I forgot how much I loved this whole album. A song from it came up on my radio today so of course I’m just listening to the whole album on repeat again.
In February 1995, The WaPo described #Albini as a “post-punk barbarian.” By Sept 2023, The Post called him an “era-defining alt-rock producer.”
He was prolific, telling the Free Press Houston in 2018 that he had worked on a “couple thousand” records.
One of those was in the late 1990s w/ #RobertPlant & #JimmyPage, to create their first release of new material since #LedZeppelin broke up in 1980.
He began the article with an image: “I imagine a trench, about four feet wide & five feet deep, maybe sixty yards long, filled with runny, decaying [excrement]. I imagine these people, some of them good friends, some of them barely acquaintances, at one end of this trench. I also imagine a faceless industry lackey at the other end, holding a fountain pen & a contract waiting to be signed.”
A moving song about the endless-and-yet-ending relationship between child and parents, hugged by mellotron over a driving drum and tense saxophone. Merrill's incredible voice fills up everything.
"We all have doubts.
We all have rage.
We all have trouble being brave enough to turn the page.
Released as a standalone single in 1989, "Love Less" is considered a fan favorite amongst New Order's extensive catalog. The track features the band's signature blend of electronic and danceable rock elements. Its lyrical content delves into themes of heartbreak and lost love.
"1979" is a coming-of-age anthem by The Smashing Pumpkins. Released in 1996, the song was featured on their critically acclaimed album 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness'. With its nostalgic lyrics, driving guitars, and electronic elements, "1979" became a massive hit for the band.
Rip Van Winkle – The Metal Clip That Goes Over (ripvanwinklerp.bandcamp.com) Italian
from the album The Grand Rapids EP