The band hired him to re-record In Color to prove a point: That they were punks before punk went mainstream. That they could be as raw as The Stooges. Albini didn't just produce this; he wired it. Live room, no isolation booths, vintage mics, and a mandate: "Play it like you hate it."
Deep Dive: Cheap Trick’s “In Color” – The Lost Albini Raw Nerve (1998 CD FLAC Review) The band hired him to re-record In Color
9/10 for sound quality (Loses one point because the vocals are intentionally too quiet in the mix). Mood: Angry, sweaty, and perfect for a winter garage. Live room, no isolation booths, vintage mics, and
This isn't the Cheap Trick your dad plays at the BBQ. This is the Cheap Trick that played CBGBs when the Ramones were still afraid of them. This is the Cheap Trick that played CBGBs