The Story Behind: Hanoi Rocks - Back to Mystery City, Ep 119

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Minutemen came roaring out of the SoCal hardcore scene and proved that musicianship and punk weren't incompatible. The team discuss the importance of overdubbing, the nature of "punk" music, and how sincerity shining through is almost always a good thing. 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/6IW6s9P2s5m9QhMxXCvwvi?si=bee36ed1507e4ae9Listen to Double Nickels on the Dime here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5viZ5HyYtV0wafK7DoXmgF?si=5rft_h0VTw6tw82HSlxYRQIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Radiohead - OK Computer

30 Okt 20231h 25min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Jamiroquai wanted to make retro danceable music with a message and on this debut album they did just that while making a big splash in the UK. The boys discuss bass tone, the importance of song editing, and Greta Thunberg.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/5z7HVJO0OYCiEqQiX5cy0E?si=30746266926e46f3Listen to Emergency on Planet Earth here:https://open.spotify.com/album/0SeTonJJPjy57LqiCDmeEM?si=HOQ0pUmIQxOOP8JdeghLMQIntro 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: Minutemen - Double Nickels on the Dime

23 Okt 20231h 6min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Snoop Dogg's solo debut was greatly anticipated after the massive success of The Chronic, but young Snoop takes it all in stride on Doggystyle. The boys talk about raunchy sound effects, complex chord changes, and Snoop's breezy songwriting. 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/79D9KxMNMkdgTHWwWyqJuO?si=4a7353328e7347bbListen to Doggystyle here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5IFOummNcGXY3qCBWRchqP?si=oLQUkQUeRIuZUH_01IvJ5gIntro 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: Jamiroquai - Emergency on Planet Earth

16 Okt 20231h 23min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Emerson Lake and Palmer met while touring individually in other successful groups, then formed prog rock's first supergroup. Tarkus is a concept album for a future that has yet to manifest. The fellows welcome a special guest and discuss virtuosity, over the top drum kits, and the history of progressive music.Check out Dave's podcast Discograffiti now:https://open.spotify.com/show/3gtZQOiXaLA72ez7gzFvNs?si=a50a0fd3f3c440e2Email 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/7yq1xWnB00vCBfqDEPwoIv?si=629226886dfe43ceListen to Tarkus here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3OtFsLLaUZWN6AyeBIzNCj?si=eSjGEdpkROmsMAoX424t-QIntro 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: Snoop Dogg - DoggyStyle

9 Okt 20231h 16min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. White Denim had made 3 full length albums before ever setting foot in a pro recording studio for D. The team talk about bass fuzz pedals, time signature switches that don't smack you in the face, and the evolution of prog rock. 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/7jnOW9YaYV1c63UN7HYoWd?si=06dad24005f44199Listen to D here:https://open.spotify.com/album/24l0lgTXOsgBms7ISsLKcn?si=eu8_zZkdSeaXaADif_CDCAIntro 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: Emerson, Lake, and Palmer - Tarkus

2 Okt 20231h 12min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Crosby, Stills, and Nash already had a smash hit when they decided to team up with Neil Young for Deja Vu, but in-fighting and personal troubles made for a rough recording session. The boys chat about perfect harmony, rock and roll singing voices, and Joni Mitchell.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/0fEFImus6MhAk3guSGhI3X?si=f7c83f0248214171Listen to Deja Vu here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5bHkK1X4WEOzNvRhehvOcb?si=WbbRiv3VSCyIZQyeSPGfxAIntro 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: White Denim - D

25 Sep 20231h 42min

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 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen 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

18 Sep 20231h 9min

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 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen 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

11 Sep 20231h 20min