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Show #157: 11.28.08
Topic: The Annual Turkey Shoot
Reviews: Kanye West, The Killers, Rivers Cuomo

Sound Opinions celebrates Thanksgiving with the annual Turkey Shoot. The most disappointing albums of the year will finally be put out of their misery, and yours. Plus, Jim and Greg will review rapper Kanye West’s new album.

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Show #156: 11.21.08
Guest:
Alejandro Escovedo
Review: Guns N' Roses

Jim and Greg welcome rocker Alejandro Escovedo for a conversation and live performance. They'll also review the long awaited album from Guns N' Roses, and then it's Greg's turn to add a track to the Desert Island Jukebox.

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Live Song "Sister Lost Soul": (link)
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Live Song "Always a Friend": (link)

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Show #155: 11.14.08
Topic: Bubblegum Pop
Reviews: Beyonce, The Knux

With the explosion of acts like The Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus, it’s time to take a look at the musical genre that has had teens screaming for over half a century: Bubblegum Pop.

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Show #154: 11.07.08
Guest:
Don Felder
Reviews: Q-Tip, Deerhunter

Guitarist Don Felder joins Jim and Greg for a conversation about the ups and downs of life with The Eagles. Plus they'll review new albums from former A Tribe Called Quest-er, Q-Tip, and Deerhunter.

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