Here Come the Surveyors: A Look at Steve Albini

Stephen · 10-23-2019, 10:11 PM

Nice. The guy has a hell of a resume. Look forward to reading your explorations.

OccultHawk · 10-23-2019, 10:44 PM

WTF???

If that’s all you’re going to say about Big Black gtfo

A halfass review of Atomizer stating you don’t like it.

It’s inexcusable not to like Atomizer. If you don’t like Big Black you’re not intellectually equipped to write about Steve Albini. It’s the core fundamental expression of his aggression. It’s his attack mode put on display. Big Black is the genesis of his entire philosophical approach to his music.

That doesn’t make any ****ing sense. Seriously.

The Batlord · 10-24-2019, 08:45 AM

He's a ****ing pantywaist indie rock white guy whose glasses don't even have lenses. What do you expect? I'm sure if Steve Albini was in Wilco he'd give them a 10/10.

**Exo** · 10-24-2019, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by OccultHawk

WTF???

If that’s all you’re going to say about Big Black gtfo

A halfass review of Atomizer stating you don’t like it.

It’s inexcusable not to like Atomizer. If you don’t like Big Black you’re not intellectually equipped to write about Steve Albini. It’s the core fundamental expression of his aggression. It’s his attack mode put on display. Big Black is the genesis of his entire philosophical approach to his music.

That doesn’t make any ****ing sense. Seriously.

I really don't like drum machines and the "branching on the edge of industrial" music isn't my thing. Shellac is a different band. I started with Shellac with Albini.

Allmy reviews are half assed by the way. Where have you been?

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

He's a ****ing pantywaist indie rock white guy whose glasses don't even have lenses. What do you expect? I'm sure if Steve Albini was in Wilco he'd give them a 10/10.

Why do you think I like indie rock? What indie rock do I like? I've literally never listened to a Wilco record in my life. You're so much better than this. Rag on me for legit reasons like OH above. You have this idea that I am some Pitchfork indie douchebag and I couldn't be more put off by that kind of music. Be better.

**Frownland** · 10-24-2019, 09:05 AM

^Don't you like Sun Kil Moon? Close enough.

Big Black is aight but they're overrated as ****. That's par for the course on any release that Albini actually plays on, though.

God tier producer, I hope Exo goes into Albini's production techniques.

The Batlord · 10-24-2019, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Exo

I really don't like drum machines and the "branching on the edge of industrial" music isn't my thing. Shellac is a different band. I started with Shellac with Albini.

Allmy reviews are half assed by the way. Where have you been?

Why do you think I like indie rock? What indie rock do I like? I've literally never listened to a Wilco record in my life. You're so much better than this. Rag on me for legit reasons like OH above. You have this idea that I am some Pitchfork indie douchebag and I couldn't be more put off by that kind of music. Be better.

You can't fool me with your post-indie jazz dad posturing.

**Exo** · 10-24-2019, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

^Don't you like Sun Kil Moon? Close enough.

Big Black is aight but they're overrated as ****. That's par for the course on any release that Albini actually plays on, though.

God tier producer, I hope Exo goes into Albini's production techniques.

I like that one record, yeah. It's good. The rest not so much.

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

You can't fool me with your post-indie jazz dad posturing.

I'm disappointed in you.

The Batlord · 10-24-2019, 09:18 AM

Where's that picture of you and the rest of your indie folk band at that wedding?

**Exo** · 10-24-2019, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Where's that picture of you and the rest of your indie folk band at that wedding?

That's a great joke. I mean, we look like we're in Mumford and Sons but that doesn't mean I listen to them. Sh*t, I had a grey shirt and blue pants on. I think you got the wrong idea about me homie.

**Frownland** · 10-24-2019, 09:35 AM

Inb4 Exo checks out Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and becomes a Wilco stan.

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Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,548	^Don't you like Sun Kil Moon? Close enough. Big Black is aight but they're overrated as ***. That's par for the course on any release that Albini actually plays on, though. God tier producer, I hope Exo goes into Albini's production techniques. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth.* d e a f b o x

10-24-2019, 09:35 AM	#20 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,548	Inb4 Exo checks out Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and becomes a Wilco stan. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

10-23-2019, 10:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
Stephen I sleep in your hat Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne, Vic. Aus. Posts: 1,846	Nice. The guy has a hell of a resume. Look forward to reading your explorations.