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Show #35: 07.29.06
Guest: The Bellrays
Reviews: Pharrell, Tom Petty, NY Dolls

California garage rockers The Bellrays stop by the studio for a performance and conversation. Plus, Jim and Greg review the latest release from rock vet Tom Petty and the first solo effort from Neptunes producer Pharrell.

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Show #34: 07.22.06
Topic: Rock Doctors
Reviews: Peaches, Michael Franti

This week on Sound Opinions, the doctors are in. Jim and Greg diagnose some common musical problems and provide their rock and roll cures. Plus, they'll review the latest album from the always irreverent pop singer Peaches, and Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox.

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Show #33: 07.15.06
Guest: Rhymefest
Reviews: Thom Yorke, India Arie

This week on the show Jim and Greg welcome a hip hop star on the rise--Rhymefest. Plus, they'll review the new record from Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke and take a look at the life and times of Syd Barrett.

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Bonus Song "Devil's Pie":(link)

Show #32: 07.08.06
Guest: Jon Brion
Reviews: Johnny Cash

This week Sound Opinions welcomes the man behind the music of Kanye West, Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple and many of your favorite movie soundtracks. Jon Brion joins Jim and Greg in the studio for a conversation and performance. Plus the critics will review one of the final releases from country legend Johnny Cash.

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Show #31: 07.01.06
Topic: Best of 2006 (Midyear)

The Best Albums of 2006...so far
. The year is almost halfway through, so this week Jim and Greg will run down the records that are currently in the running to making the top ten.

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