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1001 Album Complaints

The Chop Unlimited

Classic albums" full backstories told by musicians who love to nitpick the details, now with >1M downloads. We do all the research, help you better understand why you love the things you love, plus introduce you to new music and musical ideas you should care about. Want to sound informed, intelligent, and funny when talking about music, even the records you don"t like? Want to laugh while you learn more about music production and music history? Then welcome to your new favorite weekly podcast.

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01:13:19

#168 Dusty Springfield - A Girl Called Dusty

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/07/29

Dusty Springfield remade her image from shy girl to soulful pop idol in 1960s England. The guys discuss Dusty's repertoire choices, how cover songs worked in the 60s, and the stylings of Burt Bacharach and Hal David.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/5rb50TVCXne3Vphk7PrCN5?si=c88df6b933094b49Listen to A Girl Called

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01:47:18

#167 Jesus Christ Superstar

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2024/07/22

Jesus Christ Superstar started with a hit single and a followup concept album, before any stage show or film was considered. The boys talk about their Catholic upbringing, killer rhythm sections of the 60s, and rock and roll Jesus. 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/11pz3v2ltxn8uqCQ2oGFeG?si=1d0def675d0b44caListen to

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01:51:00

#166 Marilyn Manson - Antichrist Superstar

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2024/07/15

Brian Warner grew up in Florida playing dungeons and dragons and trying his hardest to get a reaction from his loving family. He got exactly what he wanted with the band / persona Marilyn Manson. The team get together and discuss 90s hard rock production techniques, open tunings, and the studio antics of Trent Reznor.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)

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01:27:27

#165 Duran Duran - Rio

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2024/07/08

Duran Duran set their minds to take over the world with their music, and smartly leveraged their image (and MTV) to international success. The boys talk about killer bass playing, sequencers out of time with the band, and well crafted interlocking song arrangements. 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)

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01:16:25

#164 Herbie Hancock - Headhunters

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2024/07/01

Herbie Hancock had hits, a solo career, and the best possible jazz pedigree as a sideman but he still wanted more. His evolution led to the formation of the HeadHunters band and a deeper connection to the funk genre. The boys talk about drummers who keep it interesting, bass players who miss the chance to play iconic bass lines, and cracking open the Fender Rhodes to make it better. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion

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01:27:14

#163 The Guess Who - Share the Land

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/06/24

The Guess Who started earlier than you think they did and came from a place that produces very few hit rock and roll bands. The guys discuss long outros, Canadian winters, and the rock and roll growl of Burton Cummings.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/1pqTdY4LePjdOJ1EQgKBtt?si=4e4f6f3881de4a1cListen to Share the

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01:16:08

#162 Tito Puente - Dance Mania Vol. 1

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/06/17

Tito Puente fused Latin rhythms with big band jazz arrangements and became an ambassador for Latin music throughout the world. The fellas discuss marimba solos, laying back on the piano, and starting your professional music career before puberty.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)

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01:39:23

#161 Outkast - Stankonia

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2024/06/10

Outkast upended expectations for what a hip hop album could be and continued to defy the norms on their first self-produced album Stankonia. The fellas welcome a special guest from the VerseChorusVerse podcast and discuss "tornado" productions, sticking to a positive message, and the magic of self-editing.Check out special guest dl's podcast @VerseChorusVersePod here and every else fine podcasts are purveyedhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2yNGriXCA9uUscON5fnN9U?si=d4ad53ddee3f4aacEmail us your

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01:23:18

#160 Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet

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2024/06/03

Bon Jovi put the hours in on the Jersey Shore club scene before hitting the big time in the 1980s with their breakthrough album Slippery When Wet. The guys discuss Jon's golden retriever good looks, Ritchie's overused pinch harmonics, and the power of an entire stadium singing back at you. 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)

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01:45:16

#159 Mudhoney - Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge

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2024/05/27

Mudhoney were the early success of the Seattle grunge scene but never quite hit mainstream success like their many local peers and former bandmates. The fellas discuss noise guitar solos, drummer Dan Peters' stint in Nirvana, and how punk it is to never ever have band practice. Special guest Conan Neutron joins from Protonic Reversal!Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comCheck out more Conan Neutron on his interview podcast, including a recent interview

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01:24:15

#158 The Zutons - Who Killed......The Zutons?

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2024/05/20

The Zutons came bursting out of the cosmic scouse scene of early 2000's Liverpool and were immediately hyped as the UK's next big thing. The team discuss scooby doo theme music, trusting in your material, and leaning into odd melodic choices.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)

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01:12:48

#157 The Killers - Hot Fuss

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2024/05/13

The Killers came roaring out of Las Vegas desert with the flashing lights behind them. The boys discuss underbaked melodies, Bono's love for the SM58, and a the power of a kicking band to make even the dorkiest of singers confident. 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/7GokzXorltMTGbqbwmgt46?si=bdb3b33fe61040aaListen to

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01:12:47

#156 Sleater-Kinney - Dig Me Out

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2024/05/06

Sleater-Kinney pushed Riot Grrrl and the Olympia, Washington music to the masses with their breakout album Dig Me Out. The boys discuss excellent drumming, the "1st idea is best" aesthetic, and the dreaded goat vibrato.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/3sJmocG7Efgn6yTJsscwXB?si=29ed5b45ea4a44a1Listen to Dig Me Out

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33:22

Bonus: Song Battle: March Radness #1: The Best Song...

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/05/01

We've been hard at work on a brand new show at 1001 Album Complaints - it's a Patreon-only bracket competition called Song Battle, where contestants choose songs to rep, and we all vote to eventually crown the winner. We wanted to give our loyal listeners a little preview of what Song Battle is like with Episode #1 of our recent "March Radness" edition (The Best Song of the 1980s) If you like what you hear, you can listen to all of the episodes right now over at our Patreon

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01:16:01

#155 Chvrches - The Bones Of What You Believe

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/04/29

Chvrches found themselves a surprise internet sensation after releasing their very first song to a music blog before even considering playing live shows. The fellas talk about Glasgow bands, letting arrangements breathe, and the pop music machine.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)

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01:21:06

#154 Bonnie Raitt - Nick of Time

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2024/04/22

Bonnie Raitt was at a low point in her career after being a road dog for decades and failing to breakthrough into mainstream success. With her reputation on the line she set her sights on a nostalgic record about middle age. The boyos discuss 80s synth overkill, selflessly helping old blues musicians, and burying your best tracks deep in the mix. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we

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01:40:55

#153 Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/04/15

Elton John's career was climbing fast when he and his band decided to lay down the 17 tracks for Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. The guys discuss underrated bass players, lyrics that needed a little longer in the oven, and stacking the deck across one hundred and sixteen minutes of double 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)

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01:09:11

#152 Living Colour - Vivid

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/04/08

Living Colour broke the mold of what it meant to be a rock band in the late 80s, and they managed to break through the noise with a little help from MTV. The fellas discuss proggy solos, lazy lyric writing, and Mick Jagger cameo appearances.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)

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01:43:35

#151 The Beatles - Abbey Road SIDE 2

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/04/01

Freshly married and without the Let It Be documentary cameras rolling, The Beatles head into their favorite London recording studio to lay down an all time classic before calling it quits forever. In our thrilling conclusion, we cover every track on Side 2 and chatter about the most popular Beatles song in the digital era, guitar solos played by bass players, and using every note in the western scale in a single, strange composition. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at

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01:42:56

#150 The Beatles - Abbey Road SIDE 1

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/03/25

The Beatles were chaffed from some seriously tense recording sessions whilst making the "white" album, and then again from the well-documented Get Back era, but, even still, after a break they decided to give it one more go together in the summer of 1969. We go through every song on this momentous album over the course of 2 episodes. This week while covering Side 1 the boys discuss Timothy Leary, the George Martin effect on George Harrison compositions, and the financial situation of Beatles Inc. at

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