A eulogy for the most influential producer of the 90s, also a pioneering musician in the 80s and an outspoken critic of pop culture throughout his life but particularly in the 00s…
Nice tribute. I was a day or two finding out. So many amazing bands albums he produced, and I feel that for many artists I love, it was the Albini produced ones that hooked me.
I love Dude Incredible as well; just brilliant. And I’ve always said In Utero was the best Nirvana album; it was playing at top volume when I stopped in at Real Groovy at lunch.
So well written Simon. Very sad to wake to your substack headline and was hoping you were maybe saying his incredible craftsmanship had finally taken a wrong turn and had 'died" but alas.
That Bodega gig was something else with Steve manhandling his belt strapped guitar and ripping out his catalogue like a man possessed..
I reckon I own more Albini produced work than any other producer.
Nice tribute. I was a day or two finding out. So many amazing bands albums he produced, and I feel that for many artists I love, it was the Albini produced ones that hooked me.
Bro, nicely put. We need more people who can tell the industry what they need to hear, not less. It feels like a sad day losing Mr Albini.
Well said, Simon - thank you.
I love Dude Incredible as well; just brilliant. And I’ve always said In Utero was the best Nirvana album; it was playing at top volume when I stopped in at Real Groovy at lunch.
So well written Simon. Very sad to wake to your substack headline and was hoping you were maybe saying his incredible craftsmanship had finally taken a wrong turn and had 'died" but alas.
That Bodega gig was something else with Steve manhandling his belt strapped guitar and ripping out his catalogue like a man possessed..
I reckon I own more Albini produced work than any other producer.
RIP SA- you gave the world so much great music.
Thanks. Yeah, what a gig. What a guy. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.