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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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The Family Man of Reggae Bass

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Bob Marley and Lee "Scratch" Perry's bass player, Aston "Family Man" Barrett.

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2024-03-27
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Brian Eno's Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy)

Over the long tenure of Sound Opinions, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot mentioned Brian Eno countless times. They think it's time to tackle a classic album dissection of his 1974 record Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy.) They discuss Eno?s career before and since the album, as well as hear a bit of Eno himself from their 2011 interview with him.

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Featured Songs:

Brian Eno, "Burning Airlines Give You So Much More," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Roxy Music, "Re-Make/Re-Model," Roxy Music, Island, Reprise, 1972

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

Brian Eno, "Back In Judy's Jungle," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974

Brian Eno, "Mother Whale Eyeless," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974

Soft Machine, "Priscilla," The Soft Machine, Probe, Command, ABC, 1968

Brian Eno, "Put a Straw under Baby," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974

Brian Eno, "China My China," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974

Brian Eno, "The Great Pretender," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974

Brian Eno, "Third Uncle," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974

Brian Eno, "The True Wheel," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974

Brian Eno, "The Fat Lady of Limbourg," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974

Brian Eno, "Taking Tiger Mountain," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974

Brian Eno, "Fullness of Wind," Discreet Music, Obscure, 1975

Brian Eno and David Byrne, "Regiment," My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, Sire, E.G., 1981

Roxy Music, "Editions of You," For Your Pleasure, Island, Warner Bros., 1973

BODEGA, "Tarkovski," Tarkovski (Single), Chrysalis, 2024

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2024-03-22
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A Found-Sound Masterpiece

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a Brian Eno-affiliated song made of found sounds to the Desert Island Jukebox. 

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2024-03-20
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Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter of The Roots & Opinions on Heems & Lapgan

This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter of The Roots about his memoir. The hosts also review the new album from Das Racist rapper Heems.

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Featured Songs:

The Roots, "You Got Me (feat. Erykah Badu & Eve)," Things Fall Apart, MCA, 1999

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Heems & Lapgan, "I'm Pretty Cool," Lafandar, Veena, Mass Appeal India, 2024

Das Racist, "Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell," Shut Up, Dude, Greedhead, Mishka, 2010

Heems & Lapgan, "Accent," Lafandar, Veena, Mass Appeal India, 2024

Heems & Lapgan, "Porches," Lafandar, Veena, Mass Appeal India, 2024

Heems & Lapgan, "Obi Toppin (Darling)," Lafandar, Veena, Mass Appeal India, 2024

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, "The Message," The Message, Sugar Hill, 1982

Run-DMC, "My Adidas," Raising Hell, Profile, 1986

El Michels Affair & Black Thought, "Protocol (feat. Son Little)," Glorious Game, Big Crown, 2023

The Roots, "The Roots is Comin'," Organix!, Self-Released, 1993

George Benson, "Give Me The Night," Give Me The Night, Qwest, 1980

The Jacksons, "We Can Change The World," Victory, Epic, 1984

Gene Chandler, "Duke of Earl," Duke of Earl (Single), Vee-Jay, 1961

Brian Eno, "Taking Tiger Mountain," Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Island, 1974

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2024-03-15
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The Song That Helped Introduce Japan To Rock & Roll

In this bonus episode, Greg adds two versions of a surprising song to the Desert Island Jukebox. It was the first rock & roll song to chart in Japan and a later version involved members of The Clash.

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2024-03-13
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Karaoke Songs, Opinions on Grandaddy & RIP Dexter Romweber

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take the show out of the recording studio and into the karaoke bar as they share some of their favorite karaoke tracks. They?ll also hear selections from production staff and listeners. Plus, the hosts review new music from Grandaddy and bid farewell to the late rockabilly musician Dexter Romweber.

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Featured Songs:

Carly Rae Jepsen, "Call Me Maybe," Kiss, 604, 2012

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Grandaddy, "Blu Wav," Blu Wav, Dangerbird, 2024

Grandaddy, "You're Going to Be Fine and I'm Going to Hell," Blu Wav, Dangerbird, 2024

Grandaddy, "Jukebox App," Blu Wav, Dangerbird, 2024

Grandaddy, "Ducky, Boris and Dart," Blu Wav, Dangerbird, 2024

Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, "Jackson," Carryin' On with Johnny Cash & June Carter, Columbia, 1967

*NSYNC, "It Makes Me Ill," No Strings Attached, Jive, 2000

Shania Twain, "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!," Come On Over, Mercury, 1997

Donny Osmond & Chorus, "I'll Make a Man Out of You," Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack, Walt Disney, 1998

Art Brut, "Formed a Band," Bang Bang Rock & Roll, Fierce Panda, 2005

Joey Scarbury, "Theme from The Greatest American Hero (Believe It or Not)," America's Greatest Hero, Elektra, 1981

The 5th Dimension, "Wedding Bell Blues," The Age of Aquarius, Soul City, 1969

Kenny Rogers, "Islands In the Stream (duet with Dolly Parton)," Eyes That See in the Dark, RCA Victor, 1983

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Original Cast , "Rose Tint My World (feat. Richard O'Brien)," The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Ode, 1975

Regulo Caro, "En Estos Días," En Estos Días, Del, 2018

Beyoncé, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," I Am...Sasha Fierce, Columbia, 2008

Radiohead, "Creep," Pablo Honey, Parlophone, 1992

Backstreet Boys, "I Want it That Way," Millennium, Jive, 1999

Prince, "When Doves Cry," Purple Rain, Warner Bros., 1984

Flat Duo Jets, "Frog Went a Courtin'," Go Go Harlem Baby, Sky, 1991

Flat Duo Jets, "Riot In Cell Block Number Nine," In Stereo, Dolphin, 1985

The Roots, "You Got Me (feat. Erykah Badu & Eve)," Things Fall Apart, MCA, 1999

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2024-03-08
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The First Heavy Metal?

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that can make a solid claim to being from the first "heavy metal" band. 

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2024-03-06
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Louise Post (Veruca Salt) & Opinions on Idles & Mary Timony

Host Jim DeRogatis talks with Chicago alt-rock legend, Louise Post, a guitarist, singer, and cofounder of the band Veruca Salt. The hosts also review new albums from post-punk Brits IDLES and guitar master Mary Timony.

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Featured Songs:

Louise Post, "Guilty," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Idles, "Dancer," Tangk, Partisan, 2024

Idles, "Grace," Tangk, Partisan, 2024

Idles, "Hall & Oates," Tangk, Partisan, 2024

Mary Timony, "Looking for the Sun," Untame the Tiger, Merge, 2024

Mary Timony, "No Thirds," Untame the Tiger, Merge, 2024

Mary Timony, "The Guest," Untame the Tiger, Merge, 2024

Mary Timony, "Dominoes," Untame the Tiger, Merge, 2024

Veruca Salt, "Seether," American Thighs, Minty Fresh, 1994

Louise Post, "What About," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023

VEYLS, "Life Support," Widow EP, Velveteen, 2023

Louise Post, "Killer," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023

Louise Post, "God I Know," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023

Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis, "Cruisin'," Duets: Original Soundtrack, Hollywood, 2000

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2024-03-01
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RIP Damo Suzuki

In this bonus episode, we pay tribute to Damo Suzuki of Can, who died February 9 at age 74.

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2024-02-28
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RIP Wayne Kramer of the MC5 & Opinions on Brittany Howard

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late singer, songwriter and guitarist Wayne Kramer of the MC5. They?ll revisit their past interview with him and talk about his life, music and the power of collaboration. Plus, the hosts will review the new album from Brittany Howard.

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Featured Songs:

The MC5, "Kick Out the Jams," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Brittany Howard, "What Now," What Now, Island, 2024

Brittany Howard, "Another Day," What Now, Island, 2024

Brittany Howard, "Prove It To You," What Now, Island, 2024

Brittany Howard, "To Be Still," What Now, Island, 2024

MC5, "Motor City Is Burning," Kick Out the James, Elektra, 1969

MC5, "Ramblin' Rose," Kick Out the James, Elektra, 1969

MC5, "The American Ruse," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970

MC5, "Rocket Reducer N. 62 (Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa)," Kick Out the James, Elektra, 1969

MC5, "Gotta Keep Movin'," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970

MC5, "Sister Anne," High Time, Atlantic, 1971

Wayne Kramer, "Poison," The Hard Stuff, Epitaph, 1995

MC5, "Starship," Kick Out the James, Elektra, 1969

The Stooges, "Search and Destroy," Raw Power, Columbia, 1973

Ted Nugent, "Cat Scratch Fever," Cat Scratch Fever, Epic, 1977

Wayne Kramer, "Crack in the Universe," The Hard Stuff, Epitaph, 1995

MC5, "Looking At You," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970

MC5, "Future/Now," High Time, Atlantic, 1971

MC5, "Let Me Try," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970

Louise Post, "Don't Give Up," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023

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2024-02-23
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RIP Mojo Nixon

In this bonus episode we pay tribute to Mojo Nixon (Neill Kirby McMillan Jr.), a consummate showman with a love for the working class, who died February 7. 

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2024-02-22
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Give the Drummer Some

What role do drums play in Rock? Should that be keeping the beat or leading from the front? Who are some of the greatest drummers in rock music? The beat goes on as Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot focus on the contributions of drummers to rock music with drummer Joe Wong. Wong also hosts a podcast on drummers called The Trap Set. There's also an interview with Bernard Purdie.

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Featured Songs:

The Beatles, "Come Together," Abbey Road, Apple, 1969

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

James Brown, "Funky Drummer," Funky Drummer (single), King, 1970

Wild Flag, "Romance," Wild Flag, Merge, 2011

Little Richard And His Band, "Heeby-Jeebies," She's Got It (single), Specialty, 1956

Michael Jackson, "Billie Jean," Thriller, Epic, 1982

Earth Wind and Fire, "Can't Hide Love," Gratitude, Columbia, 1975

Rush, "Tom Sawyer," Moving Pictures, Mercury, 1981

Elvin Jones, "Agappe Love," Poly-Currents, Blue Note, 1970

The Rolling Stones, "Paint It Black," Paint It Black (single), Decca, 1966

Battles, "Atlas," Mirrored, Warp, 2007

Can, "Paperhouse," Tago Mago, United Artists, 1971

The Who, "Young Man Blues," Live at Leeds, Decca, 1970

The Who, "I Can See For Miles," I Can See For Miles (single), Track, 1967

Dennis Coffey, "Scorpio," Evolution, Sussex, 1971

Queen, "Fat Bottomed Girls," Jazz, EMI, 1978

Violent Femmes, "Blister In the Sun," Blister in the Sun (single), Slash, 1983

Phil Collins, "In The Air Tonight," Face Value, Virgin, 1981

Fela Kuti, "Zombie," Zombie, Coconut, 1976

Aretha Franklin, "Rock Steady," Rock Steady (single), Atlantic, 1971

Led Zeppelin, "Rock and Roll," Led Zepplin IV, Atlantic, 1971

Led Zeppelin, "Dazed and Confused," Led Zeppelin, Atlantic, 1969

Led Zeppelin, "Stairway To Heaven," Led Zepplin IV, Atlantic, 1971

Public Image Ltd., "Under the House," The Flowers of Romance, Virgin, 1981

Led Zeppelin, "When the Levee Breaks," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971

Sleater-Kinney, "Youth Decay," All Hands on the Bad One, Kill Rock Stars, 2000

XTC, "Senses Working Overtime," English Settlement, Virgin, 1982

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

Rolling Stones, "Honky Tonk Woman," Honky Tonk Woman (Single), Decca, 1969

The Stairsteps, "O-o-h Child," O-o-h Child (single), Buddah, 1970

Doris Troy, "Just One Look," Just One Look (single), Atlantic, 1963

Gil Scott-Heron, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, Flying Dutchman, 1974

The Exciters, "Tell Him," Tell Him (single), United Artists, 1962

Melvin Bliss, "Synthetic Substitution," Reward (single), Sunburst, 1973

Public Enemy, "Don't Believe The Hype," It Takes a Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back, Def Jam, 1988

Ultra Magnetic M.C.s, "Ego Trippin'," Ego Trippin' (single), Next Plateau, 1986

Naughty By Nature, "O.P.P. (instrumental version)," O.P.P. (single), Tommy Boy, 1991

EPMD, "I'm Housin'," Strictly Business, Fresh, 1988

Wale, "Lacefrontin'," The Eleven One Eleven Theory, Maybach Music, 2011

Steely Dan, "Home At Last," Aja, ABC, 1977

The MC5, "Kick Out the Jams," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969

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2024-02-16
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RIP Mary Weiss of the Shangri-Las

In this bonus episode we pay tribute to Mary Weiss, the leader of the Shangri-Las, who died in January. 

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2024-02-14
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Songs About Getting Away on Vacation & Opinions on Kali Uchis

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are taking a sonic vacation from another dreary winter by sharing their favorite songs about getting away! They also hear selections from the production staff and they review the new record from Kali Uchis.

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Lenny Kravitz, "Fly Away," 5, Virgin, 1998

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Kali Uchis, "¿Cómo Así?," Orquídeas, Geffen, 2024

Kali Uchis, "Me Pongo Loca," Orquídeas, Geffen, 2024

Kali Uchis, "Pensamientos Intrusivos," Orquídeas, Geffen, 2024

Kali Uchis, "Igual Que Un Ángel," Orquídeas, Geffen, 2024

Weezer, "Island in the Sun," Weezer (Green Album), Geffen, 2001

The Ventures, "Hawaii Five-O," Hawaii Five-O, Liberty, 1969

The Beginning of the End, "Funky Nassau Pt. 1," Funky Nassau, Alston, 1971

Guided By Voices, "Motor Away," Alien Lanes, Matador, 1995

Amyl and the Sniffers, "Hertz," Comfort to Me, B2B, 2021

Willie Nelson, "On the Road Again," Honeysuckle Rose, Columbia, 1980

Pink Floyd, "Point Me at the Sky," Point Me at the Sky (Single), EMI, 1968

Joni Mitchell, "Free Man in Paris," Court and Spark, Asylum, 1974

Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers, "I Love Hot Nights," Modern Lovers 88, Rounder, 1988

Big Star, "The India Song," #1 Record, Ardent, 1972

Ronnie Spector & The E Street Band, "Say Goodbye To Hollywood," Say Goodbye To Hollywood (Single), Epic, 1977

Summer Salt, "Driving to Hawaii," Driving to Hawaii, Cherry Lime, 2014

Kraftwerk, "Europe Endless," Trans-Europe Express, Capitol, 1977

Bronski Beat, "Small Town Boy," The Age of Consent, London, 1984

A Tribe Called Quest, "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo," People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, Jive, 1990

Rihanna, "Desperado," Anti, Westbury Road, 2016

The B-52's, "Roam," Cosmic Thing, Reprise, 1989

Eleanor Friedberger, "It's Hard," Rebound, French Kiss, 2018

James Brown, "Funky Drummer (Pt. 1 & 2)," Funky Drummer (Single), King, 1970

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2024-02-09
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Riot Grrrl-Adjacent From 1993

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that a rock critic colleague just rediscovered on "a CD odyssey."

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2024-02-07
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Buried Treasures & RIP Mary Weiss of The Shangri-Las

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that?s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They?ll also pay tribute to Mary Weiss of The Shangri-Las.

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Featured Songs:

La Rosa Noir, "Red Motorcycle," Red Motorcycle EP, My Grito Industries, 2023

The Beatles , "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Courtney Hadwin, "Monsters," Monsters (Single), Syco, 2023

Sprints, "Ticking," Letter to Self, City Slang, 2024

Enhypen, "Sweet Venom (english version)," Orange Blood EP, Belift Lab, 2023

Yussef Dayes, "Rust (feat. Tom Misch)," Black Classical Music, Nonesuch, 2023

Katy Kirby , "Table," Blue Raspberry, ANTI-, 2024

Pozi, "Pest Control," Smiling Pools, Prah, 2023

Blusher, "Rave Angel," Rave Angel (Single), Atlantic, 2024

Maggie Lindemann, "Hostage," Hostage (Single), SWIXXZ, 2024

The Sunshine State, "Dating a Drug Dealer," In Another Life EP, Self-Released, 2022

The Last Dinner Party, "Sinner," Prelude to Ecstasy, Island, 2024

Kaleah Lee, "Rotting Fruit," Rotting Fruit (Single), Kaleah Lee, 2024

Slow Pulp, "Cramps," Yard, Anti-, 2023

Allie X, "Girl With No Face," Girl With No Face (Single), Twin, 2023

The Shangri-Las, "Remember (Walking in the Sand)," Leader of the Pack, Red Bird, 1965

The Shangri-Las, "Past, Present and Future," Past, Present and Future (Single), Red Bird, 1966

Lindsey Buckingham, "Holiday Road," Holiday Road (Single), Warner Bros., 1983

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2024-02-02
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RIP Les McCann

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of jazz pianist Les McCann, who died in late December. 

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2024-01-31
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Jamila Woods, Opinions on André 3000 & MJ Lenderman

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with artist, singer, songwriter and poet Jamila Woods about her third album, Water Made Us. They also review new music from André 3000 and MJ Lenderman.

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Featured Songs:

Jamila Woods, "Tiny Garden (feat. duendita)," Water Made Us, Jagjaguwar, 2023

André 3000, "I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a 'Rap' Album but This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time," New Blue Sun, Epic, 2023

André 3000, "Dreams Once Buried Beneath the Dungeon Floor Slowly Sprout into Undying Gardens," New Blue Sun, Epic, 2023

André 3000, "BuyPoloDisorder's Daughter Wears a 3000® Button Down Embroidered," New Blue Sun, Epic, 2023

MJ Lenderman, "Live Jack (Live)," And the Wind (Live and Loose!), Anti-, 2023

MJ Lenderman, "Knockin' (Live)," And the Wind (Live and Loose!), Anti-, 2023

MJ Lenderman, "Dan Marino (Live)," And the Wind (Live and Loose!), Anti-, 2023

Jamila Woods, "Good News," Water Made Us, Jagjaguwar, 2023

Jamila Woods, "Practice (feat. Saba)," Water Made Us, Jagjaguwar, 2023

Jamila Woods, "Bugs," Water Made Us, Jagjaguwar, 2023

Jamila Woods, "Thermostat (feat. Peter CottonTale)," Water Made Us, Jagjaguwar, 2023

Jamila Woods, "Send a Dove," Water Made Us, Jagjaguwar, 2023

Jamila Woods, "I Miss All My Exes (feat. Gia Margaret)," Water Made Us, Jagjaguwar, 2023

NNAMDÏ, "Armoire," Please Have a Seat, Secretly Canadian, 2022

Pozi, "Pest Control," Smiling Pools, Prah, 2023

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2024-01-26
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A Nepo Baby Band From 1973

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song featuring his teenage crush in a nepo baby band long before her acting career included WKRP In Cincinnati. 

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2024-01-24
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Best TV Show Theme Songs & Opinions on Peter Gabriel

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share favorite songs that they loved as TV show theme songs. Plus the hosts review the new album from Peter Gabriel.

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The Handsome Family, "Far from Any Road," Singing Bones, Carrot Top, 2003

Peter Gabriel, "Panopticom (Bright-Side Mix)," I/O, Real World, 2023

Peter Gabriel, "Playing For Time (Bright-Side Mix)," I/O, Real World, 2023

Peter Gabriel, "Road to Joy (Bright-Side Mix)," I/O, Real World, 2023

Mick Jagger, "Strange Game," (Single), Polydor, 2022

Johnny Rivers, "Secret Agent Man," ...And I Know You Wanna Dance, Imperial, 1966

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Red Right Hand," Let Love In, Mute, 1994

Massive Attack, "Teardrop," Mezzanine, Virgin, 1998

Gavin DeGraw, "I Don't Want To Be," Chariot, J, 2004

Carole King and Louise Goffin, "Where You Lead I Will Follow," Our Little Corner of the World: Music from Gilmore Girls, Rhino, 2002

RJD2, "A Beautiful Mine," Magnificent City Instrumentals, Decon, 2006

The Coup, "My Favorite Mutiny (feat. Black Thought and Talib Kweli)," Pick a Bigger Weapon, Epitaph, 2006

Norma Tenaga, "You're Dead," Walkin' My Cat Named Dog, Rhino, 1966

Godfather of Harlem, "Just in Case (feat. Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross & DMX)," Just in Case (feat. Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross & DMX) (Single), Epic, 2019

The High Strung, "The Luck You Got," Moxie Bravo, Paper Thin, 2005

Blind Boys of Alabama, "Way Down In the Hole," The Spirit Of The Century, Real World, 2001

Regina Spektor, "You've Got Time," You've Got Time (Single), Sire, 2013

Quincy Jones, "Sanford & Son (The Streebeater)," You've Got It Bad Girl, A&M, 1973

Aloe Blacc, "I Need a Dollar," Good Things, Stones Throw, 2010

Jamila Woods, "Tiny Garden (feat. duendita)," Water Made Us, Jagjaguwar, 2023

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2024-01-19
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A Great American Record Label

In this bonus episode Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Rounder Records, which is memorialized in a new book by David Menconi

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2024-01-17
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Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks

In 1975, Bob Dylan released "Blood on the Tracks," an album about relationship conflict that has since become a benchmark in his illustrious discography. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection and talk to someone who played on the record and some music journalists about what makes it so iconic.

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Bob Dylan, "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975

Bob Dylan, "Shelter from the Storm," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975

Bob Dylan, "Idiot Wind (Take 6)," The Bootleg Series Vol. 14: More Blood, More Tracks, Columbia, 2018

Bob Dylan, "Idiot Wind," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975

Bob Dylan, "Buckets of Rain," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975

Bob Dylan, "You're a Big Girl Now," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975

Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up In Blue (Take 3, Remake 2)," The Bootleg Series Volumes 1?3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961?1991, Columbia, 1991

Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up In Blue," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975

Bob Dylan, "If You See Her, Say Hello," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975

Alabama 3, "Woke Up This Morning (Chosen One Mix)," Woke Up This Morning (Chosen One Mix) (Single), Geffen, 2000

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2024-01-12
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An Enthusiastic Disease

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox from a German band named for a disease with an exclamation mark after it. 

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2024-01-10
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Greg's Annual Mixtape, Jim's Favorite Singles & Obituaries

Every year, host Greg Kot makes a mixtape of new songs to express his feelings about the past year. Greg shares a selection of that mix and the rest of the show staff look at other top singles of 2023. Plus, the hosts remember a few other musicians we lost in 2023.

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Featured Songs:

Olivia Rodrigo, "Vampire," GUTS, Geffen, 2023

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

The Moody Blues, "Go Now!," The Magnificent Moodies, Decca, 1965

The Pogues, "Fairytale of New York (feat. Kirsty MacColl)," If I Should Fall from Grace with God, Warner, 1988

The Del-Lords, "Burning In The Flame Of Love," Frontier Days, EMI, 1984

Dwight Twilley Band, "I'm On Fire," Sincerely, Shelter, 1976

Dua Lipa, "Dance The Night," Barbie The Album, Atlantic, Warner Bros., Mattel, 2023

SZA, "Kill Bill (feat. Doja Cat)," Kill Bill (feat. Doja Cat) (Single), Top Dawg, RCA, 2023

XG, "LEFT RIGHT," SHOOTING STAR - Single, XGALX, 2023

PinkPantheress & Ice Spice, "Boy's a liar, Pt. 2," Boy's a liar, Pt. 2 (Single), Warner Music, 2023

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "White Beretta," Weathervanes, Southeastern, Thirty Tigers, 2023

Shame, "Fingers of Steel," Food for Worms, Dead Oceans, 2023

Miley Cyrus, "Flowers," Endless Summer, Columbia, 2023

Ratboys, "Crossed That Line," The Window, Topshelf, 2023

RVG, "Midnight Sun," Brain Worms, Fire, 2023

The Rain Parade, "Last Rays of a Dying Sun," Last Rays of a Dying Sun, Label 51, 2023

Sara Noelle, "Dry the Rain," Dry the Rain (Single), Sara Noelle, 2023

Ladytron, "City of Angels," Time's Arrow, Cooking Vinyl, 2023

Ric Wilson, Chromeo & A-Trak, "Everyone Moves To LA (feat. Felicia Douglass)," CLUSTERFUNK, Free Disco/Empire, 2023

Butcher Brown, "MOVE (RIDE) (feat. Jay Prince)," Solar Music, Concord, 2023

Avalon Emerson, "Sandrail Silouette," & The Charm, Another Dove/One House, 2023

Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up in Blue," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975

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2024-01-05
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A Prescient Song From 1978

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a prescient song about AI from 1978 to the Desert Island Jukebox.

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2024-01-03
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boygenius (Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus & Julien Baker) Plus Supergroups

Host Jim DeRogatis and producer Alex Claiborne talk with the indie rock supergroup, Boygenius. Group members Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker talk about making their first full-length album, "the record," amidst their very active solo careers. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot also share a few tracks from other favorite supergroups.

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Boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," the record, Interscope, 2023

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Boygenius, "True Blue," The Record, Interscope, 2023

Boygenius, "Without You Without Them," The Record, Interscope, 2023

Boygenius, "Letter to An Old Poet," The Record, Interscope, 2023

Boygenius, "20," The Record, Interscope, 2023

Boygenius, "Satanist," The Record, Interscope, 2023

Boygenius, "Emily, I'm Sorry," The Record, Interscope, 2023

Boygenius, "Anti-Curse," The Record, Interscope, 2023

Wild Flag, "Glass Tambourine," Wild Flag, Merge, 2011

Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, "After the Gold Rush," Trio II, Asylum, 1999

Big Freedia, "Big Tyme (feat. Kamaiyah)," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023

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2023-12-29
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RIP John Hyatt

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to John Hyatt of the post-punk band The Three Johns from Leeds, England. One of the other "Johns" was Jon Langford of The Mekons. 

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2023-12-27
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Andy Cirzan's Annual Holiday Spectacular

Our most mirthful musical meeting of each year- holiday music collector Andy Cirzan's spectacular yearly collection of strange tunes. This year the theme is song poems, which came from an odd corner of the music industry that hired studio musician to transform customers' poems into songs- for the right price.

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Featured Songs:

Lenny Dee, "Sleigh Ride," Happy Holi-Dee, Decca, 1961

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Randall Dienna, "The Snowman Song," (Single), unknown, unknown

Amelia Ferencz, "Bright Star Shining In The Sky," (Single), unknown, unknown

Eugenia Adams, "I?m Santa Claus," (Single), M.S.R., unknown

Beatrice Seira, "Stranger In The Manger," 1978 Christmas Album, M.S.R., 1978

Donald J. Nason, "Green Christmas Blues," (Single), Unknown, Unknown

Unknown, "Santa Claus is Comin' (Electro Cheese)," (Single), Unknown, unknown

Raymond F Moberly, "What Is Christmas?," 1977 Christmas Album, M.S.R., 1977

Dick Kent, "Is Santa The Man In The Moon?," (Single), M.S.R., unknown

Cara Stewart , "On Christmas Eve," (Single), Blue Moon, unknown

George Kovacs, "Merry Christmas Someone," (Single), unknown, 1963

Sue Meadows, "My Christmas Tree," (Single), unknown, 1970

Lenny Dee, "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer," Happy Holi-Dee, Decca, 1961

Heather Noel, "Santa Came On A Nuclear Missile," (Single), unknown, 1974

Bobbie Boyle (w/ the Sisterhood), "Santa Claus Goes Modern," Peace Is A Song To Cherish, M.S.R., unknown

The Sisterhood, "The Rocking Disco Santa," (Single), M.S.R., unknown

Mary White, "Rudolph Pouts," (Single), Cowtown, 1960

Boygenius, "20," the record, Interscope, 2023

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2023-12-22
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A Late-Breaking Great Album

In this bonus episode, Jim highlights an album he came to late in the year that maybe would have made his top 10 list if he'd heard it earlier.

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2023-12-20
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The Best Albums of 2023

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their highly-anticipated ?Best Albums? of 2023. Plus, they?ll also hear selections from production staff.

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Featured Songs:

boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," the record, Interscope, 2023

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Ladytron, "We Never Went Away," Time's Arrow, Cooking Vinyl, 2023

Kelela, "Contact," Raven, Warp, 2023

Underscores, "Locals (Girls like us)," Wallsocket, Mom + Pop, Corporate Rockmusic, 2023

Margo Price, "Lydia," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023

Genesis Owusu, "Leaving The Light," Struggler, Ourness, AWAL, 2023

Kicksie, "Sinking In," Slouch, Counter Intuitive, 2023

Big Freedia, "Booty Like A Drummer," Central City, Queen Diva, 2023

Mitski, "Bug Like an Angel," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023

Joanna Sternberg, "I've Got Me," I've Got Me, Fat Possum, 2023

Louise Post, "God I Know," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023

Jaimie Branch, "Burning Grey," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023

Troye Sivan, "Got Me Started," Something To Give Each Other, EMI Australia, Capitol, 2023

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Save the World," Weathervanes, Southeastern, Thirty Tigers, 2023

Young Fathers, "Drum," Heavy Heavy, Ninja Tune, 2023

Lydia Loveless, "Runaway," Nothing's Gonna Stand in My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023

billy woods and Kenny Segal, "FaceTime (feat. Samuel T. Herring)," Maps, Backwoodz Studioz, Fat Possum, 2023

boygenius, "Satanist," the record, Interscope, 2023

Wednesday, "Quarry," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023

Mary White, "Rudolph Pouts," Rudolph Pouts (Single), Cowtown, 1960

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2023-12-15
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A Sneak Peek At Our Holiday Spectacular

In this bonus episode, we hear the song that set our crate-digging Kris Kringle, Andy Cirzan, on his epic quest to collect the strangest holiday music ever created. (Our Holiday Spectacular comes out on 12/22.)

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2023-12-13
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John Prine's Debut Album Plus Listener Calls

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of John Prine's debut album with author Erin Osmon. They also listen to feedback on recent episodes from listeners.

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Featured Songs:

John Prine, "Angel From Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

John Prine, "A Good Time," Live at the 5th Peg, unreleased, 1970

John Prine, "Paradise," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

John Prine, "Sam Stone," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

Dusty Springfield, "Son of a Preacher Man," Dusty In Memphis, Atlantic, 1969

Bonnie Raitt, "Angel From Montgomery," Streetlights, Warner Bros, 1974

John Prine, "Illegal Smile," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

John Prine, "Spanish Pipedream," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

John Prine, "Hello In There," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

John Prine, "Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

Viagra Boys, "In Spite Of Ourselves (feat. Amy Taylor)," Welfare Jazz, Year0001, 2021

Iris DeMent, "Let The Mystery Be," Infamous Angel, Philo, 1992

John Prine, "Jesus, The Missing Years," The Missing Years, Oh Boy, 1991

John Prine, "When I Get To Heaven," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018

Tab Benoit, "Stackolina," Wetlands, Telarc, 2002

Wire, "Reuters," Pink Flag, Harvest, 1977

Urge Overkill, "Positive Bleeding," Saturation, Geffen, 1993

Let's Active, "Every Word Means No," Afoot, I.R.S., 1983

Boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," the record, Interscope, 2023

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2023-12-08
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RIP Mars Williams

In this bonus episode Greg pays tribute to the saxophonist Mars Williams, who played with everyone from The Waitresses to Psychedelic Furs to Billy Idol to jazz greats in the AACM. Williams died November 20 at age 68.

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2023-12-06
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The Legend and Legacy of Lou Reed

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with biographer Will Hermes about his recent book on Lou Reed, as well as Lou?s music, persona, legacy and more.

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Featured Songs:

Lou Reed, "Walk on the Wild Side," Transformer, RCA, 1972

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

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

The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Heroin," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967

The Velvet Underground, "Pale Blue Eyes," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969

Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA, 1975

The Velvet Underground, "Some Kinda Love," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969

Lou Reed, "How Do You Think It Feels," Berlin, RCA, 1973

Lou Reed, "Perfect Day," Transformer, RCA, 1972

The Velvet Underground, "Sweet Jane," Loaded, Cotillion, 1970

The Velvet Underground and Nico, "I'll Be Your Mirror," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967

The Velvet Underground, "Candy Says," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969

John Prine, "Hello In There," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

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2023-12-01
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A One-Hit Wonder Girl Group

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song from a European girl group who barely had one hit in the height of Beatlemania.

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2023-11-29
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Sly & the Family Stone, Opinions on The Feelies & Robert Finley

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review Sly Stone's memoir and revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson. They also review new albums from The Feelies and Robert Finley.

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Sly and the Family Stone, "Everyday People," Stand!, Epic, 1969

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Robert Finley, "Waste of Time," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023

Robert Finley, "What Goes Around (Comes Around)," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023

Robert Finley, "Nobody Wants To Be Lonely," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023

Robert Finley, "Gospel Blues," Black Bayou, Easy Eye, 2023

The Feelies, "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023

The Feelies, "What Goes On," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023

The Feelies, "All Tomorrow's Parties," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023

The Feelies, "I'm Waiting For the Man," Some Kinda Love: The Feelies Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, Bar None, 2023

Sly and the Family Stone, "I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968

Sly and the Family Stone, "Advice," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967

Sly and the Family Stone, "I Hate To Love Her," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967

Ike and Tina Turner, "Bold Soul Sister," The Hunter, Blue Thumb, 1969

Sly and the Family Stone, "Dance To The Music," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968

The Roots, "Star/Pointro," The Tipping Point, Geffen, 2004

Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969

Bobby Freeman, "C'mon and Swim," C'mon and Swim (Single), Autumn, 1964

Sly and the Family Stone, "Family Affair," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971

Sly and the Family Stone, "Hot Fun in the Summertime," Hot Fun in the Summertime (Single), Epic, 1969

Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You For Talking To Me Africa," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971

Sly and the Family Stone, "Brave and Strong," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971

Sly and the Family Stone, "You Can Make It If You Try (Live)," Stand!, Epic, 1969

Sly and the Family Stone, "We Love All," Dance To The Music (2007 version), Epic, 1968

Sly and the Family Stone, "Color Me True," Dance To The Music (Single), Epic, 1968

Lou Reed, "Walk on the Wild Side," Transformer, RCA, 1972

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2023-11-24
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Happy (Belated) Birthday to a Living Legend

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of a recent milestone birthday from a living legend. 

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2023-11-22
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Songs About Giving Thanks

With Thanksgiving upon us, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs about giving thanks. They also hear selections from the production staff.

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Natalie Merchant, "Kind and Generous," Ophelia, Elektra, 1998

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Big Star, "Thank You Friends," Third, PVC, 1977

Sister Sledge, "We Are Family," We Are Family, Atlantic, 1979

Earth, Wind & Fire, "Gratitude," Gratitude, Columbia, 1975

Tyler, The Creator, "GONE, GONE / THANK YOU," IGOR, Columbia, 2019

Bonnie Raitt, "Thank You," Bonnie Raitt, Warner Bros., 1971

Lucinda Williams, "Stowaway in Your Heart," Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone, Highway 20, 2014

Fall Out Boy, "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs," Infinity On High, Island, 2007

Chance The Rapper, "Blessings (feat. Jamila Woods)," Coloring Book, Self-Released, 2016

Andrew Gold, "Thank You For Being A Friend," All This and Heaven Too, Asylum, 1978

The Kinks, "Days," Days (Single), Pye 7N 17573, 1968

Dido, "Thank You," No Angel, Cheeky, 1999

Descendants, "Thank You," Everything Sucks, Epitaph, 1996

Third Eye Blind, "Thanks a Lot," Third Eye Blind, Elektra, 1997

Alanis Morissette, "Thank U," Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, Maverick, Reprise, 1998

The Flaming Lips, "Do You Realize??," Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Warner, 2002

Origami Angel, "Thank You, New Jersey," The Brightest Days, Counter Intuitive, 2023

The Intruders, "Be Thankful For What You Got," Energy of Love, TSOP, Philadelphia International, 1974

Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969

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2023-11-17
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Bows, Polka Dots and Existential Dread

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a one-hit-wonder known for flamboyant fashion and their single that might be about nuclear armageddon.

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2023-11-15
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Vic Mensa, Women in Music Journalism with Althea Legaspi

We talk with rapper Vic Mensa, whose sophomore album, Victor, just came out. We discuss his activism and entrepreneurial ventures as well as the life changes he made after a bad car accident.

We kick things off by talking with Rolling Stone?s Althea Legaspi about her recent article on the challenges female music journalists face.

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Vic Mensa, "Blue Eyes," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Vic Mensa, "Victor," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023Vic Mensa, "Southside Story (feat. Common)," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023Vic Mensa, "Eastside Girl (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign)," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023Intruders, "Be Thankful For What You Got," Energy of Love, TSOP, Philadelphia International, 1974

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2023-11-10
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"Why Don't You Ever Talk About...?"

In this bonus episode, Greg responds to a listener who asked why he never talks about a certain band. Greg says they made a good case.

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2023-11-08
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Biz Markie, Opinions on boygenius, Cherry Glazerr & Cleo Sol

From his musical innovation to whimsical creativity, Biz Markie altered the future of hip hop forever. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with filmmaker Sacha Jenkins about his documentary, All Up In the Biz. The hosts also review new releases from Cleo Sol, boy genius and Cherry Glazerr.

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Biz Markie, "Just a Friend," The Biz Never Sleeps, Cold Chillin', 1989

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Cleo Sol, "In Your Own Home," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023

Cleo Sol, "There Will Be No Crying," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023

Cleo Sol, "Please Don't End It All," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023

Cleo Sol, "Lost Angel," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023

boygenius, "Black Hole," the rest, Interscope, 2023

boygenius, "Powers," the rest, Interscope, 2023

boygenius, "Afraid of Heights," the rest, Interscope, 2023

Cherry Glazerr, "Bad Habit," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023

Cherry Glazerr, "Soft Like a Flower," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023

Cherry Glazerr, "Eat You Like a Pill," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023

Cherry Glazerr, "I Don't Want You Anymore," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023

Biz Markie, "Nobody Beats the Biz," Goin' Off, Cold Chillin', 1988

Biz Markie, "Alone Again," I Need a Haircut, Cold Chillin', 1991

Muddy Waters, "She's Alright," Electric Mud, Cadet/Chess, 1968

Vic Mensa, "Blue Eyes," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023

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2023-11-03
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Fall of the House of DeRogatis (For This Great Song)

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he heard recently on The Fall of The House of Usher on Netflix. 

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2023-11-01
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Halloween: Songs About Monsters!

Every Halloween, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot like to celebrate with music. And this year they focused on monsters. From vampires to werewolves to Jim's favorite, zombies, here are a selection of tunes for your next monster bash.

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Roky Erickson, "Two Headed Dog (Red Temple Prayer)," The Evil One, Restless, 1987

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Bobby (Boris) Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers, "Monster Mash," Monster Mash (Single), Garpax, 1962

New York Dolls, "Frankenstein," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973

The Cramps, "Human Fly," Human Fly (Single), Vengence, 1978

The Fall-Outs, "Zombie," Sleep, Super Electro Sound, 1994

The Decemberists, "Shankill Butchers," The Crane Wife, Capitol, 2006

Warren Zevon, "Werewolves Of London," "The Color Of Money" - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, MCA, 1986

Roky Erickson, "I Walked With A Zombie," The Evil One, Restless, 1987

TV On The Radio, "Wolf Like Me," Return to Cookie Mountain, Touch and Go, 2006

Concrete Blonde, "Bloodletting (The Vampire Song)," Bloodletting, I.R.S., 1990

OutKast, "Dracula's Wedding (feat. Kelis)," Speakerboxxx / The Love Below, Arista, 2003

American Werewolves, "Teenage Ghouls Out For Blood," We Won't Stay Dead, Self-Released, 2003

Oingo Boingo, "Dead Man's Party," Dead Man's Party, MCA, 1985

Blue Oyster Cult, "Godzilla," Spectres, Columbia, 1987

Donovan, "Season Of The Witch," Sunshine Superman, Epic, 1966

Shygirl, "SIREN," Alias, Because, 2020

Mastodon, "Creature Lives," The Hunter, Reprise, 2011

Florence and the Machine, "Howl," Lungs, Island, 2009

Kanye West, "Monster (feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and Bon Iver)," My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Roc?A?Fella, 2010

Alice In Chains, "Man In The Box," Facelift, Columbia, 1990

Dr. Octagon, "Halfsharkalligatorhalfman," Dr. Octagon, Bulk, 1996

Dave Edmunds , "The Creature from the Black Lagoon," Repeat When Necessary, Swan Song, 1979

The Misfits, "Die Monster Die," Famous Monsters, Roadrunner, 1999

Biz Markie, "Just a Friend," The Biz Never Sleeps, Cold Chillin', 1989

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2023-10-27
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RIP Rudolph Isley

In this bonus episode Greg pays tribute to Rudolph Isley, a founding member of The Isley Brothers who died October 11 at age 84.

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2023-10-25
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Wednesday's Karly Hartzman, Opinions on CMAT & Listener Calls

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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2023-10-20
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RIP John Kezdy of The Effigies

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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2023-10-18
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Songs About Night, Opinions on The Handsome Family & Lydia Loveless

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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2023-10-13
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A Novel's Soundtrack

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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2023-10-11
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Our Favorite Recording Sessions in Memory of Engineer Mary Gaffney

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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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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2023-10-06
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