For me Steve Albini drum sounds are the best drum sounds. there are endless “how to produce drums like Albini“ articles, but no one else can was doing it like him imo. You think of Nirvana’s Scentless Apprentice, and you can feel that super specific drum sound. That distinctive snare. He somehow makes drums sound really immediate and tight while also spacious. My favourite combination is when Albini produces Rob Ellis on PJ Harvey’s Rid of Me. Rob Ellis is one of my favourite drummers and the combo is killer. Just LISTEN to the drums on 50ft Queenie (linked).
Jul 24, 2024
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I couldn't choose between this and Pod by The Breeders but I linked pod in my last rec, so here’s PJ Harvey. I used this record (especially 50 ft queenie) as production refeeence for the drums on my record. Albini really was the master of drum sound. Heartbroken.
May 8, 2024
So heartbroken to hear of his death. He produced 4 of my favourite records -
PJ Harvey’s Rid of Me
The Breeder’s Pod
Pixies’ Surfer Rosa
Nirvana’s In Utero
My favourite producer and it was one of my big music goals to record with him one day. I’m so sad. If you haven’t listened to his work, please do. I’ve attached Pod which I think is a perfect record.
May 8, 2024
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Masterpiece of an album, Neil Peart’s drum beats throughout the whole album are top tier.
Dec 20, 2024
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I am by no means traditionally religious, but I fully understand how being in the presence of beautiful stained glass can feel like being with god. ALWAYS stop off at a church on the way if you think it might have good stained glass. The bluebells in the bottom right corner of this made me loose my breath for a moment.
Apr 24, 2025
Apr 14, 2025
I used to be envious of people who had “MySpace friends” or “tumblr friends”. Now I have PI.FYI friends. Thank you capyboppy for your lovely letter and this illustration of a capybara and a mouse with fruit on our heads, it made me weirdly emotional ❤️
Jun 11, 2024