Ep127: Steve Albini (Shellac, Big Black, Electrical Audio Studio)

<p><a href="http://www.protonicreversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/episode127-SteveAlbini.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-780" src="http://www.protonicreversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/episode127-SteveAlbini-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://www.protonicreversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/episode127-SteveAlbini-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.protonicreversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/episode127-SteveAlbini-50x50.jpg 50w, https://www.protonicreversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/episode127-SteveAlbini-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.protonicreversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/episode127-SteveAlbini.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p> <p><a href="itpc://www.protonicreversal.com/podcast/feed.xml"><img decoding="async" src="http://www.protonicreversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Apple_Podcast_Icon-150x150.png" alt="Subscribe or listen via Apple Podcasts" width="50" height="50" /></a><a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5yYWRpb25vcGUuY29tL3BvZGNhc3RzL3Byb3RvbmljcmV2ZXJzYWwvZmVlZC54bWw%3D"><img decoding="async" src="http://www.protonicreversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/google-podcasts-150x150.png" alt="Subscribe or listen via Google Podcasts" width="50" height="50" /> </a><a href="http://www.protonicreversal.com/podcast/feed.xml"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="http://www.protonicreversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/rss-512-150x150.png" alt="Protonic Reversal RSS Feed" width="50" height="50" /></a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/75wRwkJQO4eNyyRDv9fan8?si=662a367f2abc470c"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="http://www.protonicreversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/spotify_icon_130826-150x150.png" alt="Spotify Podcasts" width="50" height="50" /></a><a href="https://www.pandora.com/podcast/conan-neutrons-protonic-reversal/PC:24747"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="http://www.protonicreversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/PikPng.com_pandora-logo-png_840733-150x150.png" alt="Protonic reversal on Pandora Podcasts" width="50" height="50" /></a></p> <!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');</script><![endif]--> <audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-779-1" preload="none" style="width: 100%;" controls="controls"><source type="audio/mpeg" src="https://www.protonicreversal.com/podcast/media/2024-04-29_388_Ep388__10th_Anniversary_Spectacular_(Duane_Denison,_Coady_Willis,_Marnie_Stern,_Steve_Albini,_Falco,_Bob_Bert,_David_Pajo,_Alain_Johannes,_John_Schmersal,_Mike_Morasky,_Dale_Crover,_Jennifer_Precious_Finch,_Ian_MacKaye).mp3?_=1" /><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/podcast/media/2024-04-29_388_Ep388__10th_Anniversary_Spectacular_(Duane_Denison,_Coady_Willis,_Marnie_Stern,_Steve_Albini,_Falco,_Bob_Bert,_David_Pajo,_Alain_Johannes,_John_Schmersal,_Mike_Morasky,_Dale_Crover,_Jennifer_Precious_Finch,_Ian_MacKaye).mp3">https://www.protonicreversal.com/podcast/media/2024-04-29_388_Ep388__10th_Anniversary_Spectacular_(Duane_Denison,_Coady_Willis,_Marnie_Stern,_Steve_Albini,_Falco,_Bob_Bert,_David_Pajo,_Alain_Johannes,_John_Schmersal,_Mike_Morasky,_Dale_Crover,_Jennifer_Precious_Finch,_Ian_MacKaye).mp3</a></audio> <p><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/podcast/index.php?name=2018-09-27_127_ep127__steve_albini_shellac__big_black__engineer.mp3">(stream and download – Episode 127)</a></p> <p>Well hey, hey there Protonic Reversal devotees. Time for another episode, Steve Albini is back with us after a 106 episode break. Conan and Steve talk about:</p> <p>-Steve inadvertently ruining the “perfect run” of 9 continuous guests for the <a href="http://www.radionope.com/podcasts/protonicreversal/?name=2017-10-02_100_ep100__chris_frey_christian_lembach_sohrab_habibion_josh_newton_dale_crover_tom_hazelmyer_andrew__falco__falkous_rick_valentin_not_steve_albini.mp3">100th episode of Protonic Reversal</a> (not out of malice)<br /> -Winning the World Series of Poker (and why that might not be as impressive as it sounds)<br /> -Why recording records is still satisfying.<br /> -Fluffy coffee shop<br /> -A story of two competing magic shops<br /> -Thoughts on the internet equalizing things for music.<br /> -How this helps those passionate about music as opposed to those passionate about profit.<br /> -The hive mind as a filter.<br /> -The internet as a discovery tool for lost art.<br /> -Nick Drake’s mother.<br /> -Pegboy play South America<br /> -Streaming Services and the next logical progression of decentralization.<br /> -“how do you stop something that doesn’t store anything?”<br /> -Longevity in studios = flexibility<br /> -dislike of meritocracy [...]

<p><a href="http://www.protonicreversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ep126-jeffpinkus.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="http://www.protonicreversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ep126-jeffpinkus-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-777" srcset="https://www.protonicreversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ep126-jeffpinkus-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.protonicreversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ep126-jeffpinkus-50x50.jpg 50w, https://www.protonicreversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ep126-jeffpinkus-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.protonicreversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ep126-jeffpinkus.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><br /> <a href="itpc://www.radionope.com/podcasts/protonicreversal/feed.xml"><img decoding="async" title="Subscribe via iTunes" src="http://www.radionope.com/static/itunes.png" alt="Subscribe via iTunes" border="0"/></a> <a href="http://stitcher.com/podcast/conan-neutrons-protonic-reversal"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" title="Protonic Reversal on Stitcher" src="http://www.radionope.com/static/stitcher-300x300.png" alt="Protonic Reversal on Stitcher" width="42" height="42"/></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/radioneutron"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="http://www.radionope.com/static/face.png" alt="" width="42" height="42"/></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/conanneutron"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="http://www.radionope.com/static/twitter.png" alt="" width="42" height="42"/></a><a href="http://www.radionope.com/podcasts/protonicreversal/feed.xml"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="http://www.radionope.com/static/rss.png" alt="" width="42" height="42"/></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.radionope.com/podcasts/protonicreversal/?name=2018-09-27_126_ep126__j_d__pinkus_butthole_surfers__melvins__honky.mp3">(stream and download – Episode 126)</a></p> <p>It’s Jeff Pinkus of Butthole Surfers, Melvins, and Honky! It’s an episode of Protonic Reversal.<br /> What more do you need to know?</p> <p>ok, ok…<br /> Greetings protonic friends, time again for a thrilling new episode of Protonic Reversal. Today is Mr. J.D. Pinkus of Butthole Surfers fame, he also plays in the Mighty Melvins, Honky and has recently released a solo banjo record called: Keep on the Grass. Interview starts at: 14:40<br /> Conan and Jeff talk about the following topics:<br /> -Keep on the Grass, the story behind it and the involvement of Danny Barnes (bad livers)<br /> -different sequences for different formats<br /> -the concept of the full length In general<br /> -the cassette comeback<br /> -Pinkus Abortion Technician<br /> -joining up with Buzz and Dale because of Jared’s impending fatherhood<br /> -picking BHS songs for a Melvin’s set<br /> -Paul Leary songs<br /> -the incredible depth of the Melvin’s catalog.<br /> -different lyrical approaches.<br /> -John Prine<br /> -lots of headphone listening of Chicho music<br /> -live interpretations of Melvin’s songs and arranging the songs for two basses.<br /> -playing with Steven McDonald<br /> -bringing the [...]

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