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**Sound Opinions**

Take two nationally respected rock critics, the latest music news, personal commentary, and exclusive interviews and performances, add a huge pile of records old and new, and the result is Sound Opinions, where people who love music can come together.

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Bonus podcast 15: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick Mar 03, 2021

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Greg pays tribute to a dynamic duo of retired robots and one of their notable collaborators.

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#796 Best Band Lineup Changes, Opinions on Arlo Parks & slowthai Feb 26, 2021

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk about their favorite bands that have improved significantly after lineup changes. They also review new albums by British rapper Slowthai and British singer songwriter Arlo Parks.

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Featured Songs:

Arlo Parks, "Green Eyes," Collapsed in Sunbeams, Transgressive, 2021

Arlo Parks, "Too Good," Collapsed in Sunbeams, Transgressive, 2021

Arlo Parks, "Hope," Collapsed in Sunbeams, Transgressive, 2021

Arlo Parks, "Porta 400," Collapsed in Sunbeams, Transgressive, 2021

Slowthai, "Play with Fire," Tyron, Method, 2021

Slowthai, "Feel Away," Tyron, Method, 2021

Slowthai, "adhd," Tyron, Method, 2021

Fleetwood Mac, "Albatross," Albatross (Single), Blue Horizon, 1968

Fleetwood Mac, "Bermuda Triangle," Heroes Are Hard to Find, Reprise, 1974

Fleetwood Mac, "World Turning," Fleetwood Mac, Reprise, 1975

Genesis, "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway," The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Charisma, 1974

Genesis, "Squonk," A Trick of the Tail, Charisma, 1976

James Brown, "I Got the Feelin'," I Got the Feelin', King, 1968

James Brown, "Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine," Sex Machine, King, 1970

Buzzcocks, "Boredom," Spiral Scratch, New Hormones, 1977

Buzzcocks, "Autonomy," Another Music in a Different Kitchen, United Artists, 1978

The Temptations, "My Girl," The Temptations Sing Smokey, Gordy, 1965

The Temptations, "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)," The Sky's the Limit, Gordy, 1971

Black Flag, "Louie Louie," Louie Louie (Single), Posh Boy, 1981

Black Flag, "Best One Yet," Loose Nut, SST, 1985

Rush, "Working Man," Rush, Moon, 1974

Rush, "By-Tor and the Snow Dog," Fly By Night, Mercury, 1975

Nirvana, "Love Buzz," Bleach, Sub Pop, 1989

Nirvana, "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Nevermind, DGC, 1991

XTC, "This is Pop?," White Music, Virgin, 1978

XTC, "Life Begins at the Hop," Life Begins at the Hop (Single), Virgin, 1979

Todd Rundgren, "We Gotta Get You a Woman," Runt, Ampex, 1970

Jimi Hendrix Experience, "Wait Until Tomorrow," Axis: Bold As Love, Track, 1967

Lightnin' Hopkins, "Long Gone Like a Turkey Through The Corn," Country Blues, Tradition, 1959

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Bonus podcast 14: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick Feb 24, 2021

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Jim pays tribute to Tom Stevens of The Long Ryders.

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#795 Todd Rundgren on His Virtual Tour, Meat Loaf, Plus Opinions on The Weather Station Feb 19, 2021

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Todd Rundgren about his own music, his virtual tour and his career as a producer, this week. They also review the new album from The Weather Station.

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Featured Songs:

Nazz, "Open My Eyes," Nazz, SGC, 1968

The Weather Station, "Robber," Ignorance, Fat Possum, 2021

The Weather Station, "Parking Lot," Ignorance, Fat Possum, 2021

The Weather Station, "Atlantic," Ignorance, Fat Possum, 2021

Todd Rundgren, "I Saw the Light," Something/Anything?, Bearsville, 1972

Todd Rundgren, "Hello It's Me," Something/Anything?, Bearsville, 1972

Todd Rundgren, "Can We Still Be Friends," Hermit of Mink Hollow, Bearsville, 1978

Todd Rundgren, "Parallel Lines," Nearly Human, Warner Bros., 1989

Todd Rundgren, "The Want of a Nail (with Bobby Womack)," Nearly Human, Warner Bros., 1989

Todd Rundgren, "Bang the Drum All Day," The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect, Bearsville, 1982

Todd Rundgren, "I Love My Life," Nearly Human, Warner Bros., 1989

XTC, "The Meeting Place," Skylarking, Geffen, 1986

Meat Loaf, "Bat Out of Hell," Bat Out of Hell, Cleveland International, 1977

Meat Loaf, "Paradise By the Dashboard Light," Bat Out of Hell, Cleveland International, 1977

Todd Rundgren, "Couldn't I Just Tell You," Something/Anything?, Bearsville, 1972

XTC, "Dear God," Skylarking, Geffen, 1986

Patti Smith Group, "Dancing Barefoot," Wave, Arista, 1979

Fleetwood Mac, "The Chain," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977

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Bonus podcast 13: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick Feb 17, 2021

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Jim adds a song to the Jukebox he was reminded of by the film, "Promising Young Woman."

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#794 Buried Treasures & Peter Stampfel Feb 12, 2021

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It's time again for hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot to share their latest buried treasures: recently released, under-the-radar albums you need to hear! Plus, Jim and Greg celebrate the work of Peter Stampfel as he releases his most ambitious project.

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Featured Songs:

Monolord, "I'm Staying Home," I'm Staying Home (Single), Relapse, 2021

Shame, "Alphabet," Drunk Tank Pink, Dead Oceans, 2021

Illuminati Hotties, "Free Ppls," FREE I.H: This Is Not the One You’ve Been Waiting For, Self-Released, 2020

OnceIWasYoung, "Cul de Sac," A Lonely New Year, Self-Released, 2021

Waltzer, "Lantern," Time Traveler , Side Hustle, 2021

Chappell Roan, "Pink Pony Club," Pink Pony Club (Single), Atlantic, 2020

Hartford/Focht, "Capitol Sunset," Hartford/Focht, Clearly, 2020

The Martha's Vineyard Ferries, "Jail Material," Jail Material (Single), self-released, 2021

Miss Grit, "Grow Up To," Imposter - EP, self-released, 2021

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, "Fo Sho," I Told You So, Colemine, 2021

Peter Stampfel, "The Years," Peter Stampfel's 20th Century in 100 Songs, Louisiana Red Hot, 2021

Peter Stampfel & The Bottlecaps, "Drink American," Demo '84, Don Giovanni, 2020

Peter Stampfel, "Wannabe," Peter Stampfel's 20th Century in 100 Songs, Louisiana Red Hot, 2021

Michael Hurley/The Unholy Modal Rounders/Jeffrey Frederick & The Clamtones, "Midnight in Paris," Have Moicy!, Rounder, 1976

Peter Stampfel and the Bottlecaps, "Bridge and Tunnel Girls," The People's Republic Of Rock N' Roll, Homestead, 1989

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Bonus podcast 12: RIP Mary Wilson of the Supremes Feb 10, 2021

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Mary Wilson of the Supremes was our guest in January 2020 on WBEZ. We revisit that conversation in memory of Mary, dead at 76.

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#793 John Carpenter, Favorite Film Scores & Opinions on Goat Girl & Madlib Feb 05, 2021

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John Carpenter directed and composed the music for some of the most iconic horror films of all time, from Halloween to They Live. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with him about his career and new album Lost Themes III. The hosts also share a few of their favorite film scores and review some new music.

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Featured Songs:

John Carpenter, "Halloween Theme - Main Title," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979

Goat Girl, "The Crack," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021

Goat Girl, "P.T.S.Tea," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021

Goat Girl, "Badibaba," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021

Madlib, "The Call," Sound Ancestors, Madlib Invazion, 2021

Madlib, "Road of the Lonely Ones," Sound Ancestors, Madlib Invazion, 2021

Madlib, "Two for 2 - For Dilla," Sound Ancestors, Madlib Invazion, 2021

Goat Girl, "Sad Cowboy," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021

John Carpenter, "The Shape Stalks," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979

Bebe Barron and Louis Barron, "Forbidden Planet Soundtrack - a) Main Titles - Overture - b) Giant Footprints In The Sand," Forbidden Planet, Planet, 1976

Bernard Herrmann, Joel McNeely & Royal Scottish Orchestra, "Scotty Trails Madeline (Including: Madeline's First Appearance, Madeline's Car, The Flower Shop, The Alleyway, The Mission, Graveyard, and Tombstone)," Vertigo: Original Motion Picture Score, Varèse Sarabande, 1995

John Carpenter, "Dark Star," Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998, Rodeo Suplex, 2017

John Carpenter, "Skeleton," Lost Themes III: Life After Death, Sacred Bones, 2021

Dimitri Tiomkin, "High Noon - Theme," Movie Memories: Music from the Greatest Films, Colosseum, 1995

John Carpenter, "Dead Eyes," Lost Themes III: Life After Death, Sacred Bones, 2021

Carl Stalling, "Powerhouse and Other Cuts from the Early 50's," The Carl Stalling Project - Music From Warner Bros. Cartoons 1936-1958, Rhino, 1990

Bobby Womack & Peace, "Across 110th Street," Across 110th Street Soundtrack, United Artists, 1972

Goblin, "Zombi," Zombi (Dawn Of The Dead) Original Sound, Cinevox, 1978

Ennio Morricone, "Armonica," Once Upon a Time in the West, RCA, 1972

The Wheel Workers, "S.O.S.," S.O.S. (Single), Steven Higginbotham, 2020

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Bonus podcast 11: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick Feb 03, 2021

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Greg plays his favorite song by a son of a famous father.

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#792 The Zappa Show, Feat. Director Alex Winter; Opinions on Viagra Boys Jan 29, 2021

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the life and career of Frank Zappa with actor and documentarian Alex Winter, director of ZAPPA. They also review the new album by Viagra Boys.

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Featured Songs:

Frank Zappa, "Peaches en Regalia," Hot Rats, Bizarre, 1969

Viagra Boys, "I Feel Alive," Welfare Jazz, Year0001, 2021

Viagra Boys, "Ain't Nice," Welfare Jazz, Year0002, 2021

Viagra Boys, "Into the Sun," Welfare Jazz, Year0003, 2021

Viagra Boys, "Creatures," Welfare Jazz, Year0004, 2021

Viagra Boys, "In Spite of Ourselves (feat. Amy Taylor)," Welfare Jazz, Year0005, 2021

Frank Zappa, "Valley Girl (feat. Moon Zappa)," Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, Barking Pumpkin, 1982

Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention, "Camarillo Brillo," Over-Nite Sensation, DiscReet, 1973

Frank Zappa, "Willie the Pimp," Hot Rats, Bizarre, 1969

Frank Zappa and Ensemble Modern, "Dog Breath Variations," The Yellow Shark, Barking Pumpkin, 1993

Edgard Varèse, "Poème électronique," Music of Edgard Varèse, Columbia, 1960

The Mothers of Invention, "Trouble Every Day," Freak Out, Verve, 1966

Frank Zappa, "The Black Page, No. 2 (Live)," Baby Snakes, Barking Pumpkin, 1983

The Mothers of Invention, "Didja Get Any Onya," Weasels Rip My Flesh, Bizarre, 1970

John Carpenter, "Halloween Theme," Halloween (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979

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