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1001 Album Complaints

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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 learn more about music production and music history? Then welcome to your new favorite weekly podcast.