks to the Goldschmidt Foundation.
Belmaris
Ultra-Violet Archer
Spencer Ball
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Buried Treasures & RIP Andy Rourke (The Smiths)
2023/06/02
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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also hear selections from their production staff and bid farewell to The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke.
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Featured Songs:
feeble little horse, "Tin Man," Tin Man (Single), Saddle Creek, 2023
The Beatles, "I Get By (With a Little Help From My Friends)," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Tombstones in Their Eyes, "No One to Blame," Sea of Sorrow, Kitten Robot, 2023
African Head Charge, "Microdosing," Microdosing (Single), On-U Sound, 2023
Evangeline, "Mystic," Fuzzy, Fourteen One Four, 2023
Juliana, "Narices Frias," Narice Frias (Single), MUN, 2023
Ye Vagabonds, "Blue is the Eye," Nine Waves, River Lea, 2022
Draag, "Demonbird," Dark Fire Heresy, Draag, 2023
Louise Post, "Guilty," Guilty (Single), El Camino, 2023
The Greeting Committee, "Can I Leave Me Too?," Dandelion, Harvest, 2021
Cafuné, "Tek It," Running, Aurelians Club, Elektra, 2021
Durand Jones, "Lord Have Mercy," Wait Til I Get Over, Dead Oceans, 2023
Vanessa Tha Finessa, "Top Notch," CURRENT, babygirl123, 2023
Gabe 'Nandez, "Pangea," Pangea, Pow, 2023
Sphaèros, "Possession," POSSESSION, Pan European, 2020
The Smiths, "This Charming Man," The Smiths, Rough Trade, 1984
The Smiths, "Barbarism Begins At Home," Meat Is Murder, Sire, 1985
Chuck Berry, "You Never Can Tell (1964 Single Version)," You Never Can Tell (Single), Chess, 1964
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2023 Sound Opinions Writing Prize Winners
2023/05/31
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In this bonus podcast, we talk with the three winners of the second annual Sound Opinions Arts Criticism Prize. These three Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Goldschmidt Foundation. Read the winning essays:
Will Lovell
Avery Heringa
Hannah Flores
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Shemekia Copeland Live, RIP Gordon Lightfoot, Opinions on billy woods & Kenny Segal
2023/05/26
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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot host blues singer Shemekia Copeland for a live performance and interview. She performs stripped down arrangements of songs from her Grammy-nominated 2022 album "Done Come Too Far" and others. Plus the hosts pay tribute to Gordon Lightfoot and review the new album from rapper Billy Woods and producer Kenny Segal.
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Shemekia Copeland, "Too Far To Be Gone (feat. Sonny Landreth)," Done Come Too Far, Alligator, 2022
The Beatles, "I Get By (With a Little Help From My Friends)," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
billy woods / Kenny Segal, "FaceTime (feat. Samuel T. Herring)," Maps, Backwoodz Studioz, 2023
billy woods / Kenny Segal, "Soundcheck (feat. Quelle Chris)," Maps, Backwoodz Studioz, 2023
billy woods / Kenny Segal, "NYC Tapwater," Maps, Backwoodz Studioz, 2023
billy woods / Kenny Segal, "Year Zero (feat. Danny Brown)," Maps, Backwoodz Studioz, 2023
billy woods / Kenny Segal, "Kenwood Speakers," Maps, Backwoodz Studioz, 2023
Gordon Lightfoot, "If You Could Read My Mind," Sit Down Young Stranger, Reprise, 1970
Gordon Lightfoot, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," Summertime Dream, Reprise, 1976
Shemekia Copeland, "Too Far To Be Gone (Live on Sound Opinions)," Done Come Too Far, Alligator, 2022
Shemekia Copeland, "Fell In Love With A Honky (Live on Sound Opinions)," Done Come Too Far, Alligator, 2022
Shemekia Copeland, "The Talk," Done Come Too Far, Alligator, 2022
Shemekia Copeland, "Uncivil War (Live on Sound Opinions)," Uncivil War, Alligator, 2020
Shemekia Copeland, "Nobody But You (Live on Sound Opinions)," Done Come Too Far, Alligator, 2022
Tina Turner, "Better Be Good to Me," Private Dancer, Capitol, 1984
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Tina Turner: RIP to an Icon
2023/05/25
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Jim and Greg discuss the legend Tina Turner after it was announced she died at age 83. They talk about her immense talent, relentless work ethic and resiliency that has inspired millions of listeners.
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RIP Frank Kozik
2023/05/24
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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to the graphic artist Frank Kozik and his lesser-known role in the music industry.
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20 Years of Numero Group: From Syl Johnson to Blondie
2023/05/19
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Since 2003, Numero Group has championed talented, overshadowed artists across genres by reissuing their albums with care and creativity. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Numero Group founders Rob Sevier and Ken Shipley about the label’s history and working with everyone from Syl Johnson to Blondie. They’ll also share some of their favorite Numero tracks.
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Featured Songs:
Syl Johnson, "Concrete Reservation," Is It Because I'm Black (Deluxe 50th Anniversary Edition), Numero, 2019
The Beatles, "I Get By (With a Little Help From My Friends)," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Television, "Little Johnny Jewel," Ork Records: New York, New York, Numero, 2015
Blondie, "Moonlight Drive," Against The Odds: 1974 - 1982, Capitol, 2022
Mickey & The Soul Generation, "Give Everybody Some," Give Everybody Some (Single), Numero, 2023
Jackie Shane, "Any Other Way," Any Other Way, Numero, 2017
Bruce Springsteen, "Any Other Way," Only the Strong Survive, Columbia, 2022
Joey Edmonds, "Blue," Whispers Lounge, Numero, 2020
Charlie Megira, "Tomorrow's Gone," Tomorrow's Gone, Numero, 2019
Mick Farren & The New Wave, "Lost Johnny," Ork Records: New York, New York, Numero, 2015
94 East, "If You See Me," If You See Me (Single), Numero, 2013
Shemekia Copeland, "Too Far To Be Gone (feat. Sonny Landreth)," Done Come Too Far, Alligator, 2022
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RIP Rita Lee of Os Mutantes
2023/05/17
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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song by Rita Lee to the Desert Island Jukebox in tribute to the tropicalia star, dead at 75.
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Songs About the End of the World
2023/05/12
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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share favorite songs about the end of the world from artists ranging from Johnny Cash to Fishbone. They're also joined by their production staff with their picks for songs that creatively deal with the apocalypse. Then recent feedback from listeners is played.
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Featured Songs:
The Doors, "The End," The Doors, Elektra, 1967
The Beatles, "I Get By (With a Little Help From My Friends)," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Sharon Van Etten, "The End of the World," Resistance Radio: The Man in the High Castle Album, Columbia, 2017
R.E.M., "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," Document, I.R.S., 1987
David Bowie, "Five Years," The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, RCA, 1972
Barry McGuire, "Eve of Destruction," Eve of Destruction, Geffen, 1965
Matt Maltese, "As the World Caves In," Bad Contestant, Atlantic UK, 2018
Postal Service, "We Will Become Silhouettes," Give Up, Sub Pop, 2005
Randy Newman, "Political Science," Sail Away, Rhino/Warner, 1972
Nico, "The End," The End..., Island, 1974
Phoebe Bridgers, "I Know the End," Punisher, Dead Oceans, 2020
The Verve, "Bitter Sweet Symphony," Urban Hymns, Hut, 1997
Fishbone, "Party At Ground Zero," Fishbone, Columbia, 1985
Madonna, "4 Minutes (feat. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland)," Hard Candy, Warner Bros., 2008
Method Man, "Judgement Day," Tical 2000: Judgement Day, Def Jam, 1998
Johnny Cash, "The Man Comes Around," American IV: The Man Comes Around, American Recordings, Universal, 2002
Xixa, "May They Call Us Home," Genesis, Julian, 2020
Reckling, "Spitter," Reckling, Reckling, 2018
Cam Cool, "Everyone Texts and Drives," Everyone Texts and Drives (Single), Cam Cool, 2023
Syl Johnson, "Concrete Reservation," Is It Because I'm Black (Deluxe 50th Anniversary Edition), Numero, 2019
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A defining album of the last decade
2023/05/10
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In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from an album that he says is one of the great records of the last ten years.
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Director Mary Harron (American Psycho, Charlie Says) on Music in Her Films, Opinions on The National
2023/05/05
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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with director Mary Harron about her films American Psycho, I Shot Andy Warhol, Charlie Says and her latest, Dalíland. They discuss her excellent use of music in her movies over the years, her start as a punk rock journalist and more. Plus, Jim and Greg review the latest album from The National.
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Featured Songs:
Phil Collins, "Sussudio," No Jacket Required, Atlantic, 1985
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967
The National, "The Alcott (feat. Taylor Swift)," First Two Pages of Frankenstein, 4AD, 2023
The National, "Eucalyptus," First Two Pages of Frankenstein, 4AD, 2023
The National, "This Isn't Helping (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)," First Two Pages of Frankenstein, 4AD, 2023
The National, "Tropic Morning News," First Two Pages of Frankenstein, 4AD, 2023
Ramones, "Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue," Ramones, Sire, 1976
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)," The Best Years of Our Lives, EMI, 1975
Cockney Rebel, "Tumbling Down," The Psychomodo, EMI, 1974
Roxy Music, "Do the Strand," For Your Pleasure, Warner, 1973
Luna, "Season of the Witch," Season of the Witch (Single), Beggars Banquet, 1996
Love, "A House Is Not a Motel," Forever Changes, Elektra, 1967
R.E.M., "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," Document, I.R.S., 1987
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Jim Goes Full Jersey with this Feelies Offshoot Band
2023/05/03
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Jim takes us on a trip to the desert island of the New Jersey variety (the shore, perhaps?) He chooses "The Rising Tide" from Wild Carnation, an offshoot band of The Feelies. Led by Brenda Sauter, Wild Carnation just rereleased their 1994 album, Tricycle.
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Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President, Hanif Abdurraqib & Opinions on Everything but the Girl
2023/04/28
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This week, hosts Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis talk with the director of the documentary, Jimmy Carter: Rock and Roll President about how Carter changed the way politicians interact with musicians. Plus, poet and music critic Hanif Abdurraqib talks about hosting a season of the Lost Notes podcast on 1980. Then, Jim and Greg share their thoughts on the first new album in 24 years by the British duo, Everything but the Girl.
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Featured Songs:
Bob Dylan, "It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)," Bringing It All Back Home, Columbia, 1965
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967
Everything but the Girl, "Nothing Left To Lose," Fuse, Buzzin' Fly, Virgin, 2023
Everything but the Girl, "When You Mess Up," Fuse, Buzzin' Fly, Virgin, 2023
Everything but the Girl, "Lost," Fuse, Buzzin' Fly, Virgin, 2023
The Allman Brothers Band, "Ramblin' Man," Brothers and Sisters, Capricorn, 1973
Bob Dylan, "Maggie's Farm," Bringing It All Back Home, Columbia, 1965
Bob Dylan, "Gotta Serve Somebody," Slow Train Coming, Columbia, 1979
Joy Division, "Love Will Tear Us Apart," Closer, Factory, 1980
Grace Jones, "On Your Knees," Muse, Island, 1979
Grace Jones, "Warm Leatherette," Warm Leatherette, Island, 1980
The Normal, "Warm Leatherette," Warm Leatherette (Single), Mute, 1978
Ceremony, "New Order," Movement, Factory, 1981
The Germs, "Forming," Forming (Single), What, 1977
Yoko Ono, "Walking on Thin Ice," Walking on Thin Ice (Single), Geffen, 1981
Phil Collins, "Sussudio," No Jacket Required, Atlantic, 1985
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A Salute to Procol Harum
2023/04/26
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In this week's bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Procol Harum's exclusive lyricist Keith Reid, who died March 23, 2023 at the age 76. He plays the song "Homburg."
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Eleventh Dream Day, Opinions on Wednesday & Lankum
2023/04/21
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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Eleventh Dream Day founders Rick Rizzo and Janet Bean about the indie rock band's 40 year long career. They also review new albums by Wednesday and Lankum.
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Featured Songs:
Eleventh Dream Day, "Among the Pines," Prairie School Freakout, Amoeba, 1988
The Beatles, "With A Little Help (From My Friends)," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1966
Wednesday, "Turkey Vultures," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023
Wednesday, "Bull Believer," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023
Wednesday, "Bath County," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023
Lankum, "The New York Trader," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023
Lankum, "Go Dig My Grave," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023
Lankum, "The Turn," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023
Lankum, "Netta Perseus," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023
Eleventh Dream Day, "Southern Pacific," Wayne EP, Amoeba, 1989
Freakwater, "Wild and Blue," Dancing Under Water, Amoeba, 1991
Eleventh Dream Day, "Between Here and There," Beet, Atlantic, 1989
Eleventh Dream Day, "Orange Moon," Ursa Major, Atavistic, 1994
Eleventh Dream Day, "Since Grazed," Since Grazed, Comedy Minus One, 2021
Eleventh Dream Day, "A Case to Carry On," Since Grazed, Comedy Minus One, 2021
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In Praise of Yellowjackets' Music Usage
2023/04/19
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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that was inspired by watching the TV show, Yellowjackets.
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Buried Treasures & RIP Seymour Stein
2023/04/14
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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot highlight new music that listeners may have missed: musical buried treasures. They're joined by their production staff as well. They also pay tribute to music industry legend Seymour Stein and hear feedback from listeners.
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Featured Songs:
Kate Fagan, "I Don't Wanna Be Too Cool," I Don't Wanna Be Too Cool, Captured, 2023
Sunny War, "No Reason," Anarchist Gospel, New West, 2023
Man's Body, "Dark Horse Matter," Dark Horse Matter (Single), Sofa Hablando Music/Heyday Media Group, 2023
Miko Marks and The Resurrectors, "Trouble," Feel Like Going Home, Redtone, 2022
Jen Cloher, "My Witch," I Am the River, the River Is Me, Milk!, 2023
Flycatcher, "Always Selfish," Stunt, Memory, 2023
Jim Legxacy, "Old Place," Old Place (Single), !, 2023
Jenn Howard, "Better Than You Think," Valiant Women, self-released, 2023
Kevin Atwater, "star tripping," star tripping (Single), self-released, 2022
Carol Ades, "Sunny Disposition," Sadtown USA - EP, C-Penn, 2022
Buster Williams, "The Wisdom of Silence," Unalome, Smoke Sessions, 2023
Gina Birch, "I Play My Bass Loud," I Play My Bass Loud, Third Man, 2023
Mariee Siou, "Snake Hoop," Circle of Signs, self-released, 2023
Belle and Sebastian, "Seymour Stein," The Boy with the Arab Strap, Matador, 1998
Poster Children, "She Walks," Flower Plower, Frontier, 1991
Jai Paul, "BTSTU," Leak 04-13 (Bait Ones), XL, 2011
The Specials, "Gangsters," (Single), 2-Tone, 1979
Cavetown, "Worm Food," Worm Food, Sire, 2022
Eleventh Dream Day, "Among The Pines," Prairie School Freakout, Amoeba, 1988
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Seymour Stein Interview
2023/04/12
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In this bonus episode, we revisit a 2015 interview Greg did with Sire Records founder Seymour Stein. Stein died April 2 at 80 years old.
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Boygenius (Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus & Julien Baker) Plus Supergroups
2023/04/07
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Host Jim DeRogatis and producer Alex Claiborne talk with the indie rock supergroup, Boygenius. Group members Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker talk about making their first full-length album, "the record," amidst their very active solo careers. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot also share a few tracks from other favorite supergroups.
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Featured Songs:
Boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," The Record, Interscope, 2023
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967
Boygenius, "True Blue," The Record, Interscope, 2023
Boygenius, "Without You Without Them," The Record, Interscope, 2023
Boygenius, "Letter to An Old Poet," The Record, Interscope, 2023
Boygenius, "20," The Record, Interscope, 2023
Boygenius, "Satanist," The Record, Interscope, 2023
Boygenius, "Emily, I'm Sorry," The Record, Interscope, 2023
Boygenius, "Anti-Curse," The Record, Interscope, 2023
Wild Flag, "Glass Tambourine," Wild Flag, Merge, 2011
Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, "After the Gold Rush," Trio II, Asylum, 1999
Sunny War, "No Reason," Anarchist Gospel, New West, 2023
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Mushroom Music
2023/04/05
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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that was partially created by mushrooms.
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De La Soul's 3 Feet High and Rising
2023/03/31
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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dissect De La Soul’s iconic debut 3 Feet High and Rising. They discuss the innovative sampling and rapping style, as well as the legal troubles that plagued the record for decades. They also pay tribute to the late De La Soul rapper Trugoy the Dove and hear from some listeners.
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Featured Songs:
De La Soul, "Me Myself and I," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967
De La Soul, "Plug Tunin'," Plug Tunin' / Freedom Of Speak (Single), Tommy Boy, 1988
De La Soul, "Tread Water," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
De La Soul, "Intro," 4 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
Joe Bataan, "Rap-O Clap-O," Rap-O Clap-O (Single), Salsoul, 1979
Eric B. & Rakim, "Eric B. Is President," Paid in Full, 4th & Broadway, 1987
James Brown, "Funky President (People It's Bad)," Reality, Polydor, 1974
Stetsasonic, "Sally," In Full Gear, Tommy Boy, 1988
De La Soul, "Plug Tunin (Last Chance To Comprehend)," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
Johnny Cash, "Five Feet High and Rising," Songs of Our Soil, Columbia, 1959
The Invitations, "Written on the Wall," Hallelujah (Single), DynoVoice, 1965
De La Soul, "Potholes In My Lawn," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
Bob Dorough, "Three Is a Magic Number," Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks, Lava, 1996
De La Soul, "The Magic Number," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
De La Soul, "Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin's Revenge)," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
De La Soul, "Say No Go," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
Funkadelic, "Not Just Knee Deep," Uncle Jam Wants You, Casablanca, 1979
Ohio Players, "Funky Worm," Funky Worm (Single), Westbound, 1972
Edwin Birdsong, "Rapper Dapper Snapper," Funktaztik, Salsoul, 1981
Loose Ends, "Gonna Make You Mine," Zagora, MCA, 1986
Doug E. Fresh, "The Original Human Beatbox," The Original Human Beatbox (12" Single), Vintertainment, 1984
The Turtles, "You Showed Me," You Showed Me (Single), White Whale, 1966
The Mothers of Invention, "Louie Louie (Live At the Royal Albert Hall In London)," Uncle Meat, Reprise, 1969
Buddy Guy, "First Time I Met the Blues," I Got My Eyes On You (Single), Chess, 1960
Gilbert O'Sullivan, "Alone Again (Naturally)," Alone Again (Naturally) (Single), MAM, 1972
Biz Markie, "Alone Again ," I Need A Haircut, Cold Chillin', 1991
De La Soul, "Buddy," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
Nico Segal & The Social Experiment, "Windows," Windows, (self-released), 2015
Common, "I Am Music," Electric Circus, MCA, 2002
Frank Ocean, "Sweet Life," Channel ORANGE, Island Def Jam Music, 2012
Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, "I'll Be Missing You (feat. 112)," Tribute to the Notorious B.I.G. - EP, Bad Boy, 1989
A Tribe Called Quest, "Electric Relaxation," Midnight Marauders, Jive, 1993
Jungle Brothers, "Because I Got It Like That," Straight Out the Jungle, Warlock, 1988
Black Star, "Brown Skin Lady," Mos Def and Talib Kweli Are Black Star, Rawkus, 1999
Lupe Fiasco, "Kick Push," Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor, Atlantic, 2006
Kanye West, "Spaceship," The College Dropout, Roc-A-Fella, 2004
Murs, "The Pain," Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition, Definitive Jux, 2004
Lady Gaga, "Paparazzi," The Fame, Interscope, 2008
Richard Buckner, "Lil Wallet Picture," Devotion + Doubt, MCA, 1997
The Speedies, "Let Me Take Your Photo," Let Me Take Your Photo (Single), Golden Disc, 1979
The Cure, "Pictures of You," Disintegration, Fiction, 1989
boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," the record, Interscope, 2023
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RIP Spot
2023/03/29
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In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Glen "Spot" Lockett, the in-house producer at SST Records, who recently died at age 71.
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Poster Children, Opinions on Screaming Females & Iris DeMent
2023/03/24
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Poster Children have been going strong for nearly 35 years. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with co-founders Rose Marshack and Rick Valentin about Marshack's memoir, "Play Like A Man." Plus Jim and Greg review new albums from Iris DeMent and Screaming Females.
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Featured Songs:
Poster Children, "She Walks," Flower Plower, Limited Potential, 1989
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967
Iris DeMent, "Workin' On A World," Workin' On A World, Flariella, 2023
Iris DeMent, "The Sacred Now," Workin' On A World, Flariella, 2023
Iris DeMent, "Mahalia," Workin' On A World, Flariella, 2023
Iris DeMent, "Goin' Down To Sing In Texas," Workin' On A World, Flariella, 2023
Iris DeMent, "Let Me Be Your Jesus," Workin' On A World, Flariella, 2023
Screaming Females, "Brass Bell," Desire Pathway, Don Giovanni, 2023
Screaming Females, "Let You Go," Desire Pathway, Don Giovanni, 2023
Screaming Females, "Mourning Dove," Desire Pathway, Don Giovanni, 2023
Poster Children, "Now Its Gone," No More Songs About Sleep And Fire, Hidden Agenda, 2004
Poster Children, "He's My Star," Junior Citizen, Sire, 1995
De La Soul, "Me, Myself and I," 3 Feet High and Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
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A Meg White Celebration
2023/03/22
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In this bonus episode, Greg makes the case that Meg White is a great drummer and plays a pointed selection for anyone who says otherwise.
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John Cale, Spy Songs & RIP Wayne Shorter
2023/03/17
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For more than 60 years, John Cale has continued to make exciting, challenging and culturally relevant music, including his most recent release, Mercy. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with the Velvet Underground legend about his new music, collaborations and legacy. Plus, the hosts share some of their favorite spy songs and bid farewell to jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter.
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Featured Songs:
John Cale, "STORY OF BLOOD feat. Weyes Blood," Mercy, Double Six, 2023
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967
John Cale, "EVERLASTING DAYS feat. Animal Collective," Mercy, Double Six, 2023
John Cale, "MARILYN MONROE'S LEGS (beauty elsewhere) feat. Actress," Mercy, Double Six, 2023
John Cale, "TIME STANDS STILL feat. Sylvan Esso," Mercy, Double Six, 2023
John Cale, "NIGHT CRAWLING," Mercy, Double Six, 2023
John Cale, "MOONSTRUCK (Nico's Song)," Mercy, Double Six, 2023
The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Femme Fatale," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967
The Velvet Underground and Nico, "I'm Waiting for the Man," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967
John Cale, "Dying On the Vine (Fragments)," Artificial Intelligence, PVC, 1985
John Cale, "MERCY," Mercy, Double Six, 2023
Johnny Rivers, "Secret Agent Man," ...And I Know You Wanna Dance, Imperial, 1966
Tony Allen, "Secret Agent," Secret Agent, World Circuit, 2009
The Fugs, "CIA Man," Virgin Fugs, ESP-Disk, 1967
Gene Vincent, "Private Detective (feat. The Shouts)," Private Detective (feat. The Shouts) (Single), Columbia, 1964
Rockwell, "Somebody's Watching Me," Somebody's Watching Me, Motown, 1984
The Untouchables, "I Spy (For the F.B.I.)," Wild Child, MCA, 1985
Lori & The Chameleons, "The Lonely Spy," To the Shores of Lake Placid, Zoo, 1982
Desmond Dekker & the Aces, "007 (Shanty Town)," Action!, Lagoon, 1968
The dB's, "A Spy In the House of Love," Like This, Bearsville, 1984
Big Boys, "Detectives," The Skinny Elvis, Touch and Go, 1993
Steely Dan & Tom Scott, "Aja," Aja, ABC, 1977
Wayne Shorter, "Speak No Evil," Speak No Evil, Blue Note, 1966
Poster Children, "She Walks," Flower Plower, Limited Potential, 1989
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Yo La Tengo's Covers Lead to Musical Gold
2023/03/15
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In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he learned of via a Yo La Tengo cover.
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2023/03/10
Discovering a Chicago Band in Texas
2023/03/08
Ticketmaster/Live Nation w/ Ben Sisario & Opinions on Caroline Polachek
2023/03/03
A Classic Song Three Ways
2023/03/01
Chris Connelly on Nico & RIP Burt Bacharach
2023/02/24
A Little Steampunk Ditty
2023/02/22
Sinéad O'Connor & Opinions on Lil Yachty
2023/02/17
Travels With Greg: NYC
2023/02/15
Buried Treasures & RIP Tom Verlaine of Television
2023/02/10
An interview with Fucked Up
2023/02/08
Kranky Records, Opinions on Iggy Pop & Ladytron
2023/02/03
RIP Van Conner
2023/02/01
Songs About Photography, Marty Perez & RIP David Crosby
2023/01/27
An Obscure British Band You've Probably Never Heard Of
2023/01/25
Dry Cleaning, Reviews of Margo Price and SZA, and RIP Jeff Beck
2023/01/20
A Great Girl Group Song from 2007
2023/01/18
Cameron Crowe on Almost Famous the Musical, His Movies & More
2023/01/13
Two Late-Breaking 2022 Obituaries
2023/01/11
The Best Songs of 2022, Obits & Greg's Annual Mixtape
2023/01/06
Jim's Favorite Springsteen Songs
2023/01/04
Low Live on Sound Opinions, RIP Loretta Lynn & Anton Fier
2022/12/30
Travels With Greg: The Dylan Center
2022/12/28
D'Angelo's Voodoo & Bassist Pino Palladino
2022/12/23
One more Cirzan Christmas tune
2022/12/21
The 2022 Holiday Spectacular with Andy Cirzan
2022/12/16
More Best Albums of 2022
2022/12/14
The Best Albums of 2022, Plus RIP Christine McVie
2022/12/09
Ganser adds to the Desert Island Jukebox
2022/12/07
Margo Price, Plus Opinions on Robyn Hitchcock & Plains
2022/12/02
A Flying Saucer Love Song
2022/11/30
Buried Treasures & Ganser
2022/11/25
D.H. Peligro: A virtuoso punk
2022/11/23
Nnamdï, Opinions on Alvvays & Makaya McCraven, Plus RIP Mimi Parker from Low
2022/11/18
A Tribute to Low's Mimi Parker
2022/11/16
Video Game Music, Opinions on Rina Sawayama & Brian Eno
2022/11/11
Representing Tulsa in Song
2022/11/09
Superchunk Live, RIP Jerry Lee Lewis
2022/11/04
Songs About Frankenstein
2022/11/02
Jimmy Jam on Working with Janet Jackson, Prince & More
2022/10/28
Correcting the Record
2022/10/26
Pearl Jam's Long Road, Opinions on Björk & the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
2022/10/21
The Second Hardest Working Band in the Midwest
2022/10/19
John Carpenter & Spooky Movie Music
2022/10/14
A Tribute to Loretta Lynn
2022/10/12
Kurt Vile Live at the Goose Island Brewhouse, Opinions on Amanda Shires & Nova Twins
2022/10/07
One of the Best Songs from the 2000s
2022/10/05
Buried Treasures!
2022/09/30
A Tribute to Anton Fier
2022/09/28
Women in Country Music, Opinions on Santigold & Sudan Archives
2022/09/23
A Canadian Euro-disco Song Bridging the 80s and 90s Sounds
2022/09/21
Common's Like Water for Chocolate
2022/09/16
A Tribute to Joey DeFrancesco
2022/09/14
Pedro the Lion Live, Opinions on Horsegirl & Julia Jacklin
2022/09/09
The true origins of grunge?
2022/09/07
Phoebe Bridgers Live & Songs About the Sea
2022/09/02
A Behind The Scenes Motown Great
2022/08/31
Talking Heads & Tom Tom Club Drummer Chris Frantz
2022/08/26
A Band That Won't Be Damaged By A Bad Biopic
2022/08/24
Songs About Heroes, Opinions on Beyoncé & Drive-By Truckers
2022/08/19
Giving Women Who Rock the Spotlight With Director Jessica Hopper
2022/08/17
Revisiting The Stooges' Fun House
2022/08/12
Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time? R.I.P. William Hart of the Delfonics
2022/08/10
Rock on Film, Opinions on Lizzo, Muna & Perfume Genius
2022/08/05
How Did a British Band End Up at a Swedish Bank Robbery?
2022/08/03
Maybe the Best Buried Treasures Ever? Plus Listener Feedback
2022/07/29
Hill Country Blues on the Desert Island
2022/07/27
Wayne's World 30th Anniversary w/ Director Penelope Spheeris, Opinions on Bartees Strange and Yaya Bey
2022/07/22
The Missing Link of Post-Punk Legends
2022/07/20
Music Supervisor Susan Jacobs & The Story of Malcolm McLaren After "Pistol"
2022/07/15
Roe, Kelly and Highland Park: A Heavy News Update
2022/07/11
The Best Albums of 2022 So Far
2022/07/08
A Youthful Hit From 40 Years Ago
2022/07/06
Yola, Opinions on Angel Olsen & RIP Chrissie Dickinson
2022/07/01
When Your Best Song is a B-Side
2022/06/29
John Doe & X's Under the Big Black Sun 40 Years Later
2022/06/24
A 1985 Single Hits Number 1
2022/06/22
Dean Wareham (Galaxie 500) on the Five Albums That Shaped Him
2022/06/17
The Winners of the Sound Opinions Prize
2022/06/15
Aimee Mann on the Five Albums That Shaped Her
2022/06/10
A DIY Duo Brings The Dunedin Sound to the DIJ
2022/06/08
Songs That Pose Questions, Plus Opinions on Kendrick Lamar & Florence + The Machine
2022/06/03
From College Radio and Art Rock to Hootie and the Blowfish
2022/06/01
Exile on Main St. 50th Anniversary
2022/05/27
An Interview with Painter Steve Keene
2022/05/25
Lenny Kaye of the Patti Smith Group, Opinions on Warpaint & Lucius
2022/05/20
An Early Electronic Take on Pink Floyd
2022/05/18
Buried Treasures Extravaganza
2022/05/13
The Best 2000s NYC Band
2022/05/11
The Elephant 6 Mystery Plus Opinions on Jack White & Sharon Van Etten
2022/05/06
R.I.P. Cynthia Plaster Caster & News About Jam Productions
2022/05/04
Life During Wartime: Trupa Trupa & Tamar Aphek
2022/04/29
A Shoegaze Song Named For A Woman
2022/04/27
Devo, Plus Opinions on The Linda Lindas & The Regrettes, RIP Chris Bailey of the Saints
2022/04/22
One of the Best Albums of the '90s
2022/04/20
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Led Zeppelin, Plus Opinions on Wet Leg & Rosalía
2022/04/15
An Australian Sings an Italian Song of Resistance
2022/04/13
Revisiting Yankee Hotel Foxtrot With Wilco
2022/04/08
Give an Undersung Drummer Some
2022/04/06
Songs Named After Women, Ukrainian Musician Serge Tiagnyriadno & RIP Timmy Thomas
2022/04/01
Making Music In Kyiv
2022/03/30
CREEM Magazine & Opinions on Curtis Harding, Superchunk & Maren Morris, Plus Snail Mail
2022/03/25
Tara Key on her tribute to Wink O'Bannon
2022/03/23
Lucy Dacus, Opinions on Dolly Parton & SASAMI
2022/03/18
A Beloved Boston Band Finally Gets Played
2022/03/16
X-Ray Spex & the Power of Poly Styrene, Opinions on Saba & Shamir
2022/03/11
Where Rock Meets Bach
2022/03/09
Best Speak-Singing Songs, RIP Mark Lanegan & Opinions on Spoon
2022/03/04
The Second Best Song About Madame Curie Ever Written
2022/03/02
Buried Treasures, Desert Island Jukebox & More
2022/02/25
An Album And Career That Fizzled, Then Came To Life 30 Years Later
2022/02/23
The Legacy of J Dilla with Dan Charnas, Opinions on Big Thief & Sarah Shook & the Disarmers
2022/02/18
A tribute to two soul greats
2022/02/16
Debating KISS, Opinions on Amber Mark & RIP Sam Lay
2022/02/11
A CBGB house band inspired by the Ronettes
2022/02/09
Songs About Getting Away on Vacation & Opinions on Mitski
2022/02/04
Saying Goodbye to a Detroit "Bad Girl"
2022/02/02
John Prine's Debut Album & RIP Meat Loaf
2022/01/28
John Darnielle on his new novel, Devil House
2022/01/26
Adia Victoria, Goodbye Ronnie Spector, Plus Opinions on Earl Sweatshirt and FKA twigs
2022/01/21
A classic house track that inspired a top single of 2021
2022/01/19
Robert Finley, Opinions on Neil Young, The Weeknd & Turnstile, Plus Peter Bogdanovich
2022/01/14
Peter Bogdanovich on Tom Petty
2022/01/12
The Top Singles of 2021 & Greg's Mixtape
2022/01/07
A great song by a cool band, made popular by a pop star
2022/01/05
"Gimme Shelter" Singer Merry Clayton & Author Dawnie Walton
2021/12/31
A '90s Nugget Gets Added to the Jukebox
2021/12/29
Revisiting Carole King's Tapestry
2021/12/24
A rap duo that's big in Canada, plus a TV show endorsement
2021/12/22
Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular with Andy Cirzan
2021/12/17
Matt Muse Interview and Music World Obituaries
2021/12/15
The Best Albums of 2021
2021/12/10
When concerts turn unsafe
2021/12/08
The Beatles Get Back, Astroworld & Concert Safety
2021/12/03
The first American band signed to 4AD
2021/12/01
Aimee Mann's Five Essential Albums, Opinions on Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
2021/11/26
The story of Karen Dalton
2021/11/24
Songs About Giving Thanks, Opinions on IDLES & Courtney Barnett
2021/11/19
Jim remembers a lesser-known Motown diva
2021/11/17
Buried Treasures, Opinions on ABBA & Goat Girl
2021/11/12
A soulful cover of a spooky song
2021/11/10
Miles Copeland of I.R.S. Records on R.E.M., The Police and More, Plus Opinions on Brandi Carlile & Parquet Courts
2021/11/05
A Chicago band that spurred an entire genre
2021/11/03
The Velvet Underground with Dir. Todd Haynes, Opinions on Ray BLK & illuminati hotties
2021/10/29
More with Jimmy Jam
2021/10/27
Ghostly Tracks & the Origins Behind Them
2021/10/22
The Go-Go's Gina Schock on her new photobook, the Rock Hall of Fame & more
2021/10/20
Jimmy Jam of Jam & Lewis on His Hits With Janet Jackson & New Album, Plus Shirley Manson of Garbage
2021/10/15
Critical darlings once more
2021/10/13
Jason Molina: His Life and Music, Plus Opinions on Mickey Guyton & Leon Bridges
2021/10/08
Shirley Manson on Garbage's new album and her podcast
2021/10/06
The R. Kelly Conviction with dream hampton and Jim DeRogatis & Reviews of Adia Victoria and Little Simz
2021/10/01
The Drive-By Truckers' American South
2021/09/29
Reviews of Low, Kacey Musgraves, Lil Nas X & More, Plus Guest Desert Island Jukebox
2021/09/24
A band that really cooks
2021/09/22
Pitchfork Music Festival report and more buried treasures
2021/09/20
Buried Treasures & Tamar Aphek
2021/09/17
Leon Bridges on honing his Gold-Diggers Sound
2021/09/15
Glam Rocker Art d'Ecco, Opinions on Drake & Halsey
2021/09/10
Black Girls Rock! founder Beverly Bond talks with Althea Legaspi, plus a live music update
2021/09/08
Songs About Breaking Free, Kanye Review, RIP Lee Scratch Perry
2021/09/03
A tribute to half of one of the greatest rock 'n roll duos ever
2021/09/01
Yola & Charlie Watts
2021/08/27
Richard Thompson on jamming with Led Zeppelin, getting mocked by Buck Owens and avoiding his police officer dad in 1960s London
2021/08/25
A conversation about Aaliyah
2021/08/24
Richard Thompson of Fairport Convention, Opinions on Naked Raygun & Amythyst Kiah
2021/08/20
Dusty Hill, The Bearded Blues Rock Bassist and Vocalist, Remembered
2021/08/18
Yes's Going For the One with Jon Anderson & Opinions on Tyler, the Creator
2021/08/13
Jim is Pure as New York Snow with his Latest Desert Island Disc
2021/08/11
Latin Music's Ascent, Opinions on Prince & Billie Eilish
2021/08/06
Paying tribute to the kindest Assassin known to the music world
2021/08/04
Woodstock '99 & Guests' Desert Island Jukebox Picks
2021/07/30
Alejandro Escovedo and mental health care for musicians
2021/07/28
Buried Treasures, Biz Markie & Damon Locks
2021/07/23
Comedian Chris Gethard
2021/07/21
Dawn Richard, Opinions on Sault & Lucy Dacus
2021/07/16
How Chicago musicians are supporting struggling venues
2021/07/14
Radiohead's Kid A & The Tale of Sex Pistols' Manager Malcolm McLaren
2021/07/09
A Stax song without Steve Cropper
2021/07/07
Music Activism: Fay Milton (Savages) on Climate Change & IDLES
2021/07/02
Appreciating an annoying 17-year habit
2021/06/30
Guitarist Steve Cropper, Opinions on H.E.R. & Bachelor
2021/06/25
The song that got King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard hooked on sonics
2021/06/23
Best Albums of 2021 So Far
2021/06/18
How music festivals are moving forward in 2021
2021/06/16
Bassist Pino Palladino, Opinions on Wolf Alice & Japanese Breakfast
2021/06/11
A trailblazer who didn't care what anyone thought: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2021/06/09
#810 Buried Treasures, Opinions on Olivia Rodrigo & Monster Magnet
2021/06/04
A Power Pop Education: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2021/06/02
#809 Tune-Yards & Concert Venue Accessibility
2021/05/28
More with Dawnie Walton, author of The Final Revival of Opal and Nev
2021/05/26
#808 Album Review Roundup (St. Vincent, Tony Allen & More) Plus How to Save the Music Ecosystem
2021/05/21
Remembering two legends of the Chicago music scene
2021/05/19
#807 The Story of Malaco Records, Opinions on Miranda Lambert & girl in red
2021/05/14
Bonus podcast 25: More from Nancy Wilson
2021/05/12
#806 Nancy Wilson of Heart, Opinions on Art d'Ecco & Marianne Faithfull
2021/05/07
Bonus podcast 24: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2021/05/05
#805 Hip Hop History, Opinions on Dawn Richard & Dry Cleaning, Beach Bunny
2021/04/30
Bonus podcast 23: Jim's DIJ
2021/04/28
#804 The Best Backing Vocals, Opinions on BROCKHAMPTON & Eleventh Dream Day
2021/04/23
Bonus podcast 22: More Merry Clayton
2021/04/21
#803 Sound of Metal's Paul Raci & The Story of Guy Clark
2021/04/16
Bonus podcast 21: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2021/04/14
#802 Buried Treasures & SXSW 2021
2021/04/09
Bonus podcast 20: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2021/04/07
Sound Opinions Trailer
2021/04/04
#801 Merry Clayton & "The Final Revival of Opal & Nev" author Dawnie Walton
2021/04/02
Bonus podcast 19: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2021/03/31
#800: Tune-Yards, serpentwithfeet & La Femme, Memories of 800 Episodes of Sound Ops
2021/03/26
Bonus podcast 18: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2021/03/24
#799 Carole King's Tapestry on its 50th Anniversary
2021/03/19
Bonus podcast 17: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2021/03/17
#798 Disgraceland's Jake Brennan, Songs About Shady Characters & Black Pumas
2021/03/12
Bonus podcast 16: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2021/03/10
#797 The Story of Fortune Records, Opinions on The Hold Steady, Julien Baker & King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard
2021/03/05
Bonus podcast 15: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2021/03/03
#796 Best Band Lineup Changes, Opinions on Arlo Parks & slowthai
2021/02/26
Bonus podcast 14: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2021/02/24
#795 Todd Rundgren on His Virtual Tour, Meat Loaf, Plus Opinions on The Weather Station
2021/02/19
Bonus podcast 13: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2021/02/17
#794 Buried Treasures & Peter Stampfel
2021/02/12
Bonus podcast 12: RIP Mary Wilson of the Supremes
2021/02/10
#793 John Carpenter, Favorite Film Scores & Opinions on Goat Girl & Madlib
2021/02/05
Bonus podcast 11: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2021/02/03
#792 The Zappa Show, Feat. Director Alex Winter; Opinions on Viagra Boys
2021/01/29
Bonus podcast 10: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2021/01/27
#791 The Evolution of Taylor Swift; Phil Spector, Jazmine Sullivan & Sylvain Sylvain
2021/01/22
Bonus podcast 9: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2021/01/20
#790 Songs About Mistakes, Opinions on Paul McCartney & Steve Earle
2021/01/15
Bonus podcast 8: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2021/01/13
#789 Cameron Crowe on Almost Famous, Opinions on Miley Cyrus & MF Doom
2021/01/08
Bonus podcast 7: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2021/01/06
#788 Buried Treasures, Greg's Mixtape & Artists We Lost in 2020
2021/01/01
#787 The Year in the Music Industry
2020/12/25
#786 Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular 2020
2020/12/18
Bonus podcast 6: Best Albums of 2020 Continued!
2020/12/16
#785 Best Albums of 2020
2020/12/11
Bonus podcast 5: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2020/12/09
#784 Radiohead's Kid A & the Story of Sex Pistols' Manager Malcolm McLaren
2020/12/04
Bonus podcast 4: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2020/12/02
#783 Review Roundup & Pylon
2020/11/27
Bonus podcast 3: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2020/11/25
#782 Bob Mould & The Story of Hawkwind
2020/11/20
Bonus podcast 2: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2020/11/18
#781 Tribute Albums
2020/11/13
Bonus podcast: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick
2020/11/11
#780 Buried Treasures & Singer-Songwriter Nana Adjoa
2020/11/06
#779 Jimmy Carter, Rock & Roll President & Hanif Abdurraquib
2020/10/30
#778 Songs About Witches & D'Angelo's Voodoo
2020/10/23
#777 The Go-Go's Kathy Valentine, R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen and Opinions on Shamir & Shemekia Copeland
2020/10/16
#776 Record Review Roundup & Wendy Carlos
2020/10/09
#775 The Story of Creem Magazine & British Rock Band IDLES
2020/10/02
#774 Hannibal Buress & How Record Stores Are Adapting
2020/09/25
#773 Yes' Going For The One & Protomartyr Review
2020/09/18
#772 Buried Treasures & the Future of Music Venues
2020/09/11
#771 Songs About New Beginnings
2020/09/04
#770: Give The Drummer Some
2020/08/28
#769: The Replacements & Mission of Burma
2020/08/21
#768 The Velvet Underground & Nico
2020/08/14
#767 The New Analog & Opinions On Neil Young
2020/08/07
#766 Chris Frantz and Talking Heads
2020/07/31
#765 Chicago Soul
2020/07/24
#764 Songs About Help and the Rock Doctors
2020/07/17
#763 Buried Treasures & Caroline Rose
2020/07/10
#762 Bill Withers' Live at Carnegie Hall & Opinions on Phoebe Bridgers
2020/07/03
#761 Instant Commentaries & Opinions on Bob Dylan
2020/06/26
#760 Best Albums of 2020...So Far
2020/06/19
#759 Cover Songs, Opinions on Jehnny Beth & Remembering Jimmy Cobb
2020/06/12
#758 Buried Treasures & Ask The Critics
2020/06/05
#757 Concerts That Shaped Us & Opinions On They Call Me Disco
2020/05/29
#756 History in Songs & Best Coast
2020/05/22
#755 Virtual Vacations, Mudhoney in Seattle, & RIP Little Richard
2020/05/15
#754 God Save the Queens: Women in Hip-Hop, Opinions on Jason Isbell & Chicano Batman, Hamilton Bohannon
2020/05/08
#753: Review Roundup, Bill Withers & the Red Sox Organist
2020/04/30
#752 Buried Treasures & Sudan Archives
2020/04/24
#751 Rocking the Closet: Sexuality in Music, Opinions on Dua Lipa, Waxahatchee & Melkbelly
2020/04/17
#750 Raphael Saadiq, Remembering John Prine
2020/04/10
#749 Review Roundup & The Masked Marauders
2020/04/03
#748 Social Distancing on the Desert Island, R.I.P. Singer and Songwriter Paul K.
2020/03/27
#747 Joni Mitchell's Blue
2020/03/20
#746 OutKast's Stankonia & Caroline Polachek
2020/03/13
#745 Songs About Animals, Opinions on Tame Impala & Grimes
2020/03/06
#744 Songs About Time, Ask the Critics Pt. 2
2020/02/28
#743 Buried Treasures & Briston Maroney
2020/02/21
#742 Ask the Critics, Hologram Tours & Opinions on Wire
2020/02/14
#741 King Crimson, R.I.P. Andy Gill of Gang of Four
2020/02/07
#740 Best Film Acting Performances By Musicians, Host of Slow Burn on the Muders of Tupac & Biggie
2020/01/31
#739 Mary Wilson of The Supremes, Opinions on Drive-By Truckers & Torres
2020/01/24
#738 The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds, R.I.P. Neil Peart & Opinions on Beach Slang
2020/01/17
#737 Buried Treasures & Folk Singer-Songwriter Joan Shelley
2020/01/10
#736 Songs About Pot, Rock Doctors & Angie McMahon
2020/01/03
#735 Albums of the Decade, Greg's Mixtape, Juice WRLD & Roy Loney
2019/12/27
#734 Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular 2019 with Andy Cirzan
2019/12/20
#733 The Best Albums of 2019
2019/12/13
#732 William S. Burroughs and the Cult of Rock 'N' Roll, Opinions on Leonard Cohen & Sudan Archives
2019/12/06
#731 Thanksgiving Leftovers & DJ Shadow on Sampling
2019/11/29
#730 Songs That Make You Cry, Opinions on The Replacements & FKA twigs
2019/11/22
#729 Buried Treasures & Bobby Rush
2019/11/15
#728 Songs About the Radio & Opinions on Michael Kiwanuka
2019/11/08
#727 Janis Joplin, Opinions on Kanye West & Neil Young and Crazy Horse
2019/11/01
#726 Bands in Costume, Opinions on Battles & Farewell to Music Critic Nick Tosches
2019/10/25
#725 The Rolling Stones' Exile on Main St.
2019/10/18
#724 Songs We Love By Bands We Don't, Opinions on Nick Cave & Farewell to Ginger Baker & Kim Shattuck
2019/10/11
#723 Family Bands & Opinions on Wilco
2019/10/04
#722 Fugazi's Repeater, Opinions on Psychedelic Country Artist Sturgill Simpson
2019/09/27
#721 Opinions on Tool, Lana Del Rey & More, Farewell to Ric Ocasek & Daniel Johnston
2019/09/20
#720 Buried Treasures & Peter Lewis of Moby Grape
2019/09/13
#719 James Alexander of the Bar-Kays & Favorite Bass Lines
2019/09/06
#718 Whitney & Songs About Quitting Work
2019/08/30
#717 Best Music Cameos & Opinions on Raphael Saadiq
2019/08/23
#716 The Mountain Goats, Opinions on Sleater-Kinney & The Regrettes
2019/08/16
#715 The Legend of Robert Johnson
2019/08/09
#714 Why the Ramones Matter, Tommy Ramone & Opinions on Chance the Rapper
2019/08/02
#713 Australian Singer-Songwriter Julia Jacklin, Opinions on Blood Orange
2019/07/26
#712 Buried Treasures & Tasha
2019/07/19
#711 Marvin Gaye's What's Going On & the Wah-Wah Pedal
2019/07/12
#710 Neil Young & Crazy Horse's Rust Never Sleeps on its 40th Anniversary, the Rickenbacker 12-String Guitar
2019/07/05
#709 Music That Made Me & the Universal Music Warehouse Fire
2019/06/28
#708 The Best Albums of 2019 So Far
2019/06/21
#707 Roky Erickson, Dr. John & Jim DeRogatis on R. Kelly
2019/06/14
#706 Mavis Staples
2019/06/07
#705 Buried Treasures & Ex Hex
2019/05/31
#704 De La Soul's 3 Feet High and Rising & Opinions on The National
2019/05/24
#703 Paisley Underground, The Shangri-Las' Leader of the Pack & Opinions on Tacocat
2019/05/17
#702 Sharon Van Etten & Opinions on Jamila Woods
2019/05/10
#701 Band Reunions, Opinions on Vampire Weekend
2019/05/03
#700 Sound Opinions in Space, Opinions on Lizzo & Emily King
2019/04/26
#699 Moby, Opinions on Nico Segal's Intellexual
2019/04/19
#698 Buried Treasures, Rock Doctors, Opinions on Marvin Gaye
2019/04/12
#697 Shoegaze & Opinions on Priests
2019/04/05
#696 True Crime Songs, Opinions on Jenny Lewis & Sara Romweber
2019/03/29
#695 Alternative Country Singer-Songwriter Sarah Shook & SXSW 2019
2019/03/22
#694 The Best of Sound Opinions Live & Hal Blaine
2019/03/15
#693 Buried Treasures & Opinions on Chaka Khan & Solange
2019/03/08
#692 The Stooges' Fun House and Remembering Talk Talk's Mark Hollis
2019/03/01
#691 The Story of Blues Label Alligator Records & Conversation with Buddy Guy
2019/02/22
#690 Songs About Writers, Opinions on Bob Mould & Sneaks
2019/02/15
#689 Walk This Way: The Story of Run-DMC's Collaboration With Aerosmith, Opinions on Emily King
2019/02/08
#688 Weird Instruments of Rock, Opinions on Maggie Rogers & Sharon Van Etten
2019/02/01
#687 Buried Treasures & Chicago Soul Band The O'My's
2019/01/25
#686 Revolver Cover Artist and Bassist Klaus Voormann, The Artist vs. the Art
2019/01/18
#685 Great Starts - Songs With Iconic Beginnings
2019/01/11
#684 Great Duets & Writer Malcolm Gladwell
2019/01/04
#683 Jim & Greg's 2018 Mixtapes & In Memoriam
2018/12/28
#682 Rush & Paying Tribute to Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks
2018/12/21
#681 Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular
2018/12/14
#680 The Best Albums of 2018
2018/12/07
#679 Singer-Songwriter Amanda Shires & Opinions on Anderson .Paak & Art Brut
2018/11/30
#678 Astral Weeks 50th Anniversary & Guest Desert Island Jukebox
2018/11/23
#677 Buried Treasures & Dad Rap
2018/11/16
#676 Lennon v. McCartney Solo Careers & Opinions on Vince Staples & Makaya McCraven
2018/11/09
#675 21st Century Protest Music & Opinions on Robyn
2018/11/02
#674 Scary Songs For Halloween & Opinions on Greta Van Fleet
2018/10/26
#673 Film & T.V. Music Supervisor Susan Jacobs, Opinions on Prince & Sam Phillips
2018/10/19
#672 Buried Treasures & Beatles Audio Engineer Geoff Emerick
2018/10/12
#671 Wayne Kramer of the MC5, Opinions on Noname & Otis Rush
2018/10/05
#670 Diss Tracks & Rock Doctors
2018/09/28
#669 Dessa & Opinions on Paul McCartney
2018/09/21
#668 Disco & Seymour Stein
2018/09/14
#667 Buried Treasures & Bat Fangs
2018/09/07
#666 Mastodon's Brann Dailor & Songs About the Devil
2018/08/31
#665 Billions Co-Creator & Screenwriter Brian Koppelman, Opinions on The Coup & Amanda Shires
2018/08/24
#664 Remembering Aretha Franklin
2018/08/17
#663 Roxy Music
2018/08/10
#662 Sound Opinions at Sea & Phoebe Bridgers
2018/08/03
#661 Alice Cooper, Opinions on Chance the Rapper & Deafheaven
2018/07/27
#660 PJ Morton & Opinions on Drake
2018/07/20
#659 Buried Treasures & MSNBC's Ari Melber
2018/07/13
#658 Sound Opinions LIVE
2018/07/06
#657 Best Albums of 2018 So Far
2018/06/29
#656 Hinds & Opinions on Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Parquet Courts & More
2018/06/22
#655 Margo Price & Anthony Bourdain
2018/06/15
#654 Joni Mitchell's Blue
2018/06/08
#653 Anxious Anthems & Leon Bridges
2018/06/01
#652 Give the Drummer Some
2018/05/25
#651 John Prine, Opinions on Courtney Barnett & Scott Hutchison
2018/05/18
#650 Buried Treasures & Guest Desert Island Jukebox
2018/05/11
#649 Slayer, Opinions on Janelle Monáe & Liz Phair
2018/05/04
#648 Songs About Horses, Opinions on Lucy Dacus & Torres
2018/04/27
#647 Jason Isbell & Opinions on Cardi B
2018/04/20
#646 The Legend of Captain Beefheart, Opinions on Kacey Musgraves & Sarah Shook
2018/04/13
#645 The Regrettes, Buried Treasures & Frank Turner
2018/04/06
#644 Exile on Main St.
2018/03/30
#643 SXSW 2018
2018/03/23
#642 Songs About the Music Industry & Antibalas
2018/03/16
#641 Buried Treasures & A Giant Dog
2018/03/09
#640 Best Movie Soundtracks Pt. 2 & Opinions on the Black Panther Soundtrack
2018/03/02
#639 Don Was, Opinions on Superchunk & Dessa
2018/02/23
#638 Sir the Baptist & Opinions on MGMT
2018/02/16
#637 "I Want You Back" Songs for Valentine's Day & Opinions on Justin Timberlake
2018/02/09
#636 Cover Songs, Opinions on First Aid Kit & Mark E. Smith
2018/02/02
#635 Vic Mensa, Opinions on tUnE-yArDs, Dolores O'Riordan & Hugh Masekela
2018/01/26
#634 New Wave & Alison Moyet
2018/01/19
#633 Iron & Wine and Opinions on Jeff Rosenstock
2018/01/12
#632 Alex Cox & Opinions on N.E.R.D.
2018/01/05
#631 Mixtapes 2017 & Musical In Memoriam
2017/12/29
#630 Bob Ezrin & Amber Mark
2017/12/22
#629 The Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular 2017
2017/12/15
#628 Rock Criticism with Jonathan Lethem, Mavis Staples & Björk
2017/12/08
#627 The Best Albums of 2017
2017/12/01
#626 Songs of Thanks, the Bass VI & Rise Against's Tim McIlrath
2017/11/24
#625 Al Green's The Belle Album & Opinions on Taylor Swift
2017/11/17
#624 Ted Leo & Opinions on Shamir
2017/11/10
#623 Buried Treasures & Ron Gallo
2017/11/03
#622 Musical Costumes, Fats Domino & Gord Downie
2017/10/27
#621 Julie Klausner, Beck, Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile
2017/10/20
#620 Jamila Woods, St. Vincent & Judy Collins
2017/10/13
#619 Remembering Tom Petty
2017/10/06
#618 Mavis Staples, Pt. 2, Protomartyr & Charles Bradley
2017/09/29
#617 Live on Sound Opinions & Grant Hart of Hüsker Dü
2017/09/22
#616 Late Bloomers, Filthy Friends & Little Dragon
2017/09/15
#615 The Artist vs. the Art, The National, Queens of the Stone Age & Walter Becker
2017/09/08
#614 Back-to-School Songs & Opinions on LCD Soundystem and Van Hunt
2017/09/01
#613 Melvins & Billy Bragg on Skiffle
2017/08/25
#612 One-Person Bands & Opinions on Randy Newman & Downtown Boys
2017/08/18
#611 Steve Earle, Glen Campbell & Opinions on Vic Mensa
2017/08/11
#610 Buried Treasures & the Wah-Wah Pedal
2017/08/04
#609 Penelope Spheeris & Opinions on Arcade Fire
2017/07/28
#608 Fantasy Songs, Slowdive & Opinions on Public Enemy
2017/07/21
#607 1977 – The Year Punk Broke (Pt. 2) & She-Devils
2017/07/14
#606 1977 – The Year Punk Broke (Pt. 1), Opinions on Fleet Foxes, and Jody Stephens
2017/07/07
#605 World Tour – New Zealand & Opinions on Lorde
2017/06/30
#604 Best Albums of 2017...So Far
2017/06/23
#603 Musical Road Trip & Opinions on Chuck Berry
2017/06/16
#602 Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's Benmont Tench, Sgt. Pepper's 50th Anniversary & Opinions on Benjamin Booker
2017/06/09
#601 Jack White & The History of the Rickenbacker 12-String
2017/06/02
#600 Jenny Hval & Opinions on Harry Styles and Sir the Baptist
2017/05/26
#599 Damon Krukowski & "The New Analog", Opinions on Low Cut Connie, and Lydia Loveless
2017/05/19
#598 Fictional Bands, "Convoy" & Opinions on Gorillaz
2017/05/12
#597 The Velvet Underground & Nico
2017/05/05
#596 Guitar Riffs & Opinions on The Obsessed
2017/04/28
#595 Drive-By Truckers & Opinions on Kendrick Lamar & Resistance Radio
2017/04/21
#594 Spring Record Review Round-Up & Honeyblood
2017/04/14
#593 Mavis Staples
2017/04/07
#592 SXSW 2017
2017/03/31
#591 Remembering Chuck Berry
2017/03/24
#590 Desert Island Jukebox & Sunflower Bean
2017/03/17
#589 One and Done & Opinions on Thundercat
2017/03/10
#588 Gene Chandler & Opinions on The Feelies
2017/03/03
#587 Buried Treasures & Clyde Stubblefield
2017/02/24
#586 The Gotobeds & Opinions on Lupe Fiasco
2017/02/17
#585 First Impressions & Opinions on Priests
2017/02/10
#584 Shirley Collins & Opinions on Japandroids & Ty Segall
2017/02/03
#583 Krautrock & Remembering Maggie Roche
2017/01/27
#582 The Album Leaf & Opinions on The xx and The Flaming Lips
2017/01/20
#581 All Apologies & Opinions on Run the Jewels
2017/01/13
#580 Esperanza Spalding & David Bowie, One Year Later
2017/01/06
#579 Mixtapes 2016 & Musical In Memoriam
2016/12/30
#578 The Mekons & Opinions on Dawn Richard
2016/12/23
#577 The Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular 2016
2016/12/16
#576 The Best Albums of 2016
2016/12/09
#575 Hero Worship
2016/12/02
#574 Jon Brion & Opinions on Emeli Sandé
2016/11/25
#573 Turkey Pardons & Remembering Leonard Cohen
2016/11/18
#572 World Tour – Canada & Opinions on Alejandro Escovedo.
2016/11/11
#571 Marvin Gaye's *What's Going On*
2016/11/04
#570 The Handsome Family & Opinions on Lady Gaga
2016/10/28
#569 Songs That Give You the Creeps & Opinions on Leonard Cohen
2016/10/21
#568 Beach Slang & Opinions on Drive-By Truckers
2016/10/14
#567 Bob Mehr on The Replacements & Opinions on Solange
2016/10/07
#566 Fall Review Roundup & Buckwheat Zydeco
2016/09/30
#565 Herb Alpert & Opinions on Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
2016/09/23
#564 Buried Treasures & Alex Ross
2016/09/16
#563 Mudhoney & Opinions on Wilco
2016/09/09
#562 End of Summer Songs & Opinions on Angel Olsen
2016/09/02
#561 The Art of Writing Hit Songs with Mann & Weil & Opinions on Frank Ocean
2016/08/26
#560 World Tour - Brazil & Opinions on Ryley Walker
2016/08/19
#559 Courtney Barnett & Opinions on Lydia Loveless
2016/08/12
#558 Ska & Opinions on Jamila Woods
2016/08/05
#557 Tortoise, Post-Rock & Opinions on Michael Kiwanuka
2016/07/29
#556 Moby & Opinions on The Julie Ruin
2016/07/22
#555 Better Campaign Songs & Opinions on The Avalanches
2016/07/15
#554 Savages & Opinions on Maxwell & DJ Shadow
2016/07/08
#553 Best Albums of 2016...So Far
2016/07/01
#552 Bob Mould & Opinions on case/lang/veirs
2016/06/24
#551 Anxious Anthems & Opinions on Paul Simon
2016/06/17
#550 Eleanor Friedberger & Opinions on Chance the Rapper
2016/06/10
#549 Bob Dylan at 75 – *Blonde on Blonde* to Modern Times
2016/06/03
#548 Bob Dylan at 75 – From Protest to Plugging In
2016/05/27
#547 Riot Grrrl at 25 & Opinions on Radiohead & Drake
2016/05/20
#546 The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds
2016/05/13
#545 Seinabo Sey & Opinions on Brian Eno
2016/05/06
#544 Remembering Prince & Opinions on Beyoncé
2016/04/29
#543 Earth Day, TV Tunes, & Opinions on Parquet Courts
2016/04/22
#542 L.A. Reid & Springsteen's Protest
2016/04/15
#541 Tax Day & Opinions on PJ Harvey
2016/04/08
#540 Eleventh Dream Day & Opinions on M83
2016/04/01
#539 SXSW 2016 & Opinions on Bob Mould
2016/03/25
#538 1991 Revisited & Opinions on Iggy Pop
2016/03/18
#537 Rock Around the Clock & Opinions on Kendrick Lamar
2016/03/11
#536 Reviews Round-Up
2016/03/04
#535 Rush & Opinions on Kanye West
2016/02/26
#534 Music of the Civil Rights Era
2016/02/19
#533 Los Lobos
2016/02/12
#532 Anti-Love Songs for Valentine's Day & Opinions on Lucinda Williams
2016/02/05
#531 Patti Smith's Horses & Opinions on Pusha T
2016/01/29
#530 Shamir & Opinions on Savages
2016/01/22
#529 Remembering David Bowie
2016/01/15
#528 Glyn Johns & Opinions on Coldplay
2016/01/08
#527 Mixtapes 2015 and the Return of the Cassette
2016/01/01
#526 Ten Years of Sound Opinions
2015/12/25
#525 The Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular 2015
2015/12/18
#524 The Best Albums of 2015
2015/12/11
#523 Sam Phillips & Sun Studios and Opinions on Adele
2015/12/04
#522 History of the Moog & Opinions on Kurt Cobain
2015/11/27
#521 The 2015 Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot
2015/11/20
#520 Remembering Allen Toussaint & Opinions on The Chills
2015/11/13
#519 Low Cut Connie & Opinions on Billy Gibbons
2015/11/06
#518 Grand Slams in Music & Opinions on Protomartyr
2015/10/30
#517 Songs About the Devil & Opinions on Joanna Newsom
2015/10/23
#516 Twin Peaks & Opinions on The Dead Weather
2015/10/16
#515 Spooner Oldham & Opinions on Janet Jackson
2015/10/09
#514 London Calling and Opinions on Keith Richards & Disclosure
2015/10/02
#513 Alice Cooper
2015/09/25
#512 Wire, Blackalicious, & Low
2015/09/18
#511 Back to School
2015/09/11
#510 Bully and The Weeknd
2015/09/04
#509 Ernie Isley
2015/08/28
#508 Rock Doctors Return
2015/08/21
#507 Buried Treasures & The Birth of Music Piracy
2015/08/14
#506 Television and Music
2015/08/07
#505 50 Years of The Grateful Dead
2015/07/31
#504 Kate Pierson of the B-52s
2015/07/24
#503 Tame Impala Live and On Record
2015/07/17
#502 Summer Songs Part 2
2015/07/10
#501 Torres and Opinions on Miguel
2015/07/03
#500 Episode 500!
2015/06/26
#499 The Life and Music of BB King & Opinions on Richard Thompson
2015/06/19
#498 Best of 2015...So Far & Opinions on Donnie Trumpet
2015/06/12
#497 Zola Jesus & Opinions on Florence + The Machine
2015/06/05
#496 Scharpling & Wurster and Spring Record Reviews
2015/05/29
#495 Passion Pit & Opinions on Shamir
2015/05/22
#494 Peter Hook and Opinions on Passion Pit
2015/05/15
#493 Against Me! and Opinions on Blur
2015/05/08
#492 Songs About Mom for Mother's Day
2015/05/01
#491 The Rock Fan's Guide to Jazz
2015/04/24
#490 Going Solo & Opinions on Modest Mouse
2015/04/17
#489 Sleater Kinney and Opinions on Death Cab for Cutie
2015/04/10
#488 Hal Blaine and Opinions on Courtney Barnett
2015/04/03
#487 SXSW 2015 & Opinions on Kendrick Lamar
2015/03/27
#486 Jac Holzman on Elektra Records and Opinions on Cannibal Ox
2015/03/20
#485 Buried Treasures and Opinions on Madonna
2015/03/13
#484 The Rock Doctors Cure Heartache & Opinions on Screaming Females
2015/03/06
#483 Nick Mason on Pink Floyd and Opinions on Drake
2015/02/27
#482 The Sound Opinions World Tour: Cuba & Opinions on Pops Staples
2015/02/20
#481 Run the Jewels and Opinions on Father John Misty
2015/02/13
#480 Secret Love for Valentine's Day & Opinions on Bob Dylan.
2015/02/06
#479 The True Adventures of The Rolling Stones & Opinions on Lupe Fiasco and Bjork
2015/01/30
#478 Strange Bedfellows of Rock & Opinions on Sleater-Kinney.
2015/01/23
#477 Mary J. Blige and Opinions on The Decemberists
2015/01/16
#476 Spoon and Opinions on Divine Styler
2015/01/09
#475 Mixtapes 2014 & Musical In Memoriam
2015/01/02
#474 Desert Island Jukebox Special
2014/12/26
#473 Bloodshot Records & Opinions on D'Angelo.
2014/12/19
#472 The Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular 2014
2014/12/12
#471 The Best Albums of 2014
2014/12/05
#470 Protomartyr and Opinions on The Preatures
2014/11/28
#469 Robert Plant and Opinions on TV on the Radio
2014/11/21
#468 The 2014 Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot
2014/11/14
#467 Broken Bells
2014/11/07
#466 Pink Floyd's The Wall and Music & Science
2014/10/31
#465 Rock Music & the Occult and Opinions on Stevie Nicks
2014/10/24
#464 Buried Treasures & Opinions on Bob Seger
2014/10/17
#463 The Both & Opinions on Weezer
2014/10/10
#462 Best Guitar Riffs and Opinions on Prince
2014/10/03
#461 Fall Record Reviews
2014/09/26
#460 Tweedy
2014/09/19
#459 James Brown Live at the Apollo and Opinions on New Pornographers & FKA Twigs
2014/09/12
#458 Work Songs and Opinions on Ty Segall
2014/09/05
#457 Benjamin Booker and Opinions on Robert Plant
2014/08/29
#456 New Wave and Opinions on Sinead O'Connor
2014/08/22
#455 Rock Operas
2014/08/15
#454 Kelis & Opinions on Spoon
2014/08/08
#453 Tommy Ramone on Rocket to Russia & Opinions on Tom Petty
2014/08/01
#452 Rosanne Cash & Opinions on Jenny Lewis
2014/07/25
#451 Rob Reiner on Spinal Tap & Opinions on Morrissey
2014/07/18
#450 Buried Treasures & Opinions on Brian Eno
2014/07/11
#449 Purple Rain and Opinions on Mastodon
2014/07/04
#448 The 2014 Mid-Year Review & Opinions on Bob Mould
2014/06/27
#447 Angel Olsen & Opinions on Lana Del Rey
2014/06/20
#446 Richard Thompson & Opinions on Jack White
2014/06/13
#445 The Baseball Project, The Rock Doctors Perform Surgery & Opinions on Sharon Van Etten
2014/06/06
#444 Warpaint & Opinions on Neil Young
2014/05/30
#443 Songs from the Front Lines
2014/05/23
#442 Uncle Tupelo's No Depression and Opinions on Black Keys & Lykke Li
2014/05/16
#441 Darkside & Opinions on tUnE-yArDs
2014/05/09
#440 Chess Records & Damon Albarn & Kelis Reviews
2014/05/02
#439 Songs That Make You Cry
2014/04/25
#438 ABBA at 40 & Eurovision
2014/04/18
#437 Giorgio Moroder and a Review of The Both
2014/04/11
#436 Pelican and a Review of The Hold Steady
2014/04/04
#435 The Allman Brothers Band & Black Lips Review
2014/03/28
#434 SXSW 2014 & Nick Waterhouse Review
2014/03/21
#433 Mike Watt of Minutemen & Reviews of Pharrell Williams and The War on Drugs
2014/03/14
#432 Allen Toussaint & 20 Feet from Stardom
2014/03/07
#431 Sly & the Family Stone, Oscar Songs and Lydia Loveless
2014/02/28
#430 Deltron 3030 and Beck Review
2014/02/21
#429 The Sound Opinions World Tour in Russia & Angel Olsen Review
2014/02/14
#428 Musical Couples for Valentine's Day
2014/02/07
#427 The Dismemberment Plan & Broken Bells Review
2014/01/31
#426 Bands of The Bermuda Triangle
2014/01/24
#425 The Beatles "Tune In" & Bruce Springsteen Review
2014/01/17
#424 Rodrigo Y Gabriela & Remembering Phil Everly
2014/01/10
#423 2013 Mixtapes & Ask the Critic
2014/01/03
#422 The Dawn of Metal & Paramount Records
2013/12/27
#421 Slayer Turns 30 and Reviews of Norah Jones, Billie Joe Armstrong and Childish Gambino
2013/12/20
#420 The Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular
2013/12/13
#419 The Best Albums of 2013
2013/12/06
#418 Songs about the Music Business & Opinions on The Warlocks
2013/11/29
#417 Remembering Lou Reed & Opinions on M.I.A.
2013/11/22
#416 Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot
2013/11/15
#415 Parquet Courts
2013/11/08
#414 Sound Opinions on Astral Weeks, James Murphy & Lou Reed
2013/11/01
#413 Neko Case & Opinions on Paul McCartney
2013/10/25
#412 Sound Opinions Halloween Special & Opinions on Pearl Jam
2013/10/18
#411 Willis Earl Beal & Opinions on Kings of Leon
2013/10/11
#410 Fall Record Reviews & Jim's DIJ
2013/10/04
#409 Savages & Opinions on Drake
2013/09/27
#408 Replacements Reunion & Classic Album Dissection
2013/09/20
#407 Cheap Trick Live At Budokan
2013/09/13
#406 The Rock Doctors do Kung Fu & Opinions on Nine Inch Nails and Sam Phillips
2013/09/06
#405 The Sound Opinions World Tour in South Africa
2013/08/30
#404 Music of the Civil Rights Movement
2013/08/23
#403 Josh Homme & Opinions on Superchunk
2013/08/17
#402 Lindsey Buckingham
2013/08/09
#401 The Best Rock Instrumentals & Opinions on Trouble
2013/08/02
#400 Buried Treasures & Robin Thicke Review
2013/07/26
#399 Johnny Marr & Reviews of El-P and Killer Mike
2013/07/19
#398 Music of The Beats & Opinions on Jay-Z
2013/07/12
#397 Indians & Black Sabbath Review
2013/07/05
#396 The Sound Opinions World Tour in Mexico
2013/06/28
#395 Bryan Ferry & Opinions on Kanye West
2013/06/20
#394 Best Family Bands & The Handsome Family Review
2013/06/13
#393 Best Albums of 2013...So Far
2013/06/07
#392 *At Folsom Prison* & Reviews of {artist: Natalie Maines} and {artist: The National}
2013/05/31
#391 Wild Belle & Daft Punk Review
2013/05/24
#390 Peter Hook & Chance the Rapper Review
2013/05/17
Show #389: Tame Impala & Savages Review
2013/05/10
#388 Sound Opinions World Tour in Japan & Jessie Ware Review
2013/05/03
#387 Joe Boyd & Opinions on The Besnard Lakes
2013/04/26
#386 Kurt Vile & Phoenix Review
2013/04/19
#385 Remembering Roger Ebert & Opinions on the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
2013/04/12
#384 Emeli Sande & Opinions on Low
2013/04/05
#383 Grand Slams (Four Great Albums in a Row) & The Strokes Review
2013/03/29
#382 SXSW 2013 & Opinions on Justin Timberlake
2013/03/22
#381 Tony Visconti & Opinions on David Bowie
2013/03/15
#380 Lucinda Williams & Opinions on Rhye
2013/03/08
#379 Sound Opinions World Tour: Sweden & Atoms for Peace Review
2013/03/01
#378 Buried Treasures and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Review
2013/02/22
#377 Jimmy Cliff & Richard Thompson Review
2013/02/15
#376 Valentine's Day Special & My Bloody Valentine Review
2013/02/08
#375 The db's & Solange Review
2013/02/01
#374 Trey Parker and Matt Stone & Reviews of New Order and Parquet Courts
2013/01/25
#373 Best Satirical Songs & Yo La Tengo Review
2013/01/18
#372 Aimee Mann & Bruno Mars Review
2013/01/11
#371 Shoegaze (Genre Dissection) & Big Boi Review
2013/01/04
#370 Mixtapes 2012 & In Memoriam
2012/12/28
#369 Supergroups & Alicia Keys Review
2012/12/21
#368 Holiday Spectacular 2012: Santa Soul
2012/12/14
#367 The Best Albums of 2012
2012/12/07
#366 Divine Fits & Rihanna Review
2012/11/30
#365 Big Star Dissection & Soundgarden Review
2012/11/23
#364 Turkey Shoot 2012 & The Coup Review
2012/11/16
#363 John Cale & Tame Impala Review
2012/11/09
#362 'Live at the Apollo' Classic Album Dissection & Reviews of Neil Young and Kendrick Lamar
2012/11/02
#361 Halloween Special 2012 & Converge Review
2012/10/26
#360 Ty Segall & Reviews of Miguel and Grizzly Bear
2012/10/19
#359 Passion Pit & Wanda Jackson Review
2012/10/12
#358 Rock Doctors with Mark Crilley and Reviews of Mumford & Sons and Lupe Fiasco
2012/10/05
#357 Japandroids & Reviews of Green Day and The xx
2012/09/28
#356 El-P & Bob Dylan Review
2012/09/21
#355 Buried Treasures & Divine Fits Review
2012/09/14
#354 OFF! & Reviews of Cat Power and Bob Mould
2012/09/07
#353 Elephant 6 Revisted & Dead Can Dance Review
2012/08/31
#352 Days of the Week Songs & Yeasayer Review
2012/08/24
#351 1977: The Year Punk Broke (Part 2) & Antibalas Review
2012/08/17
#350 1977: The Year Punk Broke (Part 1) & Red Kross Review
2012/08/10
#349 Jack White
2012/08/03
#348 Lydia Loveless & Mission of Burma and Passion Pit Opinions
2012/07/27
#347 The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (Classic Album Dissection)
2012/07/20
#346 Kelly Hogan & Reviews of Emeli Sande & Hot Chip
2012/07/13
#345 Summer Record Review Roundup
2012/07/06
#344 Van Hunt & Fiona Apple Review
2012/06/29
#343 Best Albums of 2012 So Far & Neil Young and Crazy Horse Review
2012/06/22
#342 Willie Nelson, K-Pop & A Real Life Desert Island Jukebox
2012/06/15
#341 Electronic Dance Music & Garbage Review
2012/06/08
#340 Screaming Females & the Alan Lomax Archive
2012/06/01
#339 Disco Doesn't Suck and Opinions on Beach House & Killer Mike
2012/05/25
#338 James Mercer & Norah Jones Review
2012/05/18
#337 Songs About Mom
2012/05/11
#336 Sharon Van Etten & Santigold Review
2012/05/04
#335 Rock Doctors Family Practice & Jack White Review
2012/04/27
#334 Best Second Acts & Spiritualized Review
2012/04/20
#333 Alabama Shakes & Opinions on Nicki Minaj
2012/04/13
#332 Amazing Grace (Classic Album Dissection) & Willis Earl Beal Review
2012/04/06
#331 The Kills & Reviews of Madonna and Dr. John
2012/03/30
#330 SXSW 2012 & The Shins Review
2012/03/23
#329 Nick Lowe & Sinead O'Connor Review
2012/03/16
#328 The Monkees & Reviews of Andrew Bird and Kid Cudi
2012/03/09
#327 Fred Armisen & Reviews of Bruce Springsteen and Mark Lanegan
2012/03/02
#326 Dessa & Sleigh Bells Review
2012/02/24
#325 1967: Monterey Pop and the Live Music Explosion
2012/02/17
#324 First Love Songs & Opinions on Lana Del Rey
2012/02/10
#323 1967: The Album as Art
2012/02/03
#322 Debbie Harry & Leonard Cohen Review
2012/01/27
#321 Short but Sweet & Craig Finn Review
2012/01/20
#320 The Jayhawks & The Weeknd Review
2012/01/13
#319 Winter 2012 Review Roundup
2012/01/06
#318 Mixtapes 2011
2011/12/30
#317 Desert Island Jukebox
2011/12/23
#316 Christmas Spectacular 2011
2011/12/16
#315 The Best Albums of 2011
2011/12/09
#314 Trombone Shorty & Brian Wilson Review
2011/12/02
#313 The Rock Doctors Treat Paul Krugman & Reviews of Oasis and Kate Bush
2011/11/25
#311 Wild Flag and Lou Reed & Metallica Review
2011/11/11
#310 Brian Eno & Coldplay Review
2011/11/04
#309 Halloween Special 2011 & Tom Waits Review
2011/10/28
#308 Cut Copy & Björk Review
2011/10/21
#307 Hero Worship & Reviews of Van Hunt and Mastodon
2011/10/14
#306 R.E.M. & Wilco Review
2011/10/07
#305 Bob Ezrin & Das Racist Review
2011/09/30
#304 Handsome Furs & St. Vincent Review
2011/09/23
#303 Bootsy Collins & Lindsey Buckingham Review
2011/09/16
#302 Iron and Wine & Wild Flag Review
2011/09/09
#301 Songs About Work & Opinions on Lil' Wayne
2011/09/02
#300 Rust Never Sleeps & Opinions on Stephen Malkmus
2011/08/26
#299 Buried Treasures & Opinions on John Hiatt
2011/08/19
#298 Damon Krukowski & Naomi Yang and Opinions on Jay-Z & Kanye West
2011/08/12
#297 The Swell Season & Opinions on Sons and Daughters and The Cool Kids
2011/08/05
#296 Duets
2011/07/29
#295 Bob Mould & Opinions on Brian Eno
2011/07/22
#294 tUnE-yArDs
2011/07/15
#293 Wax Trax! Records & Opinions on Beyoncé
2011/07/08
#292 Best Albums of 2011 (So Far) & Opinions on Jill Scott
2011/07/01
#291 Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil and Opinions on Bon Iver
2011/06/24
#290 Arcade Fire & Opinions on Battles
2011/06/17
#289 Songs About Dad & Opinions on Raphael Saadiq
2011/06/10
#288 Late Bob Dylan & Opinions on My Morning Jacket
2011/06/03
#287 Mike Watt & Opinions on Lady Gaga and Death Cab for Cutie
2011/05/27
#286 Low & Opinions on Daniele Luppi
2011/05/20
#285 Riotgrrrl & Opinions on The Cars and Fleet Foxes
2011/05/13
#284 Titus Andronicus & Opinions on The Beastie Boys and The Feelies
2011/05/06
#283 Bob Dylan Goes Electric
2011/04/29
#282 Drive-By Truckers & Opinions on Gorillaz
2011/04/22
#281 Butch Vig & Opinions on Foo Fighters and Paul Simon
2011/04/15
#280 Tax Day Special and Opinions on TV on the Radio & Britney Spears
2011/04/08
#279 Early Bob Dylan & Opinions on Lykke Li
2011/04/01
#278 SXSW 2011 & Opinions on The Strokes
2011/03/25
#277 Copyright Criminals & Opinions on R.E.M.
2011/03/18
#276 The Vaselines & Opinions on Lupe Fiasco
2011/03/11
#275 Jac Holzman of Elektra Records & Opinions on Adele and Lucinda Williams
2011/03/04
#274 Gang of Four & Opinions on Radiohead
2011/02/25
#273 The Monkees & Opinions on PJ Harvey and Drive-By Truckers
2011/02/18
#272 Valentine's Day Special: Unrequited Love
2011/02/11
#271 Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan & Opinions on Destroyer and The North Mississippi Allstars
2011/02/04
#270 1991 & Opinions on Smith Westerns and Wanda Jackson
2011/01/28
#269 Superchunk & Opinions on The Decemberists
2011/01/21
#268 The Business of Hip-Hop & Opinions on Electric Wizard and Corinne Bailey Rae
2011/01/14
#267 Buried Treasures & Opinions on Nicki Minaj
2011/01/07
#266 Mixtapes 2010, Quincy Jones, & Opinions on Michael Jackson
2010/12/31
#265 Songs in the Key of Life (Classic Album Dissection) & Opinions on Duffy and Daft Punk
2010/12/24
#264 The Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular 2010
2010/12/17
#263 The Best Albums of 2010
2010/12/10
#262 James Murphy and Opinions on Black Eyed Peas
2010/12/03
#261 Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot 2010
2010/11/26
#260 Teenage Fanclub & Opinions on Kanye West
2010/11/19
#259 The Rock Doctors Go Shopping
2010/11/12
#258 Best Coast & Opinions on Bryan Ferry
2010/11/05
#257 Halloween Special 2010 and Opinions on Belle & Sebastian
2010/10/29
#256 The Moog & Opinions on Kings of Leon
2010/10/22
#255 Pink Floyd's The Wall
2010/10/15
#254 U2 Considered and Opinions on Neil Young & Black Mountain
2010/10/08
#253 Michael Rother of Neu! & Opinions on Robyn and Superchunk
2010/10/01
#252 Sophomore Success & Opinions on Grinderman
2010/09/24
#251 White Mystery and Opinions on John Legend & The Roots
2010/09/17
#250 Slayer & Opinions on Weezer and Richard Thompson
2010/09/10
#249 Fall 2010 Review Roundup
2010/09/03
#248 Summer Road Trip and Isobel Campbell & Opinions on Mark Lanegan
2010/08/27
#247 Electric Warrior (Classic Album Dissection) & Opinions on John Mellencamp
2010/08/20
#246 Buried Treasures & Opinions on Tom Jones
2010/08/13
#245 Chess Records & Opinions on Dark Night of the Soul
2010/08/06
#244 Stephen Malkmus & Opinions on Arcade Fire
2010/07/30
#243 Stephen Street & Opinions on M.I.A.
2010/07/23
#242 Off the Rails & Opinions on Big Boi and Alejandro Escovedo
2010/07/16
#241 The Rock Fan's Guide to Country & Opinions on The Roots and Scissor Sisters
2010/07/09
#240 Thriller (Classic Album Dissection) & Opinions on Eminem and Wolf Parade
2010/07/02
#239 Chrissie Hynde & Opinions on Christina Aguilera and Drake
2010/06/25
#238 Guilty Pleasures & Opinions on Tom Petty and Rhymefest
2010/06/18
#237 Chris Jones & The Best Albums of 2010...So Far
2010/06/11
#236 The Vocoder & Opinions on Blitzen Trapper and Sleigh Bells
2010/06/04
#235 Phoenix & Opinions on Bettye LaVette
2010/05/28
#234 The Rock Doctors Battle Addiction & Opinions on The National and Janelle Monáe
2010/05/21
#233 The xx & Opinions on The Dead Weather
2010/05/14
#232 Buried Treasures & Opinions on The New Pornographers
2010/05/07
#231 K'Naan & Opinions on The Hold Steady
2010/04/30
#230 Spring 2010 Review Roundup
2010/04/23
#229 Beach House & Opinions on Erykah Badu
2010/04/16
#228 London Calling (Classic Album Dissection) & Opinions on David Byrne
2010/04/09
#227 Vivian Girls & Opinions on Usher
2010/04/02
#226 SXSW 2010 & Opinions on She and Him
2010/03/26
#225 Synth-Pop & Opinions on Broken Bells
2010/03/19
#224 Mickey Leigh on Joey Ramone & Opinions on Gorillaz and The Besnard Lakes
2010/03/12
#223 Songs About Radio & Opinions on Peter Gabriel
2010/03/05
#222 Movie Music & Opinions on Gil Scott-Heron and Johnny Cash
2010/02/26
#221 Rivers Cuomo & Opinions on Yeasayer
2010/02/19
#220 Valentine's Day Special -- Songs to Set the Mood
2010/02/12
#219 The Rock Doctors do Valentine's Day & Opinions on Sade
2010/02/05
#218 Peaches & Opinions on Charlotte Gainsbourg
2010/01/29
#217 Doolittle (Classic Album Dissection) & Opinions on Midlake
2010/01/22
#216 Winter 2010 Review Roundup & Jim's DIJ
2010/01/15
#215 Kid Sister and Opinions on Vampire Weekend & Alicia Keys
2010/01/08
#214 Mixtapes of the Decade
2010/01/01
#213 Desert Island Jukebox Special
2009/12/25
#212 Christmas Spectacular 2009
2009/12/18
#211 The Best Albums of 2009
2009/12/11
#210 Dhani Harrison & Opinions on Chris Brown
2009/12/04
#209 Turkey Shoot 2009 & Opinions on Rihanna and Julian Casablancas
2009/11/27
#208 The Dodos & Opinions on Norah Jones & Them Crooked Vultures
2009/11/20
#207 School of Prog Rock
2009/11/13
#206 Grizzly Bear & Opinions on Slayer
2009/11/06
#205 Scary Rock Songs for Halloween
2009/10/30
#204 Phoenix & Opinions on Air
2009/10/23
#203 Ani DiFranco & Opinions on Bob Dylan
2009/10/16
#202 More Cowbell! (Weird Instruments of Rock) & Opinions on Muse and Death
2009/10/09
#201 Music Video Games & Opinions on The Gossip and The Flaming Lips
2009/10/02
#200 2009 Fall Review Roundup
2009/09/25
#199 U2 & Opinions on Anvil
2009/09/18
#198 Big Star's #1 Record and Radio City & Opinions on Jay-Z
2009/09/11
#197 Work Songs & Opinions on Phish and Vivian Girls
2009/09/04
#196 She & Him & Opinions on The Arctic Monkeys
2009/08/28
#195 The Jesus Lizard & Opinions on Yacht
2009/08/21
#194 Supergroups & Opinions on Mos Def
2009/08/14
#193 The Rock Doctors Midlife & Opinions on Japandroids and Regina Spektor
2009/08/07
#192 Buried Treasures and Opinions on Fiery Furnaces
2009/07/31
#191 Purple Rain & Opinions on The Dead Weather
2009/07/24
#190 Best of the First Half of 2009 & Opinions on Moby and Cheap Trick
2009/07/17
#189 St. Vincent & Opinions on Maxwell
2009/07/10
#188 Driving Songs
2009/07/03
#187 Anthony Bourdain
2009/06/26
#186 Trent Reznor & Opinions on The Jonas Brothers
2009/06/19
#185 Steve Earle & Opinions on The Black Eyed Peas and Phoenix
2009/06/12
#184 Disco & Opinions on Sonic Youth and Dave Matthews Band
2009/06/05
#183 Dan Deacon & Opinions on Grizzly Bear and Wilco
2009/05/29
#182 Nelson George & Opinions on Eminem and Passion Pit
2009/05/22
#181 Franz Ferdinand & Opinions on St. Vincent and Green Day
2009/05/15
#180 Joe Nick Patoski on Willie Nelson & Opinions on Bob Dylan
2009/05/08
#179 Best Live Albums & Opinions on Leonard Cohen
2009/05/01
#178 Jill Sobule & Opinions on Booker T. Jones and The Handsome Family
2009/04/24
#177 Record Store Day 2009 & Opinions on Bat for Lashes and Asher Roth
2009/04/17
#176 Literary Rock & Opinions on Metric and Neil Young
2009/04/10
#175 Blitzen Trapper and Opinions on Amadou & Mariam and PJ Harvey & John Parish
2009/04/03
#174 SXSW 2009 & Opinions on Yeah Yeah Yeahs
2009/03/27
#173 Merge Records & Opinions on The Decemberists and Mastodon
2009/03/20
#172 Rock Doctors Couples Therapy & Opinions on Chris Cornell and Cursive
2009/03/13
#171 Astral Weeks (Classic Album Dissection) & Opinions on Kelly Clarkson and K'Naan
2009/03/06
#170 Neko Case & Opinions on U2 and The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
2009/02/27
#169 Frightened Rabbit & Opinions on A.R. Rahman and Morrissey
2009/02/20
#168 Unconventional Love Songs & Opinions on Adele
2009/02/13
#167 The Numero Group & Opinions on Lily Allen and Titus Andronicus
2009/02/06
#166 Copyright Infringement Lawsuits & Opinions on Heartless Bastards
2009/01/30
#165 The Hold Steady & Opinions on Bruce Springsteen and Andrew Bird
2009/01/23
#164 Presidential Rock & Opinions on Franz Ferdinand
2009/01/16
#163 Buried Treasures & Opinions on Animal Collective
2009/01/09
#162 Mixtapes 2008 & Opinions on Common
2009/01/02
#161 Radiohead & Opinions on Fall Out Boy
2008/12/26
#160 Christmas Spectacular 2008
2008/12/19
#159 Best Albums of 2008
2008/12/12
#158 Amy Ray & Opinions on Britney Spears & The Fireman
2008/12/05
#157 Turkey Shoot 2008 & Opinions on Kanye West, The Killers, & Rivers Cuomo
2008/11/28
#156 Alejandro Escovedo & Review of Guns N' Roses
2008/11/21
#155 Bubblegum Pop & Opinions on Beyoncé and The Knux
2008/11/14
#154 Don Felder & Opinions on Deerhunter and Q-Tip
2008/11/07
#153 Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
2008/10/31
#152 The Alt-Rock Doctors & Opinions on John Legend and Parts and Labor
2008/10/24
#151 Calexico & Opinions on AC/DC and Bob Dylan
2008/10/17
#150 Oliver Sacks & Opinions on TV on the Radio, T.I., and Oasis
2008/10/10
#149 Psychedelic Soul & Opinions on Jenny Lewis and Lou Reed
2008/10/03
#148 Joan As Policewoman & Opinions on Metallica
2008/09/26
#147 Buried Treasures & Opinions on Kid Rock and Brian Wilson
2008/09/19
#146 Danny Goldberg, Wedding Songs, & Opinions on Ra Ra Riot
2008/09/12
#145 Back-to-School Songs & Opinions on The Walkmen
2008/09/05
#144 The Dawn of Metal and Opinions on Brian Eno & David Byrne
2008/08/29
#143 Tony Visconti & Opinions on Jonas Brothers
2008/08/22
#142 She & Him & Opinions on Brazilian Girls
2008/08/15
#141 Johnny Cash's At Folsom Prison & Opinions on Black Kids
2008/08/08
#140 Rock Clubs in the 21st Century & Randy Newman Review
2008/08/01
#139 Jim and Greg Have Been Wrong
2008/07/25
#138 The Feelies & Opinions on Nas and Girl Talk
2008/07/18
#137 Sub Pop Records & Opinions on Beck and Fleet Foxes
2008/07/11
#136 Songs About America
2008/07/04
#135 Best of 2008... So Far & Opinions on My Morning Jacket
2008/06/27
#134 Lawrence Lessig & Reviews of Lil Wayne and Alejandro Escovedo
2008/06/20
#133 Cursive & Opinions on Coldplay and Weezer
2008/06/13
#132 Summer Songs & Honoring Bo Diddley
2008/06/06
#131 Death Cab for Cutie & Opinions on Usher
2008/05/30
#130 Buried Treasures & Opinions on Al Green
2008/05/23
#129 Saul Williams & Opinions on Los Campesinos!
2008/05/16
#128 The Rock Doctors' Roots & Opinions on Nine Inch Nails and Flight of the Conchords
2008/05/09
#127 Laurie Anderson & Opinions on The Roots and Portishead
2008/05/02
#126 One Note Wonders & Opinions on Madonna
2008/04/25
#125 Ray Davies and Opinions on Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
2008/04/18
#124 Tim Fite & Opinions on Disfear and The Breeders
2008/04/11
#123 Digital Music, Audio Fidelity & Opinions on Moby and Destroyer
2008/04/04
#122 Steve Earle & Opinions on Gnarls Barkley and The Raconteurs
2008/03/28
#121 SXSW 2008 & Opinions on R.E.M.
2008/03/21
#120 Butch Vig & Reviews of Beach House and Goldfrapp
2008/03/14
#119 Bob Mould & Nine Inch Nails Review
2008/03/07
#118 Winter 2008 Review Roundup
2008/02/29
#117 Revolver (Classic Album Dissection) & Record Company Victims
2008/02/22
#116 Movie Soundtracks
2008/02/15
#115 Girl Talk
2008/02/08
#114 Powerhouse Sound & Reviews of Van Hunt and Vampire Weekend
2008/02/01
#113 Anthony Bourdain & Songs About Food
2008/01/25
#112 Unsung Heroes of Rock
2008/01/18
#111 Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová and Saul Williams Review
2008/01/11
#110 The Fiery Furnaces & Lupe Fiasco Review
2008/01/04
#109 Mixtapes 2007
2007/12/28
#108 Christmas Spectacular 2007
2007/12/21
#107 Best Albums of 2007
2007/12/14
#106 Tori Amos & Wu-Tang Clan Review
2007/12/07
#105 New Pornographers & Chris Brown Review
2007/11/30
#104 Buried Treasures
2007/11/23
#103 Turkey Shoot 2007
2007/11/16
#102 Spoon & Opinions on Jay Z
2007/11/09
#101 Ian Curtis & Joy Division
2007/11/02
#100 Robert Wyatt & Opinions on Britney Spears
2007/10/26
#99 Opinions on Neil Young & Radiohead
2007/10/19
#98 John Cale & Opinions on Annie Lennox
2007/10/12
#97 The Replacements' Let It Be (Classic Album Dissection) & Opinions on Steve Earle
2007/10/05
#96 Fall 2007 Review Roundup
2007/09/28
#94 The Flaming Lips
2007/09/14
#93 Kanye West vs. 50 Cent
2007/09/07
#92 Track One, Side One
2007/08/31
#91 Roky Erickson
2007/08/24
#90 The Rock Doctors Prescribe Hip-Hop & Opinions on The New Pornographers and M.I.A.
2007/08/17
#89 The Besnard Lakes & Opinions on Lollapalooza 2007
2007/08/10
#88 The Effigies & Opinions on Common
2007/08/03
#87 Buried Treasures & Opinions on Grinderman
2007/07/27
#86 Yoko Ono & Opinions on Prince
2007/07/20
#85 Arcade Fire
2007/07/13
#84 Summer 2007 Review Roundup
2007/07/06
#83 Peter Bjorn & John
2007/06/29
#82 Chuck D, Don Imus Controversy, & White Stripes Review
2007/06/22
#81 The Best of 2007... So Far
2007/06/15
#80 The Decemberists & Paul McCartney Review
2007/06/08
#79 Cover Songs
2007/06/01
#78 Parts & Labor and R. Kelly Review
2007/05/25
#77 Wilco & Rush Review
2007/05/18
#76 The Rock Doctors Family Clinic & Wilco Review
2007/05/11
#75 Summer 2007 Review Roundup
2007/05/04
#74 Tom Morello & Avril Lavigne Review
2007/04/27
#73 Producer Joe Boyd & Bright Eyes Review
2007/04/20
#72 Booker T. Jones & Nine Inch Nails Review
2007/04/13
#71 Neko Case & Timbaland Review
2007/04/06
#70 Robert Schneider & Apples in Stereo Review
2007/03/30
#69 SXSW '07
2007/03/23
#68 Spring 2007 Review Roundup
2007/03/16
#67 Desert Island Jukebox Special
2007/03/09
#66 Ron Asheton & Arcade Fire Review
2007/03/02
#65 Lily Allen
2007/02/23
#64 Rocket to Russia (Classic Album Dissection) & Lucinda Williams Review
2007/02/16
#63 Valentine's Day Live with Robbie & Donna Fulks
2007/02/09
#62 Lupe Fiasco & Reviews of Norah Jones and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Reviews
2007/02/02
#61 The Rock Doctors & Opinions on The Shins
2007/01/26
#60 Buried Treasures
2007/01/19
#59 Robyn Hitchcock, Peter Buck, and Scott McCaughey
2007/01/12
#58 Buddy Guy & Gwen Stefani Review
2007/01/05
#57 Secret Machines & James Brown Tribute
2006/12/30
#56 Jim & Greg's Best of 2006 Mixtapes
2006/12/23
#55 Christmas Music Spectacular 2006
2006/12/16
#54 Best of 2006
2006/12/09
#53 Andy Summers & Reviews of The Clipse and The Deftones
2006/12/02
#52 Turkey Shoot 2006 & Reviews of Jay-Z and Tom Waits
2006/11/25
#51 Pere Ubu & Reviews of The Game and Bert Jansch
2006/11/18
#50 DJ Shadow & Reviews of Lindsey Buckingham and Lady Sovereign
2006/11/11
#49 Moby & Reviews of John Legend and My Chemical Romance
2006/11/04
#48 First Six Months Retrospective
2006/10/28
#47 Funeral Songs & Goth Rock
2006/10/21
#46 Fall 2006 Review Roundup
2006/10/14
#45 Songs in the Key of Life (Classic Album Dissection) & Reviews of Beck and The Killers
2006/10/07
#44 The Rock Doctors & Reviews of Mastodon and DJ Shadow
2006/09/30
#43 Touch & Go Records and Reviews of Yo La Tengo and Lupe Fiasco
2006/09/23
#42 Glenn Kotche & Justin Timberlake Review
2006/09/16
#41 Guilty Pleasures
2006/09/09
#40 Gov't Mule & Reviews of Beyoncé and TV on the Radio
2006/09/02
#39 Summer 2006 Review Roundup
2006/08/26
#38 Mission of Burma & Reviews of Outkast and Christina Aguilera
2006/08/19
#37 Jason Lytle of Grandaddy
2006/08/12
#36 MTV's 25th Anniversary & Reviews of Slayer and White Whale
2006/08/05
#35 The BellRays & Reviews of Tom Petty and Pharrell
2006/07/29
#34 The Rock Doctors treat Peter Sagal
2006/07/22
#33 Rhymefest & Thom Yorke Review
2006/07/15
#32 Jon Brion & Johnny Cash Review
2006/07/08
#31 The Best of (The First Half of) 2006
2006/07/01
#30 Radiohead
2006/06/24
#29 Summer Songs & Reviews of AFI and Sonic Youth
2006/06/17
#28 Buried Treasures
2006/06/10
#27 Rock En Español & Reviews of Elvis Costello and The Coup
2006/06/03
#26 Common & Reviews Mission of Burma and the Dixie Chicks
2006/05/27
#25 'Revolver' Classic Album Dissection & The Raconteurs Review
2006/05/20
#24 Art Brut & Reviews of Tool and Grandaddy
2006/05/13
#23 Spotlight on Producers
2006/05/06
#22 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah & Reviews of Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen
2006/04/29
#21 Steve Wynn & Reviews of The Streets and Van Hunt
2006/04/22
#20 Spring 2006 Review Roundup
2006/04/15
#19 Jenny Lewis & Reviews of Prince and The Flaming Lips
2006/04/08
#18 SXSW 2006
2006/04/01
#17 Songs About Money
2006/03/25
#16 Black Rebel Motorcycle Club & Buried Treasures
2006/03/18
Sound Opinions
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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.
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