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1001 Album Complaints

The Chop Unlimited

Musicians give irreverent takes on "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die", delivered every Monday morning. 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

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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

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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

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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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01:46:53

#149 Ray Charles - Modern Sounds in Country and...

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/03/18

Ray Charles refused to be held back by his blindness and his never-ending ambition led him to musical stardom AND full creative freedom from his record company. The boys talk about picking the right cover songs, navigating the music scene in an unfamiliar town, and the insane business savvy of Ray.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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01:22:17

#148 Rod Stewart - Gasoline Alley

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/03/11

Rod Stewart had already weaved in and out of the London music scene for a few years when he got his solo record deal and started recording. The guys get together to discuss unnecessary covers, mixing against lead vocals, and too many guitars (gasp) crowding the track.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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01:24:29

#147 Manic Street Preachers - The Holy Bible

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/03/04

Manic Street Preachers came roaring out of Cool Cymru movement in late 80s Cardiff (Wales) only to face an uphill battle with mental illness and rock n roll decadence. The boys welcome a special guest and talk about lyric-first songwriting, working class musicians' ethos, and the dark disappearance story of this band's de facto leader. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to That Record Got Me High podcast here, hosted by our guest complainer Rob:

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01:24:14

#148 Slipknot - Slipknot

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/02/26

Slipknot came out of the Des Moines metal scene determined to be the biggest band in the entire world, so they kept adding members until it became a reality. The team welcome a special guest and discuss band marketing strategies, nu metal's contributions to the canon, and the Slipknot mask hierarchyEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comCheck out our special guest Jason, from This is Revolution podcast at these links: This is Revolution Podcast WebsiteTIR

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01:35:47

#145 Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/02/19

Leonard Cohen was a respected literary talent when he decided to try his hand at the music business of the late 1960s, The guys talk about rambling melodies, flamenco chord patterns, and artsy Greek islandsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to special guest Josh's podcast Dad Rocks! here: https://open.spotify.com/show/30qOy0ietEb48bzLj4qO1x?si=ec44e8a3a5f64404Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on

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01:22:41

#144 Gary Numan - The Pleasure Principle

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/02/12

Gary Numan sought to bring humanity back to synthesizer music and scored a international hit with "Cars". The boys discuss countermelodies, Asperger's, and an artistic statement against guitars.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/38cZgs9vy0E7syPdbNyDMS?si=ffff8a32c1944fd0Listen to The Pleasure Principle

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01:32:47

#143 The Beach Boys - The Beach Boys Today!

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/02/05

The Beach Boys had a string of surf-related hits but by 1964 they were oh so ready to grow up and get personal. The guys talk about excessively long tape loops, interfamily sniping, and sharp 11 chords disguised as bubblegum pop melodies. 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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01:47:41

#142 Oasis - Definitely Maybe

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/01/29

Oasis were a triumphant return to British rock and roll music and the UK public was more than ready for them on their debut album Definitely Maybe. The fellows discuss "live band" sound, the wash of multiple electric guitar overdubs, and the importance of easily singable melodies. 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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01:30:13

#141 Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual

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2024/01/22

Cyndi Lauper wanted her debut record to count, so made sure the stamp of her personality came across in every track. The fellas discuss melodica solos, rock and roll hiccups, and how to rearrange your cover songs properly.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/3mngKXXJFhsv6JLzEtkvpn?si=cf7c4ecec65e402aListen to She's So

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01:55:22

#140 Eagles - Hotel California

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/01/15

Eagles were already riding high on the success of a greatest hits album and the label was calling for more, more! Enter Hotel California, one of the most successful albums of all time. The guys discuss great harmonies, equality in songwriting, and the challenges of breaking from your country rock roots. 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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01:10:05

#139 Buck Owens and His Buckaroos - I've Got a Tiger...

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/01/08

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/3OAcXqIIkJxHzonZ1x5X4m?si=4804a09ad22e4622Listen to I've Got a Tiger by the Tail here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7DXEdYGHmTaogSfQOGzOlL?si=FnaKKXDkQa6r5THU3Lp68gIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify

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01:09:07

#138 Soft Cell - Non Stop Erotic Cabaret

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/01/01

Soft Cell got together in college when a performance artist met a burgeoning synth wizard. Their mega hit Tainted Love ruled the 80s. The team discuss remakes, vocal improvisations, and the challenge of melody writing.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/6NhHIWcSBYUqn6PnIsO5cd?si=3bc5da414b814e62Listen to Non Stop

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42:50

The Best of 2023

1001 Album Complaints ·

2024/01/01

As a special year end bonus - we compiled the best tweets of 2023, with lots of laughs and plenty of snark. Thank you all for everything!Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comIntro 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

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01:27:32

#137 The Band - Music from Big Pink

1001 Album Complaints ·

2023/12/25

The Band were tight - as a touring unit and as friends. After some ups and downs on the road they decided to hole up in upstate New York and start writing what would become Music from Big Pink. The team discuss ragged harmonies, all American songwriting, and beautiful keyboard parts.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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01:19:16

#136 Megadeth - Rust in Peace

1001 Album Complaints ·

2023/12/18

Dave Mustaine got fired from Metallica and vowed revenge in the form of a harder, faster, louder band called Megadeth. The boys talk about technical solos, NEW video game soundtracks, and a lack of low end.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/122pEK7yMTfWuPKrI41IbA?si=669688030b454dc6Listen to Rust in Peace

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01:26:12

#135 Portishead - Dummy

1001 Album Complaints ·

2023/12/11

Portishead wanted to combine the edgy moods of sampling with the visceral power of soulful singing, and their debut album from 1992 helped set an entire genre in motion. The team discuss converting your bass to fretless, close mic-ing you singer, and unorthodox record scratching, 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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01:07:03

#134 Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes

1001 Album Complaints ·

2023/12/04

Fleet Foxes came out the Seattle folk rock scene wanting to reinvent the soaring harmonies of the late 60s on their debut album for Sub Pop. The boys discuss lilting melodies, boomy bass drums, and Marty's fake band The Clap. 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/475JV5gix85msz9Umkxvy1?si=3ae745daf57b43b2Listen to Fleet

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