Best The Chop Unlimited Podcasts (2024)

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Best Of: The Chop Unlimited's Rob Kassees (and Jenn!) talk Talking Heads, David Bowie and more! 34:03

17d ago34:03

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Rob Kassees of the Chop Unlimited, makers of, among other things, the podcast 1001 Album Complaints, joins Jenn Tully to talk about some of their favorite songs. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3gFBxkQFYZV6nn3ktMorVU?si=153a3f5814be4ee4 1. Life During Wartime by Talking Heads 2. Space Oddity by David Bowie 3. Shipbuilding by Elvis Costello & The …

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#162 Tito Puente - Dance Mania Vol. 1 1:16:08

3d ago1:16:08

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Tito Puente fused Latin rhythms with big band jazz arrangements and became an ambassador for Latin music throughout the world. The fellas discuss marimba solos, laying back on the piano, and starting your professional music career before puberty. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episo…

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Best Of: The Finals!! - Footloose vs Eye of the Tiger (#15, S1) 18:59

3d ago18:59

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It's finally time for the championship battle! Footloose by Kenny Loggins from Footloose takes on Eye of the Tiger by Survivor from Rocky III! Join Matt Sidhom and Jenn Tully each week as they try to decide the winner of the 80s Movie Soundtrack Battle!By Super Awesome Mix

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#161 Outkast - Stankonia 1:39:23

10d ago1:39:23

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Outkast upended expectations for what a hip hop album could be and continued to defy the norms on their first self-produced album Stankonia. The fellas welcome a special guest from the VerseChorusVerse podcast and discuss "tornado" productions, sticking to a positive message, and the magic of self-editing. Check out special guest dl's podcast @Vers…

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Best Of: From Nowhere to Nothing's Joel Bouchard (and Jenn!) talk Songs that get them Thinking 30:01

10d ago30:01

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Host of the philosphy podcast, From Nowhere to Nothing, Joel Bouchard joins Jenn Tully to talk about songs that get them thinking! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lAF1IQSjuhvCH3ymzOEaz?si=c3beae69e11a4d37 1. Ordinary Guy - Toro y Moi 2. Superunknown - Soundgarden 3. Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell 4. Map of the Problematique - Muse…

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#160 Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet 1:23:18

18d ago1:23:18

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Bon Jovi put the hours in on the Jersey Shore club scene before hitting the big time in the 1980s with their breakthrough album Slippery When Wet. The guys discuss Jon's golden retriever good looks, Ritchie's overused pinch harmonics, and the power of an entire stadium singing back at you. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001A…

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#159 Mudhoney - Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge 1:45:16

25d ago1:45:16

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Mudhoney were the early success of the Seattle grunge scene but never quite hit mainstream success like their many local peers and former bandmates. The fellas discuss noise guitar solos, drummer Dan Peters' stint in Nirvana, and how punk it is to never ever have band practice. Special guest Conan Neutron joins from Protonic Reversal! Email us your…

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Writer Bryan C. Parker (and Jenn!) talk about Music and its Meaning (Part 2) 33:50

25d ago33:50

33:50

Writer and Journalist Bryan C. Parker joins Jenn Tully to talk about his amazing career writing about music, how they have (and still) discover new music and some bands and artists that are meaningful to them both. This week they go through Jenn's two songs. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1P25rUpRhOmeCbEgSlbDix?si=52f87b69c38f4e88 1. I'll Be Her…

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#158 The Zutons - Who Killed......The Zutons? 1:24:15

1M ago1:24:15

1:24:15

The Zutons came bursting out of the cosmic scouse scene of early 2000's Liverpool and were immediately hyped as the UK's next big thing. The team discuss scooby doo theme music, trusting in your material, and leaning into odd melodic choices. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode c…

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Writer Bryan C. Parker (and Jenn!) talk about Music and its Meaning (Part 1) 34:36

1M ago34:36

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Writer and Journalist Bryan C. Parker joins Jenn Tully to talk about his amazing career writing about music, how we have (and still) discover new music and some bands and artists that are meaningful to them both. This week they go through Bryan's two song picks and next week will be Jenn's picks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1P25rUpRhOmeCbEgSl…

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#157 The Killers - Hot Fuss 1:12:48

1M ago1:12:48

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The Killers came roaring out of Las Vegas desert with the flashing lights behind them. The boys discuss underbaked melodies, Bono's love for the SM58, and a the power of a kicking band to make even the dorkiest of singers confident. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion p…

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Matt Sidhom of Super Awesome Mix (and Jenn!) talk TV Theme Songs! 21:21

1M ago21:21

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Matt Sidhom of the Super Awesome Mix Podcast and Podcast Network joins Jenn Tully to talk about some of their favorite TV Themes. 1. Unknown Stuntman - Blake Shelton 2. Woke Up This Morning - Alabama Three 3. Fresh Blood - Eels 4. Bury a Friend - Billie EilishBy Super Awesome Mix

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#156 Sleater-Kinney - Dig Me Out 1:12:47

2M ago1:12:47

1:12:47

Sleater-Kinney pushed Riot Grrrl and the Olympia, Washington music to the masses with their breakout album Dig Me Out. The boys discuss excellent drumming, the "1st idea is best" aesthetic, and the dreaded goat vibrato. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (comp…

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Ivy Tully (and Jenn!) talk about songs that remind them of their mothers! 30:39

2M ago30:39

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It's a very special mother-daughter edition of What Are You Listening To for Mother's Day! Jenn's daughter, Ivy, joins the show to talk about songs that remind her of Jenn while Jenn shares two songs that remind her of her mother. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZDrNTHKJ9YhLIUWObxFJa?si=651615ce868b4e8e 1. I Will Follow You Into The Dark by Deat…

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Bonus: Song Battle: March Radness #1: The Best Song of the 80s Episode 33:22

2M ago33:22

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We've been hard at work on a brand new show at 1001 Album Complaints - it's a Patreon-only bracket competition called Song Battle, where contestants choose songs to rep, and we all vote to eventually crown the winner. We wanted to give our loyal listeners a little preview of what Song Battle is like with Episode #1 of our recent "March Radness" edi…

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#155 Chvrches - The Bones Of What You Believe 1:16:01

2M ago1:16:01

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Chvrches found themselves a surprise internet sensation after releasing their very first song to a music blog before even considering playing live shows. The fellas talk about Glasgow bands, letting arrangements breathe, and the pop music machine. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our epis…

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WAYLT Time Capsule: Yacht Rock! 17:54

2M ago17:54

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Jenn Tully is back with another WAYLT Time Capsule, this time capturing the magic of Yacht Rock. Check out her playlist and listen to the show to get ready to set sail: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2UhdfwToNXn5Tq65WtUs95?si=b88b05223e384dc5 1. Ride Like The Wind by Christopher Cross 2. She's Gone by Hall & Oats 3. I'd Rally Love To See You Ton…

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#154 Bonnie Raitt - Nick of Time 1:21:06

2M ago1:21:06

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Bonnie Raitt was at a low point in her career after being a road dog for decades and failing to breakthrough into mainstream success. With her reputation on the line she set her sights on a nostalgic record about middle age. The boyos discuss 80s synth overkill, selflessly helping old blues musicians, and burying your best tracks deep in the mix. E…

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Swifties Heather Garner and Jenn Tully talk The Tortured Poets Department! 51:38

2M ago51:38

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A Super-sized edition of What Are You Listening To? Friend of the podcast and teacher Heather Garner joins Jenn Tully to talk about EVERY track on the new Taylor Swift album 'The Tortured Poets Department', but focusing on the following four: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4vJOgkagkZ2boSMUtgnS1w?si=17cbe21bdb3f435b 1. Fortnight (featuring Post M…

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#153 Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 1:40:55

2M ago1:40:55

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Elton John's career was climbing fast when he and his band decided to lay down the 17 tracks for Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. The guys discuss underrated bass players, lyrics that needed a little longer in the oven, and stacking the deck across one hundred and sixteen minutes of double album. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001…

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Listen Now: 'The Battle' on the Super Awesome Mix Podcast Network 12:56

2M ago12:56

12:56

Jenn's hard at work on some new guests for What Are You Listening To? In the meantime, check out one of our other shows on the Super Awesome Mix Podcast Network: The Battle. In Season 1, Jenn Tully and Matt Sidhom tried to decide the winner of the 80s Movie Soundtrack battle, each week was a new head to head battle and this is from episode 4 which …

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#152 Living Colour - Vivid 1:09:11

2M ago1:09:11

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Living Colour broke the mold of what it meant to be a rock band in the late 80s, and they managed to break through the noise with a little help from MTV. The fellas discuss proggy solos, lazy lyric writing, and Mick Jagger cameo appearances. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode co…

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Amanda B from '6 Degrees of Cats' (and Jenn!) talk about Amanda's own music (Part 2) 25:39

3M ago25:39

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Amanda B from the '6 Degrees of Cats' podcast and the band Leathered joins Jenn Tully in part 2 of a two-part conversation. This week they cover a couple of songs from Amanda's band, Leathered. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/50LWB9QehWiFWwILHznZvg?si=b149f0625f914d56 1. Indictment by Leathered 2. Hours by Leathered…

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#151 The Beatles - Abbey Road SIDE 2 1:43:35

3M ago1:43:35

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Freshly married and without the Let It Be documentary cameras rolling, The Beatles head into their favorite London recording studio to lay down an all time classic before calling it quits forever. In our thrilling conclusion, we cover every track on Side 2 and chatter about the most popular Beatles song in the digital era, guitar solos played by ba…

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Amanda B from '6 Degrees of Cats' (and Jenn!) talk about some of her Favorite Songs (Part 1) 24:10

3M ago24:10

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Amanda B from the '6 Degrees of Cats' podcast and the band Leathered joins Jenn Tully in part 1 of a two-part conversation. This week they cover a couple of Amanda's favorites. Come back next week to hear the rest of the interview and more about Amanda's music. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/50LWB9QehWiFWwILHznZvg?si=b149f0625f914d56 1. Reasons …

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#150 The Beatles - Abbey Road SIDE 1 1:42:56

3M ago1:42:56

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The Beatles were chaffed from some seriously tense recording sessions whilst making the "white" album, and then again from the well-documented Get Back era, but, even still, after a break they decided to give it one more go together in the summer of 1969. We go through every song on this momentous album over the course of 2 episodes. This week whil…

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Super Awesome Mix's Samer Abousalbi (and Jenn!) talk about Their Latest Favorites! 23:57

3M ago23:57

23:57

Super Awesome Mix and Super Awesome You's Samer Abousalbi joins Jenn Tully to talk about what they are literally listening to this week! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Q54tMoukboXHkjNxWda54?si=aefc8f78b9644bf6 1. This Is Nowhere by The Black Keys 2. Shake It Out by Florence and the Machine 3. Devil's Advocate by The Neighbourhood 4. Eggs In One…

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#149 Ray Charles - Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music 1:46:53

3M ago1:46:53

1:46:53

Ray Charles refused to be held back by his blindness and his never-ending ambition led him to musical stardom AND full creative freedom from his record company. The boys talk about picking the right cover songs, navigating the music scene in an unfamiliar town, and the insane business savvy of Ray. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments)…

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WAYLT Time Capsule! Jenn's Birthday Mix! 15:03

3M ago15:03

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It's another What Are You Listening To Time Capsule! This time Jenn Tully follows the lead of the Super Awesome Mix podcast and presents her Birthday Mix! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6cWvUkMyF3kcRzUcb2GPpn?si=58c40585007242d9 1. Valley of the Pagens by Gorillaz and Beck 2. Family Man by Fleetwood Mac 3. Beautiful People (Stay High) by The Bla…

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#148 Rod Stewart - Gasoline Alley 1:22:17

3M ago1:22:17

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Rod Stewart had already weaved in and out of the London music scene for a few years when he got his solo record deal and started recording. The guys get together to discuss unnecessary covers, mixing against lead vocals, and too many guitars (gasp) crowding the track. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.c…

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Deep Tracks with Andrew Cloninger and Nick Morrison (and Jenn!) 27:37

3M ago27:37

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We love our guests and sometimes we ask them to keep talking to us even beyond our standard show format. And sometimes we put them together for a Deep Track edition of the show like this one. This week, it's two of our favorites from Season 3: Andrew Cloninger and Nick Morrison. Go Back and listen to their original episodes and then enjoy this spec…

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Artist and Musician Keldamuzik (and Jenn!) talk about All Her Artistic Work! 37:15

4M ago37:15

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Artist, Musician, Fashion Designer....even Actress, Keldamuzik joins Jenn Tully to talk about her music as well as all of her ventures. ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ZrDzbWfHWReMeEvtNpQhG?si=d627432265b949cd⁠ 1. Fall Apart 2. Get Loose 3. Mind Sex 4. Can't Keep UpBy Super Awesome Mix

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#147 Manic Street Preachers - The Holy Bible 1:24:29

4M ago1:24:29

1:24:29

Manic Street Preachers came roaring out of Cool Cymru movement in late 80s Cardiff (Wales) only to face an uphill battle with mental illness and rock n roll decadence. The boys welcome a special guest and talk about lyric-first songwriting, working class musicians' ethos, and the dark disappearance story of this band's de facto leader. Email us you…

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Music Authority's Melissa Loggins (and Jenn!) talk about FOUR BIG SONGS! 32:37

4M ago32:37

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Music Authority's Melissa Loggins joins Jenn Tully to talk about four big songs from the world of rock and musical theater: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46poMR38aH2ECbA7YSnW6O?si=fedfe12bf26443a7 1. This is Our House - Bon Jovi 2. The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum 3. Right Now by Van Halen 4. We Go Tog…

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#146 Slipknot - Slipknot 1:24:14

4M ago1:24:14

1:24:14

Slipknot came out of the Des Moines metal scene determined to be the biggest band in the entire world, so they kept adding members until it became a reality. The team welcome a special guest and discuss band marketing strategies, nu metal's contributions to the canon, and the Slipknot mask hierarchy Email us your complaints (or questions / comments…

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The Chop Unlimited's Rob Kassees (and Jenn!) talk Talking Heads, David Bowie and more! 33:33

4M ago33:33

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Rob Kassees of the Chop Unlimited, makers of, among other things, the podcast 1001 Album Complaints, joins Jenn Tully to talk about some of their favorite songs. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3gFBxkQFYZV6nn3ktMorVU?si=153a3f5814be4ee4 1. Life During Wartime by Talking Heads 2. Space Oddity by David Bowie 3. Shipbuilding by Elvis Costello & The …

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#145 Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen 1:35:47

4M ago1:35:47

1:35:47

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 islands Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to special guest Josh's podcast Dad Rocks! here: htt…

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Super Awesome Mix's Matt Sidhom (and Jenn!) talk about the Greatest Night in Pop! 27:50

4M ago27:50

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Matt Sidhom of the Super Awesome Mix Podcast Network (host/co-host of Super Awesome Mix, The Battle and Play by Play) joins Jenn Tully to talk about the new Netflix documentary 'The Greatest Night in Pop' about the making of the song 'We Are the World' https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3EqnO5AXfYgwQwh342Xj1o?si=55509fd5c0384f3e 1. Night Life - Cynd…

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#144 Gary Numan - The Pleasure Principle 1:22:41

4M ago1:22:41

1:22:41

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.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we r…

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Artist and Musician Catherine Gairard (and Jenn!) discuss Songs That Move Them! 37:37

5M ago37:37

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Artist and Musician Catherine Gairard joins Jenn Tully to get to know each other through four songs that move them. You can check out Catherine's YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@catherinegairard Here's the playlist: 1. Beautiful by Christina Aguilera 2. Nemo by Nightwish 3. Anything But Me by Muna 4. Love is Mystical by Cold War Kids ht…

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#143 The Beach Boys - The Beach Boys Today! 1:32:47

5M ago1:32:47

1:32:47

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.com Listen to our episode compa…

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WAYLT: Time Capsule - Y2K Dance Mix! 7:57

5M ago7:57

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A new format this week as Jenn brings you a What Are You Listening To? Time Capsule. Four songs that capture the essence of a particular time and place. This week, it's a four song mix of lighter dance songs that emerged during the heavier times at the beginning of the century. 1. Murder on the Dance Floor - Sophie Ellis-Bextor 2. Can't Get You Out…

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#142 Oasis - Definitely Maybe 1:47:41

5M ago1:47:41

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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 1001AlbumCompl…

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#141 Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual 1:30:13

5M ago1:30:13

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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.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (c…

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Musician and Author Clem Moss (and Jenn!) talk Nick Cave, Elton John and more! 33:12

5M ago33:12

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Musician and Author Clem Moss joins Jenn Tully to get to know each other through a very eclectic playlist: 1. Nobody's Baby Now - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds 2. Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding - Elton John 3. A Million Miles Away - The Plimsouls 4. Spin the Bottle - The Juliana Hatfield Three…

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#140 Eagles - Hotel California 1:55:22

5M ago1:55:22

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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 / comm…

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From Nowhere to Nothing's Joel Bouchard (and Jenn!) talk Songs that get them Thinking 29:27

5M ago29:27

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Host of the philosphy podcast, From Nowhere to Nothing, Joel Bouchard joins Jenn Tully to talk about songs that get them thinking! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lAF1IQSjuhvCH3ymzOEaz?si=c3beae69e11a4d37 1. Ordinary Guy - Toro y Moi 2. Superunknown - Soundgarden 3. Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell 4. Map of the Problematique - Muse…

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#139 Buck Owens and His Buckaroos - I've Got a Tiger by the Tail 1:10:05

6M ago1:10:05

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Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OAcXqIIkJxHzonZ1x5X4m?si=4804a09ad22e4622 Listen to I've Got a Tiger by the Tail here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7DXEdYGHm…

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Veteran Rocker Mike Fox (and Jenn!) talk Songs that Rock! 23:54

6M ago23:54

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Host of the Veteran Rockers podcast and comedian, Mike Fox, joins Jenn Tully to talk about songs that rock! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Ms8MkFmqGek8TYXQ7JXEc?si=81c5e2252f4749ba 1. Candy - Iggy Pop 2. Come on Down - Nik Kershaw 3. Within Your Reach - The Replacements 4. Fool in the Rain - Led Zeppelin…

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#138 Soft Cell - Non Stop Erotic Cabaret 1:09:07

6M ago1:09:07

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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.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compi…

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