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It's time for another review roundup. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot give their opinions on new records by AC/DC, Beabadoobee and more. Plus, a conversation with members of the Georgia post-punk band Pylon. Featured Songs:Pylon, "Cool," Cool (Single), DB, 1979AC/DC, "Shot in the Dark," Power Up, Columbia, 2020AC/DC, "Through The Mists Of Time," Power Up, Columbia, 2020AC/DC, "Wild Reputation," Power Up, Columbia, 2020Sturgill Simpson, "Turtles All The Way Down," Cuttin' Grass, Vol. 1: The Butcher Shoppe Sessions, High Top Mountain, 2020Sturgill Simpson, "Breakers Roar," Cuttin' Grass, Vol. 1: The Butcher Shoppe Sessions, High Top Mountain, 2020Sturgill Simpson, "Turtles All The Way Down," Metamodern Sounds in Country Music, High Top Mountain, 2014Sturgill Simpson, "I Don't Mind," Cuttin' Grass, Vol. 1: The Butcher Shoppe Sessions, High Top Mountain, 2020beabadoobee, "Dye It Red," Fake It Flowers, Dirty Hit, 2020beabadoobee, "Care," Fake It Flowers, Dirty Hit, 2020beabadoobee, "Sorry," Fake It Flowers, Dirty Hit, 2020beabadoobee, "Horen Sarrison," Fake It Flowers, Dirty Hit, 2020Low Cut Connie, "Take a Little Ride Downtown," Private Lives, Contender, 2020Low Cut Connie, "Look What They Did," Private Lives, Contender, 2020Low Cut Connie, "Tea Time," Private Lives, Contender, 2020Low Cut Connie, "Nobody Else Will Believe You," Private Lives, Contender, 2020Low Cut Connie, "Now You Know," Private Lives, Contender, 2020Pylon, "Crazy," Chomp, DB, 1983Pylon, "Feast On My Heart," Box, New West, 2020Pylon, "Modern Day Fashion Woman (Version 1)," Box, New West, 2020Pylon, "Dub," Dub (Single), DB, 1979Grace Jones , "On Your Knees," Muse, Island, 1979Parliament, "Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)," Mothership Connection, Casablanca, 1975Grandmaster Flash, "The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash and the Wheels of Steel," The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash and the Wheels of Steel (Single), Sugar Hill, 1981Pylon, "Beep," Chomp, DB, 1983Pylon, "Altitude," Chomp, DB, 1983Pylon, "Italian Movie Theme," Chomp, DB, 1983Radiohead, "The National Anthem," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000 

Greg pays tribute to the recently departed "Honky Tonk Hemingway" in this Desert Island Jukebox pick.

Since his days fronting Hüsker Dü, Bob Mould has been one of hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot's favorite politically-minded artists. His latest album may be his most directly political and he returns to the show to discuss it. Then we hear the story of the English space rock band Hawkwind from author Joe Banks. Bob Mould, "American Crisis," Blue Hearts, Merge, 2020Bob Mould, "Camp Sunshine," Sunshine Rock, Merge, 2019Bob Mould, "Heart On My Sleeve," Blue Hearts, Merge, 2020Tom Robinson Band, "Glad to be Gay," Rising Free, EMI, 1978Stiff Little Fingers, "Suspect Device," Suspect Device (Single), Rigid Digits, 1978D.O.A., "The Enemy," Something Better Change, Alternative Tentacles, 1980Bob Mould, "Next Generation," Blue Hearts, Merge, 2020Bob Mould, "Leather Dreams," Blue Hearts, Merge, 2020Hawkwind, "Silver Machine," Silver Machine (Single), United Artists, 1972Hawkwind, "Master of the Universe," In Search of Space, United Artists, 1971Hawkwind, "Seven By Seven," In Search of Space, United Artists, 1971Hawkwind, "Paranoia, Pt. 1," Hawkwind, Liberty, 1970Hawkwind, "Hurry On Sundown," Queens of the Stone Age, Loosegroove, 1998Hawkwind, "Orgone Accumulator," Space Ritual, United Artists, 1973Hawkwind, "The Awakening," Space Ritual, United Artists, 1973Sleep, "Jerusalem," Jerusalem, The Music Cartel, 1999Queens of the Stone Age, "Spiders and Vinegaroons," Queens of the Stone Age, Loosegroove, 1998beabadoobee, "Worth It," Fake It Flowers, Dirty Hit, 2020

Jim's fascination with the alternative boom of the 1990's got this song stuck in his head from a one-hit-wonder from Sweden. 

A tribute album is a way for musicians to pay homage to an artist they love. While not all of them are good, the great ones let the music shine through. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk all things tribute and review the last release from late producer Hal Willner, a tribute to Marc Bolan. Featured Songs:John Cale, "Hallelujah," I'm Your Fan: The Songs of Leonard Cohen, Atlantic, 1991R.E.M, "First We Take Manhattan," I'm Your Fan: The Songs of Leonard Cohen, Atlantic, 1991Nino Rota, "8 e 1/2," Fellini e Rota, C.A.M., 1963The Carla Bley Band, "8 1/2," Amarcord Nino Rota, Hannibal, 1981Leonard Cohen, "Hallelujah," Various Positions, Columbia, 1984Jeff Buckley, "Hallelujah," Grace, Columbia, 1994The House of Love, "Who By Fire," I'm Your Fan: The Songs of Leonard Cohen, Atlantic, 1991Leonard Cohen, "Who By Fire," New Skin for the Old Ceremony, Columbia, 1974Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Tower of Song," I'm Your Fan: The Songs of Leonard Cohen, Atlantic, 1991Bob Dylan & Mavis Staples, "Gonna Change My Way of Thinking," Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Music of Bob Dylan, Sony/Columbia, 2003ZZ Top, "Reverberation (Doubt)," Where The Pyramid Meets The Eye: A Tribute To Roky Erickson, Sire, 1990John Wesley Harding, "If You Have Ghosts," Where The Pyramid Meets The Eye: A Tribute To Roky Erickson, Sire, 1990Bongwater, "You Don't Love Me Yet," Where The Pyramid Meets The Eye: A Tribute To Roky Erickson, Sire, 1990Primal Scream, "Slip Inside This House," Where The Pyramid Meets The Eye: A Tribute To Roky Erickson, Sire, 1990Doug Sahm & Sons, "You're Gonna Miss Me," Where The Pyramid Meets The Eye: A Tribute To Roky Erickson, Sire, 1990Butthole Surfers, "Earthquake," Where The Pyramid Meets The Eye: A Tribute To Roky Erickson, Sire, 1990Julian Cope, "I Have Always Been Here Before," Where The Pyramid Meets The Eye: A Tribute To Roky Erickson, Sire, 1990R.E.M., "I Walked With A Zombie," Where The Pyramid Meets The Eye: A Tribute To Roky Erickson, Sire, 1990Bobby Darin, "Mack the Knife," That's All, Atco, 1959John Zorn, "Der Kleine Leutnant Des Lieben Gottes (The Little Lieutenant of the Loving God)," Lost In The Stars: The Music Of Kurt Weill, A&M, 1985Marianne Faithful & Chris Spedding, "The Ballad Of The Soldier's Wife," Lost In The Stars: The Music Of Kurt Weill, A&M, 1985Frank Sinatra, "September Song," Point of No Return, Capitol, 1962Lou Reed, "September Song," Lost In The Stars: The Music Of Kurt Weill, A&M, 1985T. Rex, "Bang a Gong (Get It On)," Electric Warrior, Fly, 1971Kesha, "Children of the Revolution," Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex, BMG, 2020Nick Cave, "Cosmic Dancer," Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex, BMG, 2020T. Rex, "Cosmic Dancer," Electric Warrior, Fly, 1971T. Rex, "Life's a Gas," Electric Warrior, Fly, 1971Lucinda Williams, "Life's a Gas," Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex, BMG, 2020Elton John & U2, "Bang a Gong (Get It On)," Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex, BMG, 2020T. Rex, "Rock On," The Slider, EMI, 1972Perry Farrell, "Rock On," Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex, BMG, 2020Peaches, "Solid Gold, Easy Action," Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex, BMG, 2020Bob Mould, "Siberian Butterfly," Blue Hearts, Merge, 2020  

Greg is inspired by research on the Soul to Soul  concert in Ghana in 1971 to dig out the Ghana Soundz compilation from 2002.

It's that time yet again for hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot to share some new music they're digging that's underneath the mainstream radar. Plus, a conversation with Dutch-Ghanaian singer-songwriter Nana Adjoa.

On the eve of a presidential election, hosts Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis talk with the director of the new documentary, Jimmy Carter: Rock and Roll President about how Carter changed the way politicians interact with musicians. Plus, poet and music critic Hanif Abdurraqib talks about hosting the new season of the Lost Notes podcast on 1980.

In honor of Halloween, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite songs about the powerful, independent women sometimes known as witches. Then they do a classic album dissection of D'Angelo's Voodoo with author Faith Pennick.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with bassist Kathy Valentine of the Go-Go’s about her book All I Ever Wanted: A Rock 'n’ Roll Memoir. They discuss her independent childhood, finding her musical family with the Go-Go’s and more. Plus, Jim and Greg review new music from Shamir and Shemekia Copeland. Greg also bids farewell to Eddie Van Halen.

It's fall and the records are dropping like leaves. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review new albums from Disclosure, Lydia Loveless, Flaming Lips and Ganser. Plus, the story of electronic music pioneer, Wendy Carlos.

For 20 years, Creem Magazine boasted a roster of creative misfits who wrote some of the most exciting, funny and thoughtful music journalism of all time. Hosts Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis talk to friend and former Creem journalist Jaan Uhelszki about the new documentary on Creem and what it was like to work alongside Jim's hero, Lester Bangs. Then, Jim and Greg have a conversation with British punk band IDLES.

In the music world, record stores are important economically, but also as community hubs. We talk with the directors of the documentary "Other Music" as well as record store owners in North Carolina and Ohio about how they're adapting to coronavirus times. Plus they talk with music loving comedian Hannibal Buress about his drive in theater tour.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dissect Yes's 1977 masterpiece album Going For the One. They talk about the progressive rock band's history, the rich music and they interview lead singer Jon Anderson about the making of the record. Jim and Greg also review the latest from Detroit rock band Protomartyr.

Nothing in the world can stop great music from being created. Even now there are songs coasting under the radar, not being enjoyed by enough people. We have a new batch of buried treasures to share. Plus, we talk with venue owners, activists and politicians working to save American stages that have been shut down due to the global pandemic.

Oftentimes the best way to celebrate a new venture is with great music, and we could all use a fresh start right about now. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs about new beginnings. They also review new records from country singer-songwriter Margo Price and the late Chicago rapper Juice Wrld.  

What role do drums play in Rock? Should they be keeping the beat or leading from the front? Who are some of the greatest drummers in rock music? The beat goes on as Jim and Greg focus on the contributions of drummers to rock music with drummer Joe Wong. Wong also hosts a podcast on drummers called The Trap Set.

The Replacements never had a hit song, but few bands have inspired such a deep connection with their fans. Bob Mehr, author of the biography Trouble Boys, talks with Jim and Greg about the band. Plus we revisit our interview with Mission of Burma.

Jim and Greg explore the background and influence of the Velvet Underground’s debut with a classic album dissection.

Jim and Greg talk with Galaxie 500’s Damon Krukowski about the value of analog listening in an increasingly digital world. They’ll also review new albums from Neil Young and the mysterious Sault.