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Black Thought of The Roots & Opinions on Turnstile Jul 11, 2025

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 Turnstile.

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Featured Songs:

Danger Mouse and Black Thought, "Sometimes," Cheat Codes, BMG, 2022

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Turnstile, "Never Enough," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025

Turnstile, "Sole," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025

Turnstile, "I Care," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025

Turnstile, "Seein' Stars," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025

Turnstile, "Sunshower," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025

Turnstile, "Dreaming," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025

The Roots, "The Next Movement (feat. DJ Jazzy Jeff & Jazzyfatnastees)," Things Fall Apart, MCA, 1999

The Roots, "The Roots is Comin'," Organix!, Self-Released, 1993

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

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

After, "300 dreams," 300 dreams (Single), Ultraworld, 2025

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RIP Mick Ralphs Jul 09, 2025

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a pair of songs by guitarist Mick Ralphs who helped define two legendary bands, Bad Company and Mott the Hoople. Ralphs died on June 23, 2025, at age 81, and his playing remains the standard in serving the song—whether through raw power or subtle restraint.

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Local H Plus Opinions on Stereolab and Mclusky Jul 04, 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Local H founder Scott Lucas about the band and their new documentary, Lifers. Plus, the hosts review new albums from Stereolab and Mclusky.

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Featured Songs:

Local H, "Bound for the Floor," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Stereolab, "Aerial Troubles," Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Warp, 2025

Stereolab, "Electrified Teenybop!," Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Warp, 2025

Stereolab, "Transmuted Matter," Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Warp, 2025

Mclusky, "The Unpopular Parts of The Pig," The World Is Still Here and So Are We, Ipecac, 2025

Mclusky, "The Digger You Deep," The World Is Still Here and So Are We, Ipecac, 2025

Mclusky, "People Person," The World Is Still Here and So Are We, Ipecac, 2025

Local H, "Chicago Fanphair '93," Ham Fisted, Island, 1995

Local H, "Eddie Vedder," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996

Local H, "High-Fiving MF," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996

Local H, "All the Kids Are Right," Pack Up the Cats, Island, 1998

Local H, "Everyone Alive," Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, Studio E, 2004

Local H, "The Misanthrope," Hey, Killer, G&P, 2015

Local H, "Turn the Bow," Lifers, AntiFragile Music, 2020

Local H, "2112 Overture / The Temples of Syrinx" (Rush cover)," The Another February EP, Slimstyle, 2013

Local H, "How's The Weather Down There," Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, Studio E, 2004

Local H, "Nothing Special," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996

Local H, "P.J. Soles," Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, Studio E, 2004

The Roots, "You Got Me (feat. Erykah Badu & Eve)," Things Fall Apart, MCA, 1999

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A Protest Song and Eulogy Jul 02, 2025

In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song that confronts a historic tragedy and pays tribute, by name, to the 29 men who died.

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2025 Side A: Best Albums So Far Jun 27, 2025

The year is almost halfway over, and there have already been so many incredible new releases. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their best albums of 2025 so far. Plus, they'll hear picks from the production staff.

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Featured Songs:

Viagra Boys, "Man Made of Meat," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025

Tune-Yards, "Sanctuary," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025

Sex Scenes, "I'm Not Your T.V.," Everything Makes Me Sick, Big Neck, 2025

Jetstream Pony, "Bubblegum Nothingness," Bowerbirds and Blue Things, Spinout Nuggets, 2025

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "Toecurler," Death Hilarious, Rocket, 2025

Pneu, "Egyptocratie Numéraire," Get Old Or Die Tryin, Head, 2025

Lucy Dacus, "Big Deal," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025

Trupa Trupa, "Sister Ray," Mourners, Glitterbeat, 2025

Lambrini Girls, "Special Different," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025

YHWH Nailgun, "Pain Fountain," 45 Pounds, AD 93, 2025

Lady Gaga, "Abracadabra," Mayhem, Interscope, 2025

Viagra Boys, "Bog Body," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025

FKA Twigs, "Room of Fools," Eusexua, Atlantic, 2025

mckusky, "autofocus on the prime directive," the world is still here and so are we, Ipecac, 2025

Horsegirl, "Switch Over," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

Local H, "Bound for the Floor," As Good as Dead, Island, 2025

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2025 Songwriting Prize Winners Jun 25, 2025

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the third annual Sound Opinions Songwriting Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.

Sarai Cheek - Static Line

Maddy Mastrine - Give Me the Flask

Alicia Maka - This Too Shall Pass

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Brian Wilson & Pet Sounds Jun 20, 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late musical genius Brian Wilson, who died at age 82. They’ll discuss Wilson’s transcendent music, including doing a deep dive on his masterpiece, Pet Sounds.

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Featured Songs:

The Beach Boys, "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

The Beach Boys, "In My Room," Surfer Girl, Capitol, 1963

The Beach Boys, "Lonely Sea," Surfin' USA, Capitol, 1963

The Beach Boys, "Don't Worry Baby," Shut Down Volume 2, Capitol, 1964

The Beach Boys, "Surf's Up," Surf's Up, Brother/Reprise, 1971

The Beach Boys, "Still I Dream of It (Original Home Demo, 1976)," Good Vibrations:

Thirty Years of the Beach Boys, Capitol, 1993

The Beach Boys, "Sloop John B," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966

The Four Freshman, "I Remember You," Four Freshmen and 5 Trombones, Capitol, 1955

The Gamblers, "LSD-25," Moon Dawg!/LSD-25, World Pacific, 1960

The Beach Boys, "I'm Waiting for the Day," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966

The Beach Boys, "Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966

The Beach Boys, "Let's Go Away for Awhile," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966

The Beach Boys, "Caroline No," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966

The Beach Boys, "You Still Believe in Me," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966

The Beach Boys, "Pet Sounds," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966

The Beach Boys, "Hang On to Your Ego," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966

The Beach Boys, "That's Not Me," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966

The Beach Boys, "God Only Knows," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966

The Beach Boys, "Little Deuce Coupe," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966

The Beatles, "Nowhere Man," Rubber Soul, Parlophone, 1965

The Beatles, "She's Leaving Home," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Horsegirl, "2468," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

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2025 Photography Prize Winners Jun 18, 2025

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the second annual Sound Opinions Photo Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.

Nyla Lawson's Portfolio

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RIP Sly Stone Jun 13, 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late Sly Stone. They review Sly Stone's documentary and memoir, revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson and share some of their favorite tracks from Sly.

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Featured Songs:

Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

The Stewart Four, "On The Battlefield," (Single), Church of God in Christ, 1952

Sly and the Family Stone, "Plastic Jim," Life, ,

Sly and the Family Stone, "Dance To The Music," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968

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

The Roots, "Star/Pointro," The Tipping Point, Geffen, 2004

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

FKA Twigs, "Eusexua," Eusexua, Atlantic, 2025

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2025 Sound Opinions Writing Prize Winners Jun 11, 2025

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the fourth annual Sound Opinions Writing Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.

Amy Fisher

Rosalie Gengras

Zink

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Regrettable Band Names Jun 06, 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with writer Kyle Ryan about his Substack, Band Name Bureau. They explore the overlap between good music and poorly named bands. A selection of examples are discussed and played.

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Featured Songs:

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "GNT," King of Cowards, Rocket, 2018

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Screeching Weasel, "Cool Kids," Bark Like A Dog, Fat Wreck Chords, 1996

OMBIIGIZI, "Connecting," Shame, Arts & Crafts, 2024

Winona Fighter, "I'm In The Market To Please No One," My Apologies to the Chef, Rise, 2025

Bikini Trill, "Pushing Daisies," (Single), Ineffable, 2024

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, "I Used To Be Fun," I Love You, Domestic La La, 2023

Fartbarf, "Simple Planet," (Single), Sweatband, 2020

Ned's Atomic Dustbin, "Gray Cell Green," God Fodder, Columbia, 1991

Ass Ponys, "Kung Fu Reference," Lohio, Checkered Past, 2001

Butthole Surfers, "The Hurdy Gurdy Man," (Single), Rough Trade, 1990

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "Glib Tongued," Death Hilarious, Missing Piece, 2025

Electronic, "Getting Away With It," (Single), Factory, 1989

Local H, "Bound For The Floor," As Good As Dead, Island, 1996

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The Avante-Garde Legend of Bahia Jun 04, 2025

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox—one that came back to him after watching the Brazilian film "I'm Still Here".

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RIP Jill Sobule, Plus Opinions on tUnE-yArDs, Pelican & Shamir May 30, 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late singer-songwriter Jill Sobule. They revisit their 2009 conversation with Jill where they discuss her music and being a pioneer for crowdfunding art. They also review the new music from Shamir, Pelican and tUnE-yArDs.

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Featured Songs:

Jill Sobule, "Supermodel," Jill Sobule, Lava, 1995

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Tune-Yards, "Heartbreak," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025

Tune-Yards, "Limelight," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025

Tune-Yards, "See You There," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025

Tune-Yards, "Never Look Back," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025

Tune-Yards, "Sanctuary," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025

Pelican, "Evergreen," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025

Pelican, "Flickering Stillness," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025

Pelican, "Pining For Ever," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025

Pelican, "Cascading Crescent," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025

Pelican, "Indelible," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025

Shamir, "Neverwannago," Ten, Kill Rock Stars, 2025

Shamir, "Recording 291," Ten, Kill Rock Stars, 2025

Shamir, "Pin," Ten, Kill Rock Stars, 2025

Jill Sobule, "I Kissed a Girl," Jill Sobule, Lava, 1995

Jill Sobule, "Palm Springs (Live on Sound Opinions)," California Years, MRI, 2009

Jill Sobule, "San Francisco," California Years, MRI, 2009

Katy Perry, "I Kissed a Girl," One of the Boys, Capitol, 2008

Jill Sobule, "Nothing to Prove (Live on Sound Opinions)," California Years, MRI, 2009

Jill Sobule, "Wendell Lee (Live on Sound Opinions)," California Years, MRI, 2009

Diarrhea Planet, "Separations," I'm Rich Beyond Your Wildest Dreams, Infinite Cat, 2013

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The Ubu Ultimatum May 28, 2025

Following our tributes to David Thomas and Peter Laughner of Pere Ubu, Jims rounds out the trilogy with a song by another of the band's members.

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Introducing: One By Willie May 27, 2025

Each week, music writer John Spong talks to one notable Willie Nelson fan about one Willie song that they love, leading to highly personal looks at the life, art, and legend of a genuine American folk hero. Listen here.

New Yorker music critic Amanda Petrusich looks at the other big hit off Willie and Merle Haggard’s classic 1983 Pancho & Lefty album, “Reasons to Quit.” It’s a classic Haggard drinking song, but a little more pensive than most, and Amanda reframes it—and really, all of Pancho & Lefty—as an example of what she calls the Outlaw’s Conundrum, i.e. what’s an old rebel to do when the time comes to settle down? Then we get into the all-star band that backed Willie and Merle on the record and, in a particularly insightful interlude, the specific ways sad songs can help people when life feels like too much to bear.

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Tsunami & Opinions on Julien Baker and Torres May 23, 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with Jenny Toomey and Kristin Thomson, founders of the '90s indie rock band Tsunami and key figures of the D.C. punk scene. The hosts also review the new collaborative album from Julien Baker & Torres.

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Featured Songs:

Tsunami, "In a Name," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1993

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Julien Baker & Torres, "Sugar in the Tank," Send a Prayer My Way, Matador, 2025

Julien Baker & Torres, "Tuesday," Send a Prayer My Way, Matador, 2025

Julien Baker & Torres, "Tape Runs Out," Send a Prayer My Way, Matador, 2025

Tsunami, "David Foster Wallace," A Brilliant Mistake, Simple Machines, 1997

Tsunami, "Newspaper," World Tour & Other Destinations, Simple Machines, 1995

Tsunami, "Punk Means Cuddle," World Tour & Other Destinations, Simple Machines, 1995

Tsunami, "Water's Edge," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1993

Tsunami, "Be Like That," The Heart's Tremolo, Simple Machines, 1994

Tsunami, "Loud is as Loud Does," The Heart's Tremolo, Simple Machines, 1994

Tsunami, "The Workers Are Punished," A Brilliant Mistake, Simple Machines, 1997

Tsunami, "Slugger," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1993

Jill Sobule, "Supermodel," Jill Sobule, Lava, 1995

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Greg's Hall of Fame May 21, 2025

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by an artist who was long overdue for their recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Busking & Opinions on Tunde Adebimpe May 16, 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Cary Baker about the musical tradition of street performance, also known as busking. The hosts also review the solo album from TV On The Radio lead singer Tunde Adebimpe and hear feedback from listeners on recent episodes.

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Featured Songs:

Arvella Gray, "John Henry," I Blueskvarter Chicago 1964, Volume Two, Jefferson, 2000

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Tunde Adebimpe, "Magnetic," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025

Tunde Adebimpe, "Ate The Moon," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025

Tunde Adebimpe, "Pinstack," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025

Tunde Adebimpe, "Drop," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025

Tunde Adebimpe, "Blue," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025

Tunde Adebimpe, "Somebody New," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025

Tunde Adebimpe, "ILY," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025

Tracy Chapman, "Stand By Me (Live At The Late Show With David Letterman)," Greatest Hits, Elektra, 2015

Moondog, "Nocturne Suite Part 1," On The Streets of New York, Mississippi, 2019

Cortelia Clark, "Bye, Bye, Love," Blues in the Street, RCA, 1966

George Coleman, "Innocent Little Doggy," Bongo Joe, Arhoolie, 1969

Fantastic Negrito, "Nobody Makes Money," Fantastic Negrito EP, Blackball Universe, 2014

Violent Femmes, "Blister In The Sun," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983

Ted Hawkins, "Strange Conversation," The Next Hundred Years, Geffen, 1994

Mary Lou Lord, "St. Swithin's Day," Real, Deep Music, 1993

Lucinda Williams, "Ramblin' On My Mind," Ramblin' on My Mind, Folkways, 1979

Dom Flemons, "Charmin Betsy," Black Cowboys, Smithsonian Folkways, 2018

Emmylou Harris, "Crescent City," Cowgirl's Prayer, Asylum, 1993

Stan Rogers, "Barrett's Privateers," Fogarty's Cove, Barn Swallow, 1977

Tsunami, "In A Name," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1992

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A Companion Tribute to Our David Thomas Farewell May 14, 2025

Following our tribute to David Thomas, Jim reflects on another Pere Ubu and Rocket from the Tombs member lost too early, and pays tribute with a Desert Island Jukebox selection.

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Pere Ubu, Rocket from the Tombs & the Music of David Thomas May 09, 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late singer, songwriter and musician David Thomas. They do a deep dive on his career and life, discussing his music with Pere Ubu and Rocket from the Tombs.

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Pere Ubu, "Non-Alignment Pact," The Modern Dance, Plan 9, 1978

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Pere Ubu, "Babylonian Warehouses (Live on Sound Opinions)," Why I Hate Women, Smog Veil, 2006

Dead Boys, "Ain't It Fun," We Have Come for Your Children, Sire, 1978

Pere Ubu, "30 Seconds Over Tokyo," 30 Seconds Over Tokyo (Single), Hearthan, 1975

Dead Boys, "Sonic Reducer," Young, Loud and Snotty, Sire, 1977

Rocket from the Tombs, "Amphetamine (Live)," The Day the Earth Met Rocket from the Tombs (Live From Punk Ground Zero, Cleveland 1975), Smog Veil, 2002

Pere Ubu, "Laughing," The Modern Dance, Blank, 1978

Pere Ubu, "Humor Me," The Modern Dance, Blank, 1978

Pere Ubu, "Dub Housing," Dub Housing, Chysalis, 1978

Pere Ubu, "Caligari's Mirror," Dub Housing, Chysalis, 1978

Pere Ubu, "(Pa) Ubu Dance Party," Dub Housing, Chysalis, 1978

Pere Ubu, "Navvy," Dub Housing, Chysalis, 1978

Pere Ubu, "Waiting For Mary," Cloudland, Fontana, 1989

Pere Ubu, "George Had a Hat," The Tenement Year, Enigma, 1988

Rocket from the Tombs, "Sonic Reducer," The Day the Earth Met Rocket from the Tombs (Live From Punk Ground Zero, Cleveland 1975), Smog Veil, 2002

Pere Ubu, "Caroleen (Live on Sound Opinions)," Why I Hate Women, Smog Veil, 2006

Arvella Gray, "John Henry," I Blueskvarter Chicago 1964, Volume Two, Jefferson, 2000

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A Compilation for the Stoner Rock Crowd May 07, 2025

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track he discovered from the long-running Brown Acid stoner rock compilation series—a labor of love from Permanent Records and Riding Easy Records.

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A Gold Rush of New Buried Treasures May 02, 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they're digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear buried treasure picks from the production staff.

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Featured Songs:

Daisychain, "G-String," G-String (Single), self-released, 2025

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Obongjayar, "Not in Surrender," Paradise Now, September, 2025

Sex Scenes, "Want & Need," Want & Need (Single), Big Neck, 2025

TAKAAT, "Amidinin," Is Noise, Vol. 1, Purplish, 2025

GoGo Penguin, "Fallowfield Loops," Necessary Fictions, XXIM, 2025

Propagandhi, "At Peace," At Peace, Epitaph, 2025

Jim Nothing, "Raleigh Arena," Grey Eyes, Grey Lynn, Meritorio, 2024

Point Mort, "The Bent Neck Lady," The Bent Neck Lady (Single), Almost Famous, 2025

Sombr, "undressed," undressed (Single), Warner, 2025

Bnny, "Good Stuff," One Million Love Songs, Fire Talk, 2024

Ben Kweller, "Dollar Store (feat. Waxahatchee)," Dollar Store (feat. Waxahatchee) (Single), The Noise Company, 2025

Cameron Winter, "Love Takes Miles," Heavy Metal, Partisan, 2024

Shishi, "Can't Stop Believing," FAQ - EP, Birthday Cake, 2025

Barry Can't Swim, "Different," Different (Single), Ninja Tune, 2025

Poor Creature, "The Whole Town Knows," The Whole Town Knows (Single), River Lea, 2025

PyPy, "Erase," Sacred Times, Goner, 2024

Daisychain, "Waste Your Time," Waste Your Time (Single), self-released, 2025

Pere Ubu, "Non-Alignment Pact," The Modern Dance, Plan 9, 1978

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A Deep Cut Correction from Two Sharp Listeners Apr 30, 2025

Thanks to a couple of listener, Jim realizes he credited the wrong orchestra on a recent show. But the mistake sparks a deeper appreciation for the band he mentioned by accident, and he adds one of their songs to the Desert Island Jukebox.

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Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash & In-Law Country Apr 25, 2025

Musicians like Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Guy Clark and others changed the scope of country music forever. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Geoffrey Himes about the artists of the movement he calls “in-law country.” They also hear from some listeners.

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Featured Songs:

Emmylou Harris, "Born to Run," Cimarron, Warner Bros. Nashville, 1981

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Rosanne Cash, "Seven Year Ache," Seven Year Ache, Columbia, 1981

Rosanne Cash, "My Baby Thinks He's A Train," Seven Year Ache, Columbia, 1981

The Flying Burrito Brothers, "Six Days on the Road," Last of the Red Hot Burritos, A&M, 1972

Emmylou Harris, "Luxury Liner," Luxury Liner, Warner Bros. Nashville, 1976

The Byrds, "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere," Sweetheart of the Rodeo, Columbia, 1968

The Byrds, "Time Between," Younger Than Yesterday, Columbia, 1967

Emmylou Harris, "If I Could Only Win Your Love," Pieces of the Sky, Reprise, 1975

Rodney Crowell, "I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried," Diamonds & Dirt, Columbia, 1988

Emmylou Harris, "Two More Bottles of Wine," Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town, Warner Bros. Nashville, 1978

Emmylou Harris, "Pancho and Lefty," Luxury Liner, Warner Bros. Nashville, 1976

Emmylou Harris, "Till I Gain Control Again," Elite Hotel, Reprise, 1975

Ricky Skaggs, "Heartbroke," Highways & Heartaches, Epic, 1982

Guy Clark, "L.A. Freeway," Old No. 1, RCA, 1975

Liquid Mike, "Drinking and Driving," Paul Bunyan's Slingshot, Temporal, 2024

TAE & The Neighborly, "We Can Be," Self Help, smooth bean, 2024

David Grisman and Jerry Garcia, "Whiskey In the Jar," Shady Grove, Acoustic Disc, 1996

Graham Nash, "Chicago / We Can Change the World," Songs for Beginners, Atlantic, 1971

Bnny, "Good Stuff," One Million Love Songs, Fire Talk, 2024

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When Synth-Pop Went Silly Apr 23, 2025

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a song by an 80s synth-pop band that set themselves apart with their great sense of humor.

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Reviews of Lucy Dacus, Saba & No I.D., Mekons, etc. Plus RIP Clem Burke & Dave Allen Apr 18, 2025

As spring is springing, the volume of new albums coming out is hard to keep up with. This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig out from “music mountain” by reviewing new albums from Lucy Dacus, Saba and No ID, Mekons and Perfume Genius. They also pay tribute to Clem Burke of Blondie and Dave Allen of Gang of Four.

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Featured Songs:

Lucy Dacus, "Ankles," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Blondie, "Heart Of Glass," Parallel Lines, Chrysalis, 1979

Blondie, "Atomic," Eat to the Beat, Chrysalis, 1980

Blondie, "Call Me," American Gigolo, Chrysalis, 1980

Gang of Four, "Ether," Entertainment!, EMI, 1979

Gang of Four, "Damaged Goods," Entertainment!, EMI, 1979

Lucy Dacus, "For Keeps," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025

Lucy Dacus, "Most Wanted Man," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025

Lucy Dacus, "Lost Time," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025

Saba and No I.D., "head.rap (ft. Madison McFerrin, Ogi & Jordan Ward)," From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., 2025

Saba and No I.D., "Every Painting Has a Price (feat. Eryn Allen Kane & BJ Chicago Kid)," From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., 2025

Saba and No I.D., "Breakdown," From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., 2025

Saba and No I.D., "How to Impress God," From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., 2025

Perfume Genius, "Clean Heart," Glory, Matador, 2025

Perfume Genius, "No Front Teeth (feat. Aldous Harding)," Glory, Matador, 2025

Perfume Genius, "Left For Tomorrow," Glory, Matador, 2025

Perfume Genius, "Full On," Glory, Matador, 2025

Mekons, "Mudcrawlers," Horror, Fire, 2025

Mekons, "You're Not Singing Anymore," Horror, Fire, 2025

Mekons, "Private Defense Contractor," Horror, Fire, 2025

Mekons, "The Western Design," Horror, Fire, 2025

Mekons, "War Economy," Horror, Fire, 2025

Mekons, "Sad and Sad and Sad," Horror, Fire, 2025

Rosanne Cash, "Seven Year Ache," Seven Year Ache, Columbia, 1981

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A Song that Stalked Jim Through the Algorithm Apr 16, 2025

In this bonus episode, Jim attempts to redeem a song from German singer Nina Hagen's 1982 album NunSexMonkRock, which Rolling Stone famously dubbed the "most unlistenable" album ever made.

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25th Anniversary of Common's Like Water for Chocolate Apr 11, 2025

This year marks the 25th anniversary of socially conscious rapper Common's pivotal album Like Water for Chocolate. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Like Water for Chocolate including an interview with Common from the year 2000.

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Common, "Time Travelin' (A Tribute to Fela)," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000

Common, "Take it EZ," Can I Borrow a Dollar?, Relativity, 1992

Common, "I Used to Love H.E.R.," Resurrection, Relativity, 1994

Common, "Brown Sugar," Brown Sugar, EMI, 1995

Common, "Funky for You," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000

Common, "A Song for Assata," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000

Common, "Payback is a Grandmother," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000

Common, "The Light," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000

Common, "The 6th Sense," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000

Common, "Thelonius," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000

Common, "Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I," Like Water for Chocolate (Alternate Edition), MCA, 2001

Common, "A Film Called (Pimp)," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000

Kendrick Lamar, "Institutionalized," To Pimp a Butterfly, Interscope, 2015

New York Dolls, "Looking For a Kiss," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

Delivery, "The New Alphabet," Force Majeure, Heavenly, 2025

Delivery, "Deadlines," Force Majeure, Heavenly, 2025

Lucy Dacus, "Ankles," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025

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More Mike Campbell! Apr 09, 2025

Jim and Greg continue their conversation with Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They talk about performing in the Super Bowl Half Time show, working with Don Henley and Stevie Nicks and the future of the Heartbreakers.

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Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Apr 04, 2025

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview guitarist and songwriter Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They talk about his new autobiography, working with Bob Dylan and his continued love for music.

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Featured Songs:

Tom Petty, "Runnin' Down a Dream," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Breakdown," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Shelter, 1976

Johnny Cash, "Folsom Prison Blues," Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar!, Sun, 1957

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, "Born In Chicago," The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Elektra, 1965

Mudcrutch, "Scare Easy," Mudcrutch, Reprise, 2008

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Refugee," Damn the Torpedoes, Backstreet, 1979

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Here Comes My Girl," Damn the Torpedoes, Backstreet, 1979

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Don't Do Me Like That," Damn the Torpedoes, Backstreet, 1979

Tom Petty, "Free Fallin'," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Even the Losers," Damn the Torpedoes, Backstreet, 1979

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "A Woman In Love (It's Not Me)," Hard Promises, Backstreet, 1981

The Beatles, "Taxman," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966

Tom Petty, "I Won't Back Down," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "American Girl," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Shelter, 1976

Common, "The Light," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000

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A Key Band of the '80s Indie Rock Scene Apr 02, 2025

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by one of the great, underrated bands on the Simple Machines record label. Don't miss out on this forgotten classic!

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Women in Ska & Opinions on Throwing Muses Mar 28, 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Heather Augustyn about her book "Rude Girls: Women in Two Tone Ska and One Step Beyond." The hosts also review the new album by Throwing Muses.

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Featured Songs:

The Bodysnatchers, "Ruder Than You," Ruder Than You (Single), 2 Tone, 1980

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Throwing Muses, "Summer of Love," Moonlight Concessions, Fire, 2025

Throwing Muses, "South Coast," Moonlight Concessions, Fire, 2025

Throwing Muses, "Theremini," Moonlight Concessions, Fire, 2025

Throwing Muses, "Sally's Beauty," Moonlight Concessions, Fire, 2025

Rhoda with the Special A.K.A., "The Boiler," The Boiler (Single), 2 Tone, 1981

The Selecter, "On My Radio," On My Radio (Single), 2 Tone, 1979

The Bodysnatchers, "Easy Life," Easy Life (Single), 2 Tone, 1980

The Fun Boy Three with Bananarama, "It Ain't What You Do It's the Way That You Do It," Fun Boy Three, Chrysalis, 1982

The Fun Boy Three, "Our Lips Are Sealed," Waiting, Chrysalis, 1983

The Deltones, "Oddball Boy," Nana Choc Choc In Paris, Unicorn, 1989

The Lemons, "English Summer," English Summer (Single), Race, 1981

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "I Won't Back Down," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989

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RIP Brian James of the Damned Mar 26, 2025

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Brian James, English punk rock guitarist and founding member of the Damned. James died on March 6th, 2025 at the age of 70.

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Music & Nostalgia Plus Opinions on Bartees Strange & Sasami Mar 21, 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with author David Rowell about his new book, The Endless Refrain: Memory, Nostalgia, and the Threat to New Music. The hosts also review the new albums by Bartees Strange and Sasami.

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Featured Songs:

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Bartees Strange, "Sober," Horror, 4AD, 2025

Bartees Strange, "Wants Needs," Horror, 4AD, 2025

Bartees Strange, "Baltimore," Horror, 4AD, 2025

Bartees Strange, "17," Horror, 4AD, 2025

Bartees Strange, "Doomsday Buttercup," Horror, 4AD, 2025

Sasami, "Slugger," Blood On the Silver Screen, Domino, 2025

Sasami, "Love Makes You Do Crazy Things," Blood On the Silver Screen, Domino, 2025

Sasami, "The Seed," Blood On the Silver Screen, Domino, 2025

Sasami, "I'll Be Gone," Blood On the Silver Screen, Domino, 2025

Tom Petty, "You Don't Know How it Feels," Wildflowers, Warner, 1994

Kajagoogoo, "Too Shy," White Feathers, EMI, 1983

Journey, "Lights," Infinity, Columbia, 1978

The Rolling Stones, "Jumpin' Jack Flash," Single, Decca, 1968

Neil Young, "Tonight's the Night," Tonight's the Night, Reprise, 1975

Hüsker Dü, "Sorry Somehow," Candy Apple Grey, Warner, 1986

Men at Work, "Down Under," Business as Usual, Columbia, 1981

The Selecter, "On My Radio," On My Radio (Single), 2 Tone, 1979

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RIP Roberta Flack Mar 19, 2025

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to the great American singer Roberta Flack who died on February 24, 2025 at the age of 88.

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RIP David Johansen of New York Dolls - Deep Dive & Interview with David Mar 14, 2025

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late, great David Johansen of the New York Dolls and solo career fame, covering as much of his remarkable body of work as they could fit into one episode. They also revisit their interview with David Johansen from 2001.

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Featured Songs:

New York Dolls, "Trash," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

New York Dolls, "Personality Crisis," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

New York Dolls, "Jet Boy," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

New York Dolls, "Bad Girl (Blue Rock Studios Demo)," Lipstick Killers – The Mercer Street Sessions 1972, ROIR, 1982

New York Dolls, "Pills," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

New York Dolls, "Frankenstein," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

New York Dolls, "Looking For a Kiss," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

New York Dolls, "Bad Girl," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

New York Dolls, "Bad Detective," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974

New York Dolls, "Human Being," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974

David Johansen, "Frenchette (Live)," Live It Up, Blue Sky, 1982

Buster Poindexter, "Hot Hot Hot," Buster Poindexter, RCA, 1987

David Johansen, "James Alley Blues," David Johansen and the Harry Smiths, Chesky, 2000

Buster Poindexter, "Downtown Dream," Buster's Spanish Rocketship, PolyGram, 1997

New York Dolls, "Babylon," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974

David Johansen, "Heart of Gold," Here Comes the Night, Blue Sky, 1981

New York Dolls, "Lonely Planet Boy," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

Men at Work, "Who Can it Be Now?," Business as Usual, Columbia, 1981

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RIP Angie Stone Mar 12, 2025

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to the underappreciated hip-hop pioneer and neo soul singer Angie Stone who died on March 1, 2025 at the age of 63.

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Sly and the Family Stone & Opinions on Horsegirl Mar 07, 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review Sly Stone's documentary and memoir and revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson. They also review the new album from Chicago indie rockers Horsegirl.

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Featured Songs:

Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Horsegirl, "2468," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

Horsegirl, "I Can't Stand To See You," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

Horsegirl, "Information Content," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

Horsegirl, "Where'd You Go?," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025