To understand why the Albini sessions happened, you have to look back to 1977. Cheap Trick's self-titled debut album was a critical darling but a commercial disappointment, showcasing a dark, heavy, and slightly unhinged rock band. For their sophomore effort, In Color , Epic Records brought in producer Tom Werman to polish the band's rough edges.
: Though often labeled as "New" or "CD" in bootleg listings, these sessions have never been officially released . Most available versions are leaked rough mixes or fan-mastered bootlegs. Summary of "Albini vs. Werman" 1977 Original (Werman) 1998 Sessions (Albini) Production Style Polished, "AM-radio" pop Raw, dry, "live-in-studio" Drums/Bass Compact, sometimes "wimpy" Thundering, heavy, and natural Energy Melodic perfection High-octane rock unit Availability Widely available (Legacy Remasters) Unofficial/Bootleg only cheap trick in color steve albini sessions 1998 cd flac new
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