The Pursuit of Passion for its Own Sake

Steve Albini, RIP.

Before we get started, play this track as you read. I’m listening to it as I write.

Steve Albini passed away last week at 61. In case that name doesn’t mean anything to you, Albini was responsible for recording some of the most important records of the last thirty or so years. He was still at it when he died, though I admit I have fallen out of the habit…