RIP Steve Albini

[DaMuleRules]

You may not recognize the name, but you definitely recognize the great albums he produced. Big loss and too soon.

STEVE ALBINI
SHELLAC FRONTMAN & NIRVANA ENGINEER DEAD AT 61

Albini rose to fame in the '80s with his punk rock band, Big Black, which he started alongside guitarist Santiago Durango and bassist Jeff Pezzati. The group was known for controversial lyrics ... and for choosing to use a drum machine over a drum kit. They released 2 studio albums before disbanding in 1987.

Despite his disdain for the term producer, Albini went on to work on several high-profile albums, including the Pixies’ 1988 album “Surfer Rosa” and Nirvana's 1993 “In Utero" album. He also recorded PJ Harvey’s second studio album, “Rid of Me,” which also came out in 1993.
He famously rejected royalty payments ... asking for a flat fee in most cases -- often criticizing musicians for being in it for the money.
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You thought God was an architect, now you know
He’s something like a pipe bomb ready to blow
And everything you built that’s all for show
goes up in flames
In 24 frames

Jason Isbell

Man, do those lyrics resonate right now

[Omar Little]

One of a kind. I love the story a one it a young electronic artist when asked to sample his stuff, and he sent the guy a letter basically congratulating him on his project, ripping his whole scene and style of music to shreds, and then ending by telling him of course he had permission and have fun with it.
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“We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ― Elie Wiesel

[panamaniac]

That's terrible. I've watched some of his interviews over the years and he always came off las quite insightful . Very talented producer/engineer as well. RIP