About this episode
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Iron Maiden kicks off a true heavy metal institution with their 1980 eponymous debut album. The boys talk about time signature changes creating tension and release, 70s prog rock's connection to 80s metal, and stacking up quadruple guitars. 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/6XsnFDrzskjZlU2CDAKRem?si=a986595f39644793 Listen to Iron Maiden here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5nyyw7ThJdClJ0jPisOta3?si=HJVLUmpHQB-zpYvK8xWtPA&dl_branch=1 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Check out the Merch Store Next week's album: The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground and Nico