Steve Albini, the roaring legacy of the roaring producer who changed rock history

In addition, this news surprised him. What’s more, after some of the same statements Steve Albini Nine months ago to an English newspaper, he admitted that at some point, especially during the 1990s, he had behaved like an idiot. Among his most famous contradictions are, for example, Liz Fair. He did not measure his comments with her or with anyone else. What began with an attack on musicians ended with a general strike against the industry. However, his magic, which will remain in the memory, is due to the voice he brought out of any artist; Rough, abrasive, rough, electrified… Within seconds of any recording he was involved in, I already identified his brand and the scope of each song. It may have been uncomfortable to work with him, with the personality he displayed, but on the other hand, he brought out the best in every recording, collecting a large number of them that have remained in the history of rock music. Below are five of the recordings produced by Albini that represent his legacy

His magic, which is always remembered, is the sound he brought out of any artist; Rough, abrasive, rough, electrifying

Fairies- Rosa server (1992)

It was the first successful album on which Albini intervened, an unprecedented electrical storm and a collection of songs with few landmarks, from Bone machine Not esteemed where is my mind?until it reaches a lustful scream Let’s goLong before tennis player Rafa Nadal came into fashion. It is said, as shown, that Albini actually used revolutionary resources to achieve the sonic resonance he desired.

The Spirit of Serenity – In the womb (1993)

After the success and bomb it was The nervous mindYou had to be very brave to face the challenge of continuing it. And of course, it couldn’t have fallen into better hands. Albini managed to transform the group’s sound (more intense and powerful), but without leaving the text, giving the album its own identity. In any case, In the womb He is a favorite among many of his followers. Certainly, it is the most luxurious and demanding. Of course, Albini never forgave Cobain, who gave in to the label that mocked his mix and asked Butch Vig, producer It doesn’t matterWhich gives Albini’s work a more radiant sound.

PJ Harvey – Get rid of me (1993)

It’s best not to imagine what this recording was like: Two high-speed trains collide. Two very strong personalities, but at the same time different. He’s very direct, and she’s much more committed. From this equation came the disc with which many were in constant disagreement To bring you my loveThey choose their believers. In fact, Without Steve Albini at the controls, songs like Legs I Queenie fiftieth Why did they take this distance and this height?.

a little – Things we lost in the fire (2001)

There may be other groups that Steve Albini’s character could be more closely associated with. but, As for philosophy, Alan Sparhawk and Steve Albini were very close, they were cousins. Firstly, for the processing of guitars, always pushing them to the limit, and then, for the importance of each atmosphere. And there, on this earth, Sparhawk and Mimi Parker were masters. In fact, this is an album that falls somewhere in the middle between his noisiest and most quiet and experimental phases.

Page and plant – Walking in Clarksdale (1998)

There are few musicians who have as strict control over their work as their music The backbone of Led Zeppelin. It’s been years, Jimmy Pagetransforms his band’s legacy through constant reissues and Robert Factory He never stops panning for gold, he’s a restless musician and he keeps going out into the desert, like he’s wearing a bluegrass suit. So, Having Steve Albini here was a surprise. And bravo to him, since his hand is so noticeable, he’ll go to heaven (even more so now that he’s apologized) to be able to tell his neighbors that one day he designed these two rock giants.