Sound Opinions
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.
Series Episodes
2025 Mixtape, Obituaries and Singles of the Year
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot close the book on 2025 by doing a final round of obituaries, playing favorite singles and sharing a mixtape that documents the ups and downs of the year that was.
50 mins
9 January Finished
So Good Even Dan the Automator Left It Alone
In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that was arguably perfected upon its original release.
6 mins
7 January Finished
British Post-Punk Pioneers the Raincoats
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the Raincoats’ lasting post-punk legacy and outsized influence on alternative music, including their impact on Kurt Cobain of Nirvana.
50 mins
2 January Finished
Barely Scratching the Steve Albini Surface
In this bonus episode, Jim adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox—one of Steve Albini’s many obscure recordings from the legendary engineer’s vast production discography.
6 mins
31 December 2025 Finished
Radiohead's Kid A 25th Anniversary Plus Malcolm McLaren
Hosts Jim and Greg discuss Radiohead's "Kid A" on its 25th anniversary.
50 mins
26 December 2025 Finished
