Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond Kim Deal
Nov 19, 2024
Kim Deal, the indie-rock icon and original bassist of The Pixies, shares her journey from the groundbreaking alt-rock scene to launching her solo career. She discusses her collaborations with the late Steve Albini, revealing his regrets over their work on 'Surfer Rosa'. Kim reminisces about the creative burst inspired by a Nantucket trip while recording her new single, 'Coast'. She reflects on the highs and lows of making music, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and community throughout her artistic evolution.
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Meeting Albini
- Kim Deal first met Steve Albini while giving him and Nash Kato a ride to Q Division Studios.
- Albini was engineering The Pixies' album at the time.
Albini's Regret
- Steve Albini spliced a joking conversation between Kim and Charles Thompson into The Pixies' album.
- Albini later expressed regret, possibly misinterpreting it as a vulnerable moment.
Recording "Pod"
- The Breeders' first album, "Pod", was recorded in Edinburgh with Steve Albini's help.
- Albini introduced drummer Britt Walford to Kim Deal.