Sounds Opinionated

Jerome kills it this episode.  So many funky horns from Herbie Hancock, the Budos Band, and Flea and the RHCPs.  Not sure what Reid was doing, choosing Rush, Led Zeppelin, and the Minutemen.  But god bless 'Merica, please send us a message via soundsopinionated@gmail.com so we know you're alive and care.

Feared by parents and politicians.  Beloved by misanthropes and anarchists.  From the garage banks of the 60's like The Sonics and the Stooges, to the eclectic masters like the Clash and Fugazi, Jerome and Reid finally delve into one of their favorite genres.   Enjoy, and please let us know what you think of the show!  Send any message at all to soundsopinionated@gmail.com

Sometimes better than the original, sometimes not.  How most bands earn their chops, playing the songs of others, and Jerome and Reid pick some of their favorites.  Send in comments or suggestions to soundsopinionated@gmail.com so we can get better and maybe you can help pick future songs and/or show topics.   

What do Beethoven and Tom Petty have in common?  Only Reid and Jerome's weddings.

Jerome doesn't even know what Country Music is, and Reid, again, shows he's the all time expert.  Hank Williams, Kenny Rodgers, Blaze Foley, Willie Nelson are just a few of the best Country Music has produced over the years, and here are a few choice cuts.  And yes Carol (my crazy sister), because you asked for it, Cake is here too.  Carol loves Cake everyone.  And big shout out to all our listeners in India!  Enjoy!  

Well, since it's for the kids, Jerome and Reid pick a couple they think kids should hear, whether they want to or not.  Not because we want them to like it, but because we want them to know it's there.  A who's-who of musical icons such as John Lennon, Bob Dylan, the Who, and of course the Butthole Surfers. 

The Killers and The Foo Fighters make us less flabby and more strong.  But not more articulate.

Ah, love songs.  All time #1 choice for musicians everywhere, every time, and always.  Jerome is all soft and gooey for them, Reid is not.  But Reid chooses way better songs to play as usual.  Check back soon for your chance to buy T-shirts so we can license the songs, so we don't have to pay for them ourselves.

Well, it's that time again.  Reid's slight cynicism is converted by Jerome's infectious excitement for the Mother of All Holidays.  Apt given that ol' Bobby D and Joey Ramone, both raised Jewish, make the cut creating some of our fave Christmas songs.  Well, that was weird.

Grunge, rap, and indie were all kinda boomin' at the time.  Twas' a good year.  Reid and Jerome pick the best songs from that year, and we know cuz' we lived then and listened to all the songs published in that year... but not 1993.  We were busy in 1993. #SoundsOpinionated  #RoadTrip  #1994

Much revered, and talented as all get out, the King was aptly named.  Whether you're a young, skinny, dry Elvis fan or an old, pudgy, sweaty Elvis fan, we pick a couple from all eras.  Thank you very much.     

We've all taken road trips.  Young and with friends, or old(er) with dumb kids, music is kinda integral.  Jerome picks a smooth American jammer, and Reid picks a couple rockers cuz when you road trip you rock and I'm more righter than Jerome.

From Dolly Parton, to Linda Ronstadt, to Bonnie Raitt, to Janis Joplin, and on and on.... chicks rock just as well as the dudes.  Jerome picks a new sleeper from the Indie ranks and Reid picks an older staple of rock.  We could do 800 more shows on this topic.  

First show with a fatalistic topic... funeral songs.  Reid picks an epic classic that both he and an English Knight wants to be played at his funeral, and Jerome picks a thoughtful, tear jerker to be played while people dance at his funeral... in 2065.