The Polyvinyl X account shared“An unfathomable loss, impossible to fully trace the profound impact he left on us all, on the sound of music itself.”
Primavera Sound, where Albini and his bands appeared regularly, was posted, “We have lost a legend, a friend, a member of our family. What will we do without you, Steve?' The festival account added: “After welcoming them to 15 editions of the festival, it's impossible for us to imagine a Primavera sound without them, because no band explains it to us better than Shellac.”
“RIP to the legend Steve Albini”, the band Health He wrote. “A hero to us all.”
Robin Hatch, who has toured with Porno for Pyros, Fucked Up and more, was posted: “Steve Albini the greatest alternative rock producer.. the original edgelord. Poker star par excellence and lover of various local languages. Rip king.”
Experimental guitarist Bill MacKay He wrote, “I loved his amazing bands and talent so much and recording songs in his wonderful studio. I admired his fierce fight for justice and fairness and we had an unforgettable and hilarious Ramen dinner together. He will never be forgotten.”
Nick Zanca, the Queens-based producer, composer and writer known for his work as Mister Lies, also shared kind words for Albini. “His productivity, musical fluidity, prioritization of equality, and staunch opposition to the industry's status quo are aspirational,” he wrote in X. “We producers should all aspire to the standards he set. time to lift weights on the Big Black.”
“I love this man's recording and all his bands,” the Ataris was posted of Albini. “Sonically his drum sound was unique.” The band also said: “Thank you for your unmistakable mark on music and recording.”
And Operation shared simply, “Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Steve Albini 💔.”
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