“Making a seamless record, where every note and syllable is in place and every bass drum beat is identical, is no trick. Any idiot can do it. I prefer to work on records that aspire to greater things, like originality, personality and enthusiasm.”  — Steve Albini

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GLOVE - "This Is Going To Hurt" [Third Circle Recordings] (Documentary)
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Recording Drums With Steve Albini [Third Circle Recordings]
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James Gasson - "Scentless Apprentice" (Nirvana Cover) [Third Circle Recordings]
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The Atom Jacks - "MK Ultra" [Third Circle Recordings]
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GLOVE - "Not Your God" [Third Circle Recordings]
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PUSSYLIQUOR - "Pretty Good For A Girl" [Third Circle Recordings]
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Cat Fire Radio (James Gasson + Mishkin Fitzgerald) - "500 Days" [Third Circle Recordings]
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James's Blog

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