Ricky Lee Jones and Liz Fair

The excerpt discusses the controversy surrounding the use of the N-word and the reconciliation between Liz Fair and an unnamed individual. It also mentions recording practices of an artist who would record anyone for $900 a day. The excerpt criticizes Liz Fair and Ricky Lee Jones, labeling them as mainstream figures lacking substance, along with other artists like Smashing Pumpkins and Urge Overkill. The excerpt concludes with a noteworthy sign-off: 'fuck you, Steve Albini.'