1001 Album Complaints

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.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pNWQnMMDePyAHzshO1ajR?si=cc30a711c5cf4479Listen to Red Headed Stranger here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5aEtg4dxdBk4pj6SJ3hNsM?si=vaXkMk4ATdmM1CB5N8GOZgCheck 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=04018dc8f4e248ceIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsCheck out the Merch StoreNext week's album: Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon

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.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7mZgQwd7DfD1OHF5xivUQu?si=6260a79e3759407bListen to The Low End Theory here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1p12OAWwudgMqfMzjMvl2a?si=i0mlRcrGR2Kjy2xE5spgBAAlso - 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=bb78153f64744eedIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsSupport us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Willie Nelson - Red Headed Stranger

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.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4lk7wIvg12OOq4aO10k8lG?si=b19fb90d52174798Listen to Jagged Little Pill here:https://open.spotify.com/album/09AwlP99cHfKVNKv4FC8VW?si=1XZTUXjOQq-CuuDPiRK8owIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsCheck out the Merch StoreNext week's album: A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory

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.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ByxkMdSBjPby02grKSFx7?si=c2120d4a9db348e2Listen to Vol. 4 here:https://open.spotify.com/album/4wWi3uFdpNLF8rxJ1dBYrq?si=ntF2JO2HSR6Nfq4y9KO8agIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsCheck out the Merch StoreNext week's album: Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill

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 albumOn a special bonus episode, the boys (finally) discuss a true classic. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0bKbj0hIP6RoVxRkSpX6d4?si=6a94a0ff75e34d47Listen to Songs from the Crystal Cave here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3zSc7mZz4TPZPPGQoazMwG?si=CnhVYKh0QXOFZnFviw4zmQIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsCheck out the Merch Store

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.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/69Vetp16c7rUSJPWsugbqI?si=1edabd883470481aListen to Solid Air here:https://open.spotify.com/album/0QD0LEYQDkrJrtVcuRBcVp?si=FVjBMtvOQtWk5W-5r5MMBQIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsCheck out the Merch StoreNext week's album: Black Sabbath - Vol 4

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 solosEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3bzVMLxMEnLoKuEE0U8SVS?si=0b72992c7b5f41e8Listen to Melody A.M. here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1WHbPhjPCBhjo49DpKvYbL?si=Pq96QzhbRu-198OrvPhK2wIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsCheck out the Merch StoreNext week's album: John Martyn - Solid Air

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.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56l6WEKk1vNi7GdjdpBkss?si=bba4e679d6c54701Listen to Yank Crime here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7AHbaRIYnilUwe981nZpmi?si=guNV38fmStyACWuXP2ozqgIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsCheck out the Merch StoreNext week's album: Röyksopp - Melody A.M.

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.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Ey6Kr6pEDEbU82w1pIq2l?si=671e16d182a6478aListen to Station to Station here:https://open.spotify.com/album/0MWrKayUshRuT8maG4ZAOU?si=tsV1nWyZTiKAh4dSdzgl5gIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsCheck out the Merch StoreNext week's album: Drive Like Jehu - Yank Crime

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.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5jecicLeUI8HeFWBQ5GjyK?si=01365392205e4e65Listen to Back to Black here:https://open.spotify.com/album/0E4xv5gPjykrwBgBZzI8XG?si=976orHdqQ4ahF_wRTiDCKwIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsCheck out the Merch StoreNext week's album: David Bowie - Station to Station