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1001 Album Complaints

1001 Album Complaints

By: The Chop Unlimited
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 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 podcast.Copyright 2025 The Chop Unlimited Music
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  • The Story Behind: The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses, Ep 214

    The Story Behind: The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses, Ep 214
    Jun 23 2025

    Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Stones Roses were the "it" band for a brief period, but bad contracts and struggling to follow up their hit debut tanked their chances at lasting stardom. The boys welcome a very special guest and discuss long & suspenseful intros, slacker vocal tone, and the Spike Island chemical dump.

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    Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com

    Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0PGi1HhgIu7IB3E9RZQlA4?si=bc90a36b10b648d8

    Listen to The Stone Roses here:

    https://open.spotify.com/album/2hPgN0wHJ3efQg3DwaLIvW?si=86xT3QlpSA6d5TAskCdl6w

    Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers

    Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA

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    Next week's album: The Offspring - Smash
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • The Story Behind: Limp Bizkit - Chocolate Starfish and the Hotdog Flavored Water, Ep 213

    The Story Behind: Limp Bizkit - Chocolate Starfish and the Hotdog Flavored Water, Ep 213
    Jun 16 2025

    Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Limp Bizkit went out of their way to make the world dislike them - as a strategy! Then with a multiplatinum album already under their belts, they upped the ante with their next release. The guys get together to discuss a true classic of nu-metal and they touch on Fred's vocal stylings, Wes' outfits, and the rhythm section who are significantly better than expected.

    Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints

    Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com

    Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0upABNBQCYBXZtprh8oIA8?si=d438aa6675324cc3

    Listen to Chocolate Starfish and the Hotdog Flavored Water here:

    https://open.spotify.com/album/5mi7FKaWE5CtcOjdyxScA7?si=GER2tL1kS3qAWiPqAfIG4A

    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

    Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!

    https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints

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    Next week's album: The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • The Story Behind: Digital Underground - Sex Packets, Ep 212

    The Story Behind: Digital Underground - Sex Packets, Ep 212
    Jun 9 2025

    Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Digital Underground was the brainchild of Shock G, a multi-instrumentalist based in Oakland trying to find his hip-hop niche. The guys get together to discuss fake nose accessorizing, water-based rap crews, and Burger King bathrooms.

    Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints

    Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com

    Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7GIaCmgQ4fFaNtsy9znqq3?si=34024aa5453445dd

    Listen to Sex Packets here:

    https://open.spotify.com/album/6HWrL7hDFxfc8Z17JI9JIL?si=74aLzppgTeuTW36-lvJk-Q

    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

    Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!

    https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints

    We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.

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    UK Merch Store

    Next week's album: Limp Bizkit - Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water

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    1 hr and 19 mins
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for a person who podcasts so obsessively that she basically has an IV drip of daily content, this show has been a delight and a relief to listen to. the crew deconstructs and reconstructs milestone albums through a cultural lens in dialogue that is easy, natural and smart. the content is well-researched; the hosts draw on their academic understanding and personal experiences playing music for commentary on extant work that is salient, stimulating and frequently novel. the real joy is that the "smart stuff" does not make their conversations inaccessible; the podcasts' approach is a satisfying balance of tomfooling amongst a buncha goons who get a kick out of being together, and reliable, interesting historical and musical analysis.

give it a shot. start with an episode on an album you know well (whether you love it or hate it) rather than trying a chronological exploration. the result is likely to be gratifying. ❤️

humor meets intellect and experience for a WIN ❤️

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These guys are fantastic. They know more than a little about music and are funny to boot. Look forward to Mondays because of this podcast. Keep up the great work.

This Podcast ROCKS!

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I like the podcast..I do find the guys a little blinkered in the way they approach some of the albums and as artists themselves a bit to quick to attack the albums that don't fit in to their preferred genres of music... but on a whole a fun listen

not in total agreement with them

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They complain and make fun of music, while sounding like they know something about what they're talking about, and they get away with it because they're talking to a younger less informed audience. If your a boomer, you'll hate the show, They're musicians, so you have your basic rock talk. They do make some funny references, but they should stick to their own music. Panning Surealistic Pillow by a guy who's favorite band is Rush says it all. Again it's a comedy show.

It's a comedy show!!

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