My comment on Albini’s passing to my wife was, “the fellow who produced a third of my record collection just died.” And yes, it hit me hard. So happy for you and your wife! Warmest congratulations to the new parents!
I am apparently the person on Bluesky with whom Steve Albini had his last exchange (on the word "stet," of all things). I of course knew who he was, but in the moment I didn't register his name at all; he was just someone who said something about something I said. This is a lovely essay you've written, and also: Big congratulations on the new arrival!
The image of Albini I had in my mind was placed there in 1996 by a Courtney Love quote, so I haven’t really come to appreciate him until after his passing.
My comment on Albini’s passing to my wife was, “the fellow who produced a third of my record collection just died.” And yes, it hit me hard. So happy for you and your wife! Warmest congratulations to the new parents!
I am apparently the person on Bluesky with whom Steve Albini had his last exchange (on the word "stet," of all things). I of course knew who he was, but in the moment I didn't register his name at all; he was just someone who said something about something I said. This is a lovely essay you've written, and also: Big congratulations on the new arrival!
Wow! Thank you!
Also I have the very bad/odd habit of saying "apparently" when what I mean is "unquestionably."
Beautifully said! And congratulations on the new family member!
Congrats, Jason!
Congratulations Mama and Papa!! Buckle-up...
The image of Albini I had in my mind was placed there in 1996 by a Courtney Love quote, so I haven’t really come to appreciate him until after his passing.
In other news, congrats on the new human!
Thanks for this.
and .... CONGRATULATIONS!