He was more "don't worry, we'll fix that on the mix".

I have this 'teach yourself guitar' book that I use now and again. It has an interesting segment in the back about studio etiquette and things you should do and don't do - and one of the 'DOs' is "consider shooting anyone who says 'I'll fix it in the mix'". And I agree. You want everything going to tape/disc exactly as it should be, or as close as is humanly possible.

second to last wrote:While I can't speak for Steve or the rest of EA, it's fairly obvious what EA represents is not the "same" as what the mainstream industry offers. It is something "apart" and guided by its own values and standards..

I see Steve Albini's gig as a boutique in that it caters mostly to a very specific market segment in the musical community.

matthew wrote:

second to last wrote:While I can't speak for Steve or the rest of EA, it's fairly obvious what EA represents is not the "same" as what the mainstream industry offers. It is something "apart" and guided by its own values and standards..

I see Steve Albini's gig as a boutique in that it caters mostly to a very specific market segment in the musical community.

In other news, my neighborhood sushi restaurant is crowded with those who enjoy sushi.