The Story Behind: Minutemen - Double Nickels on the Dime, Ep 129

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Big Star were critical darlings from early 70s Memphis but struggled to find distribution or sell many of their meticulously-produced pop records. The team discuss harmonies sent through a leslie, the rise and fall of Ardent records, and how Alex Chilton makes $70 every time an episode of That 70s Show airs in syndication. 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/17TeUIycegbc5dxtCR0wDq?si=3b00873b387d4db6Listen to #1 Record here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1BumwwIEw1EC3xAHyf1ive?si=2sxDWJKCT1K00u_8UNVPsQIntro music courtesy of The Beverly CrushersOutro music courtesy of MEGAFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimitedCheck out the Merch Store Next week's album: Guns and Roses - Appetite for Destruction

9 Jan 20231h 12min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Earth, Wind & Fire were a band that cared about raising the spiritual consciousness of the people, and when Maurice White finally assembled his desired lineup, they went into the studio and made That's the Way of the World. The gents discuss kalimba playing, pocket bass heroes, and falsetto that could break champagne glasses. 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/3dYF2r5QNwM4h34frehbCm?si=5e58d501796b4c35Listen to the weekly album here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5tXZfxvr2VaWibD74nw8VL?si=Svynp8aqSduMPmlq8UniWAIntro 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: Big Star - #1 Record

2 Jan 20231h 20min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Tori Amos was a piano prodigy discovered at age 5 and classically trained from there. She signed a 6 record deal and set out to conquer the world with solo debut "Little Earthquakes". The boys discuss acoustic piano dynamics, "lead singer" voice, and this record's connection to grunge.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/7kks5ZPR4b8e29HMquqGSr?si=1ca6a3487e06457fListen to Little Earthquakes here:https://open.spotify.com/album/4xbivyNgO8FTIfxnzBtr5j?si=WqGy8D9nTgSAtBNLc_sUjwIntro 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: Earth, Wind, & Fire - That's the Way of the World

26 Dec 20221h 23min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Rolling Stones were in a period of transition when they went into the studio to record their 8th record Let it Bleed. Founding member Brian Jones was on his way out, as were the 1960s and the Stones biggest UK rivals The Beatles. The team gets together in person and talks about drunken uncle porch music, the power of backup singing, and the band missing changes but not caring. We are recording this one LIVE - in a single room together. Exciting! 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/2FcKV3TmcPrRzQBfwBXk6J?si=b41be1fc3f054a77Listen to Let It Bleed here:https://open.spotify.com/album/4l4u9e9jSbotSXNjYfOugy?si=iM_KFBT0QK-KCReECesKHwIntro 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: Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes

19 Dec 20221h 16min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Stereolab have their first critical breakthrough on 1996's Emperor Tomato Ketchup and the french avant-pop scene would never be the same. The boys discuss looping as a writing strategy, giving a pass to bad lyrics in other languages, and instrumental songs with ridiculous titles. 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/0wz5XYj7os5p93fyf8bWSB?si=5d2c21b93d2146ceListen to Emperor Tomato Ketchup here:https://open.spotify.com/album/4420hj4RNgpozukzJlePCG?si=H5H0APDKS72UbKQ0KdF6OQIntro 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 Rolling Stones- Let it Bleed

12 Dec 20221h 14min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Creedence Clearwater Revival was a hit-making force to be reckoned with in the late 1960s and was at their most powerful on Cosmo's Factory. The boys discuss John Fogerty's singing voice, the wisdom of covering already classic songs, and writing wholesome songs that sound like they're about drugs. 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/3iFL2WnidNluAP7Yty2Gyz?si=472c07d776f84b72Listen to Cosmo's Factory here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5w2X5ZmdE4u0XGkOU7BiLG?si=soasQ24UQCauC-1Aw7bH2gNext week's album: Stereolab - Emperor Tomato KetchupFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimitedIntro music courtesy of The Beverly CrushersOutro music courtesy of MEGACheck out the Merch Store

5 Dec 20221h 3min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. U2 had achieved worldwide success in the 1980s but was struggling with their next step when they decided to head to a recently reunited Berlin to work on Achtung Baby. The fellows discuss Edge's guitar tones, Brian Eno's production style, and boring root note bass lines.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/1cHIZOeivrLRKkY3HbVe57?si=cfa1516e0a594017Listen to Achtung Baby here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5n52kyQKeUZs5ObZJejLQd?si=0r3Pn1NxQ66B5sbWa7XBaQIntro 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: Creedence Clearwater Revival - Cosmo's Factory

28 Nov 20221h 18min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Bjork started studying and making music at a very young age, cycling through several genres before heading into the studio for "Debut". The chaps discuss Bjork's various singing styles, early 90's house music, and an army of saxophones.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/1zCzVk1v21tvzp3cFNalQ6?si=cf979cf2b75e4a78Listen to Debut here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3icT9XGrBfhlV8BKK4WEGX?si=hmGnhT4xQ_u1coMaL1MrTgIntro 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: U2 - Achtung Baby

21 Nov 20221h 9min