In the second installment of our new Patreon-only bonus podcast, Jim, Greg and Andrew share their thoughts on the FX adaptation of Patrick Raden Keefe's book, Say Nothing.

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In 1982, the Los Angeles punk rock band X put out its album Under the Big Black Sun. Over 40 years later, it's still great! Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with X vocalist and bassist John Doe all about the album and the band's impact. They'll also chat with him about his recent solo album and his work in television and film.

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Featured Songs:

X, "The Have Nots," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982

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

X, "The Hungry Wolf," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982

Bob Dylan, "As I Went Out One Morning," John Wesley Harding, Columbia, 1967

John Doe, "Never Coming Back," Fables in a Foreign Land, Fat Possum, 2022

X, "Riding with Mary," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982

X, "Motel Room in My Bed," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982

Germs, "Lexicon Devil," (GI), Slash, 1979

The Screamers, "122 Hours Of Fear (Live at the Target)," Live in San Francisco: Sept 2nd 1978, Target Video, 2004

The Dils, "I Hate the Rich," I Hate the Rich (Single), What?, 1977

Circle Jerks, "Stars and Stripes," Wild in the Streets, Step-Forward, 1982

X, "Los Angeles," Los Angeles, Slash, 1980

X, "We're Desperate," Wild Gift, Slash, 1981

X, "Under the Big Black Sun," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982

X, "Adult Books," Wild Gift, Slash, 1981

X, "Dancing with Tears in My Eyes," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982

X, "Because I Do," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982

X, "Blue Spark," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982

X, "Come Back to Me," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982

X, "Real Child of Hell," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982

The Gun Club, "She's Like Heroin to Me," Fire of Love, Ruby, 1981

Los Lobos, "Will the Wolf Survive?," How Will the Wolf Survive?, Slash/Warner Bros., 1984

The Del Fuegos, "Don't Run Wild," Boston, Mass., Slash, 1985

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Henry Lee (feat. PJ Harvey) ," Murder Ballads, Mute, 1996

Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan, "Revolver," Ballad of the Broken Seas, Cooking Vinyl Limited, 2006

Artificial Go, "Pay Phone," Hopscotch Fever, Feel It, 2024

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Greg shares the history of a 60's gospel track that has been continually covered and reinvented.

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In the first installment of our new Patreon-only bonus podcast, Jim and Greg compare notes on a couple of thrilling new Netflix shows.

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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 2024. Plus, the hosts remember a few other musicians we lost in 2024.

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Chappell Roan, "Good Luck, Babe!," Good Luck, Babe! (Single), Island, 2024

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

King Crimson, "21st Century Schizoid Man," In the Court of the Crimson King, Island, 1969

The Allman Brothers Band, "Ramblin' Man," Brothers and Sisters, Capricorn, 1973

Slim Dunlap, "The Ballad of the Opening Band," The Old New Me, Medium Cool/Twin/Tone, 1993

Marlena Shaw, "Woman of the Ghetto," The Spice of Life, Cadet, 1969

Beyoncé, "16 CARRIAGES," Cowboy Carter, Parkwood and Columbia, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter, "Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix)," Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix) (Single), Island, 2024

Kabin Crew, "The Spark (feat. Lisdoonvarna Crew)," The Spark (feat. Lisdoonvarna Crew) (Single), Rubyworks, 2024

Charli XCX, "Girl, so confusing featuring lorde," Brat and It's Completely Different but Also Still Brat (Single), Atlantic, 2024

Geordie Greep, "Holy, Holy," The New Sound, Rough Trade, 2024

Shaboozey, "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going, American Dogwood and Empire, 2024

Wussy Duo, "Cellar Door," Cellar Door EP, Shake It!, 2024

La Luz, "Strange World," News of the Universe, Sub Pop, 2024

Trupa Trupa, "Sister Ray," Sister Ray (Single), Glitterbeat, 2024

The Bug Club, "Lonsdale Slipons," On the Intricate Inner Workings of the System, Sub Pop, 2024

Lambrini Girls, "God's Country," God's Country (Single), City Slang, 2024

Tunde Adebimpe, "Magnetic," Magnetic (Single), Sub Pop, 2024

The Unfit, "Who's in Charge," Disconnected EP, Share It Music, 2024

The Jesus Lizard, "Hide & Seek," Rack, Ipecac, 2024

Shellac, "Chick New Wave," To All Trains, Touch And Go, 2024

Horsegirl, "2468," 2468 (Single), Matador, 2024

X, "The Hungry Wolf," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982

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In this bonus episode, Jim shares an 80's dance club hit that was featured in a new streaming show.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks. They'll hear from a musician who played on the record and talk with two music writers 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, "Tangled Up In Blue," 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, "If You See Her, Say Hello," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975

Beyoncé, "16 CARRIAGES," Cowboy Carter, Columbia, 2024

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Greg pays tribute to the late poet Nikki Giovanni, whose work inspired musicians and artists across decades. Giovanni died at age 81.

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

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

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

Kendrick Lamar, "squabble up," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024

Kendrick Lamar, "reincarnated," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024

Kendrick Lamar, "tv off (feat. Lefty Gunplay)," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024

Kendrick Lamar, "gloria," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024

Kendrick Lamar, "wacced out murals," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024

Mick Jagger, "Strange Game," 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

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

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In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Elephant 6 Recording Company founding member Will Cullen Hart, who was a co-founder of The Olivia Tremor Control with the late Bill Doss. Hart died November 29 at age 53.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Andy Cirzan, their favorite collector of offbeat holiday music, for their annual celebration of all things strange and festive.

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Featured Songs:

Unknown, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," Unknown, Unknown, Unknown

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

Herman Apple, "Let It Snow," (Single), Unknown, Unknown

Johnny Dollar, "Truck Drivers Lament," (Single), Chart, 1970

Vin Bruce, "Christmas on the Bayou," (Single), Swallow, Unknown

Red Ellis and the Huron Valley Boys, "Christmas Is Not Far Away," (Single), Unknown, Unknown

Buddy Thornton, "Ole Santa Is Coming to Town," (Single), Four Star, 1953

Unknown, "EZ Listening," (Single), Unknown, Unknown

Thurmon McKinney, "Santa & the Truck Driver," (Single), MCW, 1974

Bobby Allen & the Exceptions, "Lonely Christmas Tears," (Single), Soul Sound, Unknown

Gene Adkins & the Tune Toppers, "What Christmas Is," (Single), SRC, 1952

Jimmie Davis, "Christmas Choo Choo," (Single), Decca, 1953

Unknown, "Sleigh Ride," Unknown, Unknown, Unknown

Jimmy Wheeler, "Snowflakes Falling On My Head," (Single), Unknown, Unknown

Mimi Rogers, "Snow Blossoms," (Demo), Unknown, Unknown

Original Sons Of Christ, "Christmas Comes But Once A Year," (Single), Unknown, Unknown

Clyde Lasley, "Santa Came Home Drunk," (Single), Sundown, 1967

Cordell Jackson, "Rock N? Roll Christmas," (Single), Moon, 1956

Cordell Jackson, "Beboppers Christmas," (Single b-side), Moon, 1956

Unknown, "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," Unknown, Unknown, Unknown

Mick Jagger, "Strange Game," From the Apple TV+ Original Series Slow Horses, Polydor, 2022

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Jim is whistling a different tune after considering this song in a new context.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their highly-anticipated ?Best Albums? of 2024. Plus, they?ll also hear selections from production staff.

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Redd Kross, "Candy Coloured Catastrophe," Redd Kross, In the Red, 2024

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

Beyoncé, "LEVII'S JEANS," Cowboy Carter, Parkwood and Columbia, 2024

Tyler, The Creator, "Take Your Mask Off (feat. Daniel Caesar & Latoiya Williams)," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024

Chelsea Wolfe, "Tunnel Lights," She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She, Loma Vista, 2024

Shellac, "I Don't Fear Hell," To All Trains, Touch and Go, 2024

Mdou Moctar, "Oh France," Funeral for Justice, Matador, 2024

English Teacher, "The World's Biggest Paving Slab," This Could Be Texas, Universal Island, 2024

Shirlette Ammons, "Short (feat. Mavis Swan Poole)," Spectacles, Puddin Pie, 2024

Pedro the Lion, "Spend Time," Santa Cruz, Polyvinyl and Big Scary Monsters, 2024

Idles, "Roy," TANGK, Partisan, 2024

Finom, "Hungry," Not God, Joyful Noise, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter, "Taste," Short n' Sweet, Island, 2024

Dehd, "Mood Ring," Poetry, Fat Possum, 2024

Amyl and the Sniffers, "Chewing Gum," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024

Elucid, "THE WORLD IS DOG," REVELATOR, Fat Possum, 2024

Hurray For the Riff Raff, "Buffalo," The Past Is Still Alive, Nonesuch, 2024

Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In the Red, 2024

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

SPRINTS, "TICKING," Letter to Self, City Slang, 2024

Unknown, "Santa Clause is Coming to Town," Unknown, Unknown, Unknown

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Jim shares a noisy track from Germany circa 1979.

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40 years ago, Prince released the psychedelic pop masterpiece, Purple Rain. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Purple Rain for the anniversary.

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Prince And The Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984

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

Prince And The Revolution, "Let's Go Crazy," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984

Prince And The Revolution, "Take Me With U," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984

Prince, "Head," Dirty Mind, Warner Bros, 1980

Prince, "Controversy," Controversy, Warner Bros, 1981

Prince, "Soft And Wet," For You, Warner Bros, 1978

Prince And The Revolution, "The Beautiful Ones," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984

Prince And The Revolution, "I Would Die 4 U," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984

Prince And The Revolution, "Darling Nikki," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984

Prince And The Revolution, "Computer Blue," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984

Prince And The Revolution, "Baby I'm a Star," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984

Prince And The Revolution, "When Doves Cry," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984

Prince, "Can't Stop This Feeling," Graffiti Bridge, Warner Bros, 1990

Prince, "You're My Love," Originals, Warner Bros, 2019

Mdou Moctar, "Imouhar," Funeral for Justice, Matador, 2024

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Greg digs up a Belgian pop song from 1969 that became a popular sample amongst musicians for decades.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Jason Narducy and Tracey Bradford of Verböten, a band from Chicago's early '80s punk rock scene who recently reformed and released their debut album. The hosts also review new albums from The Cure, Amyl and the Sniffers and Tyler, the Creator.

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Featured Songs:

Verböten, "Bodily Autonomy," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024

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

The Cure, "Alone," Songs of a Lost World, Fiction, 2024

The Cure, "Drone:Nodrone," Songs of a Lost World, Fiction, 2024

The Cure, "A Fragile Thing," Songs of a Lost World, Fiction, 2024

Amyl and The Sniffers, "Jerkin'," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024

Amyl and The Sniffers, "Tiny Bikini," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024

Amyl and The Sniffers, "It's Mine," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024

Amyl and The Sniffers, "Chewing Gum," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024

Tyler The Creator , "St. Chroma (feat. Daniel Caesar)," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024

Tyler The Creator , "Noid," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024

Tyler The Creator , "Judge Judy," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024

Verböten, "Kicking Away," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024

The Effigies, "Body Bag," Body Bag (Single), Ruthless, 1982

Verböten, "Slump Shot," Demo, (unreleased), 1983

Verböten, "Let It Out," Demo, (unreleased), 1983

Verböten, "Better Life," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024

Verböten, "Machine," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024

Prince & The Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984

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Jim shares a Swedish dance pop gem for the one-hit wonder fans.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their tour of South African music with journalist and author Lior Phillips.

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Featured Songs:

Black Coffee, "Izizwe (feat. Busi Mhlongo)," Have Another One, Universal, 2007

Solomon Linda's Evening Birds, "Mbube," Mbube (Single), Gallotone, 1939

Miriam Makeba, "Pata Pata," Pata Pata, Reprise, 1967

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, "Nomathemba," Amabutho, Gallo, 1973

Juluka, "Scatterlings of Africa," Scatterlings, Warner Bros., 1982

Brenda Fassie, "Vuli Ndlela," Memeza, CCP, 1997

Verböten, "Bodily Autonomy," Verböten, Inside Out, 2024

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Jim and Greg pay tribute to the late legend, Quincy Jones, who died November 3 at age 91. They revisit their interview with him and Greg plays a deep cut track that Quincy arranged featuring a baseball icon.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the music, history and legacy of R.E.M. with biographer Peter Ames Carlin.

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R.E.M., "Losing My Religion," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991

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

R.E.M., "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," Document, I.R.S., 1987

R.E.M., "Orange Crush," Green, Warner Bros., 1988

R.E.M., "The One I Love," Document, I.R.S., 1987

R.E.M., "Radio Free Europe," Murmur, I.R.S., 1983

R.E.M., "Begin the Begin," Lifes Rich Pageant, I.R.S., 1986

R.E.M., "Low," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991

R.E.M., "Bittersweet Me," New Adventures in Hi-Fi, Warner Bros., 1996

R.E.M., "Everybody Hurts," Automatic for the People, Warner Bros., 1992

R.E.M., "Imitation of Life," Reveal, Warner Bros., 2001

R.E.M., "Shiny Happy People," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991

R.E.M., "Strange Currencies," Monster, Warner Bros., 1994

R.E.M., "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?," Monster, Warner Bros., 1994

R.E.M., "Man on the Moon," Automatic for the People, Warner Bros., 1992

Juluka, "Scatterlings of Africa," Scatterlings, Warner Bros., 1982

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In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the desert island jukebox in honor of Phil Lesh, one of the founding members of The Grateful Dead who died on October 25th of this year.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome progressive rock band Umphrey's McGee for a live session recorded at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub. They also review the new album from Alan Sparhawk of Low.

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Featured Songs:

Umphrey's McGee, "In The Kitchen (Live on Sound Opinions)," Anchor Drops, SCI Fidelity, 2004

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

Alan Sparhawk, "Feel Something," White Roses, My God, Sub Pop, 2024

Alan Sparhawk, "Heaven," White Roses, My God, Sub Pop, 2024

Alan Sparhawk, "Get Still," White Roses, My God, Sub Pop, 2024

Umphrey's McGee, "Hourglass (Live on Sound Opinions)," Similar Skin, Nothing Too Fancy, 2014

Umphrey's McGee, "Pure Saturation (Live on Sound Opinions)," Asking For A Friend, Ineffable, 2022

Umphrey's McGee, "Cut The Cable (Live on Sound Opinions)," Similar Skin, Nothing Too Fancy, 2014

R.E.M., "Orange Crush," Green, Warner Bros, 1988

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Greg shares a song that has resonated with him since his seventh grade arts teacher first introduced it.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate the spooky season by revisiting their favorite songs about witches and ghosts.

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Featured Songs:

The Head and the Heart, "Ghosts," The Head and the Heart, Sub Pop, 2011

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

The Kinks, "Wicked Annabella ," The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society, Pye, 1968

Donovan, "Season of the Witch," Sunshine Superman, Epic, 1966

Jethro Tull, "The Witch's Promise," The Witch's Promise (Single), Chrysalis, 1970

Martha and the Vandellas, "Mobile Lil The Dancing Witch," Dance Party, Motown, 1965

Monster Magnet, "19 Witches," Powertrip, A&M, 1998

Radiohead, "Burn the Witch," A Moon Shaped Pool, XL, 2016

Bettye LaVatte, "Witch Craft in the Air," Witch Craft in the Air (Single), LuPine, 1963

Florence + the Machine, "Which Witch (Demo) [Bonus Track]," How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, Island, 2015

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

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

Umphrey's McGee, "The Floor," Death By Stereo, ATO, 2011

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Enjoy this bonus episode of additional content from our interview with Jeff and Steven McDonald of Redd Kross. They discuss orchestrating a future collaboration with Linda Blair, their Beatles desert island jukebox picks and their least favorite Beatles songs.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Jeff and Steven McDonald of Redd Kross about the band's 45 year history, new documentary, book and latest album.

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Featured Songs:

Redd Kross, "Candy Coloured Catastrophe," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024

Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024

The Beach Boys, "Be True to Your School," Little Deuce Coup, Capitol, 1963

Redd Kross, "I Hate My School," Red Cross, Posh Boy, 1980

Redd Kross, "Annette's Got the Hits," Red Cross, Posh Boy, 1980

Redd Kross, "Blow You a Kiss in the Wind," Teen Babes from Monsanto, Gasatanka, 1984

Redd Kross, "Annie's Gone," Third Eye, Atlantic, 1990

Redd Kross, "I Don't Know How to Be Your Friend," Third Eye, Atlantic, 1990

Redd Kross, "It's the Little Things," Neurotica, Smoke 7, 1982

Redd Kross, "Look on Up at the Bottom," Born Innocent, Merge, 2012

Redd Kross, "Stay Away from Downtown," Researching the Blues, Merge, 2012

Redd Kross, "Beyond the Door," Researching the Blues, Merge, 2019

Redd Kross, "Good Times Propaganda Band," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024

Redd Kross, "The Main Attraction," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024

Florence + The Machine, "Which Witch (Demo) [Bonus Track]," How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, Island, 2015

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Jim shines a light on a little known r&b and jazz singer, Gloria Lynne, whose 1966 b-side "Speaking of Happiness" has been used in several films and tv shows over the past decades.

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The Drive-By Truckers are celebrating the twenty-third anniversary of their double album, "Southern Rock Opera." Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot join Patterson Hood of the Truckers for a classic album dissection of their magnum opus.

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Featured Songs:

Drive-By Truckers, "The Three Great Alabama Icons," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

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

Drive-By Truckers, "Ronnie and Neil," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Angels and Fuselage," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Guitar Man Upstairs," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Wallace," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Days of Graduation," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Let There Be Rock," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Shut Up and Get on the Plane," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Women Without Whiskey," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Life in the Factory," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Road Cases (live)," Southern Rock Opera (Deluxe Edition), New West, 2024

Drive-By Truckers, "Cassie's Brother," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love (live)," DBT Homecoming 2018 Thursday + Friday + Saturday, Self-Released, 2020

Drive-By Truckers, "72 (This Highway's Mean)," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Moved," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Zip City," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Primer Coat," English Oceans, ATO, 2014

Drive-By Truckers, "Every Single Storied Flameout," Welcome 2 Club XIII, ATO , 2022

Drive-By Truckers, "The Southern Thing," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024

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Greg pays tribute to the late Kris Kristofferson, who had an impactful, long career as a songwriter, performer and activist.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with David Browne, author of the new book Talkin' Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America?s Bohemian Music Capital.

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Featured Songs:

Phil Ochs, "Here's to the State of Mississippi," I Ain't Marching Anymore, Elektra, 1965

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

Sonny Rollins, "Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013

Miles Davis, "Stablemates," Miles: The New Miles Davis Quintet, Prestige, 1956

Joan Baez, "Wildwood Flower," Joan Baez, Vanguard, 1960

John Coltrane, "Greensleeves," Evenings at the Village Gate: John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy, Impulse!, 2023

Paul Butterfield, "Everything Gonna Be Alright," Live New York 1970, RockBeat, 2015

Phil Ochs, "Talking Vietnam Blues," All the News That's Fit to Sing, Elektra, 1964

Dave Van Ronk, "He Was a Friend of Mine," Folksinger, Prestige, 1962

Dave Van Ronk, "Dink's Song," Dave Van Ronk Sings, Folkways, 1961

Bob Dylan, "House of the Risin' Sun," Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1962

Dave Van Ronk, "House of the Rising Sun," Just Dave Van Ronk, Mercury, 1964

The Blues Project, "Catch the Wind," Live at the Cafe Au Go Go, Verve Folkways, 1966

Bob Dylan, "It Ain't Me Babe," Another Side of Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1964

Bob Dylan, "Hurricane (Live at Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, MA, November 1975)," The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1975 Live Recordings, Columbia, 2019

Len Chandler, "Bellevue," To Be a Man, Columbia, 1966

Peter, Paul and Mary, "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," Peter, Paul and Mary, Warner Bros., 1962

Sonny Rollins, "I Can't Get Started (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013

The Roches, "Speak," Speak, MCA, 1989

Buffy Sainte-Marie, "It's My Way," It's My Way!, Vanguard, 1964

Odetta, "I Never Will Marry," Odetta Sings Folk Songs, RCA Victor, 1963

Drive-By Truckers, "Ronnie and Neil," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

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Greg Kot pays tribute to the late Nick Gravenites, who wrote impactful songs for the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Janis Joplin and more. He was 85.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they?re digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear selections from their production staff.

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Featured Songs:

La Luz, "Strange World," News of the Universe, Sub Pop, 2024

The Peawees, "Banana Tree," One Ride, Wild Honey, 2024

Penza Penza, "Much Sharper, More Focused," Alto E Primitivo, Funk Night, 2024

Half Waif, "Figurine," See You at the Maypole, ANTI, 2024

Tigran Hamasyan, "The Kingdom," The Bird Of A Thousand Voices, Yergatun, 2024

Chimers, "Glossary," Glossary (Single), 12XU, 2024

Angry Blackmen, "The Legend of ABM," The Legend of ABM, Deathbomb Arc, 2024

Semifamous, "Pedestal in Hell," Destroy Ourselves, Rare Bird/Duck, 2024

Deep Tunnel Project, "Gold Standard," Deep Tunnel Project, Comedy Minus One, 2024

Capital Soiree, "Reruns," Reruns - EP, Capital Soiree, 2023

Anna Butterss, "Pokemans," Mighty Vertebrate, International Anthem, 2024

Noga Erez, "GODMOTHER," The Vandalist, Neon Gold, 2024

Sima Cunningham, "Nothing," High Roller, Ruination, 2024

Bathe, "Avalon," Inside Voice(s): Side A, MNRK Music Group, 2024

Shabazz Palaces, "?Down 155th in the MCM Snorkel (OCnotes 40 Acres and All The Grease Flip)," OCnotes Remixes, Sub Pop, 2024

Bob Dylan, "Only a Pawn In Their Game," The Times They Are a-Changin', Columbia, 1964

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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Sérgio Mendes, the bossa nova legend who died in September.

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The music world lost legendary hip hop producer and artist J Dilla far too soon, and for many people, he's still relatively unknown. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Dan Charnas about his book on J Dilla's rhythmic innovation, artistry and close relationships with Common, Questlove, D'Angelo and more. Plus, the hosts review new albums from Nick Cave and Hinds.

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Featured Songs:

J Dilla, "Workinonit," Donuts, Stones Throw, 2006

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Long Dark Night," Wild God, PIAS, 2024

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Cinnamon Horses," Wild God, PIAS, 2024

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Song of the Lake," Wild God, PIAS, 2024

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "As the Waters Cover the Sea," Wild God, PIAS, 2024

hinds, "Hi, How Are You," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024

hinds, "Coffee," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024

hinds, "Mala Vista," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024

Slum Village, "Fall in Love," Fantastic, Vol. 2, GoodVibe, 2000

D'Angelo, "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000

J Dilla, "So Far to Go (feat. Common & D'Angelo)," The Shining, BBE, 2006

Common, "The Light," Like Water For Chocolate, Geffen, 2000

D'Angelo, "Devil's Pie," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000

Common, "I Am Music (feat. Jill Scott)," Electric Circus, MCA, 2002

The Pharcyde, "Runnin'," Labcabincalifornia, Delicious Vinyl, 1995

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Greg shares Charles Cross' favorite under-appreciated punk rock record in tribute of the late Seattle music journalist.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are discussing the new book MC5: An Oral History of Rock's Most Revolutionary Band. The hosts are joined by the book's authors, Jaan Uhelszki and Brad Tolinski.

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MC5, "Motor City is Burning," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969

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

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

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

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

MC5, "Miss X," High Time, Atlantic, 1971

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

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

The Stooges, "I Wanna Be Your Dog," The Stooges, Elektra, 1969

J Dilla, "Don't Cry," Donuts, Stones Throw, 2006

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Jim brings back a catchy song by an English punk band of the '70s and '80s.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take another trip to the Desert Island Jukebox. They hear from past guests like Mary J. Blige, The Melvins, Lucy Dacus and more about the songs they can't live without.

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Featured Songs:

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

Fiona Apple, "Every Single Night," The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do, Epic, 2012

Lucy Dacus, "VBS," Home Video, Matador, 2021

Molly Drake, "I Remember," The Tide's Magnificence: Songs and Poems of Molly Drake , Bryter, 2018

Nick Drake, "Pink Moon," Pink Moon, Island, 1972

Nick Drake, "Road," Pink Moon, Island, 1972

The Mountain Goats, "No Children," Tallahassee, 4AD, 2002

Dionne Warwick, "I'll Never Love This Way Again," Dionne, Arista, 1979

Nightwish, "FantasMic," Wishmaster, Spinefarm, 2000

The Mountain Goats, "This Year," The Sunset Tree, 4AD, 2005

The Melvins, "Honey Bucket," Houdini, Atlantic, 1993

Judy Garland, "You Go To My Head," Judy at Carnegie Hall, Capitol, 1961

The Rolling Stones, "Jumpin' Jack Flash," Jumpin Jack Flash (Single), Decca, 1968

Jimi Hendrix Experience, "If 6 Was 9," Axis: Bold As Love , Track, 1967

Wayne and Garth, "Wayne's World Theme," Wayne's World (Music From The Motion Picture), Reprise, 1992

Tony Scott, "Za-Zen (Meditation)," Music For Zen Meditation, Verve, 1964

Norman Greenbaum, "Spirit in the Sky," Spirit in the Sky, Reprise, 1969

Iron and Wine, "Call It Dreaming," Beast Epic, Sub Pop, 2017

Van Morrison, "Come Here My Love," Veedon Fleece, Warner Bros., 1974

Vic Mensa, "We Could Be Free (feat Ty Dolla Sign)," The Autobiography, Roc Nation, 2017

Stevie Wonder, "For Once In My Life," For Once In My Life, Tamla, 1968

Jay-Z, "Smile," 444, Roc Nation, 2017

Stevie Wonder, "Love's In Need of Love Today," Songs in the Key of Life, Tamla, 1976

Mary J. Blige, "I'm Going Down (Live)," The Tour, MCA, 1998

Stevie Wonder, "As," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976

Stevie Wonder, "Pastime Paradise," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976

Stevie Wonder, "I Wish," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976

Sam Cooke, "A Change Is Gonna Come," Ain't That Good News, RCA Victor, 1964

Television, "Marquee Moon," Marquee Moon, Elektra, 1977

Tears For Fears, "Head Over Heels," Songs from the Big Chair, Mercury, 1985

Wolf Alice , "Lisbon," My Love Is Cool, Dirty Hit, 2015

Buffalo Springfield, "For What It's Worth," For What It's Worth (Single), Atco, 1966

The Who, "Baba O'Riley," Who's Next, Decca, 1971

Miles Davis, "Blue in Green," Kind of Blue, Columbia, 1959

The Beatles, "Tomorrow Never Knows (Mono)," Revolver , Capitol, 1966

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

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In this bonus episode, Greg adds a performance by two musicians he's written books about to the Desert Island Jukebox.

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As summer winds down the volume of new albums coming out is hard to keep up with. This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig out from music mountain by reviewing new albums from X, Post Malone, Beabadoobee, Sturgill Simpson, JPEGMAFIA and Meshell Ndegeocello.

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Featured Songs:

Post Malone, "Pour Me A Drink (feat. Blake Shelton)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024

Post Malone, "Wrong Ones (feat. Tim McGraw)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024

Post Malone, "Finer Things (feat. Hank Williams, Jr.)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024

JPEGMAFIA, "don't rely on other men," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024

JPEGMAFIA, "it's dark and hell is hot," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024

JPEGMAFIA, "i scream this in the mirror before i interact with anyone," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024

JPEGMAFIA, "Exmilitary," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024

X, "Baby & All," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024

X, "Big Black X," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024

X, "Winding Up the Time," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024

X, "Sweet Til The Bitter End," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024

Sturgill Simpson, "Swamp of Sadness," Passage du Desir, High Top Mountain, 2024

Sturgill Simpson, "Scooter Blues," Passage du Desir, High Top Mountain, 2024

Sturgill Simpson, "Mint Tea," Passage du Desir, High Top Mountain, 2024

Beabadoobee, "Take A Bite," This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Dirty Hit, 2024

Beabadoobee, "Post," This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Dirty Hit, 2024

Beabadoobee, "Beaches," This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Dirty Hit, 2024

Meshell Ndegeocello, "Travel," No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, Blue Note, 2024

Meshell Ndegeocello, "Trouble," No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, Blue Note, 2024

Meshell Ndegeocello, "Raise The Roof," No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, Blue Note, 2024

Joni Mitchell, "All I Want," Blue, Reprise, 1971

Taylor Swift, "Death By A Thousand Cuts," Lover, Republic, 2019

Lou Reed, "There Is No Time," New York, Sire, 1989

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This week, Jim pays tribute to the late Clare Elliot of the Suburban Reptiles, one of the first two punk bands out of New Zealand.

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The Sound Opinions World Tour rolls along, making its next stop in beautiful New Zealand. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take a virtual trip to the other side of the world to explore the best of kiwi music, focusing on the influential jangly pop movement known as the Dunedin Sound. Plus they bid farewell to a giant of the New Zealand music scene, Martin Phillipps, of the Chills.

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Featured Songs:

The Chills, "Pink Frost," Pink Frost (single), Flying Nun, 1984

The Chills, "Effloresce and Deliquesce," Submarine Bells, Slash, 1989

The Chills, "I Love My Leather Jacket," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1989

The Chills, "Heavenly Pop Hit," Submarine Bells, Slash, 1989

The Chills, "Monolith," Scatterbrain, Fire, 2021

Lorde, "Take Me to the River," Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense, A24, 2024

Charli XCX and Lorde, "Girl, so confusing featuring lorde," Girl, so confusing featuring lorde (Single), Atlantic, 2024

The Clean, "Fish," Great Sounds Great, Good Sounds Good, So-So Sounds So-So, Bad Sounds Bad, Rotten Sounds Rotten!!, Flying Nun, 1982

The Clean, "Tally Ho!," Tally Ho! (single), Flying Nun, 1981

The Bats, "Tragedy," Daddy's Highway, Flying Nun, 1987

Look Blue Go Purple, "Cactus Cat," LBGPEP2, Flying Nun, 1986

The Enemy, "Pull Down the Shades," Live at the Beneficiaries Hall, unreleased, 1978

Toy Love, "Swimming Pool," Toy Love, Deluxe, 1980

The Chills, "Rolling Moon," Rolling Moon (single), Flying Nun, 1982

The Clean, "Anything Could Happen," Boodle Boodle Boodle, Flying Nun, 1981

The Chills, "Kaleidoscope World," Dunedin Double, Flying Nun, 1982

The Verlaines, "The Lady and the Lizard," Hallelujah - All The Way Home, Flying Nun, 1985

The Verlaines, "Death and the Maiden," Death and the Maiden (single), Flying Nun, 1983

Sneaky Feelings, "Throwing Stones," Send You, Flying Nun, 1983

Split Enz, "I Got You," True Colours, A&M, 1980

Bailter Space, "Robot World," Robot World, Flying Nun, 1993

Straitjacket Fits, "She Speeds," Hail, Flying Nun, 1988

Headless Chickens, "Cruise Control," Body Blow, Flying Nun, 1991

The Bats, "Made Up In Blue," Made Up In Blue (single), Flying Nun, 1986

The Human Instinct, "Black Sally," Stoned Guitar, AIR, 1970

Herbs, "Light of the Pacific," Light of the Pacific, Warrior, 1983

Upper Hutt Posse, "E Tu," E Tu (single), Jayrem, 1988

Scribe, "Not Many," The Crusader, Dirty, 2003

Aldous Harding, "Imagining My Man," Party, 4AD, 2017

Kane Strang, "My Smile is Extinct," Two Hearts and No Brain, Dead Oceans, 2017

Electric Wire Hustle, "They Don't Want," Electric Wire Hustle, Every Waking Hour, 2009

Lord Echo, "Makossa No. 3," Harmonies, Soundway, 2017

Post Malone, "Guy For That (feat. Luke Combs)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024

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In this bonus episode Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he was reminded of after reviewing the new album by Common and Pete Rock.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look back 40 years into the past and revisit some of their favorite songs of 1984. The hosts also review the new album from Redd Kross.

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Featured Songs:

Prince and the Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984

Redd Kross, "Good Times Propaganda Band," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024

Redd Kross, "The Witches' Stand," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024

Redd Kross, "The Main Attraction," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024

Redd Kross, "Way Too Happy," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024

Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024

Hüsker Dü, "Turn on the News," Zen Arcade, SST, 1984

Minutemen, "This Ain't No Picnic," Double Nickles on the Dime, SST, 1984

The Replacements, "Unsatisfied," Let It Be, Twin/Tone, 1984

Romeo Void, "A Girl in Trouble (Is a Temporary Thing)," Instincts, Columbia, 1984

R.E.M., "Little America," Reckoning, I.R.S., 1984

Run-D.M.C., "Rock Box," Run-D.M.C., Profile, 1984

The Smiths, "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now," Hatful of Hollow, Rough Trade, 1984

The Bangles, "James," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984

Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Korova, 1984

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "From Her to Eternity," From Her to Eternity, Mute, 1984

Robyn Hitchcock, "Sounds Great When You're Dead," I Often Dream of Trains, Midnight Music, 1984

Chaka Khan, "I Feel for You," I Feel for You, Warner Bros., 1984

Philip Bailey and Phil Collins, "Easy Lover," Chinese Wall, Columbia, 1984

The Chills, "Pink Frost," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1986

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In this bonus episode Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he heard during the 2024 Summer Olympics in France.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot have talked about Lou Reed many times before on Sound Opinions, but often the discussion gets focused on the man's life instead of his music. This week they talk with author Jim Higgins about his new book that reviews every album Reed released in his lifetime. The hosts also review new albums from Common and Jack White.

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Featured Songs:

Common and Pete Rock, "Dreamin'," The Auditorium, Vol. 1, Loma Vista, 2024

Common and Pete Rock, "When The Sun Shines Again," The Auditorium, Vol. 1, Loma Vista, 2024

Common and Pete Rock, "This Man," The Auditorium, Vol. 1, Loma Vista, 2024

Jack White, "Old Scratch Blues," No Name, Third Man, 2024

Jack White, "Archbishop Harold Holmes," No Name, Third Man, 2024

Jack White, "Bless Yourself," No Name, Third Man, 2024

Lou Reed, "Walk On The Wild Side," Transformer, RCA, 1972

Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA, 1976

Lou Reed and John Cale, "Images," Songs For Drella, Sire, 1990

Lou Reed, "The Power of Positive Drinking," Growing Up in Public, Arista, 1980

Lou Reed, "Egg Cream," Set the Twilight Reeling, Warner Bros., 1996

Lou Reed, "Like A Possum," Ecstasy, Reprise, 2000

Lou Reed, "Pale Blue Eyes (Live)," Take No Prisoners, Arista, 1978

Luna, "Tiger Lilly," Bewitched, Elektra, 1994

Lou Reed, "Edgar Allan Poe," The Raven, Sire, 2003

Lou Reed, "Halloween Parade," New York, Sire, 1989

Prince and the Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros., 1984

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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to John Mayall, one of the most influential British blues guitarists who never gets the accolades of many of his friends and collaborators. Mayall died in July at the age of 90. 

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history and legacy of the 50+ year-old Chicago blues label, Alligator Records, with its founder Bruce Iglauer. They'll talk to him about his new book Bitten By the Blues: The Alligator Records Story and discuss some of the landmark artists who came through, from Koko Taylor to Albert Collins. They also revisit a conversation and live performance with Buddy Guy.

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Featured Songs:

Koko Taylor, "I'm A Woman," The Earthshaker, Alligator , 1978

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

Albert Collins, "Honey Hush! (Talking Woman Blues)," Ice Pickin', Alligator , 1978

Mississippi Fred McDowell, "You Got to Move," You Gotta Move, Arhoolie, 1965

Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Walking the Ceiling," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator , 1971

Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Give Me Back My Wig," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971

Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Phillips' Theme," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971

B.B. King, "The Thrill Is Gone," Completely Well, Alligator, 1969

Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Wild About You Baby," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971

Koko Taylor, "Wang Dang Doodle," Wang Dang Doodle (Single), Chess, 1966

Koko Taylor, "That's Why I'm Crying," I Got What It Takes, Alligator, 1975

Koko Taylor, "I Got What It Takes," I Got What It Takes, Alligator, 1975

Albert Collins, "I Ain't Drunk," Cold Snap, Alligator, 1986

Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland, Robert Cray, "The Moon Is Full," Showdown!, Alligator, 1985

Toronzo Cannon, "Walk It Off," The Chicago Way, Alligator, 2016

Toronzo Cannon, "Bad Contract," The Chicago Way, Alligator, 2016

Shemekia Copeland, "Would You Take My Blood," America's Child, Alligator, 2018

Shemekia Copeland, "Ain't Got Time For Hate," America's Child, Alligator, 2018

A.C. Reed, "She's Fine (feat. Bonnie Raitt)," I'm In the Wrong Business!, Alligator, 1987

Buddy Guy, "Baby Please Don't Leave Me," Sweet Tea, Silvertone, 2001

B.B. King, "Don't Answer the Door," Don't Answer The Door (single), ABC, 1966

Buddy Guy, "Good Morning Schoolgirl," Hoodoo Blues Man (Live On Sound Opinions), Delmark, 2007

Cream, "Strange Brew," Strange Brew (single), Reaction, 1967

Buddy Guy, "First Time I Met The Blues," I Got My Eyes On You (single), Chess, 1960

Shawnna, "Can't Break Me (feat. Buddy Guy)," Block Music, Disturbing Tha Peace, 2006

Buddy Guy, "I've Got Dreams to Remember," Bring 'Em In (Live On Sound Opinions), Silvertone, 2007

Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA Victor, 1976

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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a star of one of the first reality shows, "An American Family," who turned punk rocker and became part of the CBGB's scene. His story is told in Emily Nussbaum's book "Cue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV."

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