The Story Behind: Harry Nilsson -Nilsson Schmilsson, Ep 198

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. ZZ Top, aka the little ol' band from Texas, head into a Memphis studio to record their 3rd album, unaware that chart-topping success is just around the corner. The boys discuss double guitar tracking, seamless song transitions, and public domain grooves.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/5xEiubVnFkG5CieGKp0n7M?si=d6f43b06cc224608Listen to Tres Hombres here:https://open.spotify.com/album/0Em8m9kRctyH9S3MTXAHvY?si=8XRZXXz1RfC7ODgwgUexOw&dl_branch=1Intro 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: Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden

11 Okt 20211h 10min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. TLC were assembled as a female answer to BelBivDevoe, but with CrazySexyCool they far surpassed the comparison and entered the music industry record books. The team talks about the tasteful use of horns, the downstream effect of signing a bad contract, and the delicate bass production on "Waterfalls".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/2CcOEwUqaxhpfan0qOdRy6?si=f4a1b7b718d046c4Listen to CrazySexyCool here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5eg56dCpFn32neJak2vk0f?si=M8nTHKOgRJ2jCdLJhhOAjg&dl_branch=1Intro 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: ZZ Top - Tres Hombres

4 Okt 20211h 16min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Count Basie conducted his world famous orchestra across 6 decades, and this 1958 release was one of his most commercially successful. The crew look to a more expert jazz opinion this week while getting into economical piano playing, large-band recording techniques in the 1950s, and the origins of the Kansas City sound.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/7lgxLbPqa3vEYL4fGxGqw6?si=9fef6c3a0cb948f1Listen to The Atomic Mr. Basie here:https://open.spotify.com/album/03M3VID0s2wANlxJIJBWKb?si=_gNpWj63S2G7ZwuhB2dBJg&dl_branch=1Intro 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: TLC- CrazySexyCool

27 Sep 20211h 12min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Police went out on top as one of the biggest bands in the world, releasing their final album Synchronicity at the apex of their popularity. This week, the gang talks unlikely collaborations, dentist office soundtracks, and how smash hit singles influence the critical perception of an album. 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/5K8mqJehzzI94Dw4aOj8XF?si=1e1ddab949e74d9eListen to Synchronicity here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5W9OT0a5iZlBr83a9WMKFY?si=CE3QYYIVSNmNh_NUL9QOGQ&dl_branch=1Intro 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: Count Basie - The Atomic Mr. Basie

20 Sep 20211h 8min

This week we have a special episode! The boys come together to "add back" 5 albums to the "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die" list (Harry Belefonte's Calypso, Indigo Girls Swamp Ophelia, Weird Al Dare to Be Stupid, The Meters Look-Ka Py Py, and Dr Dog's Easy Beat) Everyone sounds off on a personal favorite that's been omitted and plays a couple representative tracks from the album while everyone else reacts and breaks them down. Check out our playlist of "add backs" to the 1001 list:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ZreURXPAhtBEm71GPAjFn?si=c28fb6a7b0014ebeIntro 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 Store

16 Sep 20211h 15min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Zombies called it quits 4 months before their 2nd album was even released. This week, the boys dig into identity theft in the pre-internet age, World War I (again), and just who holds the power in a band. Can a mix of pop, experimentation, and a second-hand mellotron re-animate this 60-year old album?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/65fbhVpRie8wut98eMp3ZX?si=8536a6de4c034b68Listen to Odessey and Oracle here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7K6JtyaSSVr7HidQsCHun0?si=YHd0TTP8TZqTZNhqivej5w&dl_branch=1Intro 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 Police - Synchronicity

13 Sep 20211h 8min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The 9th studio album by Bee Gees is an examination of divorce, pivotal historic events, and money problems. Listen as the boys dig into a pre-disco Bee Gees album and discuss if Beatles-esque vocal harmony can save trite lyrics, and how much you can borrow from another song before it becomes outright theft. 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/2UsqJVyFnFS2LldsLtGkcc?si=PxJmb0iFQz6rHJIlGT8L6wListen to Trafalgar here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2FHiXBmtRn9fuTRyRHWcnV?si=897eQj7JTQCS8-7m91N7MgIntro 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 Zombies - Odessey and Oracle

6 Sep 20211h 5min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Rock legend Iggy Pop's second solo album shows a blue collar hero coming into his own as a lyricist and songwriter. The boys dish up hot takes on indulgent song lengths and questionable romantic relationships, as well David Bowie's penchant for rehabilitating struggling musicians. 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/3ffF7VWW8Ueit4nvLzPoyi?si=CMk1cHrJQHy8Aajs86WLHwListen to "Lust for Life" here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2jnV6ytZOmt71iEC5xHEYz?si=xsXgEWBARdO8NgroLlb3vgIntro 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 Bee Gees - Trafalgar

30 Aug 20211h 24min