Ep127: Steve Albini (Shellac, Big Black, Engineer)

What this episode covers

Well hey, hey there Protonic Reversal devotees. Time for another episode, Steve Albini is back with us after a 106 episode break. Conan and Steve talk about: -Steve inadvertently ruining the "perfect run" of 9 continuous guests for the 100th episode of Protonic Reversal (not out of malice)-Winning the World Series of Poker (and why that might not be as impressive as it sounds)-Why recording records is still satisfying. -Fluffy coffee shop-A story of two competing magic shops-Thoughts on the internet equalizing things for music.-How this helps those passionate about music as opposed to those passionate about profit.-The hive mind as a filter. -The internet as a discovery tool for lost art.-Nick Drake's mother.-Pegboy play South America-Streaming Services and the next logical progression of decentralization. -"how do you stop something that doesn't store anything?"-Longevity in studios = flexibility-dislike of meritocracy as a term.-the value of record stores are the maniacs that work there-On hating nostalgia the first time-On the lack of appreciation of nuance and allegory in past compositions-Specifically: Prayer to God-Appropriation of past art and public figures for political end-the mind opening power of punk rock-You don't make anything better by assuming your audience is stupid and dumbing down-Kindred spirits with the devout.-Making records with people who also record at home or in unorthodox ways.-Who gets told "no"?-Fleetwood Mac (and the like) helped create punk rock-Overdubs and Harmonies, and how they can be life lessons.-Who would Steve most like to record?-Rerecording In Color by Cheap Trick-The End of Radio is the end theme song for Protonic Reversal, the ideas behind the song.