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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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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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British Post-Punk Pioneers the Raincoats

1/2/2026
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the music and legacy of the Raincoats, a post-punk band beloved by musicians and critics alike. Though they never found mainstream success, the Raincoats’ sound left a deep mark on alternative music—including on one of their most famous fans, Kurt Cobain of Nirvana. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: the Raincoats, "Fairytale In The Supermarket," The Raincoats, Rough Trade, 1979 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Gina Birch, "Feminist Song," I Play My Bass Loud, Third Man, 2023 Gina Birch, "Causing Trouble Again," Trouble, Third Man, 2025 Gina Birch, "I Play My Bass Loud," I Play My Bass Loud, Third Man, 2023 the Raincoats, "The Void," The Raincoats, Rough Trade, 1979 the Raincoats, "In Love," The Raincoats, Rough Trade, 1979 the Raincoats, "Shouting Out Loud," Odyshape, Rough Trade, 1981 the Raincoats, "No One's Little Girl," Moving, Rough Trade, 1984 the Raincoats, "No Side to Fall In," The Raincoats, Rough Trade, 1979 the Raincoats, "Only Loved at Night," Odyshape, Rough Trade, 1981 the Raincoats, "Ooh Ooh La La La," Moving, Rough Trade, 1984 SPRINTS, "Something's Gonna Happen," All That Is Over, City Slang and Sub Pop, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:56

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Barely Scratching the Steve Albini Surface

12/31/2025
In this bonus episode, Jim adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox—one of Steve Albini’s many obscure recordings from the legendary engineer’s vast production discography. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:06:40

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Radiohead's Kid A 25th Anniversary Plus Malcolm McLaren

12/26/2025
Following up the guitar masterpiece of OK Computer, Radiohead threw the music world for a loop with Kid A. Twenty five years after its release, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Steven Hyden about how the album was made and its lasting impact. They also discuss the life and career of the Sex Pistols and New York Dolls manager Malcolm McLaren. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Radiohead, "Idioteque," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Radiohead, "How To Disappear Completely," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000 Radiohead, "Subterranean Homesick Alien," OK Computer, Parlophone, 1997 Travis, "Writing To Reach You," The Man Who, Independiente, 1999 Autechre, "Rae," LP5, Warp, 1999 Radiohead, "Fake Plastic Trees," The Bends, Parlophone, 1995 Radiohead, "Everything In Its Right Place," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000 Radiohead, "Kid A (Live)," Unreleased, N/A, 2001 Radiohead, "Kid A," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000 Radiohead, "Treefingers," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000 Radiohead, "The National Anthem (Live)," Unreleased, N/A, 2001 Radiohead, "15 Step," In Rainbows, Parlophone, 2007 Radiohead, "The National Anthem," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000 Sex Pistols, "Anarchy In the U.K.," Never Mind the Bullocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, Virgin, 1977 Sex Pistols, "God Save the Queen," Never Mind the Bullocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, Virgin, 1977 Sex Pistols, "Pretty Vacant," Never Mind the Bullocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, Virgin, 1977 Bow Wow Wow, "I Want Candy," The Last of the Mohicans, RCA, 1982 Malcolm McLaren, "Buffalo Gals," Duck Rock, Virgin, 1983 The Raincoats, "Lola," The Raincoats, Rough Trade, 1979 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:37

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RIP Joe Ely

12/24/2025
In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the desert island jukebox to honor one of the great West Texas rockers, Joe Ely, who died on December 15, 2025. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:08:12

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Jeff Tweedy on "Twlight Override"

12/19/2025
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Jeff Tweedy of Wilco for a wide-ranging discussion about his solo album "Twilight Override" and other aspects of Tweedy's long and storied career. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Jeff Tweedy, "Lou Reed Was My Babysitter," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Jeff Tweedy, "Feel Free," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025 Jeff Tweedy, "One Tiny Flower," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025 Jeff Tweedy, "Parking Lot," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025 Jeff Tweedy, "Cry Baby Cry," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025 Jeff Tweedy, "Blank Baby," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025 The Velvet Underground, "Rock & Roll," Loaded, Cotilion, 1970 Billy Bragg & Wilco, "Walt Whitman's Niece," Mermaid Avenue, Elektra, 1998 Billy Bragg & Wilco, "California Stars," Mermaid Avenue, Elektra, 1998 Billy Bragg & Wilco, "All You Fascists," Mermaid Avenue Volume II, Elektra, 2000 Jeff Tweedy, "No One's Moving On," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025 Jeff Tweedy, "Enough," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025 Radiohead, "Everything In Its Right Place," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:32

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A Psychedelic Shoegaze Duo from Mexico

12/17/2025
In this bonus episode, Jim reflects on his introduction to Mexican shoegaze through a newly discovered duo with a meaty discography. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:05:29

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Sound Opinions' Holiday Spectacular 2025

12/12/2025
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Andy Cirzan, their favorite collector of rare holiday music, for their annual celebration of unexpected holiday deep cuts. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:44

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RIP Jimmy Cliff and Steve Cropper

12/10/2025
In this bonus episode, Greg is away on vacation, but Jim is here to pay tribute to two musical icons we’ll deeply miss after their passing in late 2025: reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff and soul guitar legend Steve Cropper. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:51:06

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The Best Albums of 2025

12/5/2025
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite albums of 2025. They’ll also hear selections from their production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Wednesday, "Elderberry Wine," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Hives, "They Can't Hear the Music," The Hives Forever Forever the Hives, PIAS, 2025 Billy Woods, "BLK XMAS (feat. Bruiser Wolf & Sadhugold)," Golliwog, Backwoodz Studioz, 2025 Sabrina Carpenter, "Nobody's Son," Man's Best Friend, Island, 2025 Gwenifer Raymond, "Jack Parsons Blues," Last Night I Heard The Dog Star Bark, We Are Busy Bodies, 2025 Lambrini Girls, "Love," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025 Trupa Trupa, "Backwards Water," Mourners, Glitterbeat, 2025 Viagra Boys, "Man Made of Meat," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025 Aesop Rock, "Full House Pinball," I Heard It's A Mess There Too, Rhymesayers, 2025 Maruja, "Look Down On Us," Pain to Power, Music For Nations, 2025 Poor Creature, "All Smiles Tonight," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025 Rosalía, "Berghain," Lux, Columbia, 2025 Wet Leg, "mangetout," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025 FKA twigs, "Perfect Stranger," Eusexua, Atlantic, 2025 Sprints , "Coming Alive," All That Is Over, City Slang, 2025 Horsegirl, "I Can't Stand to See You," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Lenny Dee, "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!," Happy Holi-Dee, Decca, 1961 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:56

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John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats on This Year: 365 Songs Annotated: A Book of Days

12/3/2025
John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats discusses his new book, "This Year: 365 Songs Annotated: A Book of Days" and his new album "Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan" with Sound Opinions producer Andrew Gill. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:03:04

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Yes's "Going For the One" & Opinions on Tortoise

11/28/2025
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dissect Yes' 1977 masterpiece album Going For the One. They talk about the progressive rock band's history, the rich music and they interview lead singer Jon Anderson about the making of the record. Jim and Greg also review the latest from Tortoise. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Yes, "Awaken," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977 Yes, "Going For the One," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977 The Beatles, "A Day In the Life," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Yes, "Close To The Edge," Close To The Edge, Atlantic, 1972 Yes, "Time and a Word," Time and a Word, Atlantic, 1970 Yes, "I've Seen All Good People A. Your Move, B. All Good People," The Yes Album, Atlantic, 1971 Yes, "Roundabout," Fragile, Atlantic, 1971 Yes, "The Ancient," Tales from Topographic Oceans, Atlantic, 1973 Yes, "Turn of the Century," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977 Yes, "Parallels," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977 Yes, "Wonderous Stories," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977 Tortoise, "Vexations," Touch, International Anthem, 2025 Tortoise, "Night Gang," Touch, International Anthem, 2025 Tortoise, "Promenade à deux," Touch, International Anthem, 2025 Wednesday, "Elderberry Wine," Bleeds, Merge, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:36

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Jim Goes Full Greg Kot with This Pick

11/26/2025
In this bonus episode of Sound Opinions, Jim shares a Kot-esque pick from a band named after someone very dear to him. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:04:53

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Songs About Giving Thanks

11/21/2025
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit a Sound Opinions classic— Songs About Giving Thanks. The hosts will share some of their favorite songs in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, and they'll hear selections from the production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: 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 Led Zeppelin, "Thank You," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969 Fall Out Boy, "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs," Infinity On High, Island, 2007 Chance The Rapper, "Blessing (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 The Intruders, "Be Thankful For What You Got," Energy of Love, TSOP, Philadelphia International, 1974 Yes, "Going for the One," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:46:50

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Long May He Run

11/19/2025
In this bonus DIJ, Greg pays tribute to a legendary artist who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, as well as the 50th anniversary of one of his classic albums. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:08:41

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Fleetwood Mac's Rumours

11/14/2025
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with journalist and author Alan Light about his book “Don’t Stop: Why We (Still) Love Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours.” They discuss the music, history and why younger generations are still listening to this record almost 50 years after its release. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Fleetwood Mac, "I Don't Want to Know," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Fleetwood Mac, "Don't Stop," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Fleetwood Mac, "Second Hand News," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Fleetwood Mac, "Silver Springs (Live)," The Dance, Reprise, 1997 Fleetwood Mac, "You Make Loving Fun," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Fleetwood Mac, "Gold Dust Woman," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Fleetwood Mac, "Go Your Own Way," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Buckingham Nicks, "Frozen Love," Buckingham Nicks, Polydor, 1973 Fleetwood Mac, "Tusk," Tusk, Warner Bros., 1979 Fleetwood Mac, "The Chain," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Fleetwood Mac, "Dreams," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Fleetwood Mac, "Never Going Back," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Fleetwood Mac, "Songbird," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Fleetwood Mac, "Landslide (Live)," The Dance, Reprise, 1997 Alanis Morissette, "Thank U," Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, Maverick, 1998 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:44

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An Anthem for Chicago's Fight

11/12/2025
In this bonus DIJ, Jim picks a song from the ’80s that’s as relevant now as it was then. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:07:03

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An Important Message From Jim and Greg

11/10/2025
If you love this show and you're able to pitch in, now is the time to pledge your support. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:02:16

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The Cars are Underrated Plus Opinions on Sprints

11/7/2025
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk about The Cars with Bill Janovitz, the author of a new book on the band. The book makes the case that The Cars are an underrated band. Plus, the hosts review the new album from Irish post-punk band, Sprints. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: The Cars, "Candy-O," Candy-O, Elektra, 1979 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Sprints, "Descartes," All That Is Over, City Slangs and Sub Pop, 2025 Sprints, "Coming Alive," All That Is Over, City Slangs and Sub Pop, 2025 Sprints, "Something's Gonna Happen," All That Is Over, City Slangs and Sub Pop, 2025 Buffalo Tom, "Late at Night," Big Red Letter Day, Beggars Banquet, 1993 The Cars, "Just What I Needed," The Cars, Elektra, 1978 The Cars, "Good Times Roll," The Cars, Elektra, 1978 The Cars, "My Best Friend's Girl," The Cars, Elektra, 1978 The Cars, "Drive," Heartbeat City, Elektra, 1984 The Cars, "Heartbeat City," Heartbeat City, Elektra, 1984 The Cars, "Dangerous Type," Candy-O, Elektra, 1979 The Cars, "Let's Go," Candy-O, Elektra, 1979 Fleetwood Mac, "Dreams," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:45

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A Brilliant Soundtrack from One of This Year's Hit Films

11/5/2025
In this bonus DIJ, Greg digs into the soundtrack from one of his recent film outings. The score comes from an innovative rock guitarist turned composer. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:07:56

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Songs About the Moon

10/31/2025
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot follow up a recent episode paying tribute to the sun with another set of songs about a celestial body. This time, they share their favorite songs about the moon — along with picks from the production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: The Beatles, "Mr. Moonlight," Beatles for Sale, Parlophone, 1964 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Wire, "A Mutual Friend," 154, Harvest, 1979 R.E.M., "Nightswimming," Automatic For The People, Warner Bros, 1992 Songs:Ohia, "Blue Chicago Moon," Didn't It Rain, Secretly Canadian, 2002 Credence Clearwater Revival, "Bad Moon Rising," Green River, Fantasy, 1969 Janelle Monáe, "Many Moons," Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase), Bad Boy, 2007 Brian Eno, "St. Elmo's Fire," Another Green World, Island, 1975 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Luna," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Shelter, 1976 Mitski, "My Love Mine All Mine," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023 David Bowie, "Moonage Daydream," The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, RCA, 1972 Thin Lizzy, "Dancing in the Moonlight - Live," Live and Dangerous', Philips, 1978 Los Lobos, "Kiko and the Lavendar Moon," Kiko, Slash, 1992 The Rolling Stones, "Child of the Moon," Jumpin' Jack Flash / Child Of The Moon (Single), Decca, 1968 Nick Drake, "Pink Moon," Pink Moon, Island, 1972 Willie Nelson, "Darkness on the Face of the Earth," ...And Then I Wrote, Liberty, 1962 Emmylou Harris, "Luxury Liner," Luxury Liner (Expanded & Remastered), Reprise, 2003 Emmylou Harris, "Crescent City," Cowgirl's Prayer, The Grapevine, 1994 SOFT PLAY, "Punk's Dead," HEAVY JELLY, BMG, 2024 The Beach Boys, "Surf's Up," Surf's Up, Reprise, 1971 The Cars, "Drive," Heartbeat City, Elektra, 1984 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:45:45