RockyRaccoon Posted August 20, 2011 Report Posted August 20, 2011 We all know that what makes a great album is typically a great band. However it's seemed to me that in every interview with a band about their greta album, they always point directly at their producer. We all know the famous ones, George Martin, Phil Spector etc. but I was wondering, who are some other really good ones? I've always personally been a fan of T-Bone Burnett and Jack White's producing (as well as their music respectively). I know I've heard of Bob Rock as a good producer for the most part. And Todd Rundgren. Any others?
Farin Posted August 20, 2011 Report Posted August 20, 2011 The first two that immediately come to mind are Rick Rubin Licensed to Ill, Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Johnny Cash's American Recordings and he did a whole bunch of stuff for the likes of Metallica and Slayer too. Steve Albini (musician in Big Black) produced the Pixies (Surfer Rosa), Nirvana (In Utero), PJ Harvey (Rid of Me), Flogging Molly AND Nerve Rack wrote a song about him
RockyRaccoon Posted August 20, 2011 Author Report Posted August 20, 2011 I think I've heard of Rick Rubin though I can't say I've heard of Steve Albini. That's cool though. I've always kind of wondered who were the big producers of the 90s.
Yellowsnow Posted August 20, 2011 Report Posted August 20, 2011 I've always kind of wondered who were the big producers of the 90s. Butch_Vig
JumboXL Posted August 20, 2011 Report Posted August 20, 2011 I am quite fond of Daniel Lenois. He gave some artists a re-start, e.g. Emmylou Harris with her album Wrecking Ball, or Bob Dylan with the album Time Out Of Mind. Neil Young sought his support on Le Noise. And all of his work with U2. Great producer, gets the best out of artists.
edna Posted August 21, 2011 Report Posted August 21, 2011 Tom Wilson Roy Thomas Baker Jeff Lynne Steve Lillywhite Roy Wood The Glimmer Twins Phil Ramone Alan Parsons Mark Ronson
Farin Posted August 21, 2011 Report Posted August 21, 2011 don't know how I could forget Danger Mouse not just active with Gnarls Barkley, Sparklehorse, Broken Bells or recently with Daniele Luppi, but apart from that he also produced Gorillaz' "Demon Days", Beck's "Modern Guilt" or The Black Keys' "Brothers"
TheLizard Posted August 21, 2011 Report Posted August 21, 2011 I don't think David Bowie would be who he is without Tony Visconti. Todd Rundgren has already been mentioned, but he's worth mentioning again just because I consider Bat Out Of Hell to be one of the best produced records of all time. And of course, what's Thriller without Quincy Jones?
TheLizard Posted August 21, 2011 Report Posted August 21, 2011 Oh, and I've always been a fan of Brian Eno's production work, too.
miamisammy29 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Posted August 22, 2011 Tom Wilson Roy Thomas Baker Jeff Lynne Steve Lillywhite Roy Wood The Glimmer Twins Phil Ramone Alan Parsons Mark Ronson JIMMY MILLER!!
RockyRaccoon Posted August 22, 2011 Author Report Posted August 22, 2011 don't know how I could forget Danger Mouse not just active with Gnarls Barkley, Sparklehorse, Broken Bells or recently with Daniele Luppi, but apart from that he also produced Gorillaz' "Demon Days", Beck's "Modern Guilt" or The Black Keys' "Brothers" Can't believe I forgot him, he's one of my favorites.
edna Posted August 22, 2011 Report Posted August 22, 2011 ...Tony Visconti... Quincy Jones... Brian Eno... JIMMY MILLER!!
WildChild80 Posted August 27, 2011 Report Posted August 27, 2011 That was my first thought Butch Vig the sound behind Nirvana! Well my second choice would be these guys: Jimmy Jams and Terry Reed! They worked all these artist-TLC, The Sounds of Blackness, Yolanda Adams, Jordan Knight, Michael Jackson, Boyz II Men, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Prince, Spice Girls, Vanessa Williams, George Michael, Melanie B, Rod Stewart, Kelly Price, Gwen Stefani, New Edition, Eric Benet, Pia Zadora, Solo, Morrison Slick, Human League. They had the 80's R&B sound down to a science.
Rayzor Posted January 29, 2012 Report Posted January 29, 2012 AC/DC uses Harry Vanda & George Young.. Mike Clink was used by GNR
deragoku Posted April 11, 2012 Report Posted April 11, 2012 Version of Emmylou Harris and her album wrecking ball, or the mentality of the Bob Dylan album. Neil Young music noise to seek his support.
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