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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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01:20:39

#53 Kid Rock - Devil Without a Cause

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/05/23

Kid Rock had had a few swings at stardom already when he finally hit a home run with "Devil Without a Cause" in 1998. The boys discuss single chord songs, lowest common denominator songwriting, and the "carnival of bravado" on display here. 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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01:17:56

#52 Super Furry Animals - Rings Around the World

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/05/16

Super Furry Animals emerged from the Welsh "Cool Cymru" scene in 1990s and have become a cult favorite in the decades since. The team discuss studio indulgences, perfectly stacked harmonies, and the meaning of celebrity album cameos. 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/1N0AvmuVkjlBPF20RQKKuM?si=e1bc717443cf4604Listen

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01:17:32

#51 Best and Worst Songs of the 1st 50 episodes

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/05/09

We continue our celebrations of 50 episodes by voting for, then counting down the BEST and WORST songs we've covered so far. Apart from our definitive rankings, we discuss other surprises and random extrapolations from the voting ballots. The data does not lie. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comOur official Top 50 songs playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/42deXI71b0V0twS6X2XoiD?si=7715b80f428449e5Our official Worst 25 songs playlist:

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02:04:53

#50 Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/05/02

We celebrate a momentous occasion (our 50th episode) by analyzing an undisputed classic album: Dark Side. The discussion is long and rangy as the boys touch on Abbey Road drum sounds, suspended chords, and the importance of patience.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/0aXBGitvpORpO6onQGcVAb?si=3e989ffd0cdc435bListen to

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01:20:54

#49 Willie Nelson - Red Headed Stranger

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/04/25

Willie Nelson broke all the rules and retained full creative control on his country-western concept album "Red Headed Stranger". The boys discuss lead vocal phrasing, murderous preachers, and bass harmonicas.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/4pNWQnMMDePyAHzshO1ajR?si=cc30a711c5cf4479Listen to Red Headed Stranger

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01:28:56

#48 A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/04/18

A Tribe Called Quest sprung from the rich artistic history of St Albans, Queens and skyrocketed to stardom with "The Low End Theory". The boys discuss the creative use of samples, deep crate-diving habits, and Q-Tip with a cold. 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/7mZgQwd7DfD1OHF5xivUQu?si=6260a79e3759407bListen to The

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01:31:44

#47 Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/04/11

Alanis gets her third shot at pop stardom (and nails it) with the mega hit "Jagged Little Pill". The boys discuss Dorian modes, tasteful bass, and bad harmonica. The true meaning of irony is not discussed. 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/4lk7wIvg12OOq4aO10k8lG?si=b19fb90d52174798Listen to Jagged Little Pill

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01:16:30

#46 Black Sabbath - Vol. 4

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/04/04

Black Sabbath arrive in Los Angeles and order in excessive quantities of cocaine to create "Vol 4". The boys discuss guitar riff overdubs, dueling solos, and Ozzy's singing voice. 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/4ByxkMdSBjPby02grKSFx7?si=c2120d4a9db348e2Listen to Vol. 4

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52:10

#45 Steven Seagal - Songs From the Crystal Cave

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/04/01

Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comOn a special bonus episode, the boys (finally) discuss a true classic. Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0bKbj0hIP6RoVxRkSpX6d4?si=6a94a0ff75e34d47Listen to Songs from the Crystal Cave here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3zSc7mZz4TPZPPGQoazMwG?si=CnhVYKh0QXOFZnFviw4zmQIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly

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01:04:43

#44 John Martyn - Solid Air

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/03/28

Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comBuy a copy ofSolid Airthrough this link and help support the podcast!https://amzn.to/3W7apLkJohn Martyn experiments with British folk and 70s space rock on "Solid Air". The boys discuss echoplexes, Dave Matthews, and the album's far-reaching musical descendants.Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode)

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01:19:07

#43 Röyksopp - Melody A.M.

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/03/21

Röyksopp drew from their childhood in far northern Norway to create the vibes and textures on their debut record "Melody A.M". The podcast team meets up in person to record (for the very first time) and touch on repeating melodies, patience in songwriting, and of course, bad guitar solosEmail 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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01:12:14

#42 Drive Like Jehu - Yank Crime

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/03/14

Drive Like Jehu's short-lived but influential recording career ended with "Yank Crime". The boys discuss earning a long song length, shouted vocal performances, and comparisons to 1970s prog 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/56l6WEKk1vNi7GdjdpBkss?si=bba4e679d6c54701Listen to Yank Crime

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01:12:20

#41 David Bowie - Station to Station

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/03/07

David Bowie consumes nothing but cocaine, milk, and bell peppers while going down an occultist rabbit hole and working all hours of the night on his 10th studio album "Station to Station". The boys talk about indulgent song lengths, tasty arpeggios, and the Thin White Duke's considerable vocal range.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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01:08:51

#40 Amy Winehouse - Back to Black

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/02/28

Amy Winehouse had loads of talent but nonetheless ended in tragedy. The team discusses music as a commodity, single mic'ing drums, and whether anything is ever truly "new" anymore.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/5jecicLeUI8HeFWBQ5GjyK?si=01365392205e4e65Listen to Back to Black

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01:04:30

#39 Sparks - Kimono My House

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/02/21

Sparks has been called the greatest band you've never heard of and are the subject of a recent documentary by Edgar Wright. Their catalog is vast and intimidating but Kimono My House is considered their biggest success. The boys discuss mustaches styles, carnival music, and the commitment to being strange for 50 years. 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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01:41:17

#38 The Beatles - Let It Be

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/02/14

The Beatles attempt to recapture the live band spirit and are documented throughout (most of) the process. The boys discuss the album "Let It Be" and the Peter Jackson documentary "Get Back" from the perspective of having sat through thousands of hours of band rehearsal and inter-band passive aggressive maneuvering. Aside from band trauma, they hit on the "Let It Be Naked" remix, Billy Preston's revitalizing Fender Rhodes, and bass tones coming from a guitar. Email us your complaints (or questions /

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01:25:22

#37 Rage Against the Machine - Rage Against the Machine

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/02/07

Rage Against the Machine comes out swinging on their debut album. The team discusses a funky rhythm section, innovative guitar playing, and 1990's mixing techniques. 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/5DAEzJUcTf1GwCq2905knn?si=03fc2a8156954e74Listen to Rage Against the Machine

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01:11:46

#36 Air - Moon Safari

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/01/31

A duo calling themselves Air set sail from the French touch scene of the Paris 1990s and find sonic alchemy on their debut "Moon Safari". The boys discuss tasty bass lines, chill out music, and vintage synthesizers.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/4DNbMDprXJfLUNkMqNBoBW?si=1e6b157006724141Listen to Moon Safari

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01:15:49

#35 Green Day - American Idiot

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/01/24

Green Day sets their sights on a punk rock opera and stages a huge comeback with American Idiot. The fellows discuss mid-2000s compression techniques, arena rock singalongs, and being creative with power chords. 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/19t0sJZJFSByKAuNw7vIy5?si=5d0ca4a9dd5c403cListen to American Idiot

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01:09:38

#34 Funkadelic - Maggot Brain

1001 Album Complaints ·

2022/01/17

George Clinton and Funkadelic create "a musical experience" with their acid-infused album Maggot Brain. The boys discuss song length, naming rights, and echoplexes.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/0ZlYlpubAHDNzEkICwJSPv?si=6f7aaa2efbf740e2Listen to Maggot Brain

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