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#240 Thriller (Classic Album Dissection) & Opinions on Eminem and Wolf Parade Jul 02, 2010

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One year after Michael Jackson’s death, Jim and Greg explore the legacy of the King of Pop’s most famous album with Nelson George, author of Thriller: The Musical Life of Michael Jackson. Plus Jim and Greg review the new albums from Eminem and Wolf Parade.

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#239 Chrissie Hynde & Opinions on Christina Aguilera and Drake Jun 25, 2010

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Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders joins Jim and Greg in the studio to debut her new project JP, Chrissie & The Fairground Boys. Later, Jim and Greg review big summer releases from pop star Christina Aguilera and rapper Drake.

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#238 Guilty Pleasures & Opinions on Tom Petty and Rhymefest Jun 18, 2010

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Guilty Pleasures: Jim, Greg & some brave listeners reveal their musical Guilty Pleasures. Plus, Jim and Greg review new albums by veteran rocker Tom Petty & rapper Rhymefest.

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#237 Chris Jones & The Best Albums of 2010...So Far Jun 11, 2010

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The Best Albums of 2010...So Far: Jim and Greg name their mid-year favorites. They also talk to theater critic Chris Jones about Broadway’s rock ‘n’ roll influences.

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#236 The Vocoder & Opinions on Blitzen Trapper and Sleigh Bells Jun 04, 2010

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Jim and Greg are joined by Dave Tompkins, author of How to Wreck a Nice Beach, a history of the vocoder from World War II to Hip-Hop. Tompkins reveals the instrument’s secret military past and funk roots.

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#235 Phoenix & Opinions on Bettye LaVette May 28, 2010

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Ultra-melodic French rockers Phoenix join Jim and Greg in the studio to perform songs from their hit 2009 album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. Plus they review the new album from Bettye LaVette and Greg drops a quarter into the Desert Island Jukebox.

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#234 The Rock Doctors Battle Addiction & Opinions on The National and Janelle Monáe May 21, 2010

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Rock Doctors Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot conduct their first rock and roll intervention. They help a listener with a musical addiction...before it’s too late. Plus Jim and Greg review new albums from The National and Janelle Monae.

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#233 The xx & Opinions on The Dead Weather May 14, 2010

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The xx has quietly taken the U.S. by storm. Now the British electronic trio is live in the Sound Opinions studio. Plus, Jim and Greg review the new album from The Dead Weather.

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#232 Buried Treasures & Opinions on The New Pornographers May 07, 2010

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Buried Treasures: With over 100,000 records released every year, it’s easy for some gems to fall through the track. This week Jim and Greg unearth some of their favorites.

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