Sound Opinions

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  RIP The Lyres' Jeff Conolly 19.08.2026 6min

  In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Jeff “Monoman” Conolly, the garage-rock pioneer and leader of Lyres, who died July 31, 2026, at the age of 69.
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  Buddy Guy's 90th Birthday Celebration 14.08.2026 50min

  To celebrate Buddy Guy's recent 90th birthday, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot re-air their 2007 with the blues legend.
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  Another History Lesson from Professor DeRogatis 12.08.2026 8min

  In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song that ties back to his childhood fascination with the Alamo.
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  Heartland Rock with Erin Osmon, RIP Glen Hansard 07.08.2026 50min

  This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Erin Osmon about her new book on "heartland rock" and pay tribute to the late Glen Hansard.
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  From Demo to Classic 05.08.2026 7min

  In this bonus episode, Greg tells the story of a classic song that took the perfect voice to become a hit.
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  Summer Review Roundup: Jack White, Olivia Rodrigo, Margo Price, Robyn Hitchcock & Swamp Dogg 31.07.2026 50min

  Jim and Greg discuss new albums from Olivia Rodrigo, Jack White, Margo Price, Robyn Hitchcock, and Swamp Dogg.
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  RIP Glen Hansard 30.07.2026 25min

  Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová performance on Sound Opinions from 2008.
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  RIP Steve Almaas of Beat Rodeo 29.07.2026 5min

  In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to country-rock hero Steve Almaas of the Suicide Commandos and Beat Rodeo, who died on June 5, 2026, at the age of 69.
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  Chinese Hip Hop 24.07.2026 49min

  This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Yi Ling Liu about Chinese hip hop and how the music breaks through the infamous "fire wall" to connect to listeners.
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  RIP James Blood Ulmer 22.07.2026 7min

  In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to jazz guitar innovator and Ornette Coleman disciple James Blood Ulmer, who died on June 3, 2026, at the age of 86.
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  The Feelies' "The Good Earth" 17.07.2026 50min

  In the second installment of a two-part Classic Album Dissection, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take a deep dive into the band’s second album, The Good Earth.
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  Lucy Dacus Goes Symphonic 15.07.2026 24min

  Lucy Dacus joins co-senior producer Alex Claiborne ahead of her July 19 performance with the Chicago Philharmonic at Millennium Park to discuss Forever Is a Feeling, orchestral arrangements, her Chicago ties, and the future of Boygenius.
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  The Feelies' "Crazy Rhythms" 10.07.2026 50min

  In this first installment of a two-part Classic Album Dissection, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take a deep dive into The Feelies influential debut album, Crazy Rhythms.
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  Jim's Got the Hots 08.07.2026 6min

  In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to one of his favorite drummers while shining a light on a lesser-known father-daughter musical duo.
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  Drive-By Truckers' "Southern Rock Opera" 25th Anniversary 03.07.2026 50min

  Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Drive-By Truckers’ “Southern Rock Opera” for its 25th anniversary.
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  A Listener's Chip Taylor Deep Cut 01.07.2026 5min

  In this bonus episode, Jim follows up his Chip Taylor tribute by responding to a listener who pointed out one of the country legend's incredible collaborations.
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  Summertime Buried Treasures 26.06.2026 50min

  Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot return with another round of Buried Treasures, sharing their latest underground music discoveries alongside picks from the production team.
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  RIP Sonny Rollins 24.06.2026 6min

  In this bonus DIJ, Greg pays tribute to jazz giant Sonny Rollins, who died on May 25, 2026, at the age of 95.
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  The "Best" Albums of 2026...So Far 19.06.2026 50min

  Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their personal best albums of 2026 so far.
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  A Chicago Blues Throwback 17.06.2026 6min

  In this bonus episode, Jim spotlights a beloved blues and soul singer whose name has been in the Sound Opinions conversation since the show's earliest days—going all the way back to episode five.