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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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#463 The Both And Opinions On Weezer
After finding surprising inspiration in Thin Lizzy in a hotel ...
After finding surprising inspiration in Thin Lizzy in a hotel room, veteran singer-songwriters Aimee Mann and Ted Leo joined forces to form The Both. Tune in for a conversation and live performance. Later Rivers Cuomo and Weezer are back with a new album.
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#462 The Greatest Guitar Riffs
Perhaps the most essential element of rock 'n' roll: The ...
Perhaps the most essential element of rock 'n' roll: The Guitar Riff. Jim, Greg and some listeners break it down and name their favorites. Then they review a new double album from another guitar legend, Prince.
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#461 Reviews Of U2, Leonard Cohen, Interpol & More
Jim and Greg review some of the season's biggest new ...
Jim and Greg review some of the season's biggest new releases by U2, Interpol, Leonard Cohen and more.
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#460 Tweedy Live at Lincoln Hall
Jeff & Spencer are "Tweedy." The Wilco frontman and his ...
Jeff & Spencer are "Tweedy." The Wilco frontman and his son join us for a special recording in front of a live audience at Chicago's Lincoln Hall.
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#459 On James Brown Live At The Apollo
As film audiences “Get On Up,” hosts Jim DeRogatis and ...
As film audiences “Get On Up,” hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look back at James Brown’s classic album Live at the Apollo. Later they review two new albums by Canadian power pop supergroup The New Pornographers and London Trip-Hop sing
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#458 Work Songs & Opinions On Ty Segall
After a relaxing Labor Day, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg ...
After a relaxing Labor Day, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot get back into the swing of things by playing the best songs inspired by work. Then they review a new album from the California garage rocker Ty Segall.
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#457 Benjamin Booker & Opinions On Robert Plant
New Orleans singer-guitarist Benjamin Booker talks about his blues influences ...
New Orleans singer-guitarist Benjamin Booker talks about his blues influences and opening for Jack White and plays songs from his self-titled debut. Later hosts Jim and Greg review the new album from former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant.
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#456 On 80's New Wave
Get out your skinny ties and don your best Flock ...
Get out your skinny ties and don your best Flock of Seagulls hairdo. Jim and Greg celebrate Duran Duran, A-Ha and the best of 1980's New Wave with "Mad World" author Lori Majewski. Then, Jim and Greg review the latest album from iconic singer-songwriter S
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#455 On Rock Operas
Forget about Carmen or Madame Butterfly. Sound Opinions' own divas, ...
Forget about Carmen or Madame Butterfly. Sound Opinions' own divas, Jim and Greg, share their favorite Rock Operas.
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#454 Kelis & Opinions On Spoon
Singer Kelis talks music, cooking and "Milkshakes" and performs songs ...
Singer Kelis talks music, cooking and "Milkshakes" and performs songs from her aptly titled album Food. Then, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review the latest from Austin rock band Spoon, and Greg drops a quarter in the Desert Island Jukebox.