Written by Steve Albini, producer of Nirvana, and others.

http://www.thebaffler.com...cerpt.html

Pretty accurate.

Although I admit I don't know much about it, I believe the music industry needs more figures like Albini. A shining example of someone who believes in the music they make, who are fiercely independent and refuse to be affected by major labels or album sales. It would be fair to suggest that 1 of the reasons why Nirvana's records were on the whole fantastic was due to Albini. He is in tune with how to bring out the best from any alternative group, from the Pixies, the Breeders and the Wedding Present to Tad, Poster Children and Helmet. Admirable in the sense that he often refuses to be credited as a producer, preferring instead the more hands-on title of engineer.

His constant commintment providing solid production for almost any band that came looking is remarkable. In fact, his occasional clenched-teeth work for major-label groups like Nirvana, PJ Harvey and the Auteurs provided the bankroll to give solid performances to obscure bands and personal projects.

Steve Albini... a true music industry hero.

That took me a while to read, never really thought of it that way...

thanks 2freaky

Albini said:

This line killed me, because it was so true.

Very funny article. We all have to be careful.