1001 Album Complaints

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Donald Fagen puts in work on his very first solo outing away from Steely Dan. The team discusses early digital recording techniques, extended chord voicings, and the surprising optimism of lyrics written by a self-proclaimed hipster and curmudgeon. 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/2YSRZx5MC42M8Gf3ATwnA9?si=i51pRq3-RXqKToP70nJdFwListen to "The Nightfly" here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5cOS6szqlcoqmiSoVTqqe8?si=QoQ4VmXWSvS5ucejYA10bgIntro 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 Smiths - The Queen is Dead

12 Jul 20211h 32min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Solomon Burke was destined to be great. The boys get into his history with the genre of soul music, long-standing relationship with songwriter Bert Burns, and Solomon's impressive microphone controlEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist with all the songs we reference on the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0GwcQYLm1KS4fd4Qeo1Z2K?si=xqV3s-z_Ta2k4PlbTuWhJAListen to "Rock 'n Soul" here:https://open.spotify.com/album/152R8N9N0ACnWPNOBIO4M8?si=2G9ic6rXQwmOyVmXzufrZQIntro 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: Donald Fagen - The Nightfly

5 Jul 20211h 9min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Eric Clapton is back at it after a 3 year hiatus from music. The boys dive deep into Clapton's history, his cover choices, and vocal approach on this week's episode.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (where we compiled all the songs we mentioned on the podcast) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0c2AtrjaWcwkPsaFOJnJGB?si=7LmwyxvwRQKxl4P_MZJUSgListen to the weekly album here:https://open.spotify.com/album/73cxqemPE6sVoCkwRuPU6E?si=lffNBMsxSG-tGjg1yJNBxwIntro 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: Solomon Burke - Rock n Soul

28 Jun 20211h 8min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. LL Cool J launches a comeback at the tender age of 22 to regain some credit from the neighborhood - does it work out? The boys discuss Marley Marl's production, LL's good and bad lyrics, and the turning of the hip hop decade.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (where we compiled all the songs we mentioned on the podcast) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4fbK9TXgqAVWyLCDKPp4tV?si=-01qjnywTcWoLbolFfwebQListen to Mama Said Knock You Out here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7p7kcsrdoJ8DKQIMouujcb?si=kl0Ho_O-R_mpYSOg1mZ_zgIntro 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: Eric Clapton - 461 Ocean Blvd

21 Jun 20211h 14min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The 1st Led Zeppelin album comes out of the gate strong, but can it maintain the pace? The boys discuss the record plus Jimmy Page's illustrious session career, playing style, and song theft...err choice. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (where we compiled all the songs we mentioned on the podcast) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2dXPHvt8zjwtIaRd8ODg27?si=9N835mTnRpmRiCpwAoqV4g Listen to Led Zeppelin here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1J8QW9qsMLx3staWaHpQmU?si=h30ItHQ3TvOpi_pnQb_iFAIntro 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: LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out

18 Jun 20211h 5min

Every week we select a new album to research and listen to, then at the end of each week's show we pick the next album so you can listen along with us. Support the show by following our Spotify playlist and Instagram accounts below, or by leaving us a great review. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsCheck out the Merch Store

8 Mai 20211min