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Sound Opinions

Sound Opinions is your weekly guide to what's happening in the world of rock n' roll and pop music. Hosted by Jim DeRogatis of WBEZ Chicago, and Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune, Sound Opinions features weekly record reviews and exclusive interviews and performances with the likes of Brian Eno, Radiohead, Slayer, and Common.

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  • Peter Hook talks about New Order's bitter breakup

    Released 05.16.13

    Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order talks with Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot on this week's episode of Sound Opinions.

  • #390 Sound Opinions with Peter Hook of New Order

    Released 05.16.13

    Peter Hook seperates fact from Joy Division legend. The influential bassist remembers bandmate Ian Curtis and addresses recent rifts in New Order.

  • Sound Opinions with Tame Impala

    Released 05.09.13

    Break out your paisley shirt: psychedelic rockers Tame Impala are live in the studio! Kevin Parker and co.

  • Sound Opinions with Tame Impala

    Released 05.09.13

    Break out your paisley shirt: psychedelic rockers Tame Impala are live in the studio! Kevin Parker and co.

  • The Sound Opinions World Tour: Japan

    Released 05.05.13

    It's stop number two on the Sound Opinions World Tour, and Jim and Greg are “Big in Japan.” Tokyo-based journalist Daniel Robson gives us an education in J-pop and the Japanese underground.

  • #383 Sound Opinions Celebrates Musical Grand Slams

    Released 05.03.13

    This Week, Jim and Greg let the sports metaphors fly. They celebrate baseball's Opening Day by running down musical Grand Slams: four knockout albums in a row.

  • #388 The Sound Opinions World Tour: Japan

    Released 05.03.13

    It's stop number two on the Sound Opinions World Tour, and Jim and Greg are “Big in Japan.” Tokyo-based journalist Daniel Robson gives us an education in J-pop and the Japanese underground.

  • #386 Sound Opinions with Kurt Vile

    Released 05.03.13

    Philly-based guitar wizard Kurt Vile is live in the studio and ready to shred. Later, Jim and Greg review Bankrupt!, the new album from Sound Opinions alums Phoenix.

  • #386 Sound Opinions with Kurt Vile

    Released 05.03.13

    Philly-based guitar wizard Kurt Vile is live in the studio and ready to shred. Later, Jim and Greg review Bankrupt!, the new album from Sound Opinions alums Phoenix.

  • #387 Sound Opinions on the Legacy of Nick Drake

    Released 05.03.13

    Decades after his death, UK songwriter Nick Drake gets his due. Jim and Greg talk legacy and tribute albums with Drake producer Joe Boyd.

  • #383 Sound Opinions Celebrates Musical Grand Slams

    Released 05.03.13

    This Week, Jim and Greg let the sports metaphors fly. They celebrate baseball's Opening Day by running down musical Grand Slams: four knockout albums in a row.

  • #384 Sound Opinions with Emeli Sandé

    Released 05.03.13

    She played the Olympics opening ceremony, now Emeli Sandé takes her soulful pop to the Sound Opinions studio.

  • #388 The Sound Opinions World Tour: Japan

    Released 05.03.13

    It's stop number two on the Sound Opinions World Tour, and Jim and Greg are “Big in Japan.” Tokyo-based journalist Daniel Robson gives us an education in J-pop and the Japanese underground.

  • #385 Sound Opinions with Roger Ebert

    Released 05.03.13

    Jim and Greg remember a friend and critical hero: Roger Ebert. In 2006, the three critics sat down to talk music movies and Ebert's own rock 'n' roll past.

  • #385 Sound Opinions with Roger Ebert

    Released 05.03.13

    Jim and Greg remember a friend and critical hero: Roger Ebert. In 2006, the three critics sat down to talk music movies and Ebert's own rock 'n' roll past.

  • #387 Sound Opinions on the Legacy of Nick Drake

    Released 05.03.13

    Decades after his death, UK songwriter Nick Drake gets his due. Jim and Greg talk legacy and tribute albums with Drake producer Joe Boyd.

  • #384 Sound Opinions with Emeli Sandé

    Released 05.03.13

    She played the Olympics opening ceremony, now Emeli Sandé takes her soulful pop to the Sound Opinions studio.

  • Sound Opinions on Nick Drake

    Released 04.28.13

    Decades after his death, UK songwriter Nick Drake gets his due. Jim and Greg talk legacy and tribute albums with Drake producer Joe Boyd.

  • Sound Opinions with Kurt Vile

    Released 04.21.13

    Philly-based guitar wizard Kurt Vile is live in the studio and ready to shred. Later, Jim and Greg review Bankrupt!, the new album from Sound Opinions alums Phoenix.

  • Sound Opinions with Roger Ebert

    Released 04.14.13

    Jim and Greg remember a friend and critical hero: Roger Ebert. In 2006, the three critics sat down to talk music movies and Ebert's own rock 'n' roll past.

  • Sound Opinions with Emeli Sande

    Released 04.07.13

    She played the Olympics opening ceremony, now Emeli Sande takes her soulful pop to the Sound Opinions studio.

  • Sound Opinions Celebrates Musical Grand Slams

    Released 03.31.13

    This Week, Jim and Greg let the sports metaphors fly. They celebrate baseball's Opening Day by running down musical Grand Slams: four knockout albums in a row.

  • The 2013 SXSW Music Conference Recap

    Released 03.24.13

    Jim and Greg are back in one piece from Austin, TX, ready to share their favorite musical finds from the SXSW Music Conference.

  • Sound Opinions with David Bowie producer Tony Visconti

    Released 03.17.13

    Bowie is Back! Jim and Greg talk with longtime Bowie producer Toni Visconti about "Space Oddity," glam, and swinging London.

  • Sound Opinions with Lucinda Williams

    Released 03.10.13

    A decade and a half after Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, alt-country pioneer Lucinda Williams is still rocking out.

  • The Sound Opinions World Tour: Sweden

    Released 03.03.13

    Jim and Greg rack up the frequent flyer miles. They kick off the Sound Opinions World Tour with a musical voyage to Sweden.

  • Sound Opinions Unearths Buried Treasures

    Released 02.24.13

    Jim and Greg break out the shovels and metal detectors for another edition of Buried Treasures. They play "hidden" tracks they think deserve wider notice.

  • Sound Opinions with Jimmy Cliff

    Released 02.17.13

    Fresh off a Grammy win for Best Reggae Album, Jimmy Cliff is our personal guide through reggae history.

  • The 2013 Sound Opinions Valentine's Day Special

    Released 02.10.13

    When candy, flowers, and love notes fail, you've still got a shot at wooing your sweetheart back with a great Pleading Song.

  • Sound Opinions with The dB's

    Released 02.03.13

    The dB's weren't ever big sellers, but they're power pop royalty. This week, the band's live in the Sound Opinions studios.

  • Sound Opinions with Trey Parker & Matt Stone

    Released 01.27.13

    South Park fans rejoice! Trey Parker and Matt Stone - the creative minds behind the TV series and the Tony Award-winning musical Book of Mormon - are live in the Sound Opinions studio talking comedy and music.

  • Sound Opinions: The Best Satirical Songs

    Released 01.20.13

    With tongues planted firmly in cheek, Jim and Greg share their picks for the Best Satirical Songs in rock 'n' roll.

  • Sound Opinions Aimee Mann

    Released 01.13.13

    Songwriting, comedy, boxing - is there anything Aimee Mann doesn't do? The Renaissance woman joins Jim and Greg in the studio to perform songs from her latest album, Charmer.

  • A Sound Opinions Genre Dissection: Shoegaze

    Released 01.06.13

    Jim and Greg dive into the influential UK genre known as shoegaze. It might have made your ears bleed, but you loved every second of it!

  • The 2012 Sound Opinions Mixtapes

    Released 12.30.12

    Jim and Greg give you a soundtrack to kick off 2013 when they reveal their annual Mixtapes. Plus they remember the musical greats we lost this year.

  • Sound Opinions on Supergroups

    Released 12.23.12

    Jim and Greg explore the history of the Supergroup. Plus they review the new album from "Girl on Fire" Alicia Keys.

  • The 2012 Holiday Spectacular

    Released 12.16.12

    Every year Jim and Greg set out the cookies and milk, hoping for a visit from Sound Opinions' own Kris Kringle, crate-digging DJ Andy Cirzan.

  • The Best Albums of 2012

    Released 12.09.12

    They've made their lists and checked em' twice. Now the big moment has arrived: Jim and Greg reveal the Best Albums of 2012 and hear some of your nominations.

  • Sound Opinions with Divine Fits

    Released 12.02.12

    Divine Fits – the duo of Spoon’s Britt Daniel and Handsome Furs’ Dan Boeckner – pay a visit to the Sound Opinions studios.

  • A Big Star Double Classic Album Dissection

    Released 11.25.12

    Jim and Greg celebrate power pop innovators Big Star. Plus they review King Animal, the new record from grunge godfathers Soundgarden.

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