Steve Albini in Iceland
Steve Albini 'out utero' in Iceland
Steve Albini, the influential singer-songwriter, guitarist, record
producer, audio engineer, and music journalist, came on stage at this year’s
ATP Iceland Festival with his band Shellac. Shellac was formed in 1992.
Previous Albini was part of the bands Big Black (1982-87) and Rapeman
(1987-89). It’s been 15 years since his latest appearance in Iceland.
The Iceland Connection of
Steve Albini
The great veteran producer and the living legend in the world of
alternative music Steve Albini) produced five tracks on the 2nd
album by Ensími. This band was voted Iceland's Best Newcomers in the Icelandic
Music Awards in 1998 and their song "Atari" was voted Song of the
Year. Ensími was formed back in 1996 by Jón Örn Arnarson and Hrafn
Thoroddsen. Franz Gunnarsson joined the line-up shortly after formation. Their
debut album "Kafbátamúsík" was released in
October 1998 by Dennis Records. In 1999 Steve Albini, who's best known for his
work with Nirvana and The Pixies, expressed his interest in working with the
band. As a result Albini came to Iceland, engineered and recorded half of
Ensimi's second album "BMX", which was released in the fall of 1999
and released by Dennis as well.
September 1999 (DV)
June 2003 (Reykjavik Grapevine)
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