Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Stranglers started with a jazz drummer and an ice cream van, and somehow made it work such that they continued to tour for 50 years. The boys get together to discuss punk rock, pub rock, and leaving hotel rooms spic and span.Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 55+ bonus shows!https://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/3CT9O00XJPOxr9HdYHpPkD?si=bb3772c15eb44bd8Listen to Rattus Norvegicus here:https://open.spotify.com/album/38lyLeszq1p2sck1lB53dq?si=IEqRPlgzT9eooW64QCoC8AIntro 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 StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Nick Drake - Pink Moon