Best Speak-Singing Songs, RIP Mark Lanegan & Opinions on Spoon

Whether it's a stylistic choice or born out of necessity, sometimes great songs aren’t sung, they’re spoken. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite tracks featuring speak-singing vocals. Plus, they hear selections from the production staff, review the new album from Spoon, and bid farewell to Mark Lanegan.

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Featured Songs:

Wet Leg, "Chaise Longue," Chaise Longue (Single), Domino, 2022

Spoon, "Lucifer On The Sofa," Lucifer On The Sofa, Matador, 2022

Spoon, "On the Radio," Lucifer On The Sofa, Matador, 2022

Spoon, "Feels Alright," Lucifer On The Sofa, Matador, 2022

Spoon, "Astral Jacket," Lucifer On The Sofa, Matador, 2022

Spoon, "Held," Lucifer On The Sofa, Matador, 2022

Peggy Lee, "Is That All There Is?," Is That All There Is?, Capitol, 1969

Barry White, "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe," Can't Get Enough, 20th Century, 1974

Movements, "The Grey," Feel Something, FEARLESS, 2017

Devo, "Whip It," Freedom of Choice, Warner, 1980

Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA, 1975

Grace Jones, "Private Life," Warm Leatherette, Island, 1980

Blur, "Parklife," Parklife, Food, 1994

The Fall, "Totally Wired," Totally Wired (Single), Rough Trade, 1980

Prince, "Let's Go Crazy," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984

Pavement, "Fame Throwa," Slanted and Enchanted, Matador, 1992

REM, "Belong," Out of Time, Warner Bros, 1991

Art Brut, "Formed a Band," Bang Bang Rock & Roll, Downtown, 2005

Talking Heads, "Once In a Lifetime," Remain in Light, Sire, 1980

Billie Eilish, "Bad Guy," When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Darkroom, 2019

Screaming Trees, "Nearly Lost You," Sweet Oblivion, Epic, 1992

The Gutter Twins, "Idle Hands," Saturnalia, Sub Pop , 2008

Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan, "Ramblin' Man (Live On Sound Opinions in 2011)," Ballad of the Broken Seas, V2, 2006

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