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#451 Rob Reiner on Spinal Tap & Opinions on Morrissey Jul 18, 2014

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Sound Opinions celebrates the 30th anniversary of the greatest rock movie ever: This Is Spinal Tap. Jim and Greg turn it up to 11 and discuss the fine line between clever and stupid with comedian and director Rob Reiner. Later they review the new album from English brooder Morrissey.

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#450 Buried Treasures & Opinions on Brian Eno Jul 11, 2014

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Jim and Greg unearth some "Buried Treasures": bands that you might not have heard of but should. Then they review new album from First Aid Kit and Brian Eno & Karl Hyde.

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#449 Purple Rain and Opinions on Mastodon Jul 04, 2014

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Jim and Greg look back at the classic Prince album Purple Rain on its 30th anniversary. They talk to Prince collaborators Wendy & Lisa about the album's avant-garde pop sound and suggestive lyrics. Later they review a new album by the metal band Mastodon.

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#448 The 2014 Mid-Year Review & Opinions on Bob Mould Jun 27, 2014

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It's never too early to start making lists! Tune in for The Best Albums of 2014…so far. Later, Jim and Greg review a new contender by Husker Du founder Bob Mould.

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#447 Angel Olsen & Opinions on Lana Del Rey Jun 20, 2014

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Singer-songwriter Angel Olsen shares her dramatic tunes of heartbreak and humor. Later, Jim and Greg review the new album from singer Lana Del Rey.

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#446 Richard Thompson & Opinions on Jack White Jun 13, 2014

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Guitar virtuoso Richard Thompson of Fairport Convention joins hosts Jim and Greg in the studio for an interview and live performance. Later, Jim and Greg review the new album by fellow guitar rocker Jack White of The White Stripes.

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#445 The Baseball Project, The Rock Doctors Perform Surgery & Opinions on Sharon Van Etten Jun 06, 2014

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Paging the Rock Doctors! Jim and Greg help a fellow physician find the perfect surgery soundtrack. Plus, Steve Wynn and Scott McCaughey, members of supergroup The Baseball Project, talk about America's two favorite pastimes: Baseball and Rock 'n' Roll. Then, Jim and Greg review the new album from indie songstress Sharon Van Etten.

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#444 Warpaint & Opinions on Neil Young May 30, 2014

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Warpaint, a quartet from Los Angeles, makes danceable rock and roll and they join us this week on the show. Later Jim and Greg review the new lo-fi covers album from Neil Young.

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#443 Songs from the Front Lines May 23, 2014

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In honor of Memorial Day our brave men and women in service, Jim and Greg play Songs from the Front Lines. Later, they review the new album from Chris Martin and Coldplay.

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#442 Uncle Tupelo's No Depression and Opinions on Black Keys & Lykke Li May 16, 2014

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With its innovative fusion of traditional folk and country with punk and rock 'n' roll, Uncle Tupelo's album, No Depression, is a genuine milestone in American music, inspiring countless bands and defining what we today call alt-country. Jim and Greg talk to Uncle Tupelo's drummer Mike Heidorn about the 1990 release and its recent reissue. Later, they review new records by Swedish singer Lykke Li and American rockers The Black Keys.

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