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Ghostly Tracks & the Origins Behind Them Oct 22, 2021

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It's spooky season and hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot have a new batch of songs about ghosts to share. They're joined by Sam Weller, author of many books on Ray Bradbury and the gothic short story collection Dark Black, to discuss spooky music.

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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Long Black Veil," Kicking Against The Pricks, Mute, 1986

Roky Erickson and the Aliens, "If You Have Ghosts," The Evil One, 415, 1981

Joy Division, "Dead Souls," Still, Factory, 1981

Psychedelic Furs, "The Ghost In You," Mirror Moves, Columbia, 1984

Suicide, "Ghost Rider," Suicide, Red Star, 1977

Johnny Cash, "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky," Silver, Columbia, 1979

Caroline Herring, "Long Black Veil," Golden Apples of the Sun, Signature Sounds, 2009

Daniel Johnston, "Casper the Friendly Ghost," Yip/Jump Music, (Self-Released), 1983

Pat Benetar, "Wuthering Heights," Crimes of Passion, Chrysalis, 1980

Kate Bush, "Wuthering Heights," The Kick Inside, Harvest, 1978

Scott Sorry, "Black Dog Dancers," (Single), Generation X-Ray, 2021

Elton John, "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long Long Time)," Honky Château, Uni, 1972

Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians, "My Wife and My Dead Wife," Gotta Let This Hen Out!, Midnight Music, 1985

The Raveonettes, "Apparitions," Raven In the Grave, The Raveonettes, 2011

Mekons, "Ghosts of American Astronauts," So Good It Hurts, Twin/Tone, 1988

Ladytron, "Ghosts," Velocifero, Nettwerk Productions, 2008

The Goldstars, "Stroll In Hell," Stroll In Hell (Single), The Goldstars, 2021

Black Sabbath, "Black Sabbath," Black Sabbath, Vertigo, 1970

The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Sunday Morning," The Velvet Underground and Nico, Verve, 1967

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The Go-Go's Gina Schock on her new photobook, the Rock Hall of Fame & more Oct 20, 2021

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In this bonus episode, Sound Opinions Senior Producer Alex Claiborne chats with drummer Gina Schock of The Go-Go's about her upcoming photobook, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the 40th anniversary of Beauty and the Beat.

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Jimmy Jam of Jam & Lewis on His Hits With Janet Jackson & New Album, Plus Shirley Manson of Garbage Oct 15, 2021

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Since the 1980s, producers and songwriters Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have made huge hits with artists like Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey. But finally in 2021, the duo released their debut album as artists. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot chat with Jimmy Jam about the record and his illustrious past work. Plus, we hear the song that got Garbage's Shirley Manson Hooked on Sonics.

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Featured Songs:

Jam & Lewis, "Spinnin (feat. Mary J. Blige)," Jam & Lewis, Volume 1, Flyte Tyme, BMG, 2021

Jam & Lewis, "Somewhat Loved (There You Go Breakin' My Heart) (feat. Mariah Carey)," Jam & Lewis, Volume 1, Flyte Tyme, BMG, 2021

Janet Jackson, "What Have You Done for Me Lately," Control, A&M, 1986

Jam & Lewis, "The Next Best Day (feat. Boyz II Men)," Jam & Lewis, Volume 1, Flyte Tyme, BMG, 2021

The S.O.S. Band, "Tell Me If You Still Care," On the Rise, Tabu/Epic, 1983

Cornbread Harris and Friends, "PutThe World," Cornbread Supreme Volume 1, 2631577 Records DK, 2002

Janet Jackson, "Control," Control, A&M, 1986

The S.O.S. Band, "Just Be Good to Me," On the Rise, Tabu/Epic, 1983

Jam & Lewis, "Happily Unhappy (feat. Toni Braxton)," Jam & Lewis, Volume 1, Flyte Tyme, BMG, 2021

New Edition, "Can You Stand the Rain," Heart Break, MCA, 1987

Janet Jackson, "Nasty," Control, A&M, 1986

The S.O.S. Band, "Take Your Time (Do It Right)," SOS, Tabu, 1980

Janet Jackson, "Miss You Much," Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, A&M, 1989

Garbage, "No Gods No Masters," No Gods No Masters, Infectious Music, 2021

Stray Cats, "Stray Cat Strut," Stray Cats, Arista, 1981

Tori Amos, "Happy Phantom," Little Earthquakes, Atlantic, 1992

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Critical darlings once more Oct 13, 2021

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In this bonus podcast, Greg plays a song by a band that were once critical darlings, but have taken a critical beating over the past 20 years. He presents this song as evidence they haven't lost a step.

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Jason Molina: His Life and Music, Plus Opinions on Mickey Guyton & Leon Bridges Oct 08, 2021

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Whether he was recording as Songs: Ohia or Magnolia Electric Company, Jason Molina was a poetic and enigmatic musician, releasing 16 studio albums before his untimely death in 2013. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Erin Osmon about her biography of Molina, "Riding With The Ghost." The hosts also hear what song got Leon Bridges Hooked on Sonics and review the new album from country artist Mickey Guyton.

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Songs: Ohia, "I've Been Riding With The Ghost," The Magnolia Electric Co., Secretly Canadian, 2003

Mickey Guyton, "Black Like Me," Remember Her Name, Capitol Nashville, 2021

Mickey Guyton, "All American," Remember Her Name, Capitol Nashville, 2021

Mickey Guyton, "Rosé," Remember Her Name, Capitol Nashville, 2021

Mickey Guyton, "Dancing In The Living Room," Remember Her Name, Capitol Nashville, 2021

Songs: Ohia, "Farewell Transmission," The Magnolia Electric Co., Secretly Canadian, 2003

Songs: Ohia, "Cabwaylingo," Songs:Ohia, Secretly Canadian, 1997

Songs: Ohia, "Steve Albini's Blues," Didn't It Rain, Secretly Canadian, 2002

Songs: Ohia, "Soul," (Single), Palace, 1995

Songs: Ohia, "White Sulfur," Songs:Ohia, Secretly Canadian, 1997

Songs: Ohia, "Farewell Transmission," The Magnolia Electric Co., Secretly Canadian, 2003

Songs: Ohia, "The Black Crow," The Lioness, Secretly Canadian, 1999

Amanda Shires, "Just Be Simple," Just Be Simple (Unreleased), N/A, 2019

Songs: Ohia, "Just Be Simple," The Magnolia Electric Co., Secretly Canadian, 2003

Leon Bridges, "Motorbike," Gold-Diggers Sound, Columbia, 2021

Miguel, "Sure Thing," All I Want Is You, Jive, 2010

Miguel, "All I Want Is You (feat. J.Cole)," All I Want Is You, Jive, 2010

Janet Jackson, "Control," Control, A&M, 1986

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Shirley Manson on Garbage's new album and her podcast Oct 06, 2021

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In this bonus episode producer Alex Claiborne talks with Garbage lead singer Shirley Manson about their new album "No Gods No Masters" and her podcast The Jump.

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The R. Kelly Conviction with dream hampton and Jim DeRogatis & Reviews of Adia Victoria and Little Simz Oct 01, 2021

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As the two journalists who had the biggest roles in bringing R. Kelly to justice, dream hampton, director of "Surviving R. Kelly" and Jim DeRogatis reflect on the news this week that the R&B superstar was convicted of federal charges. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot also review new albums from Adia Victoria and Little Simz.

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Adia Victoria, "Magnolia Blues," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021

Aaliyah, "4 Page Letter," One in a Million, Blackground and Atlantic, 1996

Neil Young, "Guitar Solo, No. 1," Dead Man (Music from and Inspired By the Motion Picture), Vapor, 1996

Adia Victoria, "You Was Born To Die (feat. Kyshona Armstrong, Margo Price & Jason Isbell)," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021

Adia Victoria, "Mean-Hearted Woman," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021

Adia Victoria, "Please Come Down," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021

Little Simz, "Introvert," Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, Age 101 Music, AWAL, 2021

Little Simz, "Speed," Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, Age 101 Music, AWAL, 2021

Little Simz, "I Love You, I Hate You," Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, Age 101 Music, AWAL, 2021

Little Simz, "The Rapper That Came To Tea (Interlude)," Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, Age 101 Music, AWAL, 2021

Little Simz, "Fear No Man," Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, Age 101 Music, AWAL, 2021

Songs: Ohia, "I've Been Riding With The Ghost," The Magnolia Electric Co., Secretly Canadian, 2003

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The Drive-By Truckers' American South Sep 29, 2021

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In this bonus episode producer Andrew Gill interviews author Stephen Deusner about his new book, "Where The Devil Don't Stay: Traveling the South with the Drive-By Truckers."

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Reviews of Low, Kacey Musgraves, Lil Nas X & More, Plus Guest Desert Island Jukebox Sep 24, 2021

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As we move into fall, there's an abundance of new music to review. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a review roundup, sharing their thoughts on new music from artists like Kacey Musgraves, Lil Nas X, Low and Amyl and the Sniffers. Plus, we'll hear from past Sound Opinions guests about the desert island jukebox songs that can't live without.

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Low, "Days Like These," HEY WHAT, Sub Pop, 2021

Lil Nas X, "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)," Montero, Columbia, 2021

Lil Nas X, "AM I DREAMING (feat. Miley Cyrus)," Montero, Columbia, 2021

Lil Nas X, "SCOOP (feat. Doja Cat)," Montero, Columbia, 2021

Lil Nas X, "SUN GOES DOWN," Montero, Columbia, 2021

Amyl and the Sniffers, "Hertz," Comfort to Me, ATO, 2021

Amyl and the Sniffers, "Guided By Angels," Comfort to Me, ATO, 2021

Amyl and the Sniffers, "Freaks to the Front," Comfort to Me, ATO, 2021

Amyl and the Sniffers, "Choices," Comfort to Me, ATO, 2021

Kacey Musgraves, "star-crossed," star-crossed, Interscope/MCA Nashville, 2021

Kacey Musgraves, "justified," star-crossed, Interscope/MCA Nashville, 2021

Kacey Musgraves, "easier said," star-crossed, Interscope/MCA Nashville, 2021

Kacey Musgraves, "there is a light," star-crossed, Interscope/MCA Nashville, 2021

Kacey Musgraves, "hookup scene," star-crossed, Interscope/MCA Nashville, 2021

Low, "More," HEY WHAT, Sub Pop, 2021

Low, "The Price You Pay (It Must Be Wearing off)," HEY WHAT, Sub Pop, 2021

Steve Cropper & Felix Cavaliere, "Full Moon Tonight," Nudge It Up a Notch, Stax, 2008

Otis Redding, "Nobody's Fault But Mine," The Immortal Otis Redding, Stax, 1968

Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble, "Keep Your Mind Free (feat. Ben LaMar Gay)," Now, International Anthem, 2021

Duke Ellington, "Afrique," The Afro-Eurasian Eclipse, Fantasy, 1971

Richard Thompson, "Beeswing," Mirror Blue, Capitol, 1994

Janet Baker, "Ich bin die welt abhanden gekommen," Janet Baker Sings Mahler, EMI, 1967

Dawn Richard, "Boomerang," Second Line, Merge, 2021

Björk, "Stonemilker," Vulnicura, One Little Indian, 2015

Art d'Ecco, "Tv God," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021

Brian Eno, "Needles In the Camel's Eye," Here Come the Warm Jets, Island, 1974

Songs: Ohia, "Farewell Transmission," The Magnolia Electric Co., Secretly Canadian, 2003

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A band that really cooks Sep 22, 2021

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In this bonus podcast, Jim adds a song to the desert island jukebox by a band that actually cooked on stage.

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