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1001 Album Complaints

The Chop Unlimited
Punk Rock
The Beatles
Music Production
Rock Music
Abbey Road
Hip Hop
Country Music
David Bowie
Elton John
Paul Mccartney
1990s Music
Joy Division
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Johnny Cash
Patreon
The Doors
John Lennon
Ringo Starr
Bob Dylan
Sex Pistols

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 lear... more

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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 bigg... more

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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... more

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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 th... more

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Recent Guests

Conan Neutron
Musician and host of Protonic Reversal
Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends
Episode: The Story Behind: AC/DC - Highway to Hell, Ep. 282
Dave Gebrow
Guest from the Discography podcast, expert on deep dives into artists' work
Discography podcast
Episode: The Story Behind: Al Green - Let's Stay Together, Ep. 269
Thomas Hughes
Vocalist, bassist, songwriter; former member of The Spinto Band; participant in Penguin Cafe Orchestra discussion
Carol Cleveland Sings; The Spinto Band
Episode: The Story Behind: Penguin Cafe Orchestra - Music from the Penguin Cafe, Ep. 260
Chris Dalla Riva
Author and data analyst focusing on music data
Audio Mac
Episode: The Story Behind: Marty Robbins - Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs, Ep. 259
John Deacon
The fifth member guests with deep knowledge of the band history
The Chop (guest participant in this episode)
Episode: The Story Behind: Queen - A Night at the Opera, Ep. 255
Stephen McNulty
Runs a record club called Short Cuts
Short Cuts Record Club
Episode: The Story Behind: Can - Tago Mago, Ep. 248
James Chopster
Longtime friend and synth pervert
Episode: The Story Behind: Nick Drake - Pink Moon, Ep. 243
Tony Sadowski
Host of You Like the Worst Stuff
You Like the Worst Stuff
Episode: The Story Behind: Queens of the Stone Age - Queens of the Stone Age, Ep 236
Jenn Tully
A returning guest podcaster from 'What Are You Listening To?'
What Are You Listening To?
Episode: The Story Behind: k.d. lang - Shadowland, Ep 233

Hosts

Rob
Host/Co-host who leads discussions, provides context, and riffs on cultural angles
Tom
Host/Co-host offering reactions and historical context, often guiding debate
Allan
Co-hosts with observations, memories, and hosting duties; contributes memory-driven context
Marty
Host or co-host providing reactions, storytelling, and debate facilitation
Adam
Host introducing segments, framing narratives, and contributing context

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Rubbish

    Why bother writing a script when your stupid mate does nothing but giggle and guffaw in the background? Don’t be fooled by the show notes this podcast is a complete waste of time

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    treskell
    Australiaa month ago
  • Funny and insightful

    Funny and insightful podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Krister Wendelborg
    Norwaya month ago
  • Not for me

    What could have been a great podcast is ruined for me by childish and offensive ‘humour’.

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    2
    jaybax
    Australia3 months ago
  • Occasionally interesting, mainly pompous & annoying

    The short tweet review of this show would be ‘alleged professional musicians take their pent up rage & jealousy over being utterly unknown out on musicians who have made it by talking rubbish about said artists music (except Kid Rock, he deserves it!). Oh, and stop mentioning Phish, nobody cares

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    2
    Ivanho14
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Okay i enjoy it!

    The hosts really do seem to know their music. I love the variety of albums they review, the hosts have a good natured personality, and the podcast is professionally produced ( no extraneous noise, no eating while on mike, no static at all). This is pretty good stuff, something nice to lsiten to while working.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    manayunk wall
    United States4 months ago

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Some listeners feel the humor can be too snarky, not enough objective analysis.
Listeners often mention learning new music and enjoying the historical storytelling.
Fans praise the show for its deep research and entertaining banter.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Story Behind: G Love and Special Sauce - G Love and Special Sauce
Q: Whether mixing serves merely to capture the art of music or whether it is an art form itself?
The hosts argue that mixing shapes an album by prioritizing and de-emphasizing sounds, and that imperfect or muddy mixes can serve an intentional aesthetic.
The Story Behind: Penguin Cafe Orchestra - Music from the Penguin Cafe, Ep. 260
Q: What was the origin of Penguin Cafe Orchestra and its name?
The origin centers on Simon Jeffes' fever-dream vision after food poisoning, which led to the idea of a ramshackle Penguin Cafe where music could feel strangely familiar yet new, and where randomness and human spontaneity drive the art.
The Story Behind: Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends - The Way of the Neutron
Q: What were Conan Neutron's earliest musical experiences and influences?
Conan describes growing up in a music-forward household, absorbing classic rock and punk influences, discovering Nirvana and Sonic Youth, and ultimately finding a personal path through bands like Replicator and Secret Friends.
The Story Behind: k.d. lang - Shadowland, Ep 233
Q: What was your impression of this album? Were you familiar with this before this week?
Jenn disclosed her familiarity with k.d. lang's other works, and mentioned she was surprised by the number of covers on 'Shadowland', finding it a deeper dive than she'd ever done into her music before.
BONUS: Song Battle: 90s 1 Hit Wonders - Ep. #1
Q: What are your thoughts on today's contenders?
The Proclaimers might have a simplistic delivery but they offer memorable harmony and songwriting.

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This show is a humorous, research-backed deep-dive into classic albums, blending historical context, production details, and candid opinions. Hosts frame each record with story, structure, and storytelling flair, then vote on its must-listen status. Listeners get nostalgic moments, rigorous trivia, and a balance of affection and nit-pick that often reveals how albums aged and why they still matter. A standout is the banter-powered format that pairs nerdy analysis with approachable discussion, making long histories feel lively and entertaining for music fans who want context as well as entertainment.

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4. Chris Dalla Riva
5. John Deacon
6. Stephen McNulty
7. James Chopster
8. Tony Sadowski

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