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Sound Opinions, the World's only rock and roll talkshow; now to go. Hosted by Jim DeRogatis of the Chicago Sun-Times and Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune. Each week Jim and Greg bring you the latest music news and reviews. Plus tune in to hear ...

Sound Opinions, the World's only rock and roll talkshow; now to go. Hosted by Jim DeRogatis of the Chicago Sun-Times and Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune. Each week Jim and Greg bring you the latest music news and reviews. Plus tune in to hear exclusive interviews and performances. Sound Opinions is a co-production of Chicago Public Radio and American Public Media. Updated weekly.

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    #413 Sound Opinions with Neko Case

    Neko Case returns to her old Chicago stomping grounds for ...

    Neko Case returns to her old Chicago stomping grounds for a special live Sound Opinions recording at The Hideout. Then Jim and Greg review the latest from Sir Paul McCartney.

    Oct 24, 2013 Read more
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    #412 The 2013 Halloween Show: Murder Songs

    Kill 'em all, Jim and Greg say. At least when ...

    Kill 'em all, Jim and Greg say. At least when it comes to Halloween tunes. This week they play their favorite Murder Songs. Then, ten albums after Ten, Pearl Jam is back.

    Oct 17, 2013 Read more
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    #411 Sound Opinions with Willis Earl Beal

    Willis Earl Beal shows off his powerhouse voice. Plus, Jim ...

    Willis Earl Beal shows off his powerhouse voice. Plus, Jim and Greg ponder the powerhouse sales of Kings of Leon

    Oct 10, 2013 Read more
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    #410 The Fall Record Review Roundup

    Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot get critical with five ...

    Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot get critical with five new record releases from the likes of Justin Timberlake, Elvis Costello, Franz Ferdinand, The Weeknd and HAIM.

    Oct 3, 2013 Read more
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    #409 Sound Opinions with Savages

    Electrifying, intense, experimental, spectacular...however you want to describe Savages, this ...

    Electrifying, intense, experimental, spectacular...however you want to describe Savages, this U.K. quartet is taking over stateside, and we got 'em live on the show. Plus, who won the Polaris Prize? And speaking of Canada, how's the new Drake? Tune in!

    Sep 26, 2013 Read more
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    #408 A Classic Album Dissection of "Let It Be" by The Replacements

    Jim and Greg dissect The Replacements’ classic album Let It ...

    Jim and Greg dissect The Replacements’ classic album Let It Be in honor of the band getting back together after a twenty two year hiatus.

    Sep 17, 2013 Read more
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    #407 Sound Opinions with Cheap Trick

    Cheap Trick join us live in the studio to celebrate ...

    Cheap Trick join us live in the studio to celebrate the 35th anniversary of their landmark live album At Budokan. The band members talk about the Beatlemania they experienced in Japan and why they'll steal your guitar, but never your girlfriend. Later, Ji

    Sep 12, 2013 Read more
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    #406 Sound Opinions: The Return of the Rock Doctors

    Time for a visit to the doctor. Don't fret, we ...

    Time for a visit to the doctor. Don't fret, we mean the Rock Doctors! Plus reviews of new albums by Nine Inch Nails and Sam Phillips. 

    Sep 5, 2013 Read more
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    #405 The Sound Opinions World Tour: South Africa

    Think South African music means Paul Simon's Graceland? Then this ...

    Think South African music means Paul Simon's Graceland? Then this is the episode for you. Jim and Greg learn where Paul Simon picked up that Kwela guitar when the Sound Opinions World Tour touches down in South Africa.

    Aug 22, 2013 Read more
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    #404 Sound Opinions Discusses the Music of the Civil Rights Movement

    Jim and Greg mark the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther ...

    Jim and Greg mark the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream Speech" with a discussion of the Music of the Civil Rights Movement.

    Aug 22, 2013 Read more
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