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Sound Opinions, the World's ONLY Rock and Roll talk show launched its first show on WBEZ, with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot, on December 3rd, 2005 at 7 p.m.
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Show #249: 09.03.10
Jim and Greg give Buy It, Burn It, Trash It ratings to big new releases including the Jeff Tweedy-produced album by Mavis Staples and the latest by "Golden God" Robert Plant.
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Show #248: 08.27.10
Join Jim and Greg on a Sound Opinions Summer Road Trip. They talk to folks coast-to-coast to find out what's happening in some great music towns across the country. Then Greg pops a quarter in the Desert Island Jukebox.
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Show #247: 08.20.10
Jim and Greg conduct a Classic Album Dissection of T. Rex’s quintessential glam rock release Electric Warrior.
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Show #246: 08.13.10
Buried Treasures: Jim and Greg dig up a new chest of lesser known musical gems you need to hear.
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Show #245: 08.06.10
Jim and Greg explore the history and influence of Chess Records. During its 25 year run, the Chicago label put out music by Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters—forever changing the sound of rock and roll.
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Show #244: 07.30.10
Go ahead, call 'em ironic, call 'em slackers...just be sure to tune in to hear Pavement's Stephen Malkmus talk about the band's history, influence and recent reunion. Jim and Greg also review the new release by The Arcade Fire.
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Show #243: 07.23.10
This one’s for you, Britpop fans! We’ve got record producer Stephen Street talking about his work with The Smiths, Morrissey, Blur and more. Plus, Jim and Greg review the new record by pop provocateur M.I.A., and Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox.
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Show #242: 07.16.10
Jim and Greg call out some former greats who have gone "Off the Rails." If you've ever had your heart broken by a musical artist, this is the show for you. Plus, they've got reviews of new records by Outkast's Big Boi and veteran rocker Alejandro Escovedo.
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Show #241: 07.09.10
The Rock Fan’s Guide to Country: Tune in as Chrissie Dickinson, music writer and former editor of The Journal of Country Music, proves why country music deserves our respect. Then Jim and Greg review the new albums from The Roots and The Scissor Sisters.
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Show #240: 07.02.10
One year after Michael Jackson’s death, Jim and Greg explore the legacy of the King of Pop’s most famous album with Nelson George, author of Thriller: The Musical Life of Michael Jackson.
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Show #239: 06.25.10
Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders joins Jim and Greg in the studio to debut her new project JP, Chrissie & The Fairground Boys. Later, Jim and Greg review big summer releases from pop star Christina Aguilera and rapper Drake.
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Show #238: 06.18.10
Guilty Pleasures: Jim, Greg & some brave listeners reveal their musical Guilty Pleasures. Plus, Jim and Greg review new albums by veteran rocker Tom Petty & rapper Rhymefest.
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Show #237: 06.11.10
The Best Albums of 2010...So Far: Jim and Greg name their mid-year favorites. They also talk to theater critic Chris Jones about Broadway’s rock ‘n’ roll influences.
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Show #236: 06.04.10
Jim and Greg are joined by Dave Tompkins, author of How to Wreck a Nice Beach, a history of the vocoder from World War II to Hip-Hop. Tompkins reveals the instrument’s secret military past and funk roots.
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