diff --git a/upstart-jobs/alsa.nix b/upstart-jobs/alsa.nix
index 620401de914..de258a8770b 100644
--- a/upstart-jobs/alsa.nix
+++ b/upstart-jobs/alsa.nix
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ in
 start on hardware-scan
 stop on shutdown
 
-script
+start script
 
     # Load some additional modules.
     export MODULE_DIR=${kernel}/lib/modules/
@@ -26,6 +26,8 @@ script
 
 end script
 
+respawn sleep 1000000 # !!! hack
+
 stop script
 
     # Save the sound state.