1001 Album Complaints

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  David Bowie wanted to be a star. It took a few tries but after changing his name and shaving his eyebrows off, he finally made it. The boys celebrate a big milestone episode and discuss methods for learning vocal harmony, ancient Egyptian religions, and vocal cord rupturing single takes,Buy a copy of The Beverly Crushers "Enterprise" (Rob and Tom's new album) and have a chance to pick what album we cover next Submit your snarky tweet about "Enterprise" hereJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/32VqnBD5EYWflsreOc7YVs?si=db867ef7a24c4a80Listen to The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars here:https://open.spotify.com/album/48D1hRORqJq52qsnUYZX56?si=5xRs7WweRdaGwa07QsmxMQIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsJoin us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars: SIDE 2

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  Nine Inch Nails was born from the late night studio experiments of Trent Reznor, who rocketed to stardom in the early nineties with this sonically experimental and lyrically provocative album. The boys discuss Trent's rural Pennsylvania beginnings, early ProTools workflows, and the importance of twisting up samples so as to be unrecognizableBuy a copy of The Beverly Crushers "Enterprise" (Rob and Tom's new album) and have a chance to pick what album we cover next Submit your snarky tweet about "Enterprise" hereJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/5WMPhYkRf7F0sH6Vi3eztx?si=5c91e3592a6d472aListen to The Downward Spiral here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7a7arAXDE0BiaMgHLhdjGF?si=R2YGEMcIRPaHsW10fDBJywIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsJoin us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Song Battle is our Patreon-only bonus show where contestants select songs to compete in a bracket system and over the course of 5 episodes we pit them against each other to determine the one true winner in Episode #5. The theme for this Song Battle is 2024 #1 HitsAnd if you enjoyed this - you can access Episodes #2-#5 right now over at: https://www.patreon.com/1001albumcomplaintsAnd, once you're a Patreon member - you can access all of our bonus content immediately (30 + hours of it) either through Patreon app directly or through this Spotify feed which is locked for everyone who's not also logged into Patreonhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5yuPJugWxYoMaY7Re4dLpc?si=e555373c32e3455bListen to / Support The Beverly Crushers "Enterprise" (Rob and Tom's new album)Here's a playlist of all 16 songs we cover in this edition of Song Battle:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/67D4nDPmN4A04XcfB39Di6?si=36428533eb6c449eAnd here's our standard "random mentions" playlist for the songs that get referenced throughout the series: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5WeAqIiLXy4eLpldcQEJua?si=a89b8489945140ed

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Harry Nilsson ping-ponged through the songwriter-for-hire business and got some very famous admirers in the process before finding critical success with his breakthrough hit Nilsson Schmilsson. The fellas welcome an old friend and discuss half-baked song structures, detuned bass parts, and what song to listen to while crying in the Target parking lot. Check out Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends new record here: https://neutronfriends.bandcamp.com/Listen to / Support The Beverly Crushers "Enterprise" (Rob and Tom's new album)Submit your snarky tweet about "Enterprise" hereJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/27F7FcKq7sB5DoAKDp7m7q?si=06aa30fedec24ec7Listen to Nilsson Schmilsson here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3EfpOFKjotrMQTFTnxrXaB?si=90KmR8hhTZetT1PSyo6J7gIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsJoin us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Van Halen got their start on the Pasadena house party scene then became one of the top selling bands of all time, but by 1984 they were tired of the road and ready for a change of scenery. The team welcome a special guest to discuss stage presence, bass players who sing, and an instrument-defining talent. Listen to / Support The Beverly Crushers "Enterprise" (Rob and Tom's new album)Submit your snarky tweet about "Enterprise" hereJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsSupport our guest Emm Gryner here: https://www.emmgryner.com/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/2q4ZtmrUv5VDW527Z8B34z?si=21b506a674bd4b93Listen to 1984 here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3REUXdj5OPKhuDTrTtCBU0?si=OwDIY9_mSLa0nvfY1aWtXQIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsJoin us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Harry Nilsson - Nilsson Schmilsson

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Aphex Twin was tinkering with sound and household electronics from an early age then joined and expanded upon the acid house movement of the late 1980s. The team welcome an old friend and synth expert to help sort through the tall tales of Richard D James' life and times. Listen to / Support The Beverly Crushers "Enterprise" (Rob and Tom's new album)https://linktr.ee/thebeverlycrushersSubmit your snarky tweet about "Enterprise" hereJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/1QwNt1yIEraA4ZgB4mDRHb?si=e4dc5cdf4efa42cfListen to Selected Ambient Works 85-92 here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7aNclGRxTysfh6z0d8671k?si=bwG6yvBNRU6jyn41LlLqOwIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsJoin us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Van Halen - 1984

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Muddy Waters was a sharecropper who became a blues superstar. The boys discuss harmonica playing, field recordings, and the lasting influence of a true innovator. Listen to / Support The Beverly Crushers "Enterprise" (Rob and Tom's new album)Submit your snarky tweet about "Enterprise" hereCheck out musc from our special guest Everett here: https://evgray.com/Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/5ltlG6qkADQArZnUbOsgdJ?si=9557f7746976488cListen to Muddy Waters at Newport 1960 here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7gTcPv1bE0THbjuvDbK1gq?si=kB7wZPPvRuSGxd6HfKmVfwIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsJoin us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works 85-92

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Def Leppard had tasted arena rock success with their breakthrough hit Pyromania but they still wanted more, so teaming up with Mutt Lange they headed into the studio to create a hair metal version of Thriller. The guys get together to discuss terrible lyrics, cringey 80s vocal effects, and the slow sway of stadium choruses. Listen to / Support The Beverly Crushers "Enterprise" (Rob and Tom's new album)Submit your snarky tweet about "Enterprise" hereGet More our our Special Guest Jenn Tully on her show WAYLIT - available everywhere: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ki3TOiB1uFOGrQv5rJsDB?si=99e46d1fc24e45e9Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/61O72jlkfDoF0PYrD7Gx0X?si=01bde005a7324d9cListen to Hysteria here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1ja2qzCrh6bZykcojbZs82?si=5IIS69Z2TUei1jyAg41vWAIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsJoin us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Muddy Waters - Muddy Waters at Newport 1960

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Little Richard was a born performer from a young age, and by leaning into a larger than life persona ended up inventing rock and roll (and possibly all other modern musical genres). The team get together to discuss mic clipping, rhyming dictionaries, and the importance of self-promotion. Listen to / Support The Beverly Crushers "Enterprise" (Rob and Tom's new album)https://linktr.ee/thebeverlycrushersSubmit your snarky tweet about "Enterprise" hereJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/2AtkqXrj2dxs0QqWiVWgoK?si=0c6f9798327d4743Listen to Here's Little Richard here:https://open.spotify.com/album/18tV6PLXYvVjsdOVk0S7M8?si=TbkwxRsqTm2waV2C-3Um1QIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsJoin us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Def Leppard - Hysteria

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Teenage Fanclub came roaring out of the Glasgow C86 scene and were poised to take over the world with jangle pop and harmony - so what happened? The boys discuss mixtapes, Jack Daniels, and throwing your mattress into the touring van. Listen to / Support The Beverly Crushers "Enterprise" (Rob and Tom's new album)Submit your snarky tweet about "Enterprise" hereJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/6h98814gcO0zc16voi2u0q?si=db706f77d5204166Listen to Bandwagonesque here:https://open.spotify.com/album/4M6vPZ4hQdOeH07D0JO2JQ?si=wsSdoyjxQJyB2BT56zZaJQIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsJoin us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Little Richard - Here's Little Richard

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. At the start of the new year we get together to discuss the past 12 months and the road ahead for 1001 Album Complaints. Thank you for everything - now here's what you can do to help us make the show better:Fill out our Anonymous Listener Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdptSSzrHTzD3hhQdZI5pek99KOCl27Qj_lkuFPaLialu0AxQ/viewform?usp=sharingJoin our Patreon community for free (or at the $5 / month level):https://www.patreon.com/c/1001AlbumComplaintsOur latest Song Battle just premiered here!Don't forget to both Follow / Subscribe to the show on whatever player you’re listening on AND to Review the show with 5 stars Finally - join our Mailing List with an email to 1001Albumcomplaints@gmail.com or by clicking the “Join our Mailing List” button on linktree:https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Ryan Adams had a long and circuitous path to hipster songwriter celebrity via his first solo album "Heartbreaker". The boys talk about strange mixing decisions, Mandy Moore, how fast can a man chug three beers?Listen to / Support The Beverly Crushers "Enterprise" (Rob and Tom's new album)Submit your snarky tweet about "Enterprise" hereJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/3bI0ENehFxnU6Y9rm3BtgE?si=6b76321b33274d3cListen to Heartbreaker here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7hmZCaBzp6mVrelxW6Ckrn?si=IgDk3MbPQSuhRSYq9-7ElgIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsJoin us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Teenage Fanclub - Bandwagonesque

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Johnny Cash had a hard scrabble life before finding success in country music songs that focused on the underdogs of society. By 1968 he had hit tough times and needed a hit to revive his career. The boys get together to discuss sweating bullets on stage, authoritative delivery, and the bottom three strings on the guitar.Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/7DzFaovQlKgQ1B0oJxxZiW?si=c15becb42d924143And...check out Phil's "Prison Set" discussed in the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3UtwnmMg8UBslkoEXKGvlo?si=a89ab9141cba462fListen to At Folsom Prison here:https://open.spotify.com/album/4TJIdlY9hGSSTO1kUs1neh?si=sgj7h4pIRCqy3IFfFKQ7qwIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsJoin us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Ryan Adam - Heartbreaker

Welcome to Future Complaints - our end of year bonus show(s) where each of our six hosts get to recommend albums from 2024. Each episode, one host picks two highlight songs and we all discuss together. All 6 of our 2024 recommendation shows are available NOW over at our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/c/1001AlbumComplaintsYou can listen on Patreon directly or once you're a member you can listen to our entire bonus episode library on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yuPJugWxYoMaY7Re4dLpc?si=5cd2ac5165794cd1In this episode, Rob talks about seeing Judas Priest shred this summer at an advanced age, then gives advice on how to approach the intimidating catalog of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, who the entire podcast crew caught on tour this year.Here's a playlist of Rob's recommended 2024 tracks/albums: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0gbQlMb3XztS5DEPkzUDtH?si=8029f6031b154294And here's a playlist of all the songs that got a random mention along the way (from all 6 shows): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Tgc6xckAfRXQyMwNfoIo2?si=20a8d1a311bf4b47Happy New Year!

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Happy (almost) New Year!In order to be with our families over the holidays, we're taking a short break from deep dives on new albums and this week's episode is instead a compilation of our best (mean) tweets of the year, lovingly compiled in secret by Rob and then reacted to in real-time by all 6 hosts / old friends together. We hope you enjoy it and we'll be backing to evaluating the 1001 album list next week to kick off 2025.Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/5u8EY859P0J5KRcZXSCq7L?si=612b76b1424b47f8Intro 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: Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Phil Spector shot to the top of the music business at a young age by pioneering a new operational approach to making hits in the studio, then he decided it was time to cash in before his star inevitably faded. On our special Christmas episode, the fellows discuss wacky hairstyles, personal Christmas memories, and of course, murderJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/2ZSeUZjFUUvkBmHhSN6DBP?si=3765b142063045b5Listen to A Christmas Gift For You here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2kzkwgOFAtRsDsas5Hi0Qu?si=I3XJ8MVpTU2Nl3FYxoHVCQIntro 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 show: Best Tweets of 2024 Next album (coming in two weeks): Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Arcade Fire roared out of Montreal's artsy early 2000s scene and became stadium fillers quickly after the release of their smash debut Funeral. The team get together and talk about missed concert opportunities, killer xylophone overdubs, and the difference between broke and baroque bands. Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/6SL7gqO9yVC0uzYhdUrzHF?si=f054ec5f062040bfListen to Funeral here:https://open.spotify.com/album/6ZB8qaR9JNuS0Q0bG1nbcH?si=ttaDEv1eQGqqnFRhao85fwIntro 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: Phil Spector - A Christmas Gift to You 

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Gillian Welch sought to bring back the tradition of Americana music with the sound and feel of an intimate living room set. The boys discuss close mic'ing, spot on live harmonies, and the savvy of a backwoods revival. Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/5CZ2GS8hI4o7fb9Ti7cq6b?si=78a9cf1ce0724c44Listen to Time (The Revelator) here:https://open.spotify.com/album/55FP2ypQcghszSqylyBRbp?si=jrTFpFNIRGudK-LPz1bwQAIntro 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: Arcade Fire - Funeral

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Buena Vista Social Club came together last minute after another project fell through and made an album celebrating the old style of Cuban Son music. The guys discuss sparse piano playing, emotional vocal takes from a shoe shiner, and a record that revived the career of several septuagenarians.Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/5fswmJTxwdGsPQrST8ef39?si=064c0145646b4e02Listen to Buena Vista Social Club here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5qcOy8sMqROZ0VEfK8LJZt?si=hRzGAJWbR1GYYMZ5pVDJdAIntro 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: Gillian Welch - Time (The Revelator)

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Jurassic 5 was born when two crews in the vibrant LA scene merged, and set out to create conscious, thought provoking hip hop with complex, jazzy beats and an overall fun atmosphere. The fellas discuss the artistry of Cut Chemist , Bill Cosby samples, and the responsible parenting style of Chali 2naJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/4WnruVZ2WV31HqZGhqiQbO?si=681c4852990f4874Listen to Power in Numbers here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7HvVxQBTNKoxY2aLexcEQH?si=bHxSwWGfQzGcBSz83Edz3wIntro 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: Buena Vista Social Club - Buena Vista Social Club