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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.

    Oct 9, 2014 Read more
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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.

    Oct 2, 2014 Read more
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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.

    Sep 25, 2014 Read 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.

    Sep 18, 2014 Read more
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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

    Sep 10, 2014 Read more
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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.

    Aug 28, 2014 Read more
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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.

    Aug 28, 2014 Read more
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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

    Aug 21, 2014 Read more
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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.

    Aug 14, 2014 Read more
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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.

    Aug 7, 2014 Read more
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