Sound Opinions

Updated: 23 Apr 2025 • 1236 episodes
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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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23 Apr 2025 • EN

When Synth-Pop Went Silly

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a song by an 80s synth-pop band that set themselves apart with their great sense of humor. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3

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As spring is springing, 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 Lucy Dacus, Saba and No ID, Mekons and Perfume Genius. They also pay tribute to Clem Burke of Blondie and Dave Allen of Gang of Four.

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In this bonus episode, Jim attempts to redeem a song from German singer Nina Hagen's 1982 album NunSexMonkRock, which Rolling Stone famously dubbed the "most unlistenable" album ever made. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: http

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of socially conscious rapper Common's pivotal album Like Water for Chocolate. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Like Water for Chocolate including an interview with Common from the year 2000. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Be

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09 Apr 2025 • EN

More Mike Campbell!

Jim and Greg continue their conversation with Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They talk about performing in the Super Bowl Half Time show, working with Don Henley and Stevie Nicks and the future of the Heartbreakers. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://b

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Mike Campbell 04 Apr 2025 • EN

Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview guitarist and songwriter Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They talk about his new autobiography, working with Bob Dylan and his continued love for music. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slW

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