Some would say musician and sound engingeer Steve Albini's signature sound lies somewhere between punk-tinged, guitar-heavy and pure DIY aesthetics. So, it came as a surprise to some when he produced Joanna Newsom's 2006 album Ys - an album where the lead instrument was harp, and the orchestra was never in short supply. Albini sat down with Mel Bampton to talk about the transition.
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