Shellac (band)

Shellac
Shellac
	Shellac in Shibuya, Japan, 1993. Front to back: Weston, Albini, Trainer
Background information
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Post-hardcore; noise rock; math rock;
Discography	Shellac discography
Years active	1992–present
Labels	Touch and Go; Drag City; Skin Graft;
Members	Todd Trainer; Bob Weston;
Past members	Steve Albini;
Website	touchandgorecords.com/bands/band.php?id=22

Shellac was an American noise rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1992 by Steve Albini (guitar and vocals), Bob Weston (bass guitar and vocals) and Todd Trainer (drums and vocals). Their lineup remained consistent until Albini's death in May 2024.

They have been classified as post-hardcore^[1]^[2] and math rock, but described themselves as a "minimalist rock trio."

^ "Explore: Post-Hardcore (Top Artists)". AllMusic. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
^ Terich, Jeff (April 24, 2007). "The 90-Minute Guide - Post-Hardcore". Treblezine. Archived from the original on April 4, 2011. Retrieved September 4, 2011.

[TopArtistsAllmusic-1] "Explore: Post-Hardcore (Top Artists)". AllMusic. Retrieved September 4, 2011.

[treblezine-2] Terich, Jeff (April 24, 2007). "The 90-Minute Guide - Post-Hardcore". Treblezine. Archived from the original on April 4, 2011. Retrieved September 4, 2011.

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