# [HIGHLIGHT] What Steve Albini Was Really Like | Don Pyle - From EP 383

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Podcast: [Booked On Rock](https://stenobird.com/podcast/booked-on-rock-3881248)
Published: 2026-05-23T01:33:11+00:00
Episode link: https://www.bookedonrock.com/post/don-pyle-interview-punk-rock-near-death-shadowy-men-on-a-shadowy-planet
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Duration seconds: 445

## Resource

Don Pyle shares stories about working with legendary producer and engineer Steve Albini on a Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet album and explains why Albini stood apart from nearly everyone else in music. Known publicly for being blunt and sometimes difficult, Albini is remembered by Pyle as an intelligent, thoughtful, and genuinely good person — a rare blend of scientist and artist in the recording studio. This episode is a highlight from the full Booked On Rock interview with Don Pyle, author of Rough Description. Listen to the full episode and more at Booked On Rock . 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: BOOKEDONROCK https://oldglory.com/discount/BOOKEDONROCK ---------- Booked On Rock is part of The Boneless Podcasting Network BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

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