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Steve Albini is as legendary for his fiercely independent and uncompromising values as for his work as a producer and ex-frontman for such iconic underground rock bands as Big Black. Albini's integrity and dedication to raw, intense music remains intact with Shellac, his on-again/off-again project with bassist Bob Weston and drummer Todd Trainer. EXCELLENT ITALIAN GREYHOUND (2007), the band's fifth album and first since 2000's 1000 HURTS, is among the band's best work.
Although the disc stays true to Shellac's strident noise-rock ethos and hardcore-influenced thunder, there's a maturity here born of the musicians' distinguished resumes and their history with each other. The interplay and sense of exploration recalls a jazz ensemble at times, even when the commitment to sonic confrontation keeps the band firmly connected to Albini's punk and post-punk past. So while there's no shortage of gut-wrenching, brain-melting squall on EXCELLENT ITALIAN GREYHOUND, the intricacy and art with which it's applied represent a band at the top of their game.
Recording information: Electrical Audio, Chicago, IL.
Illustrator: Jay Ryan .
Photographer: Joel Larson.
Shellac: Bob Weston (bass guitar); Todd Trainer (drums); Steve Albini.
Personnel: Steve Albini (guitar); Todd Trainer (drums).
Uncut (p.94) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[With] Bob Weston's driving bass and Todd Trainer's thrashing snare hits, coalescing with mechanical precision." Excellent Italian Greyhound Music Shellac Excellent Italian Greyhound Songs Excellent Italian Greyhound Music Excellent Italian Greyhound Music Review Average Rating: (3 out of 5 stars)  Not As Good As At Action Park
This is not as good as the debut At Action Park, but it is better than Terraform and 1000 Hurts. The End Of Radio is a long, drawn out tedious song reminiscent of the first track off of Terraform, with repeating riff and lyrics. Genuine Lulabelle seems like Steve was making it up as he went along, and is pretty much a throwaway song. Kittypants is a nice little instrumental that brings a smile to my face. Tracks 2, 3, 7, and 8 are all pretty good, but I think Spoke, track 9, is probably the best, and it's also the hardest. The thing that makes this album a little bit better is that Steve uses his "outside" voice again, instead of trying to sing melodies all the time. Way better than the previous two attempts, but still lacking.
Submitted by Jeremy (Cleveland, OH, USA)
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