The Story Behind: Lloyd Cole and the Commotions - Rattlesnakes, Ep. 216

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Bob Dylan was a folk hero popular with the politically-conscious youth of the early sixties when he decided to switch things up and "go electric" on 1965's Bringing it All Back Home. The team discuss slam poetry, unrehearsed studio bands, and the folly of decoding (any) artistic expression.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/3OVyBwa9R4Q3n1nVO2qeE4?si=65e61f5f64674ed6Listen to Bringing it All Back Home here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1lPoRKSgZHQAYXxzBsOQ7v?si=KV6cAivcQv-hma47tDg3JQIntro 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: D'Angelo - Brown Sugar

5 Sep 20221h 28min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Weather Report is the preeminent jazz fusion supergroup of the 1970s, but what happens when one of the most talented bass players of all time joins the band and starts composing? The fellas discuss musical forward-thinking into the regrettable 1980s, playing the bass like it was a horn section, and the evolution of the "fusion" genre.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/7xjoXMgk1yZceGobsyrUvX?si=ee36046d8e7b44f3Listen to Heavy Weather here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2M9F2yYsUvqiBPwUGeNvn1?si=8Qu292TRQ9CzfYshHy_w6QIntro 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 Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsCheck out the Merch StoreNext week's album: Bob Dylan - Bringing it All Back Home

29 Aug 20221h 11min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Fleetwood Mac had the momentum of smash hit Rumours behind them when they went into the studio to record the followup, Tusk. The boys discuss the value of late night experimentations, the Mick Fleetwood drum sound plugin, and Stevie Nicks' songwriting lane. 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/5dfsmkXAlt7ftz5DMLYCPz?si=538787e9a7d843c9Listen to Tusk here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5FIN8pyPVx8ggNs5jQ86Re?si=QIwB1hYXQRao8gTqGcqqxQOr, check out our 3 "single songwriter" versions of Tusk here:The MacVie cutThe Buckingham cutThe Nicks cutIntro 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 homeSupport us on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsCheck out the Merch StoreNext week's album: Weather Report - Heavy Weather

22 Aug 20221h 26min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Belle and Sebastian recorded their first two records nearly back to back and since then If You're Feeling Sinister has become a cult classic. The boys discusses bouncy British melodies, out-of-tune string sections, and the "rules" of 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/1EanmU6W3CTB5KmblxMrjj?si=1814ace892da4414Listen to If You're Feeling Sinister here:https://open.spotify.com/album/0cR6FGQSOUDEwwapI7yfQZ?si=u_-QQvLgQQW-Mb-Cahe1AQIntro 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: Fleetwood Mac - Tusk

15 Aug 20221h 21min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Metallica were a well-established touring act when they went into the studio to record their 5th album, but they wanted more. The boys welcome a special guest and discuss rhythm guitar mic'ing techniques, memorable drum fills, and bringing the blues back into heavy metal. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comThanks to our special guest Nick Morrison, touring pro guitar player, who can be found at:https://guitardojo.cahttps://www.facebook.com/samuraifingersgtrhttps://www.youtube.com/samuraifingersNick specializes in helping intermediate guitar players get better without the stress and jargon of music theory.The first lesson on his website is free to try:https://guitardojo.ca/products/free-fretboard-infinity-loop-preview-lessonAnd if you want more great lessons, Nick has a special offer for our listeners purchasing the entire course and receiving a 40% discount!Coupon code is "1001complaints40" for the first 10 people. All instructions are found within the first lesson!Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RAWg6SSfJs3PL7s6fHFRi?si=437c53bbd5fa4ec5Listen to Metallica here:https://open.spotify.com/album/55fq75UfkYbGMq4CncCtOH?si=hDaj_ZhMRSysBfM3Usb8DwIntro 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: Belle and Sebastian - If You're Feeling Sinister

8 Aug 20221h 38min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Lorde made her debut at age 16 and her sophomore effort Melodrama was a critically acclaimed step forward in her young career. The team discuss different singing styles, tension-building arrangements, and the slow throb of modern pop music.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/3SrLPluwaEz7h6vytxDoGP?si=3db2d054c6b848a3Listen to Melodrama here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2B87zXm9bOWvAJdkJBTpzF?si=NwFd5jJVQn-pGPdiLxJ4UwIntro 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: Metallica - Metallica (aka The Black Album)

1 Aug 20221h

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. English singer-songwriter Billy Bragg found himself with unprecedented access to Woody Guthrie's unfinished songs and asked up and coming band Wilco to collaborate with him to create Mermaid Avenue. The team discuss the challenge of re-interpretation, vocal harmonies that do and don't communicate in the moment, and Wilco's most common encore. 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/6OjRKsaRE50hfDCqD6j5y9?si=deac9c2dd7d24bd7Listen to Mermaid Avenue here:https://open.spotify.com/album/0yTmT1i6yHb5EVyJOmIwGw?si=i-kOKXSTQ-miC4KVgTsjDwIntro 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: Lorde - Melodrama

25 Juli 20221h 9min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Prince had swagger and style in spades, but he set his sights on Hollywood with the film (and soundtrack) for Purple Rain. The gents discuss 80's image curation, Eddie Van Halen, and the perils of being a prolific songwriter. 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/5NVRFWjAtkcBQhcNyePTi0?si=5579bd3cdd804765Listen to Purple Rain here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7nXJ5k4XgRj5OLg9m8V3zc?si=LvC485YWTHqqXTfD6wc21AIIntro 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: Billy Bragg and Wilco - Mermaid Avenue

18 Juli 20221h 30min