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| The Story Behind: Ween - The Mollusk, Ep 172 | 26 Aug 2024 | 01:56:23 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Ween set their hearts and spleens to being the brownest rock band on earth. And with The Mollusk, they made their undersea hallucinations a reality. The boys talk about deranged confidence, acid-tinged rock star humility, and the artistic history of New Hope, Pennsylvania. Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7iDGyTmXnQWPGvlUk8l523?si=6c24b29c59ff49a9 And here's that playlist Tom mentioned creating of curated Ween "serious"" picks: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3WU7GFHRtvVrXEuMTvnx29?si=520a2a8470854c18 Listen to The Mollusk here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1yfJqxKKXG320vhqLfUEeC?si=DbwIZNwdQwiAzA-qF7-vxg Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Support us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. Next week's album: Motorhead - Ace of Spades | |||
| The Story Behind: James Taylor - Sweet Baby James, Ep 171 | 19 Aug 2024 | 01:31:13 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. James Taylor was recovering from a horrific accident after a false start to his music career in London when he went in to record his sophomore effort Sweet Baby James. The team discuss the intersection of dad rock and blues music, the piano playing of Carole King, and D sus chords. Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3MK4NQxfVakWfjzMAOaY56?si=a26073d6c5464acf Listen to Sweet Baby James here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1HiG0ukRmFPN13EVcf98Jx?si=sdfcmLEsSbenEnW3FY-5Fw Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Support us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. Next week's album: Ween - The Mollusk | |||
| The Story Behind: Tito Puente - Dance Mania Vol. 1, Ep 162 | 17 Jun 2024 | 01:17:33 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Tito Puente fused Latin rhythms with big band jazz arrangements and became an ambassador for Latin music throughout the world. The fellas discuss marimba solos, laying back on the piano, and starting your professional music career before puberty. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/55rxArrSKFO9yIXgabjAXi?si=415c3b2db8064b9e Listen to Dance Mania Vol 1 here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1XjabdmwipT62cLSZV45SU?si=1R2zLxiOSdyL-8Bzku8uwg Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Support us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. Next week's album: The Guess Who - Share the Land | |||
| The Story Behind: New York Dolls - New York Dolls, Ep 74 | 17 Oct 2022 | 01:20:21 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. New York Dolls were New York famous and highly influential during their relatively short tenure as a band. Does style over substance win the day? The team discuss after hours studio magic, sloppy-tight aesthetics, and "energy above everything" songwriting. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3c33GrmT2pjiFWcGRftAr1?si=a56561378da14cf3 Listen to New York Dolls here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2xbTV0Awe4Qm5caUVuPbMr?si=mZZCQRzRToyhEWHrrQs6PA Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Elvis Presley- Elvis Presley | |||
| The Story Behind: Randy Newman - Sail Away, Ep 73 | 10 Oct 2022 | 01:04:40 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Randy Newman parlayed a budding songwriting career into being a successful recording artist on 1972's Sail Away. With his offbeat singing style and clever songwriting, he's now known best as the musical voice of Pixar. The fellows discuss vocal affect, Toy Story money, and wryness. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1vYCZOdf58aAll3xwURhRS?si=b552faec49f542c7 Listen to Sail Away here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7ojNQckNp7Tj2BkLJCiiUL?si=Pnkvol9USWa9UXhkrKUE6g IIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: New York Dolls - New York Dolls | |||
| The Story Behind: The Mars Volta - Deloused in the Comatorium, Ep 72 | 03 Oct 2022 | 01:19:38 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Mars Volta headed to Rick Rubin's Laurel Canyon "Mansion" to produce their debut album Deloused in the Comatorium. What they made is wild and ambitious by any definition, but is it a must listen? The team discuss Flea's bass playing, "slap" guitar, and the state of prog rock today. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2yzzVu5rhMFrufkJPfa2OL?si=ea4292b6cb3e4c40 Listen to Deloused in the Comatorium here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0CA2EVHhRPR5VPV78KZw89?si=KVG6gOK1TG6quz2fN76K-Q Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Randy Newman - Sail Away | |||
| The Story Behind: Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Ep 71 | 26 Sep 2022 | 01:11:49 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Kanye West went into seclusion and considered quitting music all together after his very public storming of the VMA stage in 2009. Instead he regrouped in Hawaii and painstakingly recorded a comeback record in My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The boys discuss larger than life egos, vulnerability in hip-hop, and the maximalist approach to production. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2i3Mqq4fmxSgTs7DrmMQ60?si=d1f730db012f4cc1 Listen to My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy here: https://open.spotify.com/album/20r762YmB5HeofjMCiPMLv?si=AsMARplWTUi2OFQOwHT35Q Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: The Mars Volta - Deloused in the Comatorium | |||
| The Story Behind: Gang of Four - Entertainment!, Ep 70 | 19 Sep 2022 | 01:18:01 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Gang of Four were trying hard to break the mold of punk music on 1979's Entertainment!, and their wide influence persists to this day. The boys discuss guitar tones, melodic bass, and topical political lyric writing. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6letBu5JYwHoFfavXOfKIs?si=1aebfef1c43443d5 Listen to Entertainment! here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7LMOo068Ndv0wjTGUDtYqK?si=qUtslMZuSHqEKLfKonSEYg Intro music courtesy of The Beverly Crushers Outro music courtesy of MEGA Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited Next week's album: Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy | |||
| The Story Behind: D'Angelo - Brown Sugar, Ep 69 | 12 Sep 2022 | 01:02:37 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. D'Angelo's debut album Brown Sugar saw the young multi-instrumentalist experimenting with 1970s tropes and helping to kick off neo-soul in the 1990s. The gents discuss vamping, synth bass, falsetto vocal stacks. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5mRJuctJSDe1QteahEZ3Iw?si=c6e378a53a034ed1 Listen to Brown Sugar here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4HTVABUq8amDUxBv3zJbX4?si=X2MnBzP4Q3WoitJesFWd0Q Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Gang of Four - Entertainment | |||
| The Story Behind: Bob Dylan - Bringing it All Back Home, Ep 68 | 05 Sep 2022 | 01:29:58 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Bob Dylan was a folk hero popular with the politically-conscious youth of the early sixties when he decided to switch things up and "go electric" on 1965's Bringing it All Back Home. The team discuss slam poetry, unrehearsed studio bands, and the folly of decoding (any) artistic expression. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OVyBwa9R4Q3n1nVO2qeE4?si=65e61f5f64674ed6 Listen to Bringing it All Back Home here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1lPoRKSgZHQAYXxzBsOQ7v?si=KV6cAivcQv-hma47tDg3JQ Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: D'Angelo - Brown Sugar | |||
| The Story Behind: Weather Report - Heavy Weather, Ep 67 | 29 Aug 2022 | 01:13:26 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Weather Report is the preeminent jazz fusion supergroup of the 1970s, but what happens when one of the most talented bass players of all time joins the band and starts composing? The fellas discuss musical forward-thinking into the regrettable 1980s, playing the bass like it was a horn section, and the evolution of the "fusion" genre. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7xjoXMgk1yZceGobsyrUvX?si=ee36046d8e7b44f3 Listen to Heavy Weather here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2M9F2yYsUvqiBPwUGeNvn1?si=8Qu292TRQ9CzfYshHy_w6Q Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Bob Dylan - Bringing it All Back Home | |||
| The Story Behind: Fleetwood Mac - Tusk, Ep 66 | 22 Aug 2022 | 01:27:57 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Fleetwood Mac had the momentum of smash hit Rumours behind them when they went into the studio to record the followup, Tusk. The boys discuss the value of late night experimentations, the Mick Fleetwood drum sound plugin, and Stevie Nicks' songwriting lane. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dfsmkXAlt7ftz5DMLYCPz?si=538787e9a7d843c9 Listen to Tusk here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5FIN8pyPVx8ggNs5jQ86Re?si=QIwB1hYXQRao8gTqGcqqxQ Or, check out our 3 "single songwriter" versions of Tusk here: Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Weather Report - Heavy Weather | |||
| The Story Behind: Belle and Sebastian - If You're Feeling Sinister, Ep 65 | 15 Aug 2022 | 01:23:21 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Belle and Sebastian recorded their first two records nearly back to back and since then If You're Feeling Sinister has become a cult classic. The boys discusses bouncy British melodies, out-of-tune string sections, and the "rules" of songwriting. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EanmU6W3CTB5KmblxMrjj?si=1814ace892da4414 Listen to If You're Feeling Sinister here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0cR6FGQSOUDEwwapI7yfQZ?si=u_-QQvLgQQW-Mb-Cahe1AQ Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Fleetwood Mac - Tusk | |||
| The Story Behind: Outkast - Stankonia, Ep 161 | 10 Jun 2024 | 01:40:48 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Outkast upended expectations for what a hip hop album could be and continued to defy the norms on their first self-produced album Stankonia. The fellas welcome a special guest from the VerseChorusVerse podcast and discuss "tornado" productions, sticking to a positive message, and the magic of self-editing. Check out special guest dl's podcast @VerseChorusVersePod here and every else fine podcasts are purveyed https://open.spotify.com/show/2yNGriXCA9uUscON5fnN9U?si=d4ad53ddee3f4aac Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6vvvaoIgajG8vE5mKQtfef?si=bdcf2447735041c0 Listen to Stankonia here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2tm3Ht61kqqRZtIYsBjxEj?si=6daL0IhmS8eJTil4kiRAFQ Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Support us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. Next week's album: Tito Puente - Dance Mania Vol 1 | |||
| The Story Behind: Metallica - Metallica, Ep 64 | 08 Aug 2022 | 01:40:05 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Metallica were a well-established touring act when they went into the studio to record their 5th album, but they wanted more. The boys welcome a special guest and discuss rhythm guitar mic'ing techniques, memorable drum fills, and bringing the blues back into heavy metal. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Thanks to our special guest Nick Morrison, touring pro guitar player, who can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/samuraifingersgtr https://www.youtube.com/samuraifingers Nick specializes in helping intermediate guitar players get better without the stress and jargon of music theory. The first lesson on his website is free to try: https://guitardojo.ca/products/free-fretboard-infinity-loop-preview-lesson And if you want more great lessons, Nick has a special offer for our listeners purchasing the entire course and receiving a 40% discount! Coupon code is "1001complaints40" for the first 10 people. All instructions are found within the first lesson! Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RAWg6SSfJs3PL7s6fHFRi?si=437c53bbd5fa4ec5 Listen to Metallica here: https://open.spotify.com/album/55fq75UfkYbGMq4CncCtOH?si=hDaj_ZhMRSysBfM3Usb8Dw Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Belle and Sebastian - If You're Feeling Sinister | |||
| The Story Behind: Lorde - Melodrama, Ep 63 | 01 Aug 2022 | 01:02:22 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Lorde made her debut at age 16 and her sophomore effort Melodrama was a critically acclaimed step forward in her young career. The team discuss different singing styles, tension-building arrangements, and the slow throb of modern pop music. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3SrLPluwaEz7h6vytxDoGP?si=3db2d054c6b848a3 Listen to Melodrama here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2B87zXm9bOWvAJdkJBTpzF?si=NwFd5jJVQn-pGPdiLxJ4Uw Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Metallica - Metallica (aka The Black Album) | |||
| The Story Behind: Billy Bragg and Wilco - Mermaid Avenue, Ep 62 | 25 Jul 2022 | 01:10:29 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. English singer-songwriter Billy Bragg found himself with unprecedented access to Woody Guthrie's unfinished songs and asked up and coming band Wilco to collaborate with him to create Mermaid Avenue. The team discuss the challenge of re-interpretation, vocal harmonies that do and don't communicate in the moment, and Wilco's most common encore. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6OjRKsaRE50hfDCqD6j5y9?si=deac9c2dd7d24bd7 Listen to Mermaid Avenue here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0yTmT1i6yHb5EVyJOmIwGw?si=i-kOKXSTQ-miC4KVgTsjDw Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Lorde - Melodrama | |||
| The Story Behind: Prince - Purple Rain, Ep 61 | 18 Jul 2022 | 01:31:34 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Prince had swagger and style in spades, but he set his sights on Hollywood with the film (and soundtrack) for Purple Rain. The gents discuss 80's image curation, Eddie Van Halen, and the perils of being a prolific songwriter. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5NVRFWjAtkcBQhcNyePTi0?si=5579bd3cdd804765 Listen to Purple Rain here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7nXJ5k4XgRj5OLg9m8V3zc?si=LvC485YWTHqqXTfD6wc21A IIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Billy Bragg and Wilco - Mermaid Avenue | |||
| The Story Behind: System of a Down - System of a Down, Ep 60 | 11 Jul 2022 | 01:20:11 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. System of a Down burst onto the LA scene in the 90's sounding like nothing before or since. In this episode, the boys discuss blast beats, rifle manufacturers, and the Armenian genocide. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2aEsWsCdUgxPQtkuaUkZUO?si=5308f8f8d2864a7c Listen to System of a Down here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3sSfjX4fhZonjyZ10x0l0f?si=aHexna2ATaO5nJY77DiXwA Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Prince - Purple Rain | |||
| The Story Behind: Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA, Ep 59 | 04 Jul 2022 | 01:14:25 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Bruce Springsteen skyrocketed to pop stardom in 1984 with Born in the USA, one of the best-selling records of all time. The team discuss under-developed melodies, snare drum sound characteristics, and subversive song lyrics. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7oej6rDhD9xnMrXe7HgtQ1?si=7d8ecd932f544c4f Listen to Born in the USA here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0PMasrHdpaoIRuHuhHp72O?si=ZCcU56o9TzGWKagtQpOzXQ Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: System of a Down - System of a Down | |||
| The Story Behind: Bob Marley and the Wailers - Natty Dread, Ep. 58 | 27 Jun 2022 | 01:24:47 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Bob Marley was a star in his native Jamaica but had yet to breakthrough to the rest of the world when he recorded Natty Dread. The fellows discuss politically-charged songs, hammond organ attack dynamics, and the insanely far reach of this music into nearly every corner of the world. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BfWIcSnu7Co5vnRn7D27L?si=e59d790f5a7b43c2 Listen to Natty Dread here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1d8lF3nZpEIFeEbWmAt9Ey?si=Wa--z5HIScWPDLinjEwq3Q Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA | |||
| The Story Behind: Gang Starr - Step in the Arena, Ep 57 | 20 Jun 2022 | 01:19:09 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Gang Starr were a hugely influential rap duo in the 1990s New York scene, and Step in the Arena is considered by many to be their first masterpiece. The boys talk about DJ craft, vocab words, and the legacy of the gritty sample. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5SM6zmWGGbSxXwsf31HxN8?si=7455564254134284 Listen to Step in the Arena here: https://open.spotify.com/album/05wcY4zcfSawCyoutTTxda?si=R6kG1rHbQIeL-vYNbOl68g Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Bob Marley and the Wailers - Natty Dread | |||
| The Story Behind: Thelonius Monk - Brilliant Corners, Ep 56 | 13 Jun 2022 | 01:37:50 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Thelonius Monk felt misunderstood for most of his career, but had a breakthrough on Brilliant Corners. The boys discuss notoriously difficult songs, an all-star backing band, and what it's like to be clenching your jaw through Take 24 in the recording studio. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0LJzOIDQFgrEbQzTLz0yfZ?si=5f7310213152423c Listen to Rob's Monk Primer playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IhTpSylyjWyxSWeGnYodW?si=bb54bcd2ca7c47c3 Listen to Brilliant Corners here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5gWF47eGSbv4BOfxoFcQtd?si=Hq_87osdRN6xiCzKg69FRg Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: GangStarr - Step in the Arena | |||
| The Story Behind: The Flying Burrito Brothers - The Gilded Palace of Sin, Ep 55 | 06 Jun 2022 | 01:21:16 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Flying Burrito Brothers had a rotating cast of star players and a pocketful of Byrds royalties cash to spend on The Gilded Palace of Sin. The boys discuss hard panned harmonies, overly busy bass lines, and eating too much Mexican food while drunk. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5iKQXGsFbPelVOeYLSjuBI?si=97f2a10f8809471b Listen to The Gilded Palace of Sin here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6VWKy5o2OcdeWa7yolazjU?si=S6qTQ0nvSgialZT2KZI7Iw Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Thelonius Monk - Brilliant Corners | |||
| The Story Behind: Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet, Ep 160 | 03 Jun 2024 | 01:24:44 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Bon Jovi put the hours in on the Jersey Shore club scene before hitting the big time in the 1980s with their breakthrough album Slippery When Wet. The guys discuss Jon's golden retriever good looks, Ritchie's overused pinch harmonics, and the power of an entire stadium singing back at you. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4YBakSlINgnrf63JMsJzWS?si=944097f29b3b440e Listen to Slippery When Wet here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0kBfgEilUFCMIQY5IOjG4t?si=u3HnmCgDSYCVVPFcpROa5g Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Support us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. Next week's album: Outkast - Stankonia | |||
| The Story Behind: Lenny Kravitz - Let Love Rule, Ep 54 | 30 May 2022 | 01:12:00 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Lenny Kravitz was born cool as the only son of a hugely successful sitcom actress and a jazz promoter. He spent years honing his abilities on various instruments and his talents eventually converged on his debut album "Let Love Rule". The boys discuss the burden of having famous friends, SNL saxophone riffs, and Lenny's "rock and roll voice". Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CcmMDAxihrJSDMBBU7q7M?si=af197be12d25494f Listen to Let Love Rule here: https://open.spotify.com/album/70Vuh3jYUMO8LLP5BaqZMb?si=sCTPPtJQT0Wb3M0KGZvN-w Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: The Flying Burrito Brothers - The Gilded Palace of Sin | |||
| The Story Behind: Kid Rock - Devil Without a Cause, Ep 53 | 23 May 2022 | 01:20:39 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Kid Rock had had a few swings at stardom already when he finally hit a home run with "Devil Without a Cause" in 1998. The boys discuss single chord songs, lowest common denominator songwriting, and the "carnival of bravado" on display here. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0SJ4pIg6lZpeYF1BDV0fs4?si=86a4a3ec54b84183 Listen to Devil Without a Cause here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7nFlAxnXMrQRpM1R80pKQm?si=Artm8DqdROa687yTlRbBVA Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Support us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Lenny Kravitz - Let Love Rule | |||
| The Story Behind: Super Furry Animals - Rings Around the World, Ep 52 | 16 May 2022 | 01:17:56 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Super Furry Animals emerged from the Welsh "Cool Cymru" scene in 1990s and have become a cult favorite in the decades since. The team discuss studio indulgences, perfectly stacked harmonies, and the meaning of celebrity album cameos. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1N0AvmuVkjlBPF20RQKKuM?si=e1bc717443cf4604 Listen to Rings Around the World here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6g6WBTqT5gE4fAcwRljpjc?si=EA_51l8iTe2bB9OCKXh98A Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Kid Rock - Devil Without a Cause | |||
| The Best and Worst Songs of the 1st 50 episodes | 09 May 2022 | 01:17:32 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. We continue our celebrations of 50 episodes by voting for, then counting down the BEST and WORST songs we've covered so far. Apart from our definitive rankings, we discuss other surprises and random extrapolations from the voting ballots. The data does not lie. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Our official Top 50 songs playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/42deXI71b0V0twS6X2XoiD?si=7715b80f428449e5 Our official Worst 25 songs playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62Sziz97xscB1FXC6dXmQN?si=19d3697e24c54fe2 Rob's Top 50: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IeKzCy5WO9WZYCqhiYA0c?si=b46a02ffc6a347cc Tom's Top 50: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Pj0GyNnCIMFnJWqH1K0cp?si=80e7946768434939 Adam's Top 50: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5AyzKIHo4PLUt6d6k4xJAE?si=f1d6f2f0ed46416f Allan's Top 50: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ehp0jJpIABHwx0kne4oLf?si=37f0aa419c984892 Phil's Top 50: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7HJnThGcXc4dImpVSETPZB?si=0ccad16141374807 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Super Furry Animals - Rings Around the World | |||
| Our 50th Episode! The Story Behind: Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon | 02 May 2022 | 02:06:15 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Pink Floyd stepped into the studio to layout a concept record about LIFE itself. We celebrate a momentous occasion (our 50th episode) by analyzing an undisputed classic album: Dark Side. The discussion is long and rangy as the boys touch on Abbey Road drum sounds, suspended chords, and the importance of patience. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0aXBGitvpORpO6onQGcVAb?si=3e989ffd0cdc435b Listen to The Dark Side of the Moon here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4LH4d3cOWNNsVw41Gqt2kv?si=zt-EjD0-SKOsC6gRMGEnfA Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's show: The Best / Worst Tracks of our 1st 50 episodes! | |||
| The Story Behind: Willie Nelson - Red Headed Stranger, Ep 49 | 25 Apr 2022 | 01:20:54 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Willie Nelson broke all the rules and retained full creative control on his country-western concept album "Red Headed Stranger". The boys discuss lead vocal phrasing, murderous preachers, and bass harmonicas. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pNWQnMMDePyAHzshO1ajR?si=cc30a711c5cf4479 Listen to Red Headed Stranger here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5aEtg4dxdBk4pj6SJ3hNsM?si=vaXkMk4ATdmM1CB5N8GOZg Check our Rob's "Willie Nelson Primer" playlist here to get an overall intro to this artist's lengthy catalog: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4TlxpDqz8DoEc9FVykYTif?si=04018dc8f4e248ce Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon | |||
| The Story Behind: A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory, Ep 48 | 18 Apr 2022 | 01:28:56 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. A Tribe Called Quest sprung from the rich artistic history of St Albans, Queens and skyrocketed to stardom with "The Low End Theory". The boys discuss the creative use of samples, deep crate-diving habits, and Q-Tip with a cold. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7mZgQwd7DfD1OHF5xivUQu?si=6260a79e3759407b Listen to The Low End Theory here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1p12OAWwudgMqfMzjMvl2a?si=i0mlRcrGR2Kjy2xE5spgBA Also - we didn't make this playlist, but wanted to share a more complete list of the sampled tracks on The Low End Theory: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vTCjfJ09gFPPB6jwhsApi?si=bb78153f64744eed Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Support us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. Next week's album: Willie Nelson - Red Headed Stranger | |||
| The Story Behind: Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill, Ep 47 | 11 Apr 2022 | 01:31:44 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Alanis Morissette gets her third shot at pop stardom (and nails it) with the mega hit "Jagged Little Pill". The boys discuss Dorian modes, tasteful bass, and bad harmonica. The true meaning of irony is not discussed. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4lk7wIvg12OOq4aO10k8lG?si=b19fb90d52174798 Listen to Jagged Little Pill here: https://open.spotify.com/album/09AwlP99cHfKVNKv4FC8VW?si=1XZTUXjOQq-CuuDPiRK8ow Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory | |||
| The Story Behind: Black Sabbath - Vol. 4, Ep 46 | 04 Apr 2022 | 01:16:30 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Black Sabbath arrive in Los Angeles and order in excessive quantities of cocaine to create "Vol 4". The boys discuss guitar riff overdubs, dueling solos, and Ozzy's singing voice. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ByxkMdSBjPby02grKSFx7?si=c2120d4a9db348e2 Listen to Vol. 4 here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4wWi3uFdpNLF8rxJ1dBYrq?si=ntF2JO2HSR6Nfq4y9KO8ag Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill | |||
| The Story Behind: Steven Seagal - Songs From the Crystal Cave, Ep 45 | 01 Apr 2022 | 00:52:10 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Steven Seagal sought to reinvent blues music. He succeeded on this album On a special bonus episode, the boys (finally) discuss a true classic. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0bKbj0hIP6RoVxRkSpX6d4?si=6a94a0ff75e34d47 Listen to Songs from the Crystal Cave here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3zSc7mZz4TPZPPGQoazMwG?si=CnhVYKh0QXOFZnFviw4zmQ Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints | |||
| The Story Behind: Mudhoney - Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge, Ep 159 | 27 May 2024 | 01:46:42 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Mudhoney were the early success of the Seattle grunge scene but never quite hit mainstream success like their many local peers and former bandmates. The fellas discuss noise guitar solos, drummer Dan Peters' stint in Nirvana, and how punk it is to never ever have band practice. Special guest Conan Neutron joins from Protonic Reversal! Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Check out more Conan Neutron on his interview podcast, including a recent interview with Mudhoney's Steve Turner here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rwuR412v5R6Oa2ztNYWUl?si=151bb2dc7ce841bc Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ckASfrtyoMhqTnRmWASZi?si=487ca0a365504d07 Listen to Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4HJavRkzA8bYyGt7ireR4J?si=2IVDULR5QZ-NQBY4yZLMNw Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Support us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. Next week's album: Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet | |||
| The Story Behind: John Martyn - Solid Air, Ep 44 | 28 Mar 2022 | 01:04:43 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. John Martyn experiments with British folk and 70s space rock on "Solid Air". The boys discuss echoplexes, Dave Matthews, and the album's far-reaching musical descendants. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/69Vetp16c7rUSJPWsugbqI?si=1edabd883470481a Listen to Solid Air here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0QD0LEYQDkrJrtVcuRBcVp?si=FVjBMtvOQtWk5W-5r5MMBQ Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Black Sabbath - Vol 4 | |||
| The Story Behind: Röyksopp - Melody A.M., Ep 43 | 21 Mar 2022 | 01:19:07 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Röyksopp drew from their childhood in far northern Norway to create the vibes and textures on their debut record "Melody A.M". The podcast team meets up in person to record (for the very first time) and touch on repeating melodies, patience in songwriting, and of course, bad guitar solos Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3bzVMLxMEnLoKuEE0U8SVS?si=0b72992c7b5f41e8 Listen to Melody A.M. here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1WHbPhjPCBhjo49DpKvYbL?si=Pq96QzhbRu-198OrvPhK2w Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: John Martyn - Solid Air | |||
| The Story Behind: Drive Like Jehu - Yank Crime, Ep 42 | 14 Mar 2022 | 01:12:14 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Drive Like Jehu's short-lived but influential recording career ended with "Yank Crime". The boys discuss earning a long song length, shouted vocal performances, and comparisons to 1970s prog music. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56l6WEKk1vNi7GdjdpBkss?si=bba4e679d6c54701 Listen to Yank Crime here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7AHbaRIYnilUwe981nZpmi?si=guNV38fmStyACWuXP2ozqg Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Röyksopp - Melody A.M. | |||
| The Story Behind: David Bowie - Station to Station, Ep 41 | 07 Mar 2022 | 01:12:20 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. David Bowie consumes nothing but cocaine, milk, and bell peppers while going down an occultist rabbit hole and working all hours of the night on his 10th studio album "Station to Station". The boys talk about indulgent song lengths, tasty arpeggios, and the Thin White Duke's considerable vocal range. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Ey6Kr6pEDEbU82w1pIq2l?si=671e16d182a6478a Listen to Station to Station here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0MWrKayUshRuT8maG4ZAOU?si=tsV1nWyZTiKAh4dSdzgl5g Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Drive Like Jehu - Yank Crime | |||
| The Story Behind: Amy Winehouse - Back to Black, Ep 40 | 28 Feb 2022 | 01:08:51 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Amy Winehouse had loads of talent but nonetheless ended in tragedy. The team discusses music as a commodity, single mic'ing drums, and whether anything is ever truly "new" anymore. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5jecicLeUI8HeFWBQ5GjyK?si=01365392205e4e65 Listen to Back to Black here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0E4xv5gPjykrwBgBZzI8XG?si=976orHdqQ4ahF_wRTiDCKw Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: David Bowie - Station to Station | |||
| The Story Behind: Sparks - Kimono My House, Ep 39 | 21 Feb 2022 | 01:04:30 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Sparks has been called the greatest band you've never heard of and are the subject of a recent documentary by Edgar Wright. Their catalog is vast and intimidating but Kimono My House is considered their biggest success. The boys discuss mustaches styles, carnival music, and the commitment to being strange for 50 years. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kLIDuYhaGoDiLG2SmSv8Z?si=9677f1e8171e4915 Listen to Kimono My House here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7KOmuu3cbJQEQYGt3XmLmY?si=D76dKNByQhCkg-l9yYnzmg Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Amy Winehouse - Back to Black | |||
| The Story Behind: The Beatles - Let It Be, Ep 38 | 14 Feb 2022 | 01:42:43 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Beatles attempt to recapture the live band spirit and are documented throughout (most of) the process. The boys discuss the album "Let It Be" and the Peter Jackson documentary "Get Back" from the perspective of having sat through thousands of hours of band rehearsal and inter-band passive aggressive maneuvering. Aside from band trauma, they hit on the "Let It Be Naked" remix, Billy Preston's revitalizing Fender Rhodes, and bass tones coming from a guitar. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6x5378wMN7ZnaFvtzdpBzD?si=551d0e55ebc44c32 Listen to Let It Be here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0jTGHV5xqHPvEcwL8f6YU5?si=bLFcC0msS4OsTAdTGTxq6A Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Sparks - Kimono My House | |||
| The Story Behind: Rage Against the Machine - Rage Against the Machine, Ep 37 | 07 Feb 2022 | 01:25:22 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Rage Against the Machine comes out swinging on their debut album. The team discusses a funky rhythm section, innovative guitar playing, and 1990's mixing techniques. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5DAEzJUcTf1GwCq2905knn?si=03fc2a8156954e74 Listen to Rage Against the Machine here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4Io5vWtmV1rFj4yirKb4y4?si=szfnQ9wNTxO5DbXEgqrxdQ Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: The Beatles - Let It Be | |||
| The Story Behind: Air - Moon Safari, Ep 36 | 31 Jan 2022 | 01:11:46 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. A duo calling themselves Air set sail from the French touch scene of the Paris 1990s and find sonic alchemy on their debut "Moon Safari". The boys discuss tasty bass lines, chill out music, and vintage synthesizers. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DNbMDprXJfLUNkMqNBoBW?si=1e6b157006724141 Listen to Moon Safari here: https://open.spotify.com/album/206GTDefY2qRMQxYXmfb0a?si=HDAP2bpMQZaJrdAcEyf3-w Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Rage Against the Machine - Rage Against the Machine | |||
| The Story Behind: Green Day - American Idiot, Ep 35 | 24 Jan 2022 | 01:15:49 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Green Day sets their sights on a punk rock opera and stages a huge comeback with American Idiot. The fellows discuss mid-2000s compression techniques, arena rock singalongs, and being creative with power chords. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19t0sJZJFSByKAuNw7vIy5?si=5d0ca4a9dd5c403c Listen to American Idiot here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5dN7F9DV0Qg1XRdIgW8rke?si=C0tLlG9qTk-Mn1ztz0T0Ng Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Air - Moon Safari | |||
| The Story Behind: The Zutons - Who Killed......The Zutons?, Ep 158 | 20 May 2024 | 01:25:39 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Zutons came bursting out of the cosmic scouse scene of early 2000's Liverpool and were immediately hyped as the UK's next big thing. The team discuss scooby doo theme music, trusting in your material, and leaning into odd melodic choices. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17eqFTgliC0iKy6FnRIsPz?si=270d9cad7c7b4717 Listen to Who Killed......The Zutons? here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0EAvEtr7fMd70XgVnKYW0j?si=U4DwlXFsShaX-Lb8AoBkYw Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Support us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. Next week's album: Mudhoney - Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge | |||
| The Story Behind: Funkadelic - Maggot Brain, Ep 34 | 17 Jan 2022 | 01:09:38 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. George Clinton and Funkadelic create "a musical experience" with their acid-infused album Maggot Brain. The boys discuss song length, naming rights, and echoplexes. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZlYlpubAHDNzEkICwJSPv?si=6f7aaa2efbf740e2 Listen to Maggot Brain here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3ywVzrwMQ3Kq43N9zBdBQm?si=gbgGCpjER6W_e9rBrpP6-A Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Green Day - American Idiot | |||
| The Story Behind: The B-52's - The B-52's, Ep 33 | 10 Jan 2022 | 01:14:03 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The B-52's embraced surf rock, corny sci-fi, and 1950s kitsch on their 1979 self-titled debut. The boys welcome a special guest and discuss expressionist singing styles, improvised lyrics, and the power of "uncool". Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3s1TmQDIKUMCIJZvSKAg24?si=95518d248168431c Listen to The B-52's here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3eXETk1esvZPRluDCWH3GN?si=tTUSWbpGRuy7jIJSRkCwxA Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: Funkadelic- Maggot Brain | |||
| The Story Behind: Neneh Cherry - Raw Like Sushi, Ep 32 | 03 Jan 2022 | 01:04:26 | |
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Neneh Cherry was born cool as the daughter of international musicians. The boys discuss 1980s drum programming, bad rhymes, and strange spoken word intros. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this32 episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1oBLMXtQcxllA5Wynyj2kM?si=4040f25046e24da1 Listen to Raw Like Sushi here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2AyJzvREOnlnYhaBzF1Kxp?si=BY0v1HASRBGGxtPs-YjQFA Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Next week's album: The B-52's - The B-52'S | |||