The Story Behind: Donald Fagen - The NightFly, Ep 5

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Motorhead was formed after Lemmy was fired from psych rock pioneers Hawkwind. They aimed to combine the energy and defiance of the MC5 with the early rock and roll spirit of Little Richard. This week the fellows discuss Lemmy's growl, title-first songwriting, and accident-prone drummers. 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/4fLM2c7VfPQSkRKSlLTtOD?si=4cdda48dc18043b6Listen to Ace of Spades here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1LORPYoTiPGpJC37GqYSvC?si=XaT031oqTjm6jPDal2T-WwIntro 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: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd

2 Sep 20241h 31min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Ween set their hearts and spleens to being the brownest rock band on earth. And with The Mollusk, they made their undersea hallucinations a reality. The boys talk about deranged confidence, acid-tinged rock star humility, and the artistic history of New Hope, Pennsylvania.Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/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/7iDGyTmXnQWPGvlUk8l523?si=6c24b29c59ff49a9And here's that playlist Tom mentioned creating of curated Ween "serious"" picks: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3WU7GFHRtvVrXEuMTvnx29?si=520a2a8470854c18Listen to The Mollusk here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1yfJqxKKXG320vhqLfUEeC?si=DbwIZNwdQwiAzA-qF7-vxgIntro 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: Motorhead - Ace of Spades

26 Aug 20241h 56min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. James Taylor was recovering from a horrific accident after a false start to his music career in London when he went in to record his sophomore effort Sweet Baby James. The team discuss the intersection of dad rock and blues music, the piano playing of Carole King, and D sus chords.Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/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/3MK4NQxfVakWfjzMAOaY56?si=a26073d6c5464acfListen to Sweet Baby James here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1HiG0ukRmFPN13EVcf98Jx?si=sdfcmLEsSbenEnW3FY-5FwIntro 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: Ween - The Mollusk

19 Aug 20241h 30min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Deee-Lite arose from the 80s club scene in New York City as an eclectic and diverse DJ crew. Their debut album produced the mega hit Groove is in the Heart. The boys discuss hooky melodies, swirling and Ron Carter bass lines.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/0Dv7a7qw0bOHv3uqukRItR?si=740d76e93fd14496Listen to World Clique here:https://open.spotify.com/album/4sTAgYLZy5zwqR3kT1g0oh?si=vHr9K9EET8it1ElQRWHSvwIntro 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: James Taylor - Sweet Baby James

12 Aug 20241h 24min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Doors formed their sound on stage night after night on the Sunset Strip, then headed into the studio for this fiery debut album. The guys discuss latin drum rhythms, sparse arrangements, and buying into your own hype as a front man. 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/3slwTznuYsGhsd5k0hTLVx?si=da50f52db1164b45Listen to The Doors here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1jWmEhn3ggaL6isoyLfwBn?si=JU6Jw82USZ2sY9PsZn1VnAIntro 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: Deee-Lite - World Clique

5 Aug 20241h 57min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Dusty Springfield remade her image from shy girl to soulful pop idol in 1960s England. The guys discuss Dusty's repertoire choices, how cover songs worked in the 60s, and the stylings of Burt Bacharach and Hal David.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/5rb50TVCXne3Vphk7PrCN5?si=c88df6b933094b49Listen to A Girl Called Dusty here (FYI it's a playlist we created because the original album is simply not available on Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2jtsNayFCrINQILTIH2jJy?si=9aac0271eb884603Intro 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: The Doors - The Doors

29 Jul 20241h 14min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Jesus Christ Superstar started with a hit single and a followup concept album, before any stage show or film was considered. The boys talk about their Catholic upbringing, killer rhythm sections of the 60s, and rock and roll Jesus. 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/11pz3v2ltxn8uqCQ2oGFeG?si=1d0def675d0b44caListen to Jesus Christ Superstar here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2utlHy2K3j4lpaVauM1aUU?si=lSQgFUN4TC-Df2pMp0JiFwIntro 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: Dusty Springfield - A Girl Called Dustyhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2jtsNayFCrINQILTIH2jJy?si=feb9f1aab80a4919

22 Jul 20241h 48min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Marilyn Manson grew up in Florida playing dungeons and dragons and trying his hardest to get a reaction from his loving family. He got exactly what he wanted with the band / persona he created. The team get together and discuss 90s hard rock production techniques, open tunings, and the studio antics of Trent Reznor.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/14ItndHKdtpgYPrA4cJcga?si=4c375bd82e5c49c8Listen to Antichrist Superstar here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7APnZJwayR3lH9aUDPDYQB?si=hsrhpJF6Tn2USBYj7IgR5AIntro 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: Jesus Christ Superstar - Original Studio Casthttps://open.spotify.com/album/2utlHy2K3j4lpaVauM1aUU?si=XqsKEnVrSEey3bohSMolQw

15 Jul 20241h 52min