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.

Recent Episodes

NOV 2, 2026
The Story Behind: Keith Jarrett - The Koln Concert, Ep. 284
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Keith Jarrett was a piano prodigy who became obsessed with jazz, moved through some of the biggest jazz ensembles in history, and ultimately found his biggest audience in a solo concert that was completely improvised. Rob, Phil, Tom, and special guest complainer James get together to discuss Bosendorfer pianos, coughing at jazz shows, and committing to your improvisational ideas. 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 70+ 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 [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qRzqkVYUFxkuAgDh7y9ed?si=c669d15b93b04f75Listen to The Koln Concert here:https://open.spotify.com/album/0I8vpSE1bSmysN2PhmHoQg?si=GBe_zKbmQ5eDpOYdCxqhYQAnd 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: Le Tigre - Le Tigre See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
101 MIN
OCT 26, 2026
The Story Behind: John Prine - John Prine, Ep. 283
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. John Prine was a mailman attending open mics in Chicago when he was discovered by a fellow songwriter and whisked away to a major label contract. Rob, Phil, and Marty get together to discuss powerful metaphors, grim realism, and how strip mining ruins small towns. 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 70+ 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 [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qMHKFLl8umOwwV52Bol5U?si=62c0fff3db314766Listen to John Prine here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5t4FHrIAHI8nolSAOBRgPp?si=Ga_MJOBATma38cWqjdzHfQAnd 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: Keith Jarrett - The Koln Concert See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
76 MIN
OCT 19, 2026
The Story Behind: AC/DC - Highway to Hell, Ep. 282
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. AC/DC were born of two inseparable brothers who just wanted to make rock and roll music. After many lineup changes and several tries to break through to the global market they finally landed with Mutt Lange on the stadium-ready sounds of Highway to Hell. Tom, Allan, Rob, and special guest Conan Neutron get together to discuss unhinged guitar solos, the best rhythm guitar player of the 70s, and chocolate milk as a vice. See guest Conan Neutron on tour now! https://www.neutronfriends.com/BUY his records, see the live show in your city, and listen to his podcast. 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 70+ 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 [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CDbLrUuWfwcCmJuOYt6h5?si=bf0388e225284289Listen to Highway to Hell here:https://open.spotify.com/album/10v912xgTZbjAtYfyKWJCS?si=s6kcgNbiQQ-VuCwCFZVPuwAnd 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 Prine - John Prine See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
122 MIN
OCT 12, 2026
The Story Behind: G Love and Special Sauce - G Love and Special Sauce
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. G Love came up through the busking scenes of Philadelphia and later Boston to "perfect' his uique style of delat blues meets white guy rap. Allan, Tom, and Phil get together to talk about jazz fusion rhythm sections, throat clearing in the middle of songs, and bending guitar chords unneccesarily, 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 70+ 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 [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3pBBdQtWLudn2Dvtf2Acfy?si=694a104724314b20Listen to G Love and Special Sauce here:https://open.spotify.com/album/6K6iycuUPM1HT5sxnwp6Ek?si=m2oBRpjHRzaHgWmMb9gQZAAnd 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: AC/DC - Highway to Hell See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
91 MIN
OCT 5, 2026
The Story Behind: Iron Butterfly - Ina Gadda Da Vida, Ep. 280
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Iron Butterfly formed in the psychedelic 60s and swapped out several members before landing on their huge-selling, album-side-spanning, signature song. Adam, Rob, and Allan get together to talk about undisciplined bass, scratch solos, and drums that sound like trash cans. 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 70+ 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 [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3b8xyy74NLt7ku6Q7dgo1q?si=b5a461dbc1d44501Listen to Ina Gadda Da Vida here:https://open.spotify.com/album/4L1Qw49gKwFuQwQovBxsKI?si=dIEgGkcTQaWTW7wDNaLdZgAnd 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: G Love and Special Sauce - G Love and Special Sauce See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
98 MIN