1001 Album Complaints

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Kinks came roaring out of the British rock scene but got waylaid by a ban from touring the United States - so they turned their attention and songwriting chops back towards home. The boys discuss key changes, indie rock production, and band fights - lots of them. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5aCLaU0izd6b3IZydQOB90?si=13d5dea631e045c2Listen to The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society here:https://open.spotify.com/album/0YgkR96bK9JSHcj236W9ZK?si=8iA25pUiQHC1oAr0VdMZvAAnd here's the group's Kinks Primer playlist - all the most essential trackshttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/34gTtsMGETzMccFCdoJUbm?si=cec6195d8b914bb6Intro 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: Crosby Stills Nash & Young - Deja Vu

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Karen Carpenter's tragic story is well known, but her upbringing and rise to fame is just as interesting as this brother and sister duo team up to have a breakthrough hit. The boys discuss an overabundance of harmonies (gasp), drumming while singing, and bank commercial jingles.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39OtMtAIoXSAV0W59pOdKz?si=8c7dafdef331454cListen to Close To You here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1CsuCA05y9r7ftG9bGGtWV?si=4cvZl9wKSzqv9vbIqPS8igIntro 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: The Kinks - Are The Village Green Preservation Society

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Cure decided to eschew their pop-punk roots in favor of a darker sound on Seventeen Seconds and set the course for the rest of their long career. The team discuss drum production, overplaying your instrument, and strange mixing decisions. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ks3tS2ZlD2ZL6dtW98Dea?si=2a4236823cab4421Listen to Seventeen Seconds here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2KWHRfKSRpgsxNGIl2nQva?si=3l1jeJAsQ-C2NiAZG5H00wIntro 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 home!Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsCheck out the Merch StoreNext week's album: Carpenters - Close to You

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Incubus built a following in the 90s by touring extensively, then landed a major label deal and decided to write some deeply personal songs for 1999's Make Yourself. The boys welcome a special guest and discuss low harmonies, bass tones, and the gonkulator.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eR93ali1MwJR4358JaGn2?si=d56b6b1f9b994b4cListen to Make Yourself here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2i6nd4FV6y7K9fln6eelmR?si=ORffYW7XTPSlRMG4kz3m6gIntro 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: The Cure - Seventeen Seconds

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Hanoi Rocks was the biggest band to come out of the Finnish glam metal scene and was on their way towards conquering America when tragedy struck. The team discuss Spotify errors, pitchy singing, and sleeping on the Stockholm streets in winter. We're live together in the room today, face to face at last. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] the way, the team at 1001 Album Complaints have already reported the Spotify error we discuss on the show here and Spotify says they are working on it - but feel free to jump in and report it again in hopes of getting some change made!https://support.spotify.com/us/contact-spotify-anonymous/Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1UcgbX9rVbgEpGk5kHQtP9?si=e80107689708416bListen to Back to Mystery City here:https://open.spotify.com/album/43Npi0EKVVnqI7ULlqzRzL?si=-pls4heqSHWdzREpqqPFCQIntro 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: Incubus - Make Yourself

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The GoGos formed out of the LA punk scene as five friends who wanted to take over the world. They rose to worldwide stardom but fell apart in the years to come. Listen as we discuss pop production tricks that work, drum beats that elevate simple songs, and speeding up the tape. We're live together in the room today, face to face at last to discuss the Go Go's debut album Beauty and the Beat. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 40+ bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HmuwBYcc2OwmjMZb6OiEd?si=9f880fcee49645e4Listen to Beauty and the Beat here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1L4HE00En7eNK74voVZums?si=wytb3daITGmYG2XZfaP_5wIntro 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: Hanoi Rocks - Back to Mystery City

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Sly Stone assembled a family band in the 1960s and broke musical barriers for years before becoming a notorious recluse. The boys discuss goofy lyrics, a kicking rhythm section, and 60s mixing mistakes.Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 45+ bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7n9s3IM2rGoyNWCfrcfbDi?si=5b96630807d7439bListen to Stand! here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7iwS1r6JHYJe9xpPjzmWqD?si=ld61zeFFSP2tSOnQd03hLAIntro 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: Go Go's - Beauty and the Beat

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Supertramp went from being fully bankrolled by a European millionaire to being struggling musicians again...then their career started to take off. The boys talk Wurlitzers, yacht rock, and obscure British slang.Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 45+ bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1jd4zqAZmdVsmogW06E6OU?si=93b285fcf9994c9bListen to Crime of the Century here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2wrHaulTgqqkVKx0k7Kq4r?si=Bb8V1i5iSg2d5zwwHW5RFAIntro 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: Sly and the Family Stone - Stand!

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Missy Elliott had her mind set on stardom from an early age, and worked her way through the industry with childhood friend and mega producer Timbaland to get there. The boys discuss the the changing eras of hip hop, creative sound effects, and guest stars with varying success.Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 45+ bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7HrxnPLhC7p1UayfF1WMHW?si=f8b00fde83bd4920Listen to Under Construction here:https://open.spotify.com/album/6DeU398qrJ1bLuryetSmup?si=YoH7Daw4RjWPMNzrbkCmrQIntro 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: SuperTramp - Crime of the Century

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Talking Heads met at art school and took the 70s New York scene by storm. They honed their sound as a trio before adding a 4th member and heading into the studio to record their debut album 77. The team discuss Spotify easter eggs, the melodic role of the bass guitar, and Lou Reed's sage advice to David Byrne.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1dlP6KH0UCPaylOlbV0nhn?si=40db7b9e3f444b76Listen to Talking Heads: 77 here:https://open.spotify.com/album/0r7o2FeARRr23EZ0TJ0a8S?si=L_FlHItDSMqzHGYyU7nq9QIntro 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: Missy Elliott - Under Construction

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Stooges were communists at home and anarchists on stage. The group that gave the world Iggy Pop flamed hot going into the recording of 1970's Funhouse, then crashed and burned in the years that followed. The boys welcome Rocker Conan Neutron as a special guest and discuss studio tracking strategies, stage presence, and scoliosis.Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 45+ bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7aD7D6e7HvbLd2SdSWfxAW?si=a159ace853f94ebaListen to Funhouse here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5qhXaVIC5BdE4a5Kq1FMZG?si=qr_U6fv7QX23DdyrZslVfAIntro 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: Talking Heads - '77

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Grateful Dead had built a massive live following through incessant touring and long improvisations, but the early 1970s saw them begin to use the recording studio a bit differently. The boys come together for America's birthday week to discuss vocal harmony stacks, dueling lead singers, and 1970s song craft.Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 45+ bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1smkUXhkzB7WEeO7qGB14c?si=987a8e3d487b4905Listen to American Beauty here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7rqgm1BnAZ8I4d6hukpkdg?si=YCXmj40OSjO0diZDc0X5AwIntro 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: The Stooges - Fun House

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. T Rex was already topping the charts in the UK when Marc Bolan set out to conquer America with Electric Warrior. The team discuss rhythm guitar tones, vocal take asides, and boot stomping.Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 45+ bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34W9qEMSrNMLhAsnbiAalb?si=213483f4854543f8Listen to Electric Warrior here:https://open.spotify.com/album/4Yw5uS8at8GkWmH2gZmLY0?si=5l9YzLWLQB65ZhhvwbeahgIntro 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: The Grateful Dead - American Beauty

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Thundercat is an undeniable virtuoso on his chosen instrument (bass) - this week we listen to his most successful solo outing and venture deeper into the man's strange psyche. The boys discuss 6 string bass, falsetto harmonies, and yacht rock pioneers. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/28xxU7EzuXidxMJujdYHF7?si=5852b3d87d8f4602Listen to Drunk here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7vHBQDqwzB7uDvoE5bncMM?si=cGNN96U7SxaNmi7iVTVM-wIntro 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: T Rex - Electric Warrior

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. KISS was building a live following but still searching around for a hit record when they paired up with a new producer and headed into the studio for Destroyer. The boys talk about face paint options, bass tone in the mix, and the Bachman-Turner Overdrive effect. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DNE2haWFZSgFFZwlAtPzA?si=64f59c27822942d6Listen to Destroyer here:https://open.spotify.com/album/59plsPcJYFlSA5ImekNQJ0?si=k0qlbIaHS9Wjf9DufJj4QAIntro 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: Thundercat - Drunk

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Van Morrison had a major hit record but almost zero name recognition when he assembled the songs for his cult hit Astral Weeks in 1968. The team discuss vibraphone, loose arrangements, and tasty jazz bass. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4KqeSMoFzp7uQR1EcBsGX1?si=0d42d84a0b1549e6Listen to Astral Weeks here:https://open.spotify.com/album/4pG3bKkbmReDt5QTDn3JDz?si=v10VtbSsTQq0lEhebwt_iAIntro 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: KISS - Destroyer

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Frank Sinatra shot to fame in the 1940s but his star was waning as the 1950s started off. Add a need to reinvent oneself artistically to a very public failing marriage and you get what might be the very first album as we now know it. The boys talk Celesta tones, 1930s songwriting, and singing at night. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3G8iVK05aMtuVdfBQL1sb0?si=61b6673c305442deListen to In the Wee Small Hours here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3GmwKB1tgPZgXeRJZSm9WX?si=fsfjQmpUTimYK-xER8f3qQIntro 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: Van Morrison - Astral Weeks

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Siouxsie and the Banshees were early post-punk darlings who simultaneously invented and eschewed a new genre called goth rock. The boys gather together live in the room and discuss Robert Smith, spitting at punk shows, and their latest cover band ideas.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1AI2FICa3BYkau6pAgCV0E?si=7484d95147a3477bListen to Juju here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5OEum65e1HMGX51Ifu51Wb?si=Q5ZA3ytVS7y18N58cvUtwQIntro 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: Frank Sinatra - In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Fun Lovin' Criminals were working as bar backs when they got their earliest club gigs in New York. They sampled extensively and smashed together genres to become a major hit in the UK. The boys discuss hip hop lyricism, sampling workarounds, and one hit wonders of the 1990s. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lyjCpl3gDAuDjj9FDWgoV?si=d80a0fa1dd114759Listen to Come Find Yourself here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2kLxemkoUhfXKvJ78MabBN?si=o6sOoQQ0TD2H4uYOZiN0cQIntro 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: Siouxsie And The Banshees - Juju

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Adam and the Ants took the UK pop scene by storm, but then the entire band struck out on their own and frontman Adam had to start over. He searched for new players, writing partners, and an array of musical influences that led him to create Kings of the Wild Frontier. The fellas get together to talk about Gilbert and Sullivan musicals, Burundi beats, and the link to the Brian Eno production style. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/36xQs6XRVJNUCGXKzyPU9I?si=e0abc407163045b1Listen to Kings of the Wild Frontier here:https://open.spotify.com/album/6Ery60n0SHDiIG18DMi5cV?si=HYRUSBxmTdiupJ0b0DzByAIntro 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: Fun Lovin' Criminals - Come Find Yourself

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. REM had just signed a their first major label contract when they headed into the studio to record their 6th album "Green". The fellas welcome a special guest from the @VerseChorusVerse music podcast and discuss whiny vocals, the history of college radio, and the curse of a successful first albumEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gjbg4TUCwfemiBAaaKp0f?si=be6c50438044492aListen to Green here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7rfKAiPs9ToZP9zEJDBqBH?si=C6SIYbMIRa2DP_ylms89dAIntro 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: Adam and the Ants - Kings of the Wild Frontier

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Specials sought to combine punk energy with traditional ska rhythms on their eponymous debut produced by Elvis Costello. The boys discuss the political landscape of late 70s UK, classic clapping patterns, and Egyptian scales.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3bDmYL2lyTloExOm97fEjV?si=f31c2036125e4704Listen to The Specials here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2OHPxPTasGkolt8lFDxCpE?si=PeyMPAFtSJiHy0G-Z33d-AIntro 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: REM - Green

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Electric Prunes were early psych pioneers in 1960s LA but bad contracts and a lack of creative control thwarted their attempts to hit the big time. The team discuss tremolo, shouted vocal takes, and the Sesame Street recording catalog.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0WII1mLm792r6xkBhVP6Vb?si=742c363a20c34942Listen to The Electric Prunes here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2HDvpJuWTI97BnZbJOxBzj?si=20pbPJCYQjuytpbbzssmCQIntro 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 home!Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited and @1001AlbumComplaintsCheck out the Merch StoreNext week's album: The Specials - The Specials

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Led Zeppelin were breaking huge and touring the world while recording the followup to their smash hit debut. The boys discuss (what else?) hard-panning, extended song breakdowns, and drunken tour antics. We are celebrating our 100th episode by taking things all the way back to the beginning. We kicked off the podcast by discussing LZ1 so this week we have another crack at Zep in the form of LZII. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3gyXkdBSyV4B8F9BkEl4zh?si=8d96c3f4869a4a1cListen to Led Zeppelin II here:https://open.spotify.com/album/58MQ0PLijVHePUonQlK76Y?si=Mwi9BzhpQmmtMHe-95pANgIntro 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: The Electric Prunes - The Electric Prunes

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Black Crowes were a throwback American rock band long before throwback American rock bands were cool. They had a huge hit with their debut record Shake Your Money Maker. The gents discuss open tunings, corporate tour sponsorship, and, of course, the Hammond organ. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Fmxdmuk5TrkKITF6j7GMZ?si=a3c93eeb605b47d7Listen to Shake Your Money Maker here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2NRRQLuW6j3EsoWpIl2MR3?si=nYryDVQLSzGAPXpk40-qHwIntro 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: Led Zeppelin - II

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Devo started as an art project in Akron, Ohio but garnered enough attention to have David Bowie consider producing their debut album Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! The boys welcome special guests and discuss robots, brown notes, and circuit-bending.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iUA2nn21KeOmj1u7HuuRg?si=1d7def426bb84803Listen to Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1u2Qni8cVRptDTaA00fmBC?si=3t43UnPcTX-HhJsh-n3L1QIntro 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: The Black Crowes - Shake Your Money Maker

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Tina Turner rose to stardom in the 60s before she fell on hard times and launched a comeback in her mid-forties with Private Dancer. The fellas discuss synth harmonica, prog saxophone, and embracing the cheese. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/21z4UKu1uvJI8U0sd3YUJX?si=eecb57dcbfee4be2Listen to Private Dancer here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7gVHUNPQr0AE2A0Yf5MjqR?si=WqPcMJ4MQ0WnwmVCpxrDggIntro 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: Devo - Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Pixies were ahead of their time when they released their debut album Surfer Rosa. The teams discuss stage names, questionable lead guitar , and spelling your band's name during the song.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qBXDGPiYWRzhXGiPBITWJ?si=655737ad5bc34243Listen to Surfer Rosa here:https://open.spotify.com/album/50j4Wm1b9hLpSpPIA39Vp9?si=V0yh1VuvQL2_5ECBG0gu4gIntro 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: Tina Turner - Private Dancer

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Beck got his start in the anti-folk scene of LA, then scored a huge hit with "Loser" before holing up with the Dust Brothers to make his follow up album Odelay. The team discuss sampling strategies, playing every instrument, and not caring what the world thinks.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0EsqDjG4Z9wxjRCoUGr13Y?si=607c89c100b440ebListen to Odelay here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1Pus5h1qGedCn4CtOuPVtp?si=GrBEIHWTQsyTWsM_LLFYBAIntro 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: Pixies - Surfer Rosa

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Norah Jones grew up in Texas as the estranged daughter of the world's most famous sitar player Ravi Shankar before getting noticed by Blue Note and recording her smash hit debut Come Away with Me. The fellas discuss impeccable production, the concept of repertoire, and klezmer music. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65RdqhAAxUqFfXxfs7OHRx?si=acd0a63849154514Listen to Come Away With Me here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3ul9GmXlTkmRMh3OciXxFR?si=SMlOsv_nT1u8SCOSlGXbRAIntro 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: Beck - Odelay

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Sam Cooke was already one of the biggest selling artists of the early 1960s when he took the stage at this small club in Miami. Unfortunately the recording was shelved for 20 years. The team discuss vocal control, audience participation, and arc of Sam Cooke's career. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ew46nRvDYO1Ml5dbB3BnK?si=788890acf1fc44b5Listen to Live at Harlem Square Club here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3nTXqOEHr6AfTb1WSaB4Pm?si=_MSbsE6ES3yrBM_ntJA-VwIntro 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: Norah Jones - Come Away With Me

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Love was the hippest band on the Sunset Strip in mid-1960s, and Forever Changes was their magnum opus of baroque psychedelic pop. The gents discuss the Wrecking Crew, poets as lead singers, and late 1960s paranoia. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1SgkWNBFc4LQbr6DsltXm5?si=57673579a1ba4d12Listen to Forever Changes here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2amHBpP8C0EUy6yBNy6nN6?si=kTI5zsfGTCmT9rkgLf1dVgIntro 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: Sam Cooke - Live at Harlem Square Club

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Spiritualized rose from the ashes of Spaceman 3 in the early 90s and debuted to the world on Lazer Guided Melodies. The gents discuss white noise variations, mixing "spaciness", and the rules of songwriting.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71zv9i21oFVrXVyloYAFmZ?si=6a0c191c5e6649bbListen to Lazer Guided Melodies here:https://open.spotify.com/album/0kfT6lwFmXyepSvoItP4sa?si=2Nlr0wnhSuuQ7FGDSywyOgIntro 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: Love - Forever Changes

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Red Hot Chili Peppers were ready for a change when they recruited Rick Rubin to produce their 5th album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. The boys discuss Anthony Kiedis' gibberish lyrics, Frusicante's syncopated guitar parts, and Flea's legacy as a bass player. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kcrzOsHIMNuU1u9pr4HO5?si=0673945c78d547b6Listen to Blood Sugar Sex Magik here:https://open.spotify.com/album/30Perjew8HyGkdSmqguYyg?si=yGeLqgICS1SaACveDpWL2AIntro 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: Spiritualized - Lazer Guided Melodies

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Mac Rebennack left New Orleans only to reunite with NOLA musicians in LA and create what would be his most successful persona Dr John. The boys discuss sonic textures, 9 finger piano playing, and the lures of the sacred swamp Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2D2hAvxD66yDtlxlzkec9G?si=293c060e2c9d441dListen to Gris Gris here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1yBoaVrgcup2hX2DCYUajs?si=2MIEIU7OS92hV9mNChbH4AIntro 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: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Blood Sugar Sex Magik

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Guns and Roses were the hottest band to come out of the Sunset Strip scene of the 1980s, but Appetite for Destruction wasn't the instant hit you might think. The boys discuss drone notes in song intros, guitar solos in a different key, and the sleazy antics of an unhinged Hollywood rock and roll band. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1NXzs1k0y1mceSWWPqk6Oo?si=6a2f873700464c45Listen to the Appetite for Destruction here:https://open.spotify.com/album/28yHV3Gdg30AiB8h8em1eW?si=6YcQNFD_ReWQeo42ouICbwIntro 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: Dr. John - Gris Gris

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Big Star were critical darlings from early 70s Memphis but struggled to find distribution or sell many of their meticulously-produced pop records. The team discuss harmonies sent through a leslie, the rise and fall of Ardent records, and how Alex Chilton makes $70 every time an episode of That 70s Show airs in syndication. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17TeUIycegbc5dxtCR0wDq?si=3b00873b387d4db6Listen to #1 Record here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1BumwwIEw1EC3xAHyf1ive?si=2sxDWJKCT1K00u_8UNVPsQIntro music courtesy of The Beverly CrushersOutro music courtesy of MEGAFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimitedCheck out the Merch Store Next week's album: Guns and Roses - Appetite for Destruction

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Earth, Wind & Fire were a band that cared about raising the spiritual consciousness of the people, and when Maurice White finally assembled his desired lineup, they went into the studio and made That's the Way of the World. The gents discuss kalimba playing, pocket bass heroes, and falsetto that could break champagne glasses. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3dYF2r5QNwM4h34frehbCm?si=5e58d501796b4c35Listen to the weekly album here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5tXZfxvr2VaWibD74nw8VL?si=Svynp8aqSduMPmlq8UniWAIntro 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: Big Star - #1 Record

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Tori Amos was a piano prodigy discovered at age 5 and classically trained from there. She signed a 6 record deal and set out to conquer the world with solo debut "Little Earthquakes". The boys discuss acoustic piano dynamics, "lead singer" voice, and this record's connection to grunge.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7kks5ZPR4b8e29HMquqGSr?si=1ca6a3487e06457fListen to Little Earthquakes here:https://open.spotify.com/album/4xbivyNgO8FTIfxnzBtr5j?si=WqGy8D9nTgSAtBNLc_sUjwIntro 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: Earth, Wind, & Fire - That's the Way of the World

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Rolling Stones were in a period of transition when they went into the studio to record their 8th record Let it Bleed. Founding member Brian Jones was on his way out, as were the 1960s and the Stones biggest UK rivals The Beatles. The team gets together in person and talks about drunken uncle porch music, the power of backup singing, and the band missing changes but not caring. We are recording this one LIVE - in a single room together. Exciting! Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2FcKV3TmcPrRzQBfwBXk6J?si=b41be1fc3f054a77Listen to Let It Bleed here:https://open.spotify.com/album/4l4u9e9jSbotSXNjYfOugy?si=iM_KFBT0QK-KCReECesKHwIntro 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: Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Stereolab have their first critical breakthrough on 1996's Emperor Tomato Ketchup and the french avant-pop scene would never be the same. The boys discuss looping as a writing strategy, giving a pass to bad lyrics in other languages, and instrumental songs with ridiculous titles. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0wz5XYj7os5p93fyf8bWSB?si=5d2c21b93d2146ceListen to Emperor Tomato Ketchup here:https://open.spotify.com/album/4420hj4RNgpozukzJlePCG?si=H5H0APDKS72UbKQ0KdF6OQIntro 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: The Rolling Stones- Let it Bleed

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Creedence Clearwater Revival was a hit-making force to be reckoned with in the late 1960s and was at their most powerful on Cosmo's Factory. The boys discuss John Fogerty's singing voice, the wisdom of covering already classic songs, and writing wholesome songs that sound like they're about drugs. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iFL2WnidNluAP7Yty2Gyz?si=472c07d776f84b72Listen to Cosmo's Factory here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5w2X5ZmdE4u0XGkOU7BiLG?si=soasQ24UQCauC-1Aw7bH2gNext week's album: Stereolab - Emperor Tomato KetchupFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimitedIntro music courtesy of The Beverly CrushersOutro music courtesy of MEGACheck out the Merch Store

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. U2 had achieved worldwide success in the 1980s but was struggling with their next step when they decided to head to a recently reunited Berlin to work on Achtung Baby. The fellows discuss Edge's guitar tones, Brian Eno's production style, and boring root note bass lines.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cHIZOeivrLRKkY3HbVe57?si=cfa1516e0a594017Listen to Achtung Baby here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5n52kyQKeUZs5ObZJejLQd?si=0r3Pn1NxQ66B5sbWa7XBaQIntro 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: Creedence Clearwater Revival - Cosmo's Factory

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Bjork started studying and making music at a very young age, cycling through several genres before heading into the studio for "Debut". The chaps discuss Bjork's various singing styles, early 90's house music, and an army of saxophones.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zCzVk1v21tvzp3cFNalQ6?si=cf979cf2b75e4a78Listen to Debut here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3icT9XGrBfhlV8BKK4WEGX?si=hmGnhT4xQ_u1coMaL1MrTgIntro 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: U2 - Achtung Baby

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Aretha was born to be a star, but first she had a tough life filled with pre-teen pregnancy and abuse. The team welcome a special guest and discuss piano chord voicings, tambourine takes, and the power of rewriting an intro. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6omr6sCOdCDVCnEkouBefe?si=d60bbb32707e4432Listen to I Never Loved a Man the Way That I Love You here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5WndWfzGwCkHzAbQXVkg2V?si=1kfiE-ZjT5S1hJYKlkPTdgThis week's guest host Laura Lea can found at:https://open.spotify.com/artist/02AoKp0R0AUsWfo2Omg5Y5?si=IPEVND7NRBOKjUYuRlg9Kwhttps://www.trippfabulousband.comhttps://www.instagram.com/lauralea_trippfabulous/https://www.instagram.com/lauraleataraskus/https://youtube.com/user/LauraLeaMusicIntro 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: Bjork - Debut

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Paul Simon was high off of a successful reunion concert in Central Park when Simon and Garfunkel decide to work together on a comeback album - but the relationship falls apart quickly and Hearts and Bones is the Paul Simon solo record we got instead. The team discuss re-using old song ideas, pleasant prog surprises, and Philip Glass's ambient noise production.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CLQjvFEtBLtzrfarpUDqH?si=00d7144a6c034b77Listen to Hearts and Bones here:https://open.spotify.com/album/6OuZ6jmIIVb7K7tdEVThkG?si=xGqn7fOSREenhB7YYHfFbAIntro 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: Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Michael Jackson had been a huge success since childhood, but Thriller made him the King of Pop. Heading into the studio with Quincy Jones, Michael knew the pressure was on as they attempted to make an album containing 100% singles. The team discuss key modulations, the pressures (and steps) of the mixing process, and the surprising connection between "Human Nature" and Toto's "Africa". Happy Halloween! Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0mddqAS4Zu3I3NTF255yfC?si=99a03765681443c8Listen to Thriller here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2ANVost0y2y52ema1E9xAZ?si=XREdPjQAQvKFVPoVjR02hAIntro 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: Paul Simon - Hearts and Bones

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Ghostbeef knew they had to tell the story of how a fast food franchise came to rule us all with a meaty fist. In a very special episode today, we dive into the making of The Chop Unlimited's latest album release "GhostBeef" (available everywhere as of Oct 24th, 2022). We spend each week complaining about other people's records - now hear us complain about our own!The entire tracking band (Rob (guitar), Tom (bass) and Scott (drums)) sit down and discuss the process of writing, arranging, and recording the album. We break down the different studios, vintage gear, and recording techniques we used to create this much ROCK. GhostBeef is a concept album set in a dystopian future where John Arby rules over the land with a meaty fist; brutalizing livestock, employees, and customers alike.The full album on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/79CvAsxX7JW8QMNJn4WgjJ?si=-n2qmY00RfWWBZxsLKoHxAOur official "GhostBeef" playlist on Spotify - chock full of the most rock you can stomach, including our biggest rock and roll influences. Support indie music by visiting our bandcamp page where you can listen for free, pre-order a vinyl record, or buy a T-shirt for the Arby's lover in your life. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] 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. Elvis Presley was just 18 years old when he recorded his first hit record for Sun Records, and 18 short months later he was a national phenomenon. In the space between he finished the recordings for this self-titled debut album which purposely leaves off his hit singles. The boys discuss early slap back effects, bad guitar solos, and the pointlessness of trying to cover Little Richard.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4mbuclGdRKInu9vZAfckpv?si=c04a0f0e48d14e59Listen to Elvis Presley here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7GXP5OhYyPVLmcVfO9Iqin?si=xWNepWIVTv2ix19Q7EqDEQIntro 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: Michael Jackson - Thriller

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 [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3c33GrmT2pjiFWcGRftAr1?si=a56561378da14cf3Listen to New York Dolls here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2xbTV0Awe4Qm5caUVuPbMr?si=mZZCQRzRToyhEWHrrQs6PAIntro 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: Elvis Presley- Elvis Presley