The Story Behind: Christina Aguilera - Stripped, Ep 205

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Wilco was on the cusp of mainstream success with a brand new album when their label dropped them. They turned things around and ended up with an indie classic. The team discusses precious vocals, noisy artsy production, and smoking while in the studio. Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comSpecial Thanks to Jenn Tully @superawesomemix -- Find her podcasts here:What Are You Listening To? :https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ki3TOiB1uFOGrQv5rJsDB?si=b38ed695f1c7449aThe Battle: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gNWvBYEjbsToX4F9uuTGn?si=8f7863f7577a4ac1Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7syhy2RAOw4EqRl3kA0LKW?si=26c9b3c0800c46f8Listen to Yankee Hotel Foxtrot here:https://open.spotify.com/album/0rPtXOMN42nsLDiShvGamv?si=xp3iyV4CSR-kAo5N4A62sAIntro 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 Who - Who's Next

28 Okt 20241h 43min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Joni Mitchell had hits, fame, and lots of famous friends when she decided to head out on a cross-country roadtrip and craft her jazziest album yet with a little help from Jaco Pastorious. The fellas discuss alterante tunings, triple tracking bass parts, and the long lonesome highway of a rock and roll life. Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comThanks to our special guest Amanda - check out her podcast / instagram at:https://linktr.ee/myrockmomentListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YyQ4aYQev7qQSJU3DEKx4?si=94cb5d07eb8e4fe3Listen to Hejira here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3Z0qQc09rmk4JYtIaxEx2J?si=-bTx1sAFQvGhw8w_BNE9BQIntro 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: Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot

21 Okt 20241h 44min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Robbie Williams started his career in a manufactured boy band phenomenon, then left all that to try his hand at a solo career. The boys discuss the zero edge approach to modern pop music, buying songs from grieving fathers, and the worst of 1990s CD culture excess: the secret track.Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comSpecial thanks to our special guest complainer Geoff - find more of him at: Fanblade instruments Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@fanbladeinstruments?si=QRkdLUVCZk-Tcs7LTongue & Groove - Invisible Monstershttps://open.spotify.com/album/3TJvr0KHlBE3mckRIn4gQi?si=uIssHyYgSs2O1NMved9tQwListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1OCqd49HhoHtDJkvNS4Zw2?si=032e80652e414929Listen to Life Thru a Lens here:https://open.spotify.com/album/31Sx9uz9KqlvmX07Pvp0wN?si=gJKVmZHaSRmWO45OoMQNGwIntro 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: Joni Mitchell - Hejira

14 Okt 20241h 43min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Napalm Death had a vision for exactly what they wanted their band to sound like and after many personnel changes they manages to release their debut record and change the grindcore genre forever. The gents discuss blast beats, the wisdom of mastering, and writing lyrics after the album's completed.Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comFind our guest "Other Adam" on his twitch channel here: https://www.twitch.tv/mortimerfathomsListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4cnPD7fP2FKe6HP0PBxbe5?si=7d98c2e262d44142Listen to Scum here:https://open.spotify.com/album/51wqCUWehVrNj2Ltc83zJu?si=8bklOG6QQLGL71vOZkpBMQIntro 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: Robbie Williams - Life Thru a Lens

7 Okt 20241h 40min

Weezer's demo tape made it into David Geffen's hands and with a little help from MTV, they quickly became stars. The guys discuss falsetto harmonies, nerdy song topics, and emotional payoffs in the bridge. 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/2GKsdHy4qFXg6RTIjbE4X4?si=2b98866947274d1fListen to Weezer (The Blue Album) here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3hcrTu8zeynChXDOJt3lX2?si=W1M-ykXaS0qL9ySN3Po8uAIntro 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: Napalm Death - Scum

30 Sep 20241h 46min

The Monkees were brought together for a TV show about a band, then slowly morphed into a real band over the course of a few eventful years in the late 60s. The guys discuss folkies selling out, the Brill building songwriting industry, and carrying eggs just in case you see your least favorite artist on the street. 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/2TqDkAY0kQtSojPsVXBsXR?si=d752ba3e516f436fListen to Headquarters here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2Xy4kclO1HRW9TGMPgpK2B?si=bbzbiDZcQga6JYivVMIkGwIntro 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: Weezer - Weezer (aka The Blue Album)

23 Sep 20241h 28min

PJ Harvey spent 6 months living as an artist in New York City and decided that her next record had to take a different direction. The fellows discuss strumming guitars, ultra-realistic lyrics, and the spiritual connection to New York at rock pioneers The Velvet Underground.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/5I2OwWELqhJbQpOexodUZF?si=6ba3bcdeafb3407dListen to Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea here:https://open.spotify.com/album/0hBWhJEmVyNPG2Jq71CJXz?si=2ir01R8eQDa-GW31QBr48AIntro 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 Monkees - Headquarters

16 Sep 20241h 43min

Lynyrd Skynyrd practiced for hours, weeks, months and years before finally getting a chance to record their debut album of southern rock anthems. The boys talk about rock and roll excess, sweaty practice spaces, and arrangements that keep long songs moving forward.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/1duXAEAQahHcAVTE2iFH6f?si=afa770b89dcf431dListen to Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd here:https://open.spotify.com/album/6DExt1eX4lflLacVjHHbOs?si=cbM4hcuMTZOM3gzVfeqDNQIntro 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: PJ Harvey - Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea

9 Sep 20241h 54min