lists 2018

61Buried Treasures

From a metal group out of Guadalajara, Mexico called Canibales to a genre defying duo called The O‘My’s out of Chicago, this week, Jim and Greg dish out a batch of Buried Treasures: new music discoveries that you need to hear.

Best Albums of 2018 So Far

With so many album releases, Jim and Greg are always listening to new music. Luckily, there are several records that are exciting them in 2018 so far - here are some picks from them in no particular order.

2370Blue Tracks

Lastly, Greg and Jim pick some of their favorite tracks on Blue that they think are worth highlighting in more detail:

100Anxious Anthems

Forget “keep calm and carry on.” This week, Jim and Greg play their favorite "Anxious Anthems." Then they chat with some listeners to hear what songs make them nervous.

1470Favorite Drum Moments in Rock

Jim and Greg share some of their favorite drummers as well as some notable drum fills, beats and more:

93Buried Treasures

While you may be doing some spring cleaning on your playlists, we've got a few additions you need to hear! Jim, Greg and some listeners share some buried treasures: under-the-radar albums.

2146Desert Island Jukebox

Often at the end of Sound Opinions, Jim and Greg add songs to the Desert Island Jukebox. This jukebox is filled with tracks that Jim and Greg would take with them if stranded on a desert island. They‘ve posed this same age-old rock question to many of their guests. Here’s the music that these artists say they can't live without:

• Buzz Osborne of The Melvins: Judy Garland, Judy at Carnegie Hall
• Dale Crover of The Melvins: The Rolling Stones, Through the Past, Darkly
• Steve McDonald of The Melvins: The Jimi Hendrix Experience "If 6 Was Nine"
• Penelope Spheeris: Japanese Zen Music and Norman Greenbaum "Spirit in the Sky"
• Iron & Wine: Van Morrison Veedon Fleece
• Vic Mensa: Stevie Wonder "For Once in My Life"

92Songs About Horses

The Kentucky Derby is right around the corner and Jim and Greg have horses on the brain! It got them thinking about how prominent these creatures are in music across genres. The hosts and some Sound Opinions listeners share their favorite tracks about ponies, mares, stallions and more.

76Buried Treasures

During SXSW 2018, Jim and Greg saw so many great unknown artists. Here are a few more buried treasures that you need to check out:

77SXSW 2018

Greg and Jim report back from the South By Southwest music conference in Austin, Texas. They share some of their favorite new musical discoveries.

77Songs About the Music Industry

Rock ‘n’ roll is all about railing against the“man.”And for musicians, there's no bigger man than the record business. Some songs celebrate music's great A&R men and women or label heads. Many more skewer the suits. Here are Jim and Greg's favorites:

93Buried Treasures

From Italian doom stoner rock to Los Angeles electro, we've got some great musical buried treasures that you need to hear! These artists might not be household names, but Jim and Greg think they're definitely worth adding to your collection.

659Best Soundtracks, Part 2

From Do the Right Thing to Lost In Translation, Jim and Greg share another batch of their favorite movie soundtracks. We also hear some listeners make the case for their favorites. Here are their picks:

575 List: "I Want You Back" for Valentine's Day

It's that magical time of year where love is in the air! However for some, they've got to try a little harder to get back into the good graces of their valentines. Jim and Greg present their favorite Pleading Songs.