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.
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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
I’m not sure which other artists have released their best work on their 5th studio album (after four priors that were consistently and increasingly amazing)
It may not be her “New York album” per se given its recording provenance at Linford Manor in Milton Keynes
But it is damn sure *MY* PJ Harvey NYC album
I also love the nod to Patti Smith (she was always lurking there, just below the surface) on “Horses In My Dreams” 🖤
This is kind of about you
This is kind of about me
We just kinda lost our way
We were looking to be free 🪽
A top ten all time album for me
Oct 22, 2024
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 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
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is gig etiquette dead? Don’t go to a gig if you wanna just talk to your mates! go to a pub it’s what they’re for!
Dec 8, 2024
IT'S OUT MY RECORD IS OUT I LITERALLY AM CRYING. The culmination of 4 plus years of work. I'm...gonna go to bed now!
May 3, 2024