1001 Album Complaints

The Story Behind: Stone Temple Pilots - Purple, Ep. 272

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 Pleasureshttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/0kRszcvN8NyIs6OoRy3J47?si=f000b473450245a2Listen to Purple here:https://open.spotify.com/album/57lcTrUlYgfMIPvBUsVU6h?si=pymeTkcBRmKCaDm7eLBOYAAnd our international playlists continue to grow:Thai, German, Sweden 1, 2, 3 and 4, Italian, Australian, Cajun/Lousiana, Belgium 1 & 2Intro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreNext week's album: John Mellencamp - The Lonesome JubileeSee 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

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 Pleasureshttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/7146gjlBFFZITJqCT5nE4f?si=20b57672876743c6Listen to At Fillmore East here:https://open.spotify.com/album/0Y5Wlv2OJKaW0uDJ5HnUfy?si=7QEn-FuAQsSbqSopzsa4NwPhil's favorite Antelope: https://phish.in/2000-07-03And our international playlists continue to grow:Thai, German, Sweden 1, 2, & 3, Italian, Australian, Belgium 1 & 2Intro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreNext week's album: Stone Temple Pilots - PurpleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Story Behind: Cat Stevens - Tea for the Tillerman, Ep. 270

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Cat Stevens was positioned as a pop star and had some monior success before a near-death experience changed his perspective on everything. Tom, Rob, and Allan get together to discuss pick-noise on yoru acoustic guitar take, creating your own album art, and the encouraging words of older brothers. 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 Pleasureshttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/09KHIXFvrEdGa2pgNZ4lT7?si=79f598c70d5f4019Listen to Tea for the Tillerman here:https://open.spotify.com/album/44VxbAytHpVi3Rq8hRhild?si=c7LHashRS-KGFMwP-vFQagAnd our international playlists continue to grow:Thai, German, Sweden 1, 2, & 3, Italian, Australian, Belgium 1 & 2Intro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreNext week's album: The Allman Brothers Band - Live at Fillmore EastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Story Behind: Al Green - Let's Stay Together, Ep. 269

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Al Green worked the touring circuit for years before developing his signature intimate vocal style and becoming a soul superstar. Then came the hot grits incident. Tom and Rob welcome a special guest to discuss restrained production, a crack rhythm section, and the gospel / soul crossover potential. 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 Pleasureshttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/7cMhATkF9Wl28a3EIlI4In?si=2279a5a350dd4564Listen to Let's Stay Together here:https://open.spotify.com/album/58eMx3QrTkiRmGGbSz2XL0?si=gl7SAJGNTMyqMAe1M6UeGwAnd our international playlists continue to grow:Thai, German, Sweden 1, 2, & 3, Italian, Australian, Belgium 1 & 2Intro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreNext week's album: Cat Stevens - Tea for the TillermanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Story Behind: Counting Crows - August and Everything After, Ep. 268

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Counting Crows were a Bay Area band that made a demo tape and started a bidding war overnight. Allan, Phil, Marty, and Rob get together to discuss the whiny 90s, white guys with dreadlocks, and making your hit songs unrecognizable in the live show. 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 Pleasureshttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail 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/4nfbjCGwsmljDeJb9H9rLA?si=bf5f04baafa94515Listen to August and Everything After here:https://open.spotify.com/album/4nKfZbCALT9H9LfedtDwnZ?si=28AJavQzRVWDlCRM8EmF6gAnd our international playlists continue to grow:Thai, German, Sweden 1, 2, & 3, Italian, Australian, Belgium 1 & 2Intro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreNext week's album: Al Green - Let's Stay TogetherSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.