1001 Album Complaints

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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.

  1. The Story Behind: The Replacements - Let It Be, Ep. 253

    5D AGO

    The Story Behind: The Replacements - Let It Be, Ep. 253

    Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Replacements cultivated a reckless rock and roll loser attitude and the Minneapolis music scene was never quite the same. Rob, Tom and Marty are joined by a special guest to discuss the punk to sincerity songwriting pipeline, self sabotage on an epic scale, and recruiting middle schoolers to your band Check out the Immigrant Law Center of MN: https://www.ilcm.org/ Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation 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 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48ExfA3Z8wPyjiZKnZAdVh?si=1b209d3673f241f1 Listen to Let It Be here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2sOLW5TSgXiLZBacdHxO6m?si=zzf3xLlpRJO2c6aRc8yNlw 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: The Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream

    1h 48m
  2. The Story Behind: Eminem - The Slim Shady LP, Ep. 252

    MAR 23

    The Story Behind: Eminem - The Slim Shady LP, Ep. 252

    Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  Eminem leaned into his own failings to win the crowds at local rap battles and eventually make his way to the ears of Dr Dre. Tom, Marty, and Allan get together to discuss ultraviolent lyrics, clever wordplay, and terrible singing. Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation 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 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rvtPiqiqalcwGjwBkqcki?si=52d30d92ff2643e7 Listen to The Slim Shady LP here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0vE6mttRTBXRe9rKghyr1l?si=w413-mGSS-qm9eFsAQF33w 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: The Replacements - Let It Be

    2 hr
  3. The Story Behind: Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends - The Way of the Neutron

    MAR 18

    The Story Behind: Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends - The Way of the Neutron

    Conan Neutron is the beating heart of American DIY music - buy his record, support his podcast Protonic Reversal , and see him live on tour RIGHT NOW https://www.neutronfriends.com/ https://neutronfriends.bandcamp.com/album/the-way-of-the-neutron Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation 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 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4YOQwc9Y6Z40WqbekyQLLp?si=5a00134246b0443d Listen to The Way of the Neutron here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5unhuLh56wEHhKcph9ulBX?si=hdFwPCinRE6pR2x5kA3Chw 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

    1h 40m
  4. The Story Behind: Pink Floyd - The Wall (part 2), Ep. 251

    MAR 16

    The Story Behind: Pink Floyd - The Wall (part 2), Ep. 251

    Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  Pink Floyd decamp to France to record a make or break high-concept double album as tensions within the band continue to mount. After the classic lineup breakup, they stay together as friends (just kidding) and only one person gets paid (this part's true). The boys continue their milestone celebration and talk fretless bass, emotional peaks, and unsavory dalliances with authoritarianism. Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation 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 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6s6ligjsi17evwO7C0hL85?si=6f9e903b4be642c6 Listen to The Wall here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5Dbax7G8SWrP9xyzkOvy2F?si=Am_8HFWtS5GB3Gyc98w9xw 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: Eminem - The Slim Shady LP

    1h 46m
  5. Our 250th Episode! The Story Behind: Pink Floyd - The Wall, Part 1

    MAR 9

    Our 250th Episode! The Story Behind: Pink Floyd - The Wall, Part 1

    Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums.  Pink Floyd were the biggest band in the world, but they hated themselves, their massive arena shows, and of course, their fans. The boys celebrate a major milestone and discuss sinister atmosphere, patience, and musical punches in the face. Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 50+ bonus shows! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints 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/6s6ligjsi17evwO7C0hL85?si=f551617cc0394141 Listen to The Wall here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5Dbax7G8SWrP9xyzkOvy2F?si=p0M8MvVsRICYW_QCK76Afw 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: Pink Floyd - The Wall, Part 2

    1h 36m
  6. BONUS - Song Battle: 2025 #1 Hits - Episode 1 of 5

    MAR 4

    BONUS - Song Battle: 2025 #1 Hits - Episode 1 of 5

    The first episode of our brand new 2025 #1 Hits Song Battles. Tweets for every song. Back stories and factoids! Listen to all 5 at: https://www.patreon.com/c/1001AlbumComplaints Our full 16 song bracket playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4stDg4hEb3tBfH2N0m9OYr?si=7dd74933633549e5 Episode companion (all the songs we randomly mentioned across all 5 episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kFzehmNrxYJzddcpvi4Ro?si=1d2df1b67af24a7e

    40 min
  7. The Story Behind: Rocket from the Crypt - Scream, Dracula, Scream, Ep. 249

    MAR 2

    The Story Behind: Rocket from the Crypt - Scream, Dracula, Scream, Ep. 249

    Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Rocket from the Crypt was touted by some as "the next Nirvana", but John Reis (aka Speedo) just wanted to put on the highest energy, best rock and roll show the world had ever seen. The fellas welcome an expert in the field (of John Reis) and discuss pompadours, spinning carnival wheels, and the showmanship of punk music overall. Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 50+ bonus shows! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Support Conan Neutron -- BUY his latest record The Way of the Neutron, LISTEN to his podcast Protonic Reversal or his other podcast Movie Night Extravaganza, and SEE him on tour as soon as possible. Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kD7sTc3dUY4PUbRlTRIVH?si=84f8261456ab4634 Listen to Scream, Dracula, Scream here: https://open.spotify.com/album/02CMQmnyFukoqly9mKByJX?si=sKbGkq2HQnW55WIJwZcbmA 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: Pink Floyd - The Wall

    1h 41m
  8. The Story Behind: Can - Tago Mago, Ep. 248

    FEB 23

    The Story Behind: Can - Tago Mago, Ep. 248

    Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Can emerged as the baby boomer generation of post-war Germany, horrified by the recent past and wanting to boil rock and roll down to its essence. The guys welcome a special guest and discuss castle parties, avant garde film soundtracks, and stone age drumming Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 50+ bonus shows! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Catch up with our special guest Stephen and join his Short Cuts record club here: 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/2ysho9QtQaM52x7ud6A5DE?si=d0bda605c1414356 Listen to Tago Mago here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1txmvzex0gtGwbqQCcXEtt?si=sow84DKCTe2qfGInTyTiaQ 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 UK Merch Store Next week's album: Rocket from the Crypt - Scream, Dracula, Scream

    1h 59m
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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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  • Creator
    The Chop Unlimited
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    268
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2026 The Chop Unlimited
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