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Steve Albini has died

Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,471
edited May 8 in Other Music
Sad news. Refused to take a ”producer royalty” on his albums, among them Nirvana’s In Utero. 

There is a good interview with him (and Dave and Krist) by Conan. 
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
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  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Posts: 36,833
    just saw this email from consequence! shit!
    new album "Cigarettes" out Spring 2025!

    www.headstonesband.com




  • lexicondevillexicondevil Posts: 2,044
    This interview is really interesting. It makes me thankful I never "made it" in the music business, and it's also fun to read his strong opinions.
    I was laughing when he was talking about a band he is currently recording:

    M: This band you were just recording sounded a bit Public Image to me.

    S: This band is horrible. They’re an example of an inexcusably bad band who’s been around for too long to be apologized for. I really don’t like their music. And they’re really annoying people.

    https://smithlahrman.blogspot.com/2010/10/interview-with-steve-albini-1993.html
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  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 11,397

    This was sad news to read today. The guy produced a lot of great stuff, and definitely had some unique views. The Conan interview of him, Grohl & Novoselic for IU's 30th anniversary was fantastic. 

    RIP.
  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Posts: 36,833
    lexicondevil said:
    This interview is really interesting. It makes me thankful I never "made it" in the music business, and it's also fun to read his strong opinions.
    I was laughing when he was talking about a band he is currently recording:

    M: This band you were just recording sounded a bit Public Image to me.

    S: This band is horrible. They’re an example of an inexcusably bad band who’s been around for too long to be apologized for. I really don’t like their music. And they’re really annoying people.

    https://smithlahrman.blogspot.com/2010/10/interview-with-steve-albini-1993.html
    he was something wasn't he? RIP
    new album "Cigarettes" out Spring 2025!

    www.headstonesband.com




  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 9,384
    One of my favorites is this Dylan Baldi interview from 2012 where the first 3 questions are about recording with Albini

    https://pitchfork.com/news/45065-cloud-nothings-talk-aggressive-new-steve-albini-produced-album/
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,471
    pjl44 said:
    One of my favorites is this Dylan Baldi interview from 2012 where the first 3 questions are about recording with Albini

    https://pitchfork.com/news/45065-cloud-nothings-talk-aggressive-new-steve-albini-produced-album/
    Haha. That is great
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • primussucksprimussucks Posts: 2,356
    pjl44 said:
    One of my favorites is this Dylan Baldi interview from 2012 where the first 3 questions are about recording with Albini

    https://pitchfork.com/news/45065-cloud-nothings-talk-aggressive-new-steve-albini-produced-album/
    That's hilarious!
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  • Edved82Edved82 Posts: 1,279
    Awful news. Steve was one of the most authentic people in the industry and a genius producer and musician. RIP Steve.
    "...though my problems are meaningless....that don't make them go away...."
  • 23scidoo23scidoo Posts: 19,213
    I saw him with Shellac some years ago..RIP..
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  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 11,397

  • chrisr211977chrisr211977 Posts: 93
    R.I.P.
    I don't believe nothin', even if it's true.
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  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,122
    Merkin Baller said:

    he did/does? my kinda guy! :triumph:
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,901
    Terrible and sad news.  61, oh man.  Way too young.  A fine talent gone.
    R.I.P. Steve Albini
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,932
    I'm just putting this link here, which I came across. I am unfamiliar with the person, but it is good for everyone to see all sides of a thing.


    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,471
    What the fuck
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Posts: 36,833
    OH MY GOD
    new album "Cigarettes" out Spring 2025!

    www.headstonesband.com




  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,297
    PJ_Soul said:
    I'm just putting this link here, which I came across. I am unfamiliar with the person, but it is good for everyone to see all sides of a thing.


    How the hell didn't this blow up during Me Too?
  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 11,397
    Wow. 
  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 9,384
    I wondered how long before that got posted
  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 9,384
    If you take a dive into Big Black lyrics....that is also a journey. Especially when you juxtapose it against that prose.
  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 9,384
    Big Black - Jordan, Minnesota 


  • lexicondevillexicondevil Posts: 2,044
    PJ_Soul said:
    I'm just putting this link here, which I came across. I am unfamiliar with the person, but it is good for everyone to see all sides of a thing.


    Damn. That is beyond fucked up. Thanks for enlightening me and also making me ill.
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    1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
    Nothing since then. I suck.
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  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 9,384
    Look this is the ultimate hammer in any Pearl Jam vs Nirvana argument.

    "Meanwhile a month later Pearl Jam released Vs., their first collaboration with long-time producer Brendan O'Brien who has never advocated for relations beyond those with consenting adults."
  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Posts: 36,833
    pjl44 said:
    Big Black - Jordan, Minnesota 


    WHAT....THE....FUCK. 
    new album "Cigarettes" out Spring 2025!

    www.headstonesband.com




  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,901
    edited May 10
    Well, if this is all true (I hope it is not), then I guess I have to say, the hell with that guy.  Criminies sake...
    Post edited by brianlux on
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
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  • BrainofBGABrainofBGA Posts: 4,219
    edited May 10
    brianlux said:
    Well, if this is all true (I hope it is not), then I guess I have to say, the hell with that guy.  Criminies sake...
    Rest in Hell, not in peace. As you say, hope it’s not true! 
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,932
    edited May 11
    Prett sure it's true (among other things that i'm reading that have apparently been excused as "edgelord behaviour"). And that makes EV's little honour's of him during the Portland show pretty awkward.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 9,384
    PJ_Soul said:
    Prett sure it's true (among other things that i'm reading that have apparently been excused as "edgelord behaviour"). And that makes EV's little honour's of him during the Portland show pretty awkward.
    I mean look there's the Pete Townshend stuff too. If you don't want to believe a person is a certain way you'll grasp at anything you can to deny it or ignore it.
  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Posts: 36,833
    maybe Ed hadn't heard of it. I mean, I just heard of it two days ago. 
    new album "Cigarettes" out Spring 2025!

    www.headstonesband.com




  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,932
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    maybe Ed hadn't heard of it. I mean, I just heard of it two days ago. 

    That is my assumption.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
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