Shellac is an American rock trio formed in 1992 featuring Steve Albini (guitar/vocals), Bob Weston (bass) and Todd Trainer (drums). The band is known for minimalist, stop-and-go structures, abrasive production and intense live shows.

Formed in Chicago in 1992. Core members are Steve Albini, Bob Weston and Todd Trainer. Albini is also a widely known recording engineer and producer. Key albums noted in reviews include At Action Park (1994), Terraform, 1000 Hurts (2000), Excellent Italian Greyhound (2007) and Dude Incredible (2014).

DeBaser's coverage of Shellac is enthusiastically positive, highlighting the band's precision, minimalism and raw live power. Reviews praise Albini's production, the trio's stop-and-go rhythms and consistent artistic vision. Key albums and live reports are covered across multiple reviews.

For:Fans of noise rock, math rock, Steve Albini, and listeners of minimalist/underground rock.

 If you don't know Steve Albini, you're either a succulent plant or you'd better quickly leave this (terrible) page and shoot yourself in the head.

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 Being just a few inches away from one of your all-time idols. Steve Albini. A monument of rock.

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 Absolute masterpiece: the momentum and fury here are certainly not repressed, the intricate interplay of the bass, sharp guitar, and drums take life from multiple sources, but unite in a compact ensemble of sounds with Teutonic vibrations.

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