Shellac Oban Tickets

Many sources attribute this formation to the category of “post-hardcore” or “noise rock”, but the participants themselves prefer the phrase “minimalist rock trio.” The project began in 1992 with the informal meeting of the guitarist-engineer Steve Albini and the drummer Todd Trainer, which transformed into a normal group with the addition of the bassist Bob Weston. However, the concept of “normality” in the conventional sense of the word is not well suited for “Shellac” with their asymmetrical clock sizes, monotonous rhythm of heavy, angular guitars, denial scheme of “verse - chorus - verse,” deadpan vocals and surreal, sarcastic lyrics. Read more