In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of jazz pianist Les McCann, who died in late December.  Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc 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.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RIP Les McCann

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Ira Robbins, founder of Trouser Press magazine which inspired a generation of underground music writers. Plus, the hosts review new music from Billie Eilish and Shellac. -- Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/soundops It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc 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.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T -- Featured Songs: Billie Eilish, "Skinny," Hit Me Hard and Soft, Interscope, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1966 Billie Eilish, "Ocean Eyes," Don't Smile at Me, Interscope, 2017 Billie Eilish, "Lunch," Hit Me Hard and Soft, Interscope, 2024 Billie Eilish, "Bury A Friend," When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Interscope, 2019 Billie Eilish, "The Greatest," Hit Me Hard and Soft, Interscope, 2024 Billie Eilish, "Blue," Hit Me Hard and Soft, Interscope, 2024 Shellac, "Scabby the Rat," To All Trains, Touch and Go, 2024 Shellac, "I Don't Fear Hell," To All Trains, Touch and Go, 2024 Shellac, "Tattoos," To All Trains, Touch and Go, 2024 Rory Gallagher, "A Million Miles Away (Live at The San Diego Center, CA, USA 1974)," Live In San Diego '74, UMC, 2022 Tucky Buzzard, "Run in the Morning," Buzzard, Purple, 1973 The Who, "A Quick One, While He's Away," A Quick One, Reaction, 1966 Camel, "Never Let Go (Live at Hammersmith Odeon)," A Live Record, Deram, 1978 The Bonzo Doo-Dah Dog Band, "The Trouser Press," The Doughnut in Granny's Greenhouse, Liberty, 1968 Carole King, "I Feel the Earth Move," Tapestry, Ode, 1975 
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Ira Robbins, Billie Eilish & Shellac Reviews

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the second annual Sound Opinions Music Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Goldschmidt Foundation. First Place - Mary James Second Place - Mark Berg Third Place - Diondre Dunigan -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc 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.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T -- Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/Soundops It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Donate to Al Otro Lado Here: gum.fm/charity Volunteer with Al Otro Lado Here: alotrolado.org/volunteer See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2024 Sound Opinions Music Prize Winners

More than 50 years ago, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell released what became her signature album, Blue. The record is full of complex lyrics, gorgeous guitar and deeply personal themes. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of Blue, sharing the context of the record, exploring its lasting impact and looking in depth at its impressive track list. 
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Joni Mitchell's Blue

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with two winners of the first annual Sound Opinions Photo Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Goldschmidt Foundation. First Place - Emma Bolace Second Place - Sieanna Rowe Third Place - Sofie Doran Rasmussen -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc 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.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T -- Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/Soundops It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Donate to Al Otro Lado Here: gum.fm/charity Volunteer with Al Otro Lado Here: alotrolado.org/volunteer See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2024 Sound Opinions Photo Prize Winners

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate for a deep dive into his early career. The hosts also review new albums by desert blues master Mdou Moctar and harmony magicians Finom. 
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 Featured Songs: The Dream Syndicate, "That's What You Always Say ," The Days of Wine and Roses, Ruby, 1982 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Mdou Moctar, "Oh France," Funeral for Justice, Matador, 2024 Mdou Moctar, "Funeral for Justice," Funeral for Justice, Matador, 2024 Finom, "Haircut," Not God, Joyful Noise, 2024 Finom, "Cyclops," Not God, Joyful Noise, 2024 The Dream Syndicate, "Forest For The Trees," Out of the Grey, Chrysalis, 1986 The Dream Syndicate, "The Days of Wine and Roses," The Days of Wine and Roses, Ruby, 1982 The Dream Syndicate, "Medicine Show," Medicine Show, A&M;, 1984 The Dream Syndicate, "The Side I'll Never Show," Ghost Ship, Enigma, 1988 The Dream Syndicate, "The Longing," The Universe Inside, ANTI-, 2020 The Bangles, "Hero Takes A Fall," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984 Joni Mitchell, "A Case of You," Blue, Warner, 1971 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RIP Les McCann

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