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1001 Album Complaints

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301 episodes
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English
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Date created
2021/06/18
Latest episode
2026/11/09
Average duration
101 min.
Release period
8 days

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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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The Story Behind: Le Tigre - Le Tigre, Ep. 285
2026/11/09
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  Le Tigre was born from the ashes of Bikini Kill and specifically from Kathleen Hanna's desire to make "bedroom" music and to celebrate the fun side of activist life. Tom, Allan, and Rob get togeher to discuss underlicks, the Shangri-La's, and Kathleen Hanna's admirable drive to continue making art.  Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 70+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasures https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/20gxdORZhNEw5F4t3fQJ1U?si=8a6f9dc2d880427c Listen to Le Tigre - Le Tigre here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0dSSZGzoukzrFBnG07J45i?si=Doo3k7xKRm2KCGAyLf2Lzw And our international playlists continue to grow: Thai, German, Sweden  1, 2, 3 and 4, Italian, Australian, Cajun/Lousiana, Belgium 1 & 2 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store Next week's album: The Sonics - Here Are the Sonics See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Story Behind: Keith Jarrett - The Koln Concert, Ep. 284
2026/11/02
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  Keith Jarrett was a piano prodigy who became obsessed with jazz, moved through some of the biggest jazz ensembles in history, and ultimately found his biggest audience in a solo concert that was completely improvised. Rob, Phil, Tom, and special guest complainer James get together to discuss Bosendorfer pianos, coughing at jazz shows, and committing to your improvisational ideas.  Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 70+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasures https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qRzqkVYUFxkuAgDh7y9ed?si=c669d15b93b04f75 Listen to The Koln Concert here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0I8vpSE1bSmysN2PhmHoQg?si=GBe_zKbmQ5eDpOYdCxqhYQ And our international playlists continue to grow: Thai, German, Sweden  1, 2, 3 and 4, Italian, Australian, Cajun/Lousiana, Belgium 1 & 2 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store Next week's album: Le Tigre - Le Tigre See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Story Behind: John Prine - John Prine, Ep. 283
2026/10/26
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  John Prine was a mailman attending open mics in Chicago when he was discovered by a fellow songwriter and whisked away to a major label contract. Rob, Phil, and Marty get together to discuss powerful metaphors, grim realism, and how strip mining ruins small towns.  Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 70+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasures https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qMHKFLl8umOwwV52Bol5U?si=62c0fff3db314766 Listen to John Prine here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5t4FHrIAHI8nolSAOBRgPp?si=Ga_MJOBATma38cWqjdzHfQ And our international playlists continue to grow: Thai, German, Sweden 1, 2, 3 and 4, Italian, Australian, Cajun/Lousiana, Belgium 1 & 2 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store Next week's album: Keith Jarrett - The Koln Concert See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Story Behind: AC/DC - Highway to Hell, Ep. 282
2026/10/19
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  AC/DC were born of two inseparable brothers who just wanted to make rock and roll music. After many lineup changes and several tries to break through to the global market they finally landed with Mutt Lange on the stadium-ready sounds of Highway to Hell. Tom, Allan, Rob, and special guest Conan Neutron get together to discuss unhinged guitar solos, the best rhythm guitar player of the 70s, and chocolate milk as a vice.  See guest Conan Neutron on tour now! https://www.neutronfriends.com/ BUY his records, see the live show in your city, and listen to his podcast. Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 70+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasures https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CDbLrUuWfwcCmJuOYt6h5?si=bf0388e225284289 Listen to Highway to Hell here: https://open.spotify.com/album/10v912xgTZbjAtYfyKWJCS?si=s6kcgNbiQQ-VuCwCFZVPuw And our international playlists continue to grow: Thai, German, Sweden  1, 2, 3 and 4, Italian, Australian, Cajun/Lousiana, Belgium 1 & 2 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store Next week's album: John Prine - John Prine See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Story Behind: G Love and Special Sauce - G Love and Special Sauce
2026/10/12
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. G Love came up through the busking scenes of Philadelphia and later Boston to "perfect' his uique style of delat blues meets white guy rap. Allan, Tom, and Phil get together to talk about jazz fusion rhythm sections, throat clearing in the middle of songs, and bending guitar chords unneccesarily,   Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 70+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasures https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3pBBdQtWLudn2Dvtf2Acfy?si=694a104724314b20 Listen to G Love and Special Sauce here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6K6iycuUPM1HT5sxnwp6Ek?si=m2oBRpjHRzaHgWmMb9gQZA And our international playlists continue to grow: Thai, German, Sweden  1, 2, 3 and 4, Italian, Australian, Cajun/Lousiana, Belgium 1 & 2 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store Next week's album: AC/DC - Highway to Hell See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Story Behind: Iron Butterfly - Ina Gadda Da Vida, Ep. 280
2026/10/05
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  Iron Butterfly formed in the psychedelic 60s and swapped out several members before landing on their huge-selling, album-side-spanning, signature song. Adam, Rob, and Allan get together to talk about undisciplined bass, scratch solos, and drums that sound like trash cans.  Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 70+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasures https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3b8xyy74NLt7ku6Q7dgo1q?si=b5a461dbc1d44501 Listen to Ina Gadda Da Vida here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4L1Qw49gKwFuQwQovBxsKI?si=dIEgGkcTQaWTW7wDNaLdZg And our international playlists continue to grow: Thai, German, Sweden  1, 2, 3 and 4, Italian, Australian, Cajun/Lousiana, Belgium 1 & 2 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store Next week's album: G Love and Special Sauce - G Love and Special Sauce See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Story Behind: Bryan Adams - Reckless, Ep. 279
2026/09/28
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  Bryan Adams was gigging successfully in the Vancouver scene at age 15 and he eventually became the first Canadian artist to sell 1M copies in his home country. Rob, Tom, and Adam get together to discuss 80s pinch harmonics, hair metal ballad formulas, and the factory approach to songwriting.  Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 70+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasures https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1P7ZfavhYZRlPsJDFay4zR?si=28b7f01dee8140e5 Listen to Reckless here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7LPkGn9WJkguua8oZtaHxa?si=7LgTfFctQxy8vokj4G7G0A And our international playlists continue to grow: Thai, German, Sweden  1, 2, 3 and 4, Italian, Australian, Cajun/Lousiana, Belgium 1 & 2 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store Next week's album: Iron Butterfly - Ina-Gadda-Da-Vida See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Story Behind: Laura Nyro - Eli and the Thirteenth Confession, Ep. 278
2026/09/21
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  Laura Nyro wrote songs her own way and eschewed commercial appeal at every turn until eventually it was other artists who took her songs to the charts instead. Adam, Phil, and Rob get together to discuss jazz hands, tempo changes, and 60s hep cat slang Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 60+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasures https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0eSXJD1yiUXp0LTueIib7F?si=f9c7bb978a4c4ca8 Listen to Eli and The Thirteenth Confession here: https://open.spotify.com/album/533zqKatpy90jse2K5IaiQ?si=UdzRUEgTTSqGhO_rV7kvjw And our international playlists continue to grow: Thai, German, Sweden 1, 2, 3 and 4, Italian, Australian, Cajun/Lousiana, Belgium 1 & 2 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store Next week's album: Bryan Adams - Reckless See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Story Behind: Dexy's Midnight Runners - Too Rye Ay, Ep. 277
2026/09/14
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  Dexy's Midnight Runners are a British national treasure that Americans think of as the ultimate 1980s One Hit Wonder - they broke every rule of trends, fashion, and instrumentation but landed mulitple hits on the UK charts in the process. Rob, Tom, Marty, and a special guest get together to discuss crying vocals, kitchen sink production, and not being Irish enough. Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 60+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasures https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0AYtSGhx2w7gEzPimhqw5N?si=34c63aa4e62b47b7 Listen to Too Rye Ay here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7nCWzcMZanUBPZgZaKpzM6?si=qLb8XKOAR6KYXqe9cn0czQ And our international playlists continue to grow: Thai, German, Sweden 1, 2, 3 and 4, Italian, Australian, Cajun/Lousiana, Belgium 1 & 2 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store Next week's album: Laura Nyro - Eli and the Thirteenth Confession See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Story Behind: Peter Tosh - Legalize It, Ep. 276
2026/09/07
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  Peter Tosh helped teach Bob Marley to play guitar but once they split he became the torchbearer of a darker, more authentic version of reggae music. Allan, Tom, and Marty welcome a special guest to discuss wah wah pedals, goats, and the original punk of Jamaica Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 60+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasures https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7viZoBQbnhF5E4l9ziFTxs?si=7ed6505a670f420c Listen to Legalize it here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4awvdcyKkYSyBiVOY3kW2C?si=gYUyjZ_YTdaazTSrwcDIhg And our international playlists continue to grow: Thai, German, Sweden  1, 2, 3 and 4, Italian, Australian, Cajun/Lousiana, Belgium 1 & 2 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store Next week's album: Dexy's Midnight Runners - Too Rye Ay See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Story Behind: Supertramp - Breakfast in America, Ep. 275
2026/08/31
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  The partnership at the heart of Supertramp was just about to hit a breaking point - then came the mega hit Breakfast in America came out. Tom, Rob, and Adam get together to discuss hard hitting wurlitzers, bouncy bass lines, and reponse vocals recorded on completely different tape machines Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 60+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasures https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2cu4wg9l1nSXIcV5wfDmhr?si=820b7c82429a407b Listen to Breakfast in America here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7i75GRwJbhDDiLi2uQHTtZ?si=AvsTM96IRGyjr8Rwac560AAnd our international playlists continue to grow: Thai, German, Sweden  1, 2, 3 and 4, Italian, Australian, Cajun/Lousiana, Belgium 1 & 2 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store Next week's album: Peter Tosh - Legalize It See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Story Behind: Wire - Pink Flag, Ep. 274
2026/08/24
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  Punk is stale - Wire is here to fix it. Art school aesthetics meets revolution against boring punk rock tropes still just starting to form in London in the late 70s, Wire made a big impression on audiences and may have kicked off their own genre: post-punk. Rob, Allan, and Marty welcome special guest Conan Neutron to discuss economy, immediacy, and refusing to rock out.  Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 60+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasures https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Check out Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends on tour, buy his records, and support his podcast Protonic Reversal here: https://www.neutronfriends.com/ Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/42dy64sq5HnDaKkJYTwQBs?si=1f9f20fe46004e05 Listen to Pink Flag here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4WXqZZ28geJSPtqLcCF56L?si=GCEJa2UvTYCmbWcjOE_XHA And our international playlists continue to grow: Thai, German, Sweden  1, 2, 3 and 4, Italian, Australian, Cajun/Lousiana, Belgium 1 & 2 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store Next week's album: Supertramp - Breakfast in America See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Story Behind: John Mellencamp - The Lonesome Jubilee, Ep. 273
2026/08/17
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  John Mellencamp left his small, changed his name and had a hit in Australia before returning to the American heartland as a conquering hero of working class songcraft. Tom, Rob, and Allan get together to discuss fighting with your fans, treating crew members terribly, and an 80 cigarette a day habit. Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 60+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasures https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/74ZB84xCdQeUa266FsyQBm?si=8d058d98b51a435d Listen to The Lonesome Jubilee here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1UiIinWX5c5fxGSpRCvjNR?si=S5ysedhESMSI1lhyS5SoZw And our international playlists continue to grow: Thai, German, Sweden  1, 2, 3 and 4, Italian, Australian, Cajun/Lousiana, Belgium 1 & 2 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store Next week's album: Wire - Pink Flag See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Story Behind: Stone Temple Pilots - Purple, Ep. 272
2026/08/10
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  Stone Temple Pilots burst out of the San Diego scene to become both commercially huge and critically panned. Phil, Tom, Marty, and Rob get together to discuss smoky rooms, slash chords, and killer bass playing.  Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 60+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasures https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kRszcvN8NyIs6OoRy3J47?si=f000b473450245a2 Listen to Purple here: https://open.spotify.com/album/57lcTrUlYgfMIPvBUsVU6h?si=pymeTkcBRmKCaDm7eLBOYA And our international playlists continue to grow: Thai, German, Sweden 1, 2, 3 and 4, Italian, Australian, Cajun/Lousiana, Belgium 1 & 2 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store Next week's album: John Mellencamp - The Lonesome Jubilee See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Story Behind: The Allman Brothers - At Fillmore East, Ep. 271
2026/08/03
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  The Allman Brothers toured relentlessly for years building a fanbase one show at a time but couldn't translate that energy into record sales until...they made a live album. Rob, Tom, Allan and Phil get together in person to discuss swamp rock, guitar-mony, and bass throbs. Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 60+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasures https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7146gjlBFFZITJqCT5nE4f?si=20b57672876743c6 Listen to At Fillmore East here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0Y5Wlv2OJKaW0uDJ5HnUfy?si=7QEn-FuAQsSbqSopzsa4Nw Phil's favorite Antelope: https://phish.in/2000-07-03 And our international playlists continue to grow: Thai, German, Sweden 1, 2, & 3, Italian, Australian,  Belgium 1 & 2 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store Next week's album: Stone Temple Pilots - Purple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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JuneJulyPearl 2026/10/28
The John Prine Jaw Jokes
are a choice
★★★★★
AnxiousParent 2026/10/26
You Should Listen
I recently discovered this podcast, and now I’m committed to listening to the entire back catalog in order. My musical tastes and sensibilities don’t ...
★★★★★
manayunk wall 2026/06/27
Okay i enjoy it!
The hosts really do seem to know their music. I love the variety of albums they review, the hosts have a good natured personality, and the podcast is ...
★☆☆☆☆
Laundrythief 2026/06/05
Bias, not analysis
I thought the title was irony. Turns out that it actually is a lot of complaining without the analysis to back it up.
★★★★★
Travis McGee F-18 2026/04/08
1,001 complaints?
Free Phil!
★★★★★
jacobpb 2026/03/29
Currently my favorite podcast
This is currently my favorite podcast. It’s consistently funny and insightful. I really love listening to these guys talk about music.
★★★★★
Ray Dubya 2026/03/28
Like an old friend, you get used to it being there
I picked up the pod on the Yes, Close to the Edge, episode 210. Although I wasn’t sure about it at first, I liked the concept, and after a few episod...
★★★★★
Katrina and her waves 2026/03/26
Wonderful podcast discussing all kinds of music
Being a former college DJ and a lover of all music genres, I love listening to these folks provide historical background and critiques of albums. I li...
★★☆☆☆
KirbyPrice 2026/03/24
Meh
I mean I’ll give em some credit, the title is accurate to what the show is about.🙄
★★★★★
Nick N mynameisalreadytakenboo 2026/03/23
Great show
Music nerds giving their thoughts on this list. I appreciate the dynamic between the hosts and the honest/thorough reviews of all the albums. Keep up ...
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