Shellac

First two albums from this Chicago band. They play a type of what would probably be called post-hardcore that's very noisy. The bass is especially crunchy, and is often highest in the mix. The drums are fairly low, giving it a rough, underproduced feel.

Shellac - At Action Park (1994)

Their debut album is really gritty post-hardcore, but it's also very catchy-almost dancable at times. It’s got elements of experimentation, weird guitar effects, really crunchy bass, and is often mid-tempo or slower. The overall sound brings to mind a band playing in dirty basements with a mediocre soundsystem. Check out: “Pull the Cup,” “Crow,” “The Idea of North,” and “Il Porno Star.” mediafire

Shellac - The Futurist (1998)

Not an official release. The band released this to their friends only. According to wikipedia:

"The cover of the album contains 779 names--one for each pressing of the album. At the bottom of the cover is a blank space for anyone not named on the cover to write his/her name. Each person who received the album got a copy with his/her name circled on the cover; this was done for identification of a "culprit" should the album ever end up for sale."

This is highly experimental, consisting of 5 tracks. The first track is almost entirely unmusical. The second is repeated bursts of guitar noise and feedback followed by some mindless riffing. The final track, which is 13 minutes long is kinda epic. Even though this isn't very musical, it still has its beats and rhythms and it has some life to it, and isn't bad, although I much prefer their debut album. mediafire