Here is an interesting interview with Steve Albini.
Mr Albini is famous for recording In Utero for Nirvana and annoying the band’s management and label for making the record the way the band wanted it instead of how the accountants wanted it.
Here’s a Pixies track recorded by Steve Albini to give you a taste of his studio chops.
http://www.thedailyswarm.com/swarm/steve-albini-producing-2000-albums-almost-being-put-out-business-geffen-after-recording-nirvana-jonas-brothers-and-disregarding-listening-audience-i/