More on Albini’s work with Nirvana:
Was not expecting to see St Paul and the Broken Bones on a list like this. Kudos.
1st - Alabama
Best - Van Morrison
Worst - Counting Crows
Most Surprising - John Mellencamp
Loudest - Smashing Pumpkins
Last - Zac Brown Band
Next - hope it’s Kings of Leon
Wish I Had Seen - Bob Seger or Tom Petty
Most Fun - Lenny Kravitz
Seen the Most - Sister Hazel
Best Opening Act - Marcus King
Worst Opening Act - Van Morrison’s daughter
Just finished reading through the entire Albini letter posted above to the members of Nirvana re: pre-recording of In Utero. His comment about “remixing is for talentless pussies” is pretty funny considering that Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree has a very nice side gig doing just that!
Anyway, didn’t realize Albini was so self-effacing. Having recently read a history of the 1960’s supergroup Cream, Eric Clapton et al dealt with many who had their money grubbing hands all over every aspect that short lived band. Albini apparently the total antithesis of the typical producer etc.
From Slash’s upcoming album “Orgy of the Damned”. The album will cover old blues songs with various singers.
clt says now you just mumble and use auto tune
With Ministry perhaps calling it a day, definitely the wildest performance I ever saw - not as much by the band but instead the audience reaction during the 1992 Lollapalooza tour!
Will be in the QC in September at PNC.
It’s been awhile, but one of the best shows I ever saw was Staind, Three Days Grace, and Hurt during Speed Street back in 2006.
And the inspiration for one of my favorite scenes from The Simpsons:
I’ll have to admit that I wasn’t much of a BHS fan (beyond “Pepper”) so wasn’t aware of their wild live show rep.
And, of course:
