It's Turkey time! This week Jim and Greg will celebrate Thanksgiving with their annual "Turkey Shoot." The two critics will name some of the biggest musical disappointments of the year and bury them for good. They'll also review the first post-retirement album from hip hop mogul Jay-Z and make holiday gift suggestions for the music lover in your life.

Punk progenitors Pere Ubu join Jim and Greg in the studio for an interview and full-blown rock performance. Then, stay tuned for reviews of albums by chart-topping rapper The Game and British folk legend Bert Jansch.

Hip Hop pioneer DJ Shadow sits down with Jim and Greg for a truly enlightening conversation. Then, our hosts will discuss the latest solo release from Fleetwood Mac mastermind Lindsey Buckingham, as well as the major label debut from up-and-coming British rapper Lady Sovereign.

One of Jim and Greg's favorite guests, Moby, visits the show this week. Plus, the critics will review the latest efforts from R&B singer John Legend and pop-punk band My Chemical Romance.

This week on Sound Opinions we highlight some of the best performances of the past year. Highlights include artists such as John Cale, Colin Meloy, Jenny Lewis, and Art Brut.

With Halloween just around the corner, Jim and Greg decided to break out the black eyeliner and take a tour of the labyrinthian underground of Goth Rock. Plus, tune in to hear a morbid discussion of the best songs to play at your funeral.

This week Jim and Greg will take a look at a whole slew of new fall releases including albums from the Scissor Sisters, the Hold Steady, The Decemberists and Janet Jackson.

Stevie Wonder's album Songs in the Key of Life recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. This week Jim and Greg will conduct a "Classic Album Dissection" on the landmark record and talk to some of the people who helped make it happen. Plus, tune in for reviews of the latest releases from Beck and The Killers.

This week the doctors are back in. Rock MDs Jim and Greg diagnose yet another ailing patient and prescribe some musical cures. Plus reviews of new albums from DJ Shadow and hardcore metal act Mastodon and a Desert Island Jukebox pick from Greg.

This week Jim and Greg discuss the 25 year history of one of music's best independent labels - Touch and Go Records. They'll also review new records from Yo La Tengo and Lupe Fiasco.

This week Jim and Greg welcome Glenn Kotche. The percussionist, best known as the drummer for Wilco, stops by to perform and joins Jim and Greg in a discussion on the state of modern drumming. Plus, tune in for the latest music news and a review of the new album by Justin Timberlake.

Even rock critics have guilty pleasures, and this week Jim and Greg come clean about theirs. They'll confess some of their biggest musical sins and hear some of yours.

Gov't Mule, one of the hardest rocking jam bands around, joins Jim and Greg for a performance and conversation. Plus, the latest music news, reviews and a Desert Island Jukebox pick.

Summer is coming to an end, but a big season of music is just beginning. Jim and Greg will take a look at some upcoming new releases, including the latest from Bob Dylan, Kelis and The Roots.

Post-punk pioneers Mission of Burma join Jim and Greg live in the studio. The band will talk about their decision to reunite after 20 years and play some new tracks and old favorites. Then, the critics will review the highly anticipated releases from hip hop duo Outkast and pop queen Christina Aguilera.

Grandaddy mastermind Jason Lytle visits the show to talk about the band's final days and what's in store for his future. Plus, he performs live in the studio. Jim and Greg will also discuss the latest music news and reviews and a pop a track into the Desert Island Jukebox.

This week MTV celebrates its 25th anniversary, so Jim and Greg will welcome some industry experts and music fans to discuss the station's impact on the music industry. Plus, they'll review albums by death metal rockers Slayer and indie up-and-comers White Whale.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This podcast is the full interview of Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead originally broadcast on Sound Opinions on 6.24.06

Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead will appear on this week's show. They'll talk to Jim and Greg about their recent tour, Thom's solo project, and the future of the band. Plus, Thom performs a rare track.

Jim and Greg will also review the new album from Nelly Furtado, and Jim adds a tune to the Desert Island Jukebox.

Summer is finally here, and in honor of these lazy, hazy days, Jim and Greg will run down their favorite songs for the season. Plus, they'll hear some of your suggestions and review the new records from chart-toppers AFI and noise-rock vets Sonic Youth.

It's time again for one of Jim and Greg's favorite shows: Buried Treasures They'll unearth some hidden musical gems that deserve your attention.

This week Jim and Greg take a musical tour of Latin America with Ernesto Lechner, author of Rock en Espanol: The Latin Alternative Rock Explosion. Plus they'll review records by Elvis Costello and The Coup.

Highly acclaimed rapper Common returns to his hometown to visit with Jim and Greg. Tune in for an interview and Sound Opinions' first ever live freestyle. Plus, they'll review the new releases from post-punk pioneers Mission of Burma and the ever-controversial Dixie Chicks.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest albums of all time--Revolver. Jim and Greg will dissect this Beatles masterpiece and talk with the man who engineered it. Plus, they'll review albums from singer/songwriter T-Bone Burnett and indie rock supergroup The Raconteurs.

This Saturday night on Sound Opinions British imports Art Brut take a break from their first US tour to visit the show. Also, Jim and Greg review the latest releases from progressive metal band Tool and indie rockers Grandaddy.

This week Jim and Greg look at some of the most recent musical collaborations. They will review new albums from The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Paul Simon, Alejandro Escovedo and recent phenomenon Gnarls Barkely, all featuring some impressive men behind the scenes. Plus, the hosts will discuss the latest music news and a track to the Desert Island Jukebox.

Indie rock phenoms Clap Your Hands Say Yeah visit the show for a live performance and interview. Jim and Greg also take a look at Neil Young's recent protest effort, and review the latest releases from rock veterans Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen.

Former Dream Syndicate frontman Steve Wynn visits the show for a live performance and interview. Plus, Jim and Greg review new albums from The Streets and Van Hunt.

This week on Sound Opinions: Review-a-Palooza. Jim and Greg will look at some of the best and worst albums to be released this Spring including the new releases from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Morrissey, The Secret Machines and Ghostface Killah.

This week Jim and Greg get a visit from one of the reigning indie pop queen, Jenny Lewis. Plus they'll review the new albums from Prince and the Flaming Lips and pop a quarter into the Desert Island Jukebox.

This week Jim and Greg will bring Austin to Chicago. The rock critics have returned from the SXSW Music Festival to tell you about some of the best new music you'll be hearing about in the year to come.

This week on Sound Opinions, a very timely theme: Jim and Greg play their favorite songs about money. It’s a show honoring public radio's favorite season—the spring pledge drive.

Buried Treasures: Jim and Greg dig deep to uncover some music you haven't heard, but definitely should. Plus, the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club joins them in the studio for a special live performance.

This week on Sound Opinions, Jim and Greg talk with Jeff Chang, author of Can't Stop Won't Stop: A History of the Hip Hop Generation, about the present and future states of hip hop. They'll also review the new albums by Pink Floyd alum David Gilmour and electro-pop duo Goldfrapp.

Jim and Greg welcome Roger Ebert for a pre-Oscar bash. The three critics will discuss some of the best and worst music movies ever made, and Roger shares his rock and roll roots. Also, tune in for a review of the latest solo album from Chicago's own alt-country queen, Neko Case.

On this week's episode of Sound Opinions, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot sit down with indie rock chanteuse, Feist. Jim and Greg also review the new duet record by Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan and look back at some of rock's other great duet performances.

Sound Opinions welcomes Lawrence Lessig, the pre-eminent expert in copyright and cyber-law, to discuss music in the digital age. In addition, Jim and Greg review the new albums from Belle and Sebastian and former Kinks frontman Ray Davies.

Love Stinks: Sound Opinions celebrates Valentine's Day's...rock and roll style. Jim and Greg run down their favorite anti-love songs and hear some listeners' picks.

The Man Killed Our Music: This week on Sound Opinions Jim and Greg take look at albums by major artists which the record companies wouldn't release. Plus, they'll discuss the latest music news and review the hugely successful debut album from The Arctic Monkeys.

This week on Sound Opinions Jim and Greg get a visit from Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy. He talks with them about his solo tour and his love of the Fairport Convention. Our hosts also review the new album from Cat Power, and Greg pops a quarter into the Desert Island Jukebox.

This week on Sound Opinions, Jim and Greg sit down with Chicago-based musician Jon Langford to talk about his new album and recent exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Also, tune in for reviews of the new albums from rising indie-popsters Jenny Lewis and The Test Icicles.

This week on Sound Opinions, the hurdy gurdy man himself, Donovan, comes in and chats with Jim and Greg, and puts down a few of his classic songs acoustically. Plus a review of former Guided by Voices lead singer, Robert Pollard's solo debut, and a DIJ from Greg Kot.

This episode of Sound Opinions features an exclusive interview with the lead singer of the Strokes, Julian Casablancas. Plus a review of the Strokes' new album, First Impressions of Earth, a review of Mary J. Bliges top selling release, and a DIJ from Jim DeRogatis.

On this podcast of Sound Opinions, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot, sit down with the surprisingly complex and surreal singer of ZZ Top, Billy F. Gibbons.

It's one of the most anticipated shows of the year: Sound Opinions welcomes its annual Christmas DJ, Andy Cirzan, for a weird and wonderful holiday listening experience like no other. Happy Chrismakwanzakah from everyone at Sound Opinions!

This week Sound Opinions offers its annual gift-giving guide. Jim and Greg will run down their picks for box sets that are sure to please, and those that are sure to be re-gifted.

What do rock critics love about this time of the year? LISTS! Jim and Greg run down their favorite albums of 2005. For their complete lists, goto Soundopinions.com

Jim and Greg sit down with Velvet Underground founder John Cale, and review records by Madonna and System of a Down.