The Story Behind: Kid Rock - Devil Without a Cause, Ep 53

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Metallica were a well-established touring act when they went into the studio to record their 5th album, but they wanted more. The boys welcome a special guest and discuss rhythm guitar mic'ing techniques, memorable drum fills, and bringing the blues back into heavy metal. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comThanks to our special guest Nick Morrison, touring pro guitar player, who can be found at:https://guitardojo.cahttps://www.facebook.com/samuraifingersgtrhttps://www.youtube.com/samuraifingersNick specializes in helping intermediate guitar players get better without the stress and jargon of music theory.The first lesson on his website is free to try:https://guitardojo.ca/products/free-fretboard-infinity-loop-preview-lessonAnd if you want more great lessons, Nick has a special offer for our listeners purchasing the entire course and receiving a 40% discount!Coupon code is "1001complaints40" for the first 10 people. All instructions are found within the first lesson!Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RAWg6SSfJs3PL7s6fHFRi?si=437c53bbd5fa4ec5Listen to Metallica here:https://open.spotify.com/album/55fq75UfkYbGMq4CncCtOH?si=hDaj_ZhMRSysBfM3Usb8DwIntro 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: Belle and Sebastian - If You're Feeling Sinister

8 Aug 20221h 38min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Lorde made her debut at age 16 and her sophomore effort Melodrama was a critically acclaimed step forward in her young career. The team discuss different singing styles, tension-building arrangements, and the slow throb of modern pop music.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3SrLPluwaEz7h6vytxDoGP?si=3db2d054c6b848a3Listen to Melodrama here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2B87zXm9bOWvAJdkJBTpzF?si=NwFd5jJVQn-pGPdiLxJ4UwIntro 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: Metallica - Metallica (aka The Black Album)

1 Aug 20221h

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. English singer-songwriter Billy Bragg found himself with unprecedented access to Woody Guthrie's unfinished songs and asked up and coming band Wilco to collaborate with him to create Mermaid Avenue. The team discuss the challenge of re-interpretation, vocal harmonies that do and don't communicate in the moment, and Wilco's most common encore. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6OjRKsaRE50hfDCqD6j5y9?si=deac9c2dd7d24bd7Listen to Mermaid Avenue here:https://open.spotify.com/album/0yTmT1i6yHb5EVyJOmIwGw?si=i-kOKXSTQ-miC4KVgTsjDwIntro 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: Lorde - Melodrama

25 Jul 20221h 9min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Prince had swagger and style in spades, but he set his sights on Hollywood with the film (and soundtrack) for Purple Rain. The gents discuss 80's image curation, Eddie Van Halen, and the perils of being a prolific songwriter. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5NVRFWjAtkcBQhcNyePTi0?si=5579bd3cdd804765Listen to Purple Rain here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7nXJ5k4XgRj5OLg9m8V3zc?si=LvC485YWTHqqXTfD6wc21AIIntro 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: Billy Bragg and Wilco - Mermaid Avenue

18 Jul 20221h 30min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. System of a Down burst onto the LA scene in the 90's sounding like nothing before or since. In this episode, the boys discuss blast beats, rifle manufacturers, and the Armenian genocide.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2aEsWsCdUgxPQtkuaUkZUO?si=5308f8f8d2864a7cListen to System of a Down here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3sSfjX4fhZonjyZ10x0l0f?si=aHexna2ATaO5nJY77DiXwAIntro 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: Prince - Purple Rain

11 Jul 20221h 18min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Bruce Springsteen skyrocketed to pop stardom in 1984 with Born in the USA, one of the best-selling records of all time. The team discuss under-developed melodies, snare drum sound characteristics, and subversive song lyrics. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7oej6rDhD9xnMrXe7HgtQ1?si=7d8ecd932f544c4fListen to Born in the USA here:https://open.spotify.com/album/0PMasrHdpaoIRuHuhHp72O?si=ZCcU56o9TzGWKagtQpOzXQIntro 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: System of a Down - System of a Down

4 Jul 20221h 12min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Bob Marley was a star in his native Jamaica but had yet to breakthrough to the rest of the world when he recorded Natty Dread. The fellows discuss politically-charged songs, hammond organ attack dynamics, and the insanely far reach of this music into nearly every corner of the world.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BfWIcSnu7Co5vnRn7D27L?si=e59d790f5a7b43c2Listen to Natty Dread here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1d8lF3nZpEIFeEbWmAt9Ey?si=Wa--z5HIScWPDLinjEwq3QIntro 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: Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA

27 Jun 20221h 23min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Gang Starr were a hugely influential rap duo in the 1990s New York scene, and Step in the Arena is considered by many to be their first masterpiece. The boys talk about DJ craft, vocab words, and the legacy of the gritty sample. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5SM6zmWGGbSxXwsf31HxN8?si=7455564254134284Listen to Step in the Arena here:https://open.spotify.com/album/05wcY4zcfSawCyoutTTxda?si=R6kG1rHbQIeL-vYNbOl68gIntro 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: Bob Marley and the Wailers - Natty Dread

20 Jun 20221h 19min