1001 Album Complaints

• #198 Harry Nilsson -Nilsson Schmilsson

  Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Harry Nilsson ping-ponged through the songwriter-for-hire business and got some very famous admirers in the process before finding critical success with his breakthrough hit Nilsson Schmilsson. The fellas welcome an old friend and discuss half-baked song structures, detuned bass parts, and what song to listen to while crying in the Target parking lot. Check out Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends new record here: https://neutronfriends.bandcamp.com/Listen to / Support The Beverly Crushers "Enterprise" (Rob and Tom's new album)Submit your snarky tweet about "Enterprise" hereJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27F7FcKq7sB5DoAKDp7m7q?si=06aa30fedec24ec7Listen to Nilsson Schmilsson here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3EfpOFKjotrMQTFTnxrXaB?si=90KmR8hhTZetT1PSyo6J7gIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsJoin us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral

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• #197 Van Halen - 1984

  Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Van Halen got their start on the Pasadena house party scene then became one of the top selling bands of all time, but by 1984 they were tired of the road and ready for a change of scenery. The team welcome a special guest to discuss stage presence, bass players who sing, and an instrument-defining talent. Listen to / Support The Beverly Crushers "Enterprise" (Rob and Tom's new album)Submit your snarky tweet about "Enterprise" hereJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsSupport our guest Emm Gryner here: https://www.emmgryner.com/Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2q4ZtmrUv5VDW527Z8B34z?si=21b506a674bd4b93Listen to 1984 here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3REUXdj5OPKhuDTrTtCBU0?si=OwDIY9_mSLa0nvfY1aWtXQIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsJoin us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Harry Nilsson - Nilsson Schmilsson

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• #196 Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works 85-92

  Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Aphex Twin was tinkering with sound and household electronics from an early age then joined and expanded upon the acid house movement of the late 1980s. The team welcome an old friend and synth expert to help sort through the tall tales of Richard D James' life and times. Listen to / Support The Beverly Crushers "Enterprise" (Rob and Tom's new album)https://linktr.ee/thebeverlycrushersSubmit your snarky tweet about "Enterprise" hereJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QwNt1yIEraA4ZgB4mDRHb?si=e4dc5cdf4efa42cfListen to Selected Ambient Works 85-92 here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7aNclGRxTysfh6z0d8671k?si=bwG6yvBNRU6jyn41LlLqOwIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsJoin us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Van Halen - 1984

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• #195 Muddy Waters - At Newport 1960

  Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Muddy Waters was a sharecropper who became a blues superstar. The boys discuss harmonica playing, field recordings, and the lasting influence of a true innovator. Listen to / Support The Beverly Crushers "Enterprise" (Rob and Tom's new album)Submit your snarky tweet about "Enterprise" hereCheck out musc from our special guest Everett here: https://evgray.com/Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ltlG6qkADQArZnUbOsgdJ?si=9557f7746976488cListen to Muddy Waters at Newport 1960 here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7gTcPv1bE0THbjuvDbK1gq?si=kB7wZPPvRuSGxd6HfKmVfwIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsJoin us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works 85-92

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• #194 Def Leppard - Hysteria

  Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Def Leppard had tasted arena rock success with their breakthrough hit Pyromania but they still wanted more, so teaming up with Mutt Lange they headed into the studio to create a hair metal version of Thriller. The guys get together to discuss terrible lyrics, cringey 80s vocal effects, and the slow sway of stadium choruses. Listen to / Support The Beverly Crushers "Enterprise" (Rob and Tom's new album)Submit your snarky tweet about "Enterprise" hereGet More our our Special Guest Jenn Tully on her show WAYLIT - available everywhere: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ki3TOiB1uFOGrQv5rJsDB?si=99e46d1fc24e45e9Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61O72jlkfDoF0PYrD7Gx0X?si=01bde005a7324d9cListen to Hysteria here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1ja2qzCrh6bZykcojbZs82?si=5IIS69Z2TUei1jyAg41vWAIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsJoin us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 30+ hrs of bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Muddy Waters - Muddy Waters at Newport 1960

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