Episodes

  • The Story Behind: The Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream, Ep. 254

    The Story Behind: The Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream, Ep. 254
    Apr 6 2026
    Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Smashing Pumpkins spent months in the studio tinkering with novel guitar tones to make Siamese Dream a reality. Tom, Rob, Adam, and a special guest get together to discuss unshielded pickups, jazzy bombastic drumming, and Butch Vig's "other" masterpiece.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 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/3L76RNXUEc4CIVOd7c5iPv?si=0933f8d24a7d41b2Listen to Siamese Dream here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3YDm8Vu6IOjjVdLNHlJtj0?si=9Mt_el_WR--kjKNRneE_WgAnd our international playlists continue to grow:Thai, German, Sweden 1, 2, & 3, Italian, Australian, Belgium 1 & 2And - our listener submitted ROCK goes DISCO playlist is here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2myIQqMRsQ0f6jrGRbERQz?si=9d59b013c0f14a9bIntro 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: Queen - A Night at the Opera
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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • The Story Behind: The Replacements - Let It Be, Ep. 253

    The Story Behind: The Replacements - Let It Be, Ep. 253
    Mar 30 2026
    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 bandCheck 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 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/48ExfA3Z8wPyjiZKnZAdVh?si=1b209d3673f241f1Listen to Let It Be here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2sOLW5TSgXiLZBacdHxO6m?si=zzf3xLlpRJO2c6aRc8yNlwAnd 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 Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • The Story Behind: Eminem - The Slim Shady LP, Ep. 252

    The Story Behind: Eminem - The Slim Shady LP, Ep. 252
    Mar 23 2026
    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 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/0rvtPiqiqalcwGjwBkqcki?si=52d30d92ff2643e7Listen to The Slim Shady LP here:https://open.spotify.com/album/0vE6mttRTBXRe9rKghyr1l?si=w413-mGSS-qm9eFsAQF33wAnd 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 Replacements - Let It Be
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    2 hrs
  • The Story Behind: Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends - The Way of the Neutron

    The Story Behind: Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends - The Way of the Neutron
    Mar 18 2026

    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

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    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

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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • The Story Behind: Pink Floyd - The Wall (part 2), Ep. 251

    The Story Behind: Pink Floyd - The Wall (part 2), Ep. 251
    Mar 16 2026
    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 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/6s6ligjsi17evwO7C0hL85?si=6f9e903b4be642c6Listen to The Wall here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5Dbax7G8SWrP9xyzkOvy2F?si=Am_8HFWtS5GB3Gyc98w9xwAnd 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: Eminem - The Slim Shady LP
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Our 250th Episode! The Story Behind: Pink Floyd - The Wall, Part 1

    Our 250th Episode! The Story Behind: Pink Floyd - The Wall, Part 1
    Mar 9 2026

    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.

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    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

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    Next week's album: Pink Floyd - The Wall, Part 2
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • BONUS - Song Battle: 2025 #1 Hits - Episode 1 of 5

    BONUS - Song Battle: 2025 #1 Hits - Episode 1 of 5
    Mar 4 2026

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

    The Story Behind: Rocket from the Crypt - Scream, Dracula, Scream, Ep. 249
    Mar 2 2026
    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/1001AlbumComplaintsJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comSupport 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=84f8261456ab4634Listen to Scream, Dracula, Scream here:https://open.spotify.com/album/02CMQmnyFukoqly9mKByJX?si=sKbGkq2HQnW55WIJwZcbmAAnd 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: Pink Floyd - The Wall
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    1 hr and 41 mins