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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 #338: 05.18.12
James Mercer of The Shins stops by to showcase songs from the band’s new album Port of Morrow. Later, Jim and Greg review the new collaboration between Norah Jones and Danger Mouse.
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Show #337: 05.11.12
Jim and Greg celebrate Mother’s Day with their favorite Songs About Mom.
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Show #336: 05.04.12
Modern folk rocker Sharon Van Etten performs live in the studio. Jim and Greg also review the sophomore release from pop artist Santigold.
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Show #335: 04.27.12
The Rock Doctors clinic is open for business. Tune in to hear Drs. Kot and DeRogatis prescribe a dose of new music to some listeners in need. Later they review the new solo record by Jack White.
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Show #334: 04.20.12
This week it’s the “Comeback Kids” of rock and roll. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot highlight some of the Best Second Acts in music history.
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Show #333: 04.13.12
Tune in for a live performance from the breakout band of the moment, Alabama Shakes.
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Show #332: 04.06.12
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot conduct a Sound Opinions Classic Album Dissection of Aretha Franklin’s 1972 release Amazing Grace. They talk to author Aaron Cohen about the gospel masterpiece, which was recorded forty years ago.
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Show #331: 03.30.12
Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince of The Kills bring their blend of blues grit, melodic vocals and drum-machine beats. Later Jim and Greg review new albums by the “Queen of Pop,” Madonna and the “Night Tripper,” Dr. John.
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Show #330: 03.23.12
Jim and Greg are back from their annual visit to the SXSW Music Conference with all the news, trends and must-hear bands for 2012.
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Show #329: 03.16.12
Jim and Greg talk to English singer, songwriter and producer Nick Lowe about his long career—from the punk and new wave scenes in the ‘70s to his most recent album The Old Magic. Plus, they review the new album from controversial Irish singer Sinead O’Connor.
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Show #328: 03.09.12
Jim and Greg revisit their discussion of the history and legacy of the “Revolutionary Made-for-TV Band,” The Monkees with writer Eric Lefcowitz. Monkees teen idol Davy Jones died recently at age 66.
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Show #327: 03.02.12
Fred Armisen of Portlandia and Saturday Night Live talks music and comedy with hosts Jim and Greg.
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Show #326: 02.24.12
Jim and Greg welcome singer, poet and rapper Dessa and review the latest from electro-pop duo Sleigh Bells.
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Show #325: 02.17.12
1967 – Part Two: Monterey Pop and the Live Music Explosion
Sound Opinions continues its celebration of the 45th anniversary of the watershed year 1967. During this episode Jim and Greg focus on the historic Monterey International Pop Festival and its landmark performances during the "Summer of Love."
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Show #324: 02.10.12
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Jim, Greg and the listeners name their favorite First Love Songs.
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Show #323: 02.03.12
1967 – Part One: The Album as Art
Sound Opinions celebrates the 45th anniversary of one of the most influential years in rock and roll history: 1967. During this episode Jim and Greg explore the evolution of the studio as an instrument and talk about landmark releases by The Beatles, Pink Floyd and The Velvet Underground.
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