Steve Albini has died at the age of 61, legendary record producer of Nirvana, best known for recording the album “In Utero”. The American musician, guitarist of the Nineties group Shellac, still active, died following a heart attack in Chicago.
Career in Shellac
As he remembers The postAlbini was an idol of American alternative rock of the 90s, for his contribution in defining the sound of grunge and post-punk, working as a producer in hundreds of records.
The 61-year-old Californian was also known in the underground scene as the guitarist and frontman of Big Black and Rapeman before, and above all of the noise rock trio Shellacwith whom he had recorded six records (the most famous Action Parkfrom 1994) and continued to play: ten years after the last album, it should be released on May 17th To All Trains.
Steve Albini on stage at the Primavera Sound Festival in Madrid with Shellac, in June 2023
The role with Nirvana
Steve Albini was particularly famous for his part in the recording of Nirvana’s second album, In the Uterusin which he helped Kurt Cobain find a different sound than the one recorded with the queen of grunge band on their debut album, Nevermind. The producer became known for returning in the records he produced a sound very faithful to what the groups expressed live in concerts.
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About the relationship with Kurt Cobain, Albini recounted: “I never tried to become his friend because I knew that everyone around him was trying to sneak into his world like a parasite. I wanted him to know that he didn’t have to worry about this with me. I never pressured him to have a confidential relationship with him. But I saw him while he was working and I could see that he was extremely serious about his music, his passion was authentic.”
Who was Steve Albini
Born in Pasadena on July 22, 1962, Albini founded his own label, theElectrical Audiowhich with two recording studios has made itself appreciated and known over the years as one of the most important realities of independent rock.
Corriere della Sera also recalls an episode in the producer’s career which attracted a lot of criticism for his dedication a 45 rpm record for Benito Mussolini with a sarcastic streak called “Il Duce”.
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