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Take two nationally respected rock critics, the latest music news, personal commentary, and exclusive interviews and performances, add a huge pile of records old and new, and the result is Sound Opinions, where people who love music can come together.

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A Song that Stalked Jim Through the Algorithm

In this bonus episode, Jim attempts to redeem a song from German singer Nina Hagen's 1982 album NunSexMonkRock, which Rolling Stone famously dubbed the "most unlistenable" album ever made. Become a member on Patreon:  https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter:  https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal:  https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop:  bit.ly/2RyD5Ah   Mobile:  sayhi.ch...

Apr 16, 2025•9 min

25th Anniversary of Common's Like Water for Chocolate

Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit Common's 'Like Water for Chocolate' on its 25th anniversary, featuring an unearthed 2000 interview with Common. They discuss his early career, the album's themes, and its influence on hip-hop and neo-soul. The hosts also dissect favorite tracks and reflect on the album's lasting legacy.

Apr 11, 2025•51 min•Ep. 1011

More Mike Campbell!

Jim and Greg continue their conversation with Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They talk about performing in the Super Bowl Half Time show, working with Don Henley and Stevie Nicks and the future of the Heartbreakers. Become a member on Patreon:  https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter:  https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal:  https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop:  bit...

Apr 09, 2025•11 min