Jim and Greg review Lucinda Williams' new album, "World’s Gone Wrong," a record perfectly tuned to the moment and full of the raw power that has defined her career: bit.ly/3ZnvvrV
What’s a song you love that somehow slipped past the mainstream?
Jim and Greg are back doing what they do best—digging through the crates and unearthing a new batch of tracks that deserve way more attention: bit.ly/4aBNn8M
51st anniversary this week of the album that was for many the gateway into Bob Dylan's music. Some spiel and a link to our in-depth @soundopinions.bsky.social interview with the unsung Minneapolis musicians who helped make "Blood on the Tracks" a masterpiece here:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1AT6...
“When I listen to The Raincoats, I feel as if I’m a stowaway in an attic,” Kurt Cobain once wrote. Raincoats cofounders Gina Birch and Ana da Silva give us the goods on that indelible debut album, and the post-punk kicks that followed. The Raincoats on @soundopinions.bsky.social: bit.ly/4pCzPhE
I just found the interview I filmed of Rob Reiner talking Spinal Tap for @soundopinions.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hyck...
Spieling on Bob Weir in this @soundopinions.bsky.social bonus podcast. A HT to BW and the world he helped create, where "the music plays the band." Here 'tis: shorturl.at/5AgNk
💡What’s the best album you heard in 2025?
Our annual Best Albums of 2025 episode is here, and it’s always a listener favorite. In a year that was anything but boring, great music helped us all make it through: bit.ly/4pZ96wu
Plus, read Jim’s reflections on why we create these lists: bit.ly/3MpOtLi
What songs about giving thanks make your holiday rotation?
Jim and Greg revisit a Sound Opinions favorite "Songs About Giving Thanks," digging into tracks that capture the spirit of gratitude, with fresh picks from the production team.
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/4a6g3qX
Greg pays tribute to Neil Young, celebrating his 80th birthday and the 50th anniversary of his classic album "Zuma." Released after a challenging series of albums Young dubbed the "Ditch Trilogy," he reunited with the surviving members of Crazy Horse to record one of his defining LPs: bit.ly/48lMu1Z
Can a band that sold 43 million albums still be underappreciated? Bill Janovitz thinks so, and his new biography makes the case. Read Jim’s newsletter for a fresh look at the band’s music, their lasting influence, and his firsthand memories of seeing them live as a teenager: bit.ly/3LxhJiQ
What’s your favorite song about the moon?🌙
Jim and Greg continue their celestial theme by turning from the sun to the moon. Hear the team share their favorite moon-inspired tracks and the stories behind them, out now on Sound Opinions: bit.ly/47OYetn
Artist, poet, actor, and a true embodiment of the city’s spirit, Tony Fitzpatrick left an indelible mark on the people and culture around him. Greg pays tribute to Fitzpatrick and the legacy he left behind, featuring a song from one of his long-time collaborators, Steve Earle: bit.ly/48ZU9VB
Our producer Alex Claiborne recommends the film "Together" and presents a compelling case for why horror deserves more respect. The story follows a couple who leave the city behind only to confront a force far more terrifying than isolation. Discover why this film made an impression: bit.ly/3IWwafw
Join our hosts, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot, for a live taping of Sound Opinions at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub on Friday, November 7, with an interview and performance by Lili Trifilio of Beach Bunny.
Free admission | Doors open 12:30p.m. Tix ➡️ bit.ly/4o53gZF
Jim says sometimes a great hook comes down to the way one word is delivered. He proves it with Cheryl Lynn’s 1978 classic “Got to Be Real,” a song that defined the height of disco. For Jim, it’s all about her unforgettable vocal delivery of that single word "real." 🔗 bit.ly/3WgerTf
Greg honors the late Sonny Curtis, a Texas-born singer/songwriter who helped build the foundation for rock ’n’ roll. He and the rest of Buddy Holly's band, the Crickets, performed the original version of Curtis' "I Fought the Law," later covered by the Bobby Fuller Four and the Clash. bit.ly/42C07Ik
Arthur Baker the visionary behind the pioneering single #PlanetRock, dishes on his colorful career with Jim and Greg. Baker further elaborates on the stories in his new memoir including his groundbreaking work with Bruce Springsteen, New Order and Rick Rubin.
🔗 bit.ly/4q741mz
Chicago lost one of its best today. RIP Tony Fitzpatrick. I met Tony through Steve Earle, whose LP covers frequently became canvasses for Fitzpatrick's artwork. Jon Langford & Tony collaborated on a tribute to another one-of-a-kind Chicagoan, Lin Brehmer, at the Hideout in 2023 (pic below). (1/2)
Jim shares how he filters through hundreds of recommendations, tips, and emails to find just a few standout songs for his Buried Treasures.
📌 Read more about Jim's process: bit.ly/4gS0rIK
➡️ Hear all the Buried Treasure Tracks: bit.ly/48b6civ
Jim pays tribute to Rick Davies, the legendary keyboardist, vocalist, and co-founder of Supertramp.
From his distinctive playing to unforgettable songs like "Bloody Well Right" and "Goodbye Stranger," Davies shaped the sound of a generation and left a lasting mark on rock music. ➡️ bit.ly/46T8jFc
How the scene that emerged in a funky Manhattan neighborhood shaped the future of American music. @soundopinions.bsky.social with author David Browne.
My spiel here: bit.ly/4gVKQYx
Interview with David here: bit.ly/4mRRyjT
Enjoy!
Jim recommends a movie that just started streaming in June — "It's part caper flick, part slapstick comedy, and part action movie."
It’s messy, fast, and completely ridiculous in the best way. Catch the full conversation now on Everything Else: www.patreon.com/posts/everyt...
#DeepCover
Where did indie rock go?
Chris DeVille, author of "Such Great Heights," talks with Greg and Jim about how indie rock evolved from its underground roots to become a dominant force in mainstream music.
📌 Read Greg's take on the book: bit.ly/4gOQufk
➡️ Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/3IIqp4G
"I'm a sucker for songs about being alive," Jim admits in this bonus episode. He shares a track from the ’90s that almost inspires him enough to try meditation. It's a short, powerful listen that reminds us how music can shift your entire state of mind: apple.co/3Kog1j1
Producers Alex and Andrew try to sell Jim and Greg on “The White Lotus“ Season 3 and it is not an easy pitch. Along the way they spotlight standout cast members Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood and debate whether this season can live up to the hype: www.patreon.com/posts/137637...
When "Horses" dropped in December 1975, Patti Smith didn’t just release an album...she lit a fuse. Blending poetry, punk, and raw defiance, her debut became an instant landmark in New York’s underground scene. Fifty years later, Jim and Greg revisit the record that changed everything: bit.ly/3Vl7T5h
Is “Dad Rock” just a genre or something more profound? Greg explores that question in his look at Niko Stratis’ new memoir, a front-runner for best book title of the year. This book challenges how we think about music and what it means to grow older: bit.ly/4gg7Jpe
Greg pays tribute to Latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri, who passed away on August 6, 2025, at the age of 88. Tune in to hear how his powerful legacy continues to shape the sound of Latin jazz today: bit.ly/46jVZPj
Author Jason Schneider digs into his book "That Gun in Your Hand: The Strange Saga of ‘Hey Joe’ and Popular Music’s History of Violence" with Jim and Greg: bit.ly/4mXfSBS
Jim and Greg chat with author and climate activist Bill McKibben about the power of solar energy, the role of protest music, and his upcoming activism event "Sun Day."
Then the team picks their favorite songs about the sun, with tracks from Captain Beefheart, Stevie Wonder, and more: bit.ly/4mDXgGT
