Like many of us, I've been reading many tributes to Steve over the past few days, but I think this one best and most comprehensively captures the man's breadth, thoughtfulness, and integrity (and contradictions!). Kudos, Jay. xx
I've been devouring Albini stuff this week, constantly. I don't think I've ever seen such an outpouring of love for an artist, just day after day of it, and I read it all. But what I've really loved, as much as seeing so many of Albini's own collected words in interviews and articles, are the tributes from so many people he's touched -- bands he's recorded and eaten meals with, colleagues in the recording biz, etc. For one thing, musicians are really good writers! I've been moved to tears by guitarists describing his miking techniques, and folks who worked for him describing gifts he's given them. Such a void he leaves. Requiescat, Steve.
I've laughed every time I've ever thought of Robert Fripp's response to Albini's 'The Problem With Music' essay:
"My only substantial criticism of Steve's commentary is that it paints the music industry in too positive a light."
Like many of us, I've been reading many tributes to Steve over the past few days, but I think this one best and most comprehensively captures the man's breadth, thoughtfulness, and integrity (and contradictions!). Kudos, Jay. xx
That's very kind, James. I tried!
Thanks Jay
I've been devouring Albini stuff this week, constantly. I don't think I've ever seen such an outpouring of love for an artist, just day after day of it, and I read it all. But what I've really loved, as much as seeing so many of Albini's own collected words in interviews and articles, are the tributes from so many people he's touched -- bands he's recorded and eaten meals with, colleagues in the recording biz, etc. For one thing, musicians are really good writers! I've been moved to tears by guitarists describing his miking techniques, and folks who worked for him describing gifts he's given them. Such a void he leaves. Requiescat, Steve.
I'm with you, Tod. It really is something.