Yesterday, it was revealed that the renowned recording producer, Steve Albini, passed away at the age of 61 due to a heart attack. Albini was famous for recording iconic albums such as Pixies’ Surfer Rosa and Nirvana’s In Utero. Pulp frontman, Jarvis Cocker, who had worked with Albini on his solo album Further Complications in 2009, has paid tribute to the late producer on social media.
Cocker shared a picture of Albini’s Electrical Audio studio on Instagram and wrote: “Working with Steve Albini was an education in many ways: the technical aspects of recording sound, for sure – but also lessons in how to live and work at making music without being destroyed by the Music Business.” The singer also praised Albini for being a unique individual and urged fans to listen to the music he was involved in and read what he wrote about it, stating that it is worth it.
Besides Further Complications, Albini was known for producing and recording successful albums like Rid of Me by PJ Harvey, Manic Street Preachers’ Journal for Plague Lovers, and more. As a musician, Albini led bands like Shellac, Big Black and Flour.
Several musicians paid tribute to the legendary producer following his passing, including Pixies and Benefits, among others. Most recently, Nirvana shared a letter from Albini outlining his approach to recording music and his desire to produce In Utero.
In a recent interview with NME, Albini shared that being associated with Nirvana due to his work on their final album, In Utero, was not a burden. The producer stated that it was entirely reasonable as it was the most famous album he had worked on.
Albini’s influence on the music industry over the past several decades reshaped how albums were recorded and the role producers played in creating them. His music will continue to inspire artists around the world for many years to come
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