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In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song about his favorite rock critic, written by an artist he’s not so fond of.
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Al Green sang some of the most acclaimed soul records of the 1970s. So when he decided to leave it all behind for the church, many questioned why. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss Al Green's life and his pivotal first gospel album, Belle with biographer Jimmy McDonough. Plus, they review the new album from Mitski.
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Featured Songs:
Al Green, "Belle," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Mitski, "Where's My Phone?," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026
Mitski, "That White Cat," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026
Mitski, "Lightning," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026
Mitski, "Charon's Obol," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026
Mitski, "If I Leave," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026
Al Green, "I'm Still in Love with You," I'm Still In Love with You, Hi, 1972
Jackie Wilson, "Baby Workout," Baby Workout (Single), Brunswick, 1960
Al Greene, "Back Up Train," Back Up Train , Hot Line Music Journal, 1967
Al Green, "Tired of Being Alone," Al Green Gets Next to You, Hi, 1971
Al Green, "Let's Stay Together," Let's Stay Together, Hi, 1971
Willie Mitchell, "Groovin'," Solid Soul, Hi, 1967
Al Green, "Love and Happiness," I'm Still In Love with You, Hi, 1972
Al Green, "Jesus is Waiting," Call Me, Hi, 1973
Al Green, "Dream," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977
Al Green, "I Feel Good," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977
Al Green, "All 'n' All," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977
Al Green, "Chariots of Fire," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977
Al Green featuring Anthony Hamilton, "You've Got the Love I Need," Lay It Down, Blue Note, 2008
Al Green, "Georgia Boy," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977
Al Green , "Feels Like Summer," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977
Al Green , "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms," I'll Rise Again, The Right Stuff, 1983
Niall Connolly, "To Be a Stone," To Be a Stone (Single), self-released, 2025
The Cars, "You're All I've Got Tonight," The Cars, Elektra, 1978
Buffalo Tom, "Tangerine," Sleepy Eyed, Beggars Banquet, 1995
Snow Tha Product, "Alligator," M.a.M.A, self-released, 2025
Private Wives, "Haymaker," Three of Swords, Farmer & The Owl, 2026
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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to the salsa legend Willie Colón, who died February 21, 2026, at the age of 75.
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This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate artists who found a new creative gear decades after they hit the music scene. It's Late-Career Encores, this week on Sound Opinions.
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Featured Songs:
Johnny Cash, "Hurt," American IV: The Man Comes Around, American, 2002
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Johnny Cash, "Folsom Prison Blues," Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar!, Sun, 1955
Johnny Cash, "The Mercy Seat," American III: Solitary Man, American, 2000
Misson of Burma, "Academy Fight Song," Single, Ace of Hearts, 1980
Misson of Burma, "2Wice," The Obliterati, Matador, 2006
Wire, "1 2 X U," Pink Flag, Harvest, 1977
Wire, "Joust & Jostle," Wire, Pinkflag, 2015
The Staple Singers, "I'll Take You There," Be Altitude: Respect Yourself, Stax, 1972
Mavis Staples, "99 and 1/2," We'll Never Turn Back, Anti-, 2007
Superchunk, "Driveway To Driveway," Foolish, Merge, 1994
Superchunk, "Me & You & Jackie Mittoo," I Hate Music, Merge, 2013
Naked Raygun, "I Don't Know," Throb Throb, Homestead, 1985
Naked Raygun, "Living in the Good Times," Over the Overlords, Wax Trax!, 2021
A Tribe Called Quest, "Can I Kick It?," People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, Jive, 1990
A Tribe Called Quest, "We the People....," We Got It from Here...Thank You 4 Your Service, Epic, 2016
Bonnie Raitt, "Thank You," Bonnie Raitt, Warner Bros., 1971
Bonnie Raitt, "The Road's My Middle Name," Nick of Time, Capitol, 1989
Cher, "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves," Chér, Kapp, 1971
Cher, "Strong Enough," Believe, WEA and Warner Bros., 1998
Redd Kross, "Annie's Gone," Third Eye, Atlantic, 1990
Redd Kross, "Candy Coloured Catastophe," Redd Kross, In the Red, 2024
Converge, "Concubine," Jane Doe, Equal Vision, 2001
Converge, "We Were Never the Same," Love is Not Enough, Epitaph and Deathwish, 2026
John Prine, "Angel From Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
John Prine, "When I Get to Heaven," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018
Pulp, "Common People," Different Class, Island, 1995
Pulp, "Spike Island," More, Rough Trade, 2025
Al Green, "Belle," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977
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In this bonus episode, Jim shares a track from an early punk band that imagines what might happen if you received the eyes of a convicted murderer.
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