Shellac
More likely to play Reykjavik than Detroit, and more likely to release songs on flexi-discs in Dutch comic books than provide MP3s on their website, Shellac (or Shellac of North America) operated completely outside the typical machinations of the music industry -- their press sheets typically exclaimed "no free lunch," referring to promo copies -- and trio carved out a sizable niche as a minimalist rock band.
Started in an informal setting between infamous engineer and guitarist Steve Albini (ex-Just Ducky, Big Black, Rapeman) and drummer Todd Trainer (ex-{$...[more]
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VINYL FORMAT. Shellac consists of Steve Albini on guitar, Todd Trainer on drums, and Bob Weston on bass. This is their fourth and longest release and all the songs are about Italy or greyhounds. Both the CD and LP come packaged in a beautiful full-color gatefold sleeve. The LP also includes an OBI or slipcover that was drawn and hand-silk screened by Jay Ryan. The CD has a non-hand-screened OBI.
LP $15.99
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REPRESS. VINYL FORMAT. This is Shellac's third LP. There are no 12-minute songs on this one. This record is more mean-spirited, plus Todd sings. Recorded throughout 1998 and 1999 at Steve's Electrical Audio studios in Chicago and mastered by Steve Rooke and John Loder at Abbey Road in London. Those of you familiar with Shellac will appreciate how beautiful packaging has always been important to the band, and "1000 Hurts" shows this commitment. It comes enclosed in a cardboard reel-to-reel audiotape box. The [ read more ]
LP $15.99
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VINYL FORMAT. The first full-length from the mad genius team of Steve Albini, Bob Weston and Todd Trainer. Albini continues the tradition of Big Black and Rapeman by singing about sex and violence, but Shellac deliver a more intelligent and abstract musical assault. Another uncompromising record by the guy who redefined not giving a shit.
LP $15.99
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VINYL FORMAT. Is it possible for an album to be sucky when it consists of Bob Weston and Steve Albini? Nay. A thousand times nay.
LP $15.99
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Shellac consists of Steve Albini on guitar, Todd Trainer on drums, and Bob Weston on bass. This is their fourth and longest release and all the songs are about Italy or greyhounds. Both the CD and LP come packaged in a beautiful full-color gatefold sleeve. The LP also includes an OBI or slipcover that was drawn and hand-silk screened by Jay Ryan. The CD has a non-hand-screened OBI.
CD $13.99
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VINYL FORMAT. Two tracks, eight minutes. Shellac covers their own "Rambler Song" and Mule covers their song, "Beauteous"; both reworked with a soul sound. Sleeve by Independent Project Press.
7" $4.14
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This is Shellac's third full-length, and there are no 12-minute songs on this one. This record is more mean-spirited, plus Todd sings. Recorded throughout 1998 and 1999 at Steve's Electrical Audio studios in Chicago and mastered by Steve Rooke and John Loder at Abbey Road in London. Those of you familiar with Shellac will appreciate how beautiful packaging has always been important to the band, and "1000 Hurts" shows this commitment. It comes enclosed in a cardboard audiotape box.
CD $15.99
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VINYL FORMAT. Shellac Record #1 The Rude Gesture (a pictorial history). Their first 7"!
7" $5.20
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The first full-length from the mad genius team of Steve Albini, Bob Weston and Todd Trainer. Albini continues the tradition of Big Black and Rapeman by singing about sex and violence, but Shellac deliver a more intelligent and abstract musical assault. Another uncompromising record by the guy who redefined not giving a shit.
CD $13.99
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Is it possible for an album to be sucky when it consists of Bob Weston and Steve Albini? Nay. A thousand times nay.
CD $13.99
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Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Strange Form of Life, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Ask Forgiveness, Blackalicious The Craft
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