The Story Behind: Paul McCartney and Wings - Band on the Run, Ep 227

Welcome to Future Complaints - our end of year bonus show(s) where each of our six hosts get to recommend albums from 2024. Each episode, one host picks two highlight songs and we all discuss together. All 6 of our 2024 recommendation shows are available NOW over at our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/c/1001AlbumComplaintsYou can listen on Patreon directly or once you're a member you can listen to our entire bonus episode library on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yuPJugWxYoMaY7Re4dLpc?si=5cd2ac5165794cd1In this episode, Rob talks about seeing Judas Priest shred this summer at an advanced age, then gives advice on how to approach the intimidating catalog of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, who the entire podcast crew caught on tour this year.Here's a playlist of Rob's recommended 2024 tracks/albums: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0gbQlMb3XztS5DEPkzUDtH?si=8029f6031b154294And here's a playlist of all the songs that got a random mention along the way (from all 6 shows): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Tgc6xckAfRXQyMwNfoIo2?si=20a8d1a311bf4b47Happy New Year!

2 Tammi 33min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Happy (almost) New Year!In order to be with our families over the holidays, we're taking a short break from deep dives on new albums and this week's episode is instead a compilation of our best (mean) tweets of the year, lovingly compiled in secret by Rob and then reacted to in real-time by all 6 hosts / old friends together. We hope you enjoy it and we'll be backing to evaluating the 1001 album list next week to kick off 2025.Join 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/5u8EY859P0J5KRcZXSCq7L?si=612b76b1424b47f8Intro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsSupport us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison

30 Joulu 202448min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Phil Spector shot to the top of the music business at a young age by pioneering a new operational approach to making hits in the studio, then he decided it was time to cash in before his star inevitably faded. On our special Christmas episode, the fellows discuss wacky hairstyles, personal Christmas memories, and of course, murderJoin 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/2ZSeUZjFUUvkBmHhSN6DBP?si=3765b142063045b5Listen to A Christmas Gift For You here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2kzkwgOFAtRsDsas5Hi0Qu?si=I3XJ8MVpTU2Nl3FYxoHVCQIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsSupport us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's show: Best Tweets of 2024 Next album (coming in two weeks): Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison

23 Joulu 20241h 46min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Arcade Fire roared out of Montreal's artsy early 2000s scene and became stadium fillers quickly after the release of their smash debut Funeral. The team get together and talk about missed concert opportunities, killer xylophone overdubs, and the difference between broke and baroque bands. Join 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/6SL7gqO9yVC0uzYhdUrzHF?si=f054ec5f062040bfListen to Funeral here:https://open.spotify.com/album/6ZB8qaR9JNuS0Q0bG1nbcH?si=ttaDEv1eQGqqnFRhao85fwIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsSupport us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Phil Spector - A Christmas Gift to You

16 Joulu 20241h 47min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Gillian Welch sought to bring back the tradition of Americana music with the sound and feel of an intimate living room set. The boys discuss close mic'ing, spot on live harmonies, and the savvy of a backwoods revival. Join 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/5CZ2GS8hI4o7fb9Ti7cq6b?si=78a9cf1ce0724c44Listen to Time (The Revelator) here:https://open.spotify.com/album/55FP2ypQcghszSqylyBRbp?si=jrTFpFNIRGudK-LPz1bwQAIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsSupport us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Arcade Fire - Funeral

9 Joulu 20241h 32min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Buena Vista Social Club came together last minute after another project fell through and made an album celebrating the old style of Cuban Son music. The guys discuss sparse piano playing, emotional vocal takes from a shoe shiner, and a record that revived the career of several septuagenarians.Join 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/5fswmJTxwdGsPQrST8ef39?si=064c0145646b4e02Listen to Buena Vista Social Club here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5qcOy8sMqROZ0VEfK8LJZt?si=hRzGAJWbR1GYYMZ5pVDJdAIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsSupport us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Gillian Welch - Time (The Revelator)

2 Joulu 20241h 35min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Jurassic 5 was born when two crews in the vibrant LA scene merged, and set out to create conscious, thought provoking hip hop with complex, jazzy beats and an overall fun atmosphere. The fellas discuss the artistry of Cut Chemist , Bill Cosby samples, and the responsible parenting style of Chali 2naJoin 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/4WnruVZ2WV31HqZGhqiQbO?si=681c4852990f4874Listen to Power in Numbers here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7HvVxQBTNKoxY2aLexcEQH?si=bHxSwWGfQzGcBSz83Edz3wIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsSupport us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Buena Vista Social Club - Buena Vista Social Club

25 Marras 20241h 42min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Gram Parsons had a dream of creating and popularizing cosmic american music: a mix of country, rock, and Americana. After a stint in The Byrds he began his solo career strong and had a follow up album (Grievous Angel) in the can, but died tragically before it could see release. The boys discuss tasty pedal steel licks, under-rehearsed yet somehow perfect harmonies, and funeral pacts with outlaw biker pals.Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comSpecial Thanks to our guest complainer Scott - drummer for Arby's-rock outfit Ghostbeef - check them out here: https://thechopunlimited.bandcamp.com/album/ghostbeefListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5auOs5sLKsUO9KyN55SCCs?si=4ffd3720034041daListen to Grievous Angel here:https://open.spotify.com/album/6UQujMGmR5MbFsML9amCuN?si=F4Dw42qVTiOr9dhwclo9BgIntro 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 @1001AlbumComplaintsSupport us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Jurassic 5 - Power in Numbers

18 Marras 20241h 43min