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Sound Opinions (Music Talk)

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  • Host: Jim DeRogatis, Greg Kot
  • Two of the nation's most respected rock critics meet each week to interview artists, listen to performances, give the latest scoop in pop culture and review albums past and present. Sound Opinions is hosted by Chicago Sun-Times music critic Jim DeRogatis and Chicago Tribune music critic Greg Kot, who share a chemistry that is as engaging and entertaining as the music they discuss. Sound Opinions is produced by Chicago Public Radio. It is co-produced and distributed by American.
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  • Genres: Music Talk
  • Location: Chicago, IL
  • Language: English
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Sound Opinions examines the Psychedelic Soul Genre

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Jim and Greg check into the "Psychedelic Shack." Tune in to hear their dissection of Psychedelic Soul, from Sly and the Family Stone to Gnarls Barkley.

Sound Opinions with Joan as Policewoman

Mon, Sep 29 listen to this topic
Jim and Greg welcome Joan as Policewoman. The classically trained musician has collaborated with the likes of Rufus Wainwright and Antony and the Johnsons, and now she brings her unique brand of American soul music to the Sound Opinions studio.

Sound Opinions unearths more Buried Treasures

Mon, Sep 22 listen to this topic
Jim and Greg are back with a new batch of Buried Treasures. These underground gems might not be well-known but they deserve more attention. And later in the show, the critics rate the latest album from rock legend Brian Wilson.

Sound Opinions with Danny Goldberg

Mon, Sep 15 listen to this topic
Manager, label executive, publicist—Danny Goldberg has donned many hats in the music industry. Tune in to hear this music insider share stories of working with everyone from Led Zeppelin to Nirvana. Plus, Jim and Greg will review the new album...

Sound Opinions lists our favorite Back to School Songs

Mon, Sep 8 listen to this topic
The carefree days of sun, sand and no school have come to an end. Jim and Greg want to help you beat the end of summer blues with their favorite Back-to-School songs.

Sound Opinions looks at The Dawn of Metal

Mon, Sep 1 listen to this topic
Jim and Greg invite you on a trip back to The Dawn of Metal. Tune in to learn about the roots of rock’s heaviest genre. Then stay tuned for a review of the new joint project from Brian Eno and David Byrne.

Sound Opinions with producer Tony Visconti

Mon, Aug 25 listen to this topic
Behind every great rock star, there's a great producer, and this week on Sound Opinions we hear from one of the best. Tune in to hear Jim and Greg's conversation with producer Tony Visconti, the man behind the sounds of David Bowie and T. Rex....

Sound Opinions with She & Him

Mon, Aug 18 listen to this topic
Actress Zooey Deschanel has briefly left behind her male movie costars for a musical one. She's joined musician M. Ward to form She & Him, Jim and Greg's guests this week. Tune in to hear the duo's intimate conversation and live performance.

Sound Opinions dissects Johnny Cash's classic album: At Folsom Prison

Mon, Aug 11 listen to this topic
Jim and Greg honor country music maverick Johnny Cash with a Classic Album Dissection of his legendary live recording At Folsom Prison, now 40 years old.

Sound Opinions looks at the State of Clubland

Mon, Aug 4 listen to this topic
Like the independent record store and band, the small rock club is also struggling to survive. Jim and Greg check in with a panel of music club owners, bookers and promoters from around the country to find out how things are faring in clubland.

Sound Opinions admits that We Were Wrong

Mon, Jul 28 listen to this topic
Believe it or not, sometimes Jim and Greg are wrong. And this week on the show, they man up and admit it. Tune in to hear these critics admit to their occasional lapses in judgment.

Sound Opinions with The Feelies

Mon, Jul 21 listen to this topic
It's the reunion Jim and Greg have been waiting for: The Feelies live in Hoboken, NJ. Tune in to hear their conversation with the art-punk pioneers, as well as a sampling of their exclusive performance recorded at the music club Maxwell's....

Sound Opinions looks back on 20 years of Sub Pop Records

Mon, Jul 14 listen to this topic
In honor of Sub Pop Record's 20th anniversary, Jim and Greg speak with co-founder Jonathan Poneman and play their favorite tracks from the venerated Seattle label. Then stay tuned for their reviews of the latest album from Beck and the debut...

Sound Opinions: Our Favorite Songs About America

Mon, Jul 7 listen to this topic
Join Jim and Greg for the ultimate Independence Day celebration. They'll play their favorite Songs About America and hear some of your picks.

Sound Opinions: Best Albums of 2008...So Far

Mon, Jun 30 listen to this topic
Jim and Greg love lists so much, they can't wait until the end of the year to make them. Hear their picks for the best albums of 2008...so far. Also, they review the new album from My Morning Jacket.

Sound Opinions with Lawrence Lessig

Mon, Jun 23 listen to this topic
With the digital music explosion, the issues of copyright, authorship and ownership have never been so important. Tune in to hear a re-broadcast of Jim and Greg’s interview with legal expert Lawrence Lessig. Plus, they’ll take a listen to the...

Sound Opinions with Cursive

Mon, Jun 16 listen to this topic
Omaha's own Cursive sits down with Jim and Greg live in their hometown to perform some never-before-heard tracks. Then the critics will rate the latest releases from Coldplay and Weezer.

Sound Opinions lists its favorite Songs of Summer

Mon, Jun 9 listen to this topic
Jim and Greg celebrate the songs of summer. Tune in to hear their musical remedies to beat the heat. Plus, Greg honors music legend Bo Diddley.

Sound Opinions with Death Cab for Cutie

Mon, Jun 2 listen to this topic
Death Cab for Cutie has gone from indie obscurity to having the #1 selling album in the country. Tune in to hear their discussion with Jim and Greg and performance in front of a live audience.

Sound Opinions unearths more Buried Treasures

Mon, May 26 listen to this topic
Buried Treasures: Jim and Greg unearth another trove of underground music to add to your collection

Sound Opinions with Saul Williams

Mon, May 19 listen to this topic
Poet turned musician Saul Williams visits the show to talk about his newsmaking album "The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust." Tune in to hear his unique live performance which blends politics with dance beats.

Sound Opinions welcomes the return of the Rock Doctors

Mon, May 12 listen to this topic
Paging the Rock Doctors! This week on the show Drs. DeRogatis and Kot are called upon to tend to another ailing patient. Tune in to hear if their diagnoses can save this listener's musical life.

Sound Opinions with Laurie Anderson

Mon, May 5 listen to this topic
Singer, songwriter, poet and performance artist Laurie Anderson sits down with Jim and Greg to discuss her always ambitious, and often provocative, art and music.

Sound Opinions names our favorite One Note Wonders

Mon, Apr 28 listen to this topic
Join Jim and Greg in their celebration of the One Note Wonders of rock and roll. They may only do one thing, but they do it really well.

Sound Opinions with Ray Davies

Mon, Apr 21 listen to this topic
One of the most influential singer/songwriters of all time joins Jim and Greg live in the studio. Ray Davies, former frontman for the Kinks, talks about his four decades making music and plays songs off his new album "Working Man's Caf."

Sound Opinions with Tim Fite

Mon, Apr 14 listen to this topic
Tim Fite mixes hip hop, folk, rock and blues with a heavy dose of humor and politics. Tune in to hear his conversation with Jim and Greg, plus a sampling of his genre-defying musical style. Jim and Greg will also review the latest from sister...

Sound Opinions examines Audio Fidelity

Mon, Apr 7 listen to this topic
iTunes, YouTube and MySpace have completely changed how we listen to music. But have they changed what we’re hearing? This week Jim and Greg invite producer Butch Vig and music journalist Bob Gendron to talk about the digital era’s impact on...

Sound Opinions with Steve Earle

Mon, Mar 31 listen to this topic
Jim and Greg welcome the always outspoken and political singer-songwriter Steve Earle. He’s joined by wife Allison Moorer for a conversation and live performance. Then the critics will review the second effort by “Crazy” duo Gnarls Barkley...

Sound Opinions brings you the best music of SXSW 2008

Mon, Mar 24 listen to this topic
Jim and Greg have returned from another pilgrimage to what many call the live music capital of the world: Austin, TX. Tune in to hear their reports of the annual South by Southwest Music Festival, including what bands to look out for in the year to come.

Sound Opinions with Butch Vig

Sun, Mar 16 listen to this topic
Butch Vig, the man behind the sounds of Sonic Youth, Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana, joins Jim and Greg for a conversation about acting as producer, and therapist, to some of the biggest names in the business. Jim and Greg will also review new...

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