On this mid-year roundup episode of Sound Opinions, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their personal favorite albums of 2026 so far, spotlighting a diverse array of artists who are redefining genres and confronting personal and political themes with emotional depth and sonic innova
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