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1001 Album Complaints

By: The Chop Unlimited
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  • Musicians give irreverent takes on "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die", delivered every Monday morning. 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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  • #164 Herbie Hancock - Headhunters

    #164 Herbie Hancock - Headhunters
    Jul 1 2024

    Herbie Hancock had hits, a solo career, and the best possible jazz pedigree as a sideman but he still wanted more. His evolution led to the formation of the HeadHunters band and a deeper connection to the funk genre. The boys talk about drummers who keep it interesting, bass players who miss the chance to play iconic bass lines, and cracking open the Fender Rhodes to make it better.

    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/3XtR8RvOWAU1GOrDs4FDpP?si=81aaa46f0e484785

    Listen to Headhunters here:

    https://open.spotify.com/album/5fmIolILp5NAtNYiRPjhzA?si=GKX5T7FhTvynnKYhHcTC9g

    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

    Support us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle!

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    Next week's album: Duran Duran - Rio
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • #163 The Guess Who - Share the Land

    #163 The Guess Who - Share the Land
    Jun 24 2024

    The Guess Who started earlier than you think they did and came from a place that produces very few hit rock and roll bands. The guys discuss long outros, Canadian winters, and the rock and roll growl of Burton Cummings.

    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/1pqTdY4LePjdOJ1EQgKBtt?si=4e4f6f3881de4a1c

    Listen to Share the Land here:

    https://open.spotify.com/album/3zlRX163Z3F9H0MWPmtiBV?si=BSuB0wS_T3SI-5Cj4-DEIA

    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

    Support us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle!

    https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints

    We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.

    US Merch Store

    UK Merch Store

    Next week's album: Herbie Hancock - Headhunters
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • #162 Tito Puente - Dance Mania Vol. 1

    #162 Tito Puente - Dance Mania Vol. 1
    Jun 17 2024

    Tito Puente fused Latin rhythms with big band jazz arrangements and became an ambassador for Latin music throughout the world. The fellas discuss marimba solos, laying back on the piano, and starting your professional music career before puberty.

    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/55rxArrSKFO9yIXgabjAXi?si=415c3b2db8064b9e

    Listen to Dance Mania Vol 1 here:

    https://open.spotify.com/album/1XjabdmwipT62cLSZV45SU?si=1R2zLxiOSdyL-8Bzku8uwg

    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

    Support us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle!

    https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints

    We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.

    US Merch Store

    UK Merch Store

    Next week's album: The Guess Who - Share the Land
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    1 hr and 16 mins
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humor meets intellect and experience for a WIN ❤️

for a person who podcasts so obsessively that she basically has an IV drip of daily content, this show has been a delight and a relief to listen to. the crew deconstructs and reconstructs milestone albums through a cultural lens in dialogue that is easy, natural and smart. the content is well-researched; the hosts draw on their academic understanding and personal experiences playing music for commentary on extant work that is salient, stimulating and frequently novel. the real joy is that the "smart stuff" does not make their conversations inaccessible; the podcasts' approach is a satisfying balance of tomfooling amongst a buncha goons who get a kick out of being together, and reliable, interesting historical and musical analysis.

give it a shot. start with an episode on an album you know well (whether you love it or hate it) rather than trying a chronological exploration. the result is likely to be gratifying. ❤️

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This Podcast ROCKS!

These guys are fantastic. They know more than a little about music and are funny to boot. Look forward to Mondays because of this podcast. Keep up the great work.

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not in total agreement with them

I like the podcast..I do find the guys a little blinkered in the way they approach some of the albums and as artists themselves a bit to quick to attack the albums that don't fit in to their preferred genres of music... but on a whole a fun listen

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It's a comedy show!!

They complain and make fun of music, while sounding like they know something about what they're talking about, and they get away with it because they're talking to a younger less informed audience. If your a boomer, you'll hate the show, They're musicians, so you have your basic rock talk. They do make some funny references, but they should stick to their own music. Panning Surealistic Pillow by a guy who's favorite band is Rush says it all. Again it's a comedy show.

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