Lars Gotrich

producer and writer, NPR Music

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Though he hated being called a “producer,” Albini was behind albums by The Pixies and Nirvana. He helped create a D-I-Y, analog sound in rock music that influenced others.

Remembering Steve Albini: The storied artist who helped shape the sound of alt-rock

Though he hated being called a “producer,” Albini was behind albums by The Pixies and Nirvana. He helped create a D-I-Y, analog sound in rock music that influenced others.

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