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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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Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music) & RIP Bob Weir

1/23/2026
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Phil Manzanera, the guitarist behind Roxy Music and a prolific record producer whose career spans more than five decades. The hosts also pay tribute to Bob Weir of Grateful Dead. 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: Roxy Music, "If There Is Something," Roxy Music, Island and Reprise, 1972 The Grateful Dead, "Sugar Magnolia," American Beauty, Warner Bros., 1970 Bob Weir, "Cassidy," Ace, Warner Bros., 1972 Roxy Music, "Re-Make/Re-Model," Roxy Music, Island and Reprise, 1972 Roxy Music, "The Thrill of it All," Country Life, Island and ATCO, 1974 Roxy Music, "Amazona," Stranded, Island and ATCO, 1973 Roxy Music, "Do the Strand," For Your Pleasure, Island and Warner Bros., 1973 Phil Manzanera, "Big Day," Diamond Head, Island and ATCO, 1975 Roxy Music, "Both Ends Burning," Siren, Island and ATCO, 1975 Phil Manzanera, Andy Mackay, "Ambulante - Live," AM.PM Soho Live, Expression, 2025 Aterciopelados, "Baracunatana," La Pipa de la Paz, RCA, 1996 Jason P. Woodbury & The Night Bird Singing Quartet, "Get To Meet Them," (Single), Always Happening, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:51:18

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A Jazz Primer for Rock Fans

1/21/2026
In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by one jazz legend paying tribute to another. 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:00:06:33

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RIP Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead

1/16/2026
In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, the innovative rhythm guitarist and co-founder who helped shape American rock and improvisational music. Weir died on January 10, 2026, at the age of 78. 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:00:13:50

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R.I.P. Rob Reiner, Opinions on Lily Allen & Dry Cleaning

1/16/2026
In December of 2025, the world tragically lost actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to him by revisiting their 2014 interview in which they discuss This Is Spinal Tap, films, music and more. They also review new music from Lily Allen and Dry Cleaning. 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: Spinal Tap, "Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Dry Cleaning, "Hit My Head All Day," Secret Love, 4AD, 2026 Dry Cleaning, "Rocks," Secret Love, 4AD, 2026 Dry Cleaning, "Blood," Secret Love, 4AD, 2026 Lily Allen, "West End Girl," West End Girl, BMG, 2025 Lily Allen, "Madeline," West End Girl, BMG, 2025 Lily Allen, "Just Enough," West End Girl, BMG, 2025 Spinal Tap, "Rock and Roll Creation," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Spinal Tap, "Cups and Cakes," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Spinal Tap, "Gimme Some Money," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Spinal Tap, "Big Bottom," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Black Sabbath, "Black Sabbath," Black Sabbath, Vertigo, 1970 Spinal Tap, "Head Hole," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Roxy Music, "If There Is Something," Roxy Music, Island and Reprise, 1972 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:51:00

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A History Lesson from Professor DeRogatis

1/14/2026
In this bonus episode, Jim shares an old country cut that recounts the assassination of President James Garfield, recorded by one of the genre’s all-time greats. 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:00:06:59

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2025 Mixtape, Obituaries and Singles of the Year

1/9/2026
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot close the book on 2025 by doing a final round of obituaries, playing favorite singles and sharing a mixtape that documents the ups and downs of the year that was. Greg's Mixtape 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: SPRINTS, "Something's Gonna Happen," All That Is Over, City Slang and Sub Pop, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Redwalls, "It's Alright," Universal Blues, Undertow, 2003 Joe Ely, "Boxcars," Honkey Tonk Masquerade, MCA, 1978 The Mavericks, "There Goes My Heart," What a Crying Shame, MCA Nashville, 1994 The Band, "Chest Fever," Music from Big Pink, Capitol, 1968 Chappell Roan, "The Subway," (Single), Amusement, 2025 Annabelle Dinda, "The Hand," (Single), Self-Released, 2025 Huntrix, "Golden," KPop Demon Hunters, Republic, 2025 Hayley Williams, "True Believer (Live on Tonight Show)," Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, Post Atlantic, 2025 Bad Bunny, "BAILE INoLVIDABLE," DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, Rimas, 2025 MSPAINT, "Angel," No Separation, Convulse, 2025 Cardi B, "Outside," Am I the Drama?, Atlantic, 2025 Taylor Swift, "The Fate Of Ophelia," The Life of a Showgirl, Republic, 2025 Sharon Van Etten, "Somethin' Ain't Right," Sharon Van Etten and The Attachement Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025 The Penrose Web, "I Dreamt I Woke Up Dead," It's...The Penrose Web, Fools Paradise and Gare Du Nord, 2025 Peter Peter Hughes, "The End of Your Empire," Half-Staff Blues, Tired Media, 2025 Mavis Staples, "Chicago," Sad and Beautiful World, Anti, 2025 The Belair Lip Bombs, "Again and Again," Again, Third Man, 2025 The Bug Club, "How to Be a Confidante," Very Human Features, Sub Pop, 2025 Perfume Genius, "It's a Mirror," Glory, Matador, 2025 Ed Kuepper and Jim White, "The 16 Days," After The Flood, Remote Control, 2025 Mekons, "You're Not Singing Anymore," Horror, Fire, 2025 Spinal Tap, "Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:39

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So Good Even Dan the Automator Left It Alone

1/7/2026
In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that was arguably perfected upon its original 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:06:30

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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