1001 Album Complaints

The Story Behind: Dolly Parton - Coat of Many Colors, Ep 235

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  Dolly Parton worked her way up through the country music landscape by being a genuinely kind person while distinguishing herself with the craft of songwriting. The guys get together to discuss goat vibrato, wild bass antics, and millions upon millions from one single songwriting credit. Support Stay Puft and win an invite onto the show here: https://thechopunlimited.bandcamp.com/album/stay-puft [https://thechopunlimited.bandcamp.com/album/stay-puft] Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints [https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints] Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com [1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7CZrMFSXN51HzgNa8NVMDi?si=c612eadc41c44936 [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7CZrMFSXN51HzgNa8NVMDi?si=c612eadc41c44936] Listen to Coat of Many Colors here: https://open.spotify.com/album/17CT6ru3CyDXAi6xVaSUzg?si=Uv35xYypTgKvUk8BRNtQOg [https://open.spotify.com/album/17CT6ru3CyDXAi6xVaSUzg?si=Uv35xYypTgKvUk8BRNtQOg] Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6iUot3X4FwzuZVHMQ4xh4P?si=TOpyXme9QU-Hf71jjj7_DQ&dl_branch=1] Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ehOaXsBSc6eMO2fnveJU2?si=UrpyPkbrQh2AB9wQBLVbOg&dl_branch=1] Follow our Spotify Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0M8Zb9Njt4NlJlOHjoYqFw?si=16266c89968b4b05] of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited [https://www.instagram.com/thechopunlimited/] AND @1001AlbumComplaints [https://www.instagram.com/1001albumcomplaints/] Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 45+ bonus shows! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints [https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints] We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store [https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Chop+Unlimited&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011] UK Merch Store [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLB99Y6L?customId=B075382VY7&customizationToken=MC_Assembly_1#B075382VY7&th=1] Next week's album: Queens of the Stone Age - Queens of the Stone Age

The Story Behind: Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band - Bongo Rock, Ep 234

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Michael Viner was an idea man floating around LA for years before he landed on his most lasting idea: a band of studio killers doing instrumental rock covers with a lots of percussion. The guys get together to discuss mimes, Sean Connery, and fooling the CBC. Support Stay Puft and win an invite onto the show here: https://thechopunlimited.bandcamp.com/album/stay-puft [https://thechopunlimited.bandcamp.com/album/stay-puft] Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints [https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints] Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com [1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FF2NHjkcoCvUnLmFxVm3G?si=59f0c14217d94792 [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FF2NHjkcoCvUnLmFxVm3G?si=59f0c14217d94792] Listen to Bongo Rock (original album release) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2rNS91lLFFmZMHYi5Evkkw?si=6e50f999cff240d3 [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2rNS91lLFFmZMHYi5Evkkw?si=6e50f999cff240d3] Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6iUot3X4FwzuZVHMQ4xh4P?si=TOpyXme9QU-Hf71jjj7_DQ&dl_branch=1] Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ehOaXsBSc6eMO2fnveJU2?si=UrpyPkbrQh2AB9wQBLVbOg&dl_branch=1] Follow our Spotify Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0M8Zb9Njt4NlJlOHjoYqFw?si=16266c89968b4b05] of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited [https://www.instagram.com/thechopunlimited/] AND @1001AlbumComplaints [https://www.instagram.com/1001albumcomplaints/] Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 40+ bonus shows! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints [https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints] We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store [https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Chop+Unlimited&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011] UK Merch Store [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLB99Y6L?customId=B075382VY7&customizationToken=MC_Assembly_1#B075382VY7&th=1] Next week's album: Dolly Parton - Coat of Many Colors

The Story Behind: k.d. lang - Shadowland, Ep 233

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  k.d. lang came from the prairies of Canada with a mission to be the next Patsy Cline, and with some savvy marketing and good luck, she ended up in Nashville with a storied backing band to make her solo debut Shadowland. The boys welcome a special guest to discuss this retro country album. Support Stay Puft and win an invite onto the show here: https://thechopunlimited.bandcamp.com/album/stay-puft [https://thechopunlimited.bandcamp.com/album/stay-puft] Get More our our Special Guest Jenn Tully on her show WAYLIT - available everywhere: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ki3TOiB1uFOGrQv5rJsDB?si=99e46d1fc24e45e9 [https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ki3TOiB1uFOGrQv5rJsDB?si=99e46d1fc24e45e9] Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints [https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints] Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com [1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47YNwvocMTsHh4q2fz2OtC?si=965c22b4e7334437 [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47YNwvocMTsHh4q2fz2OtC?si=965c22b4e7334437] Listen to Shadowland here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6PmH3vQpsBfkQdnDr4AzLs?si=No5R_ApSTjeXRpdstaQ4nQ [https://open.spotify.com/album/6PmH3vQpsBfkQdnDr4AzLs?si=No5R_ApSTjeXRpdstaQ4nQ] Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6iUot3X4FwzuZVHMQ4xh4P?si=TOpyXme9QU-Hf71jjj7_DQ&dl_branch=1] Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ehOaXsBSc6eMO2fnveJU2?si=UrpyPkbrQh2AB9wQBLVbOg&dl_branch=1] Follow our Spotify Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0M8Zb9Njt4NlJlOHjoYqFw?si=16266c89968b4b05] of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited [https://www.instagram.com/thechopunlimited/] AND @1001AlbumComplaints [https://www.instagram.com/1001albumcomplaints/] Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 40+ bonus shows! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints [https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints] We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store [https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Chop+Unlimited&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011] UK Merch Store [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLB99Y6L?customId=B075382VY7&customizationToken=MC_Assembly_1#B075382VY7&th=1] Next week's album: Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band - Bongo Rock [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2rNS91lLFFmZMHYi5Evkkw?si=6e50f999cff240d3]

The Story Behind: The Police - Reggatta de Blanc, Ep 232

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  The Police started as a punk band but quickly pivoted to something completely new and started releasing a parade of hit songs that lasted into the next decade. The team get together and talk about syncopation, reviving songs from old bands, and the inherent aggressiveness of the high hat. Support Stay Puft and win an invite onto the show here: https://thechopunlimited.bandcamp.com/album/stay-puft [https://thechopunlimited.bandcamp.com/album/stay-puft] Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints [https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints] Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com [1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1JphXhVFOFVzyPugBUFe07?si=203635e21d5f4292 [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1JphXhVFOFVzyPugBUFe07?si=203635e21d5f4292] Listen to Reggatta de Blanc here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2EpuND32cO7CX0gXZl2NB6?si=6eHpJFPmRLCiVClWVM8Kyw [https://open.spotify.com/album/2EpuND32cO7CX0gXZl2NB6?si=6eHpJFPmRLCiVClWVM8Kyw] Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6iUot3X4FwzuZVHMQ4xh4P?si=TOpyXme9QU-Hf71jjj7_DQ&dl_branch=1] Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ehOaXsBSc6eMO2fnveJU2?si=UrpyPkbrQh2AB9wQBLVbOg&dl_branch=1] Follow our Spotify Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0M8Zb9Njt4NlJlOHjoYqFw?si=16266c89968b4b05] of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited [https://www.instagram.com/thechopunlimited/] AND @1001AlbumComplaints [https://www.instagram.com/1001albumcomplaints/] Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 40+ bonus shows! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints [https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints] We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store [https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Chop+Unlimited&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011] UK Merch Store [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLB99Y6L?customId=B075382VY7&customizationToken=MC_Assembly_1#B075382VY7&th=1] Next week's album: k.d. lang - Shadowland

The Story Behind: Tom Waits - Nighthawks at the Diner, Ep 231

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  Tom Waits struggled to find his audience on his first two albums but had the confidence and backing of a young David Geffen when he decided to turn a recording studio into a nightclub for his third effort. The guys discuss the dive bars of LA, the curse and blessing of a live studio audience, and hobo poems (i.e. poebos). Support Stay Puft and win an invite onto the show here: https://thechopunlimited.bandcamp.com/album/stay-puft [https://thechopunlimited.bandcamp.com/album/stay-puft] Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints [https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints] Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com [1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Y4EizlXEGDJAS50rjZjno?si=e1c5ab01c87c422c [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Y4EizlXEGDJAS50rjZjno?si=e1c5ab01c87c422c] Listen to Nighthawks at the Diner here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5ejL5NoRtasMA1e3znuIlQ?si=pIBgUt3_TDmNGcgbtdr2Bg [https://open.spotify.com/album/5ejL5NoRtasMA1e3znuIlQ?si=pIBgUt3_TDmNGcgbtdr2Bg] Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6iUot3X4FwzuZVHMQ4xh4P?si=TOpyXme9QU-Hf71jjj7_DQ&dl_branch=1] Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ehOaXsBSc6eMO2fnveJU2?si=UrpyPkbrQh2AB9wQBLVbOg&dl_branch=1] Follow our Spotify Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0M8Zb9Njt4NlJlOHjoYqFw?si=16266c89968b4b05] of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited [https://www.instagram.com/thechopunlimited/] AND @1001AlbumComplaints [https://www.instagram.com/1001albumcomplaints/] Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 40+ bonus shows! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints [https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints] We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store [https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Chop+Unlimited&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011] UK Merch Store [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLB99Y6L?customId=B075382VY7&customizationToken=MC_Assembly_1#B075382VY7&th=1] Next week's album: The Police - Reggatta de Blanc