The Story Behind: The Cars - The Cars, Ep 230

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Leonard Cohen was a respected literary talent when he decided to try his hand at the music business of the late 1960s, The guys talk about rambling melodies, flamenco chord patterns, and artsy Greek islandsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to special guest Josh's podcast Dad Rocks! here: https://open.spotify.com/show/30qOy0ietEb48bzLj4qO1x?si=ec44e8a3a5f64404Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Ce4Rt8HWxgkJzz3iRl4Q3?si=f94778b4c9f14987Listen to Songs of Leonard Cohen here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2Aiv0ThDpFa7lqHphR6MN5?si=NhCl6N8GTM6Tlnl3eqr17gIntro 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 Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Slipknot - Slipknot

19 Feb 20241h 37min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Gary Numan sought to bring humanity back to synthesizer music and scored a international hit with "Cars". The boys discuss countermelodies, Asperger's, and an artistic statement against guitars.Email 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/38cZgs9vy0E7syPdbNyDMS?si=ffff8a32c1944fd0Listen to The Pleasure Principle here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5xFlkqLDx3wbgqtvrez1n0?si=_9ogPhyeT4ii-jBxHI0xMAIntro 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 Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen

12 Feb 20241h 24min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Beach Boys had a string of surf-related hits but by 1964 they were oh so ready to grow up and get personal. The guys talk about excessively long tape loops, interfamily sniping, and sharp 11 chords disguised as bubblegum pop melodies. Email 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/2PhserECdM9yYj5qPFSVw2?si=4de6ad9007004113Listen to The Beach Boys Today! here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1xPtXzS5yCbDAqC7pxRCaF?si=ChcCEQtiTBWPOMJ_VrxQ-gIntro 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 Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Gary Numan - The Pleasure Principle

5 Feb 20241h 34min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Oasis were a triumphant return to British rock and roll music and the UK public was more than ready for them on their debut album Definitely Maybe. The fellows discuss "live band" sound, the wash of multiple electric guitar overdubs, and the importance of easily singable melodies. Email 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/7l610H7fx7FCDJr2oJb7tu?si=6b1422b7a2e74e97Listen to Definitely Maybe here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3LzKUdUTdJb6P7xGN6SotC?si=bqJS2v_vRreJ5_3VX_UmLAIntro 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 Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: The Beach Boys - The Beach Boys Today!

29 Jan 20241h 49min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Cyndi Lauper wanted her debut record to count, so made sure the stamp of her personality came across in every track. The fellas discuss melodica solos, rock and roll hiccups, and how to rearrange your cover songs properly.Email 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/3mngKXXJFhsv6JLzEtkvpn?si=cf7c4ecec65e402aListen to She's So Unusual here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1FvdZ1oizXwF9bxogujoF0?si=hTrnyXWwQyudkuqKj6JkUwIntro 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 Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Carpenters - Close to You

22 Jan 20241h 31min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Eagles were already riding high on the success of a greatest hits album and the label was calling for more, more! Enter Hotel California, one of the most successful albums of all time. The guys discuss great harmonies, equality in songwriting, and the challenges of breaking from your country rock roots. Email 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/5hBcXd6s6WtnJfH9FcHb7z?si=73c74af737434bf1Listen to Hotel California here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2widuo17g5CEC66IbzveRu?si=iJelfpc7Qoahf2Tqc6-LkwIntro 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 Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual

15 Jan 20241h 56min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Buck Owens broke with Nashville and helped define an alternate country sound which eventually led him to be one of the highest paid artists in the game. The boys discuss telecasters, "chicken" picking, and Bakersfield as a tourist destination.Email 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/3OAcXqIIkJxHzonZ1x5X4m?si=4804a09ad22e4622Listen to I've Got a Tiger by the Tail here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7DXEdYGHmTaogSfQOGzOlL?si=FnaKKXDkQa6r5THU3Lp68gIntro 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 Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Eagles - Hotel California

8 Jan 20241h 11min

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Soft Cell got together in college when a performance artist met a burgeoning synth wizard. Their mega hit Tainted Love ruled the 80s. The team discuss remakes, vocal improvisations, and the challenge of melody writing.Email 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/6NhHIWcSBYUqn6PnIsO5cd?si=3bc5da414b814e62Listen to Non Stop Erotic Cabaret here:https://open.spotify.com/album/3KFWViJ1wIHAdOVLFTVzjD?si=7oIpZpERSUCi_4nIFiGm9QIntro 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 Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Buck Owens and his Buckaroos - I've Got a Tiger by the Tail

1 Jan 20241h 9min