Fall Review Roundup: Opinions on Neil Young, This is Lorelei, Michael Kiwanuka & More
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review some new albums from Michael Kiwanuka, Neil Young, Chaka Khan, The Tubs and This is Lorelei. They also bid farewell to Cheetah Chrome, guitarist for the Dead Boys and Rocket from the Tombs, and hear from some listeners.
Second Song Neil Young
Jim and Greg share their thoughts on the 50th album from Neil Young, Second Song. This record might not be everyone's favorite, but one super fans will love.
Chakzilla Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan returns, this time teaming up with Sia and Greg Kurstin to create Chakzilla. Despite the goofy album title, there are moments of Chaka greatness to be found on this album.
The Singer in My Band This is Lorelei
Jim and Greg share their mixed thoughts on This is Lorelei's The Singer in My Band.
Fudge Michael Kiwanuka
The hosts share their positive reactions to the latest from Michael Kiwanuka, Fudge.
Hard Life The Tubs
Again, Jim and Greg are a bit conflicted on Hard Life from the Welsh band The Tubs.
Obituary: Cheetah Chrome
Jim and Greg bid farewell to Cheetah Chrome, who recently died at age 71. He was a guitarist and songwriter for bands like the Dead Boys and Rocket From the Tombs.
Listener Segment:
Jim and Greg hear from some of you, our listeners!
Featured Songs:
- This Is Lorelei, "Billy Came Back," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026
- The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
- Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Second Song," Second Song, Reprise, 2026
- Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Casting Me Away From You," Second Song, Reprise, 2026
- Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "I'll Love You Forever," Second Song, Reprise, 2026
- Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Day After Day," Second Song, Reprise, 2026
- Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Earth Girl," Second Song, Reprise, 2026
- Chaka Khan, "Always Love the Challenge," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026
- Chaka Khan, "Curious Subject," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026
- Chaka Khan, "Cool You Down (feat. Sia)," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026
- Chaka Khan, "Now and Forever," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026
- This Is Lorelei, "Oh No Now My," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026
- This Is Lorelei, "The Singer in My Band," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026
- Michael Kiwanuka, "Summer Clothes," Fudge, Polydor, 2026
- Michael Kiwanuka, "Love In My Heart," Fudge, Polydor, 2026
- Michael Kiwanuka, "Steve's Paradise," Fudge, Polydor, 2026
- The Tubs, "Who's Gonna Love You Now," Hard Life, Merge, 2026
- The Tubs, "Heaven or London," Hard Life, Merge, 2026
- The Tubs, "If You Don't Love Me," Hard Life, Merge, 2026
- The Tubs, "Do Yourself a Favor," Hard Life, Merge, 2026
- Rocket from the Tombs, "Ain't it Fun (Live)," The Day The Earth Met The...(Live From Punk Ground Zero, Cleveland 1975), Smog Veil, 2002
- Rocket from the Tombs, "Sonic Reducer," Black Record, Fire, 2015
- Sweeping Promises, "Accent," You Say I Romanticize, Sub Pop, 2026
- Neil Young, "Imagine," America: A Tribute to Heroes, Interscope, 2001
- AFI, "Fall Children," All Hallow's E.P., Nitro, 1999
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