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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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00:09:03

RIP Cheetah Chrome

Sound Opinions ·

2026/10/07

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Cheetah Chrome, guitarist for Rocket from the Tombs and the Dead Boys, who recently died at age 71.

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00:07:33

A Song So Great Even Muzak Couldn’t Ruin It

Sound Opinions ·

2026/09/30

In this bonus episode, Greg spotlights a song he recently heard as Muzak and makes the case for the original and its grocery store counterpart.

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00:05:03

A Playful Post-Punk Romp

Sound Opinions ·

2026/09/09

In this bonus episode, Jim spotlights what he claims is the second-best track ever to feature handclaps.

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00:07:14

RIP William Orbit, the Producer Behind Ray of Light

Sound Opinions ·

2026/09/02

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to producer William Orbit and his work on Ray of Light, which Greg considers Madonna’s greatest album.

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00:06:08

RIP Jennifer Finch of L7

Sound Opinions ·

2026/08/26

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to L7 bassist Jennifer Finch, who died July 18, 2026, at age 59.

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00:50:22

Shoegaze Genre Dissection

Sound Opinions ·

2026/08/21

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot highlight some of Shoegaze's pioneers along with more recent favorites.

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00:06:32

RIP The Lyres' Jeff Conolly

Sound Opinions ·

2026/08/19

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Jeff “Monoman” Conolly, the garage-rock pioneer and leader of Lyres, who died July 31, 2026, at the age of 69.

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00:08:36

Another History Lesson from Professor DeRogatis

Sound Opinions ·

2026/08/12

In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song that ties back to his childhood fascination with the Alamo.

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00:50:16

Heartland Rock with Erin Osmon, RIP Glen Hansard

Sound Opinions ·

2026/08/07

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Erin Osmon about her new book on "heartland rock" and pay tribute to the late Glen Hansard.

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00:07:32

From Demo to Classic

Sound Opinions ·

2026/08/05

In this bonus episode, Greg tells the story of a classic song that took the perfect voice to become a hit.

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00:50:18

Summer Review Roundup: Jack White, Olivia Rodrigo,...

Sound Opinions ·

2026/07/31

Jim and Greg discuss new albums from Olivia Rodrigo, Jack White, Margo Price, Robyn Hitchcock, and Swamp Dogg.

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00:25:47

RIP Glen Hansard

Sound Opinions ·

2026/07/30

Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová performance on Sound Opinions from 2008.

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00:50:52

The "Best" Albums of 2026...So Far

Sound Opinions ·

2026/06/19

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their personal best albums of 2026 so far.

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00:50:10

Sound Opinions LIVE (Courtney Barnett, Mudhoney and...

Sound Opinions ·

2026/06/05

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are digging into the Sound Opinions archives to share some rare tracks recorded in live sessions for past episodes.

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00:06:16

A Cult Artist with Seductive Charm

Sound Opinions ·

2026/06/03

In this bonus trip to the Desert Island Jukebox, Jim highlights a singer who spent years in the orbit of some of post-punk's most celebrated and notorious figures before stepping into the spotlight herself.

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00:49:51

Gary Stewart: The Five Essential Songs, Plus Opinions...

Sound Opinions ·

2026/05/29

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share the "five essential songs" from country artist Gary Stewart and review some new music from Jill Scott, Mandy, Indiana and Aldous Harding.

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00:50:29

Willie Nelson: The Five Essential Albums & Opinions...

Sound Opinions ·

2026/05/22

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig into Willie Nelson’s vast catalog of 150+ albums. Along with author Geoffrey Himes, they highlight the “five essential” albums people should hear.

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00:50:39

Ratboys & Opinions on Friko

Sound Opinions ·

2026/04/24

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by Ratboys lead singer and songwriter Julia Steiner and review the new album from Friko.

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00:06:45

A Song About Robert De Niro (Sort Of)

Sound Opinions ·

2026/04/22

In this bonus episode, Jim cues up a Desert Island Jukebox pick—and explains why it’s deeper than it first sounds.

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00:50:38

Rapper Billy Woods, Opinions on Robyn & Courtney Barnett

Sound Opinions ·

2026/04/17

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot chat with rapper Billy Woods about his career, discography, and the process driving his music.

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