1001 Album Complaints

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Devendra Banhart ambles into a professional studio for the first time and bangs out a whole lotta tracks. The team discusses under-production as a conscious choice, Devendra's ever-changing pronunciation, and the "keep San Francisco weird" heyday of 2003. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments)...

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Smiths finally get what they want - a universally adored 3rd album in The Queen is Dead . Except, not everyone's on board. The boys discuss Manchester's musical history, Morrissey's pitchiness and wit, and how this band set the template for many indie rockers to come. Email us your complaints (or ques...

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Donald Fagen puts in work on his very first solo outing away from Steely Dan. The team discusses early digital recording techniques, extended chord voicings, and the surprising optimism of lyrics written by a self-proclaimed hipster and curmudgeon. Email us your complaints (or questions/comments) at 1001A...

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Solomon Burke was destined to be great. The boys get into his history with the genre of soul music, long-standing relationship with songwriter Bert Burns, and Solomon's impressive microphone control Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode c...

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Eric Clapton is back at it after a 3 year hiatus from music. The boys dive deep into Clapton's history, his cover choices, and vocal approach on this week's episode. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (where we compi...

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. LL Cool J launches a comeback at the tender age of 22 to regain some credit from the neighborhood - does it work out? The boys discuss Marley Marl's production, LL's good and bad lyrics, and the turning of the hip hop decade. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail....

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The 1st Led Zeppelin album comes out of the gate strong, but can it maintain the pace? The boys discuss the record plus Jimmy Page's illustrious session career, playing style, and song theft...err choice. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our epi...

Every week we select a new album to research and listen to, then at the end of each week's show we pick the next album so you can listen along with us. Support the show by following our Spotify playlist and Instagram accounts below, or by leaving us a great review. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced dire...