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Wednesday's Karly Hartzman, Opinions on CMAT & Listener Calls Oct 20, 2023

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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 Oct 18, 2023

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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 Oct 13, 2023

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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 Oct 11, 2023

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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 Oct 06, 2023

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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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Featured Songs:

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 Oct 04, 2023

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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 Sep 29, 2023

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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 Sep 27, 2023

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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 Sep 22, 2023

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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