Steve Albini

Shellac was asked to do a recreation of our first album, but we've always been a band that improvised our sets. That's critical to the way that we function on stage. Whatever the mood takes us on stage can vary from night to night with what you feel like playing.

American Musician

Ry Cooder

With country, it's hard to penetrate the thick layers of commercialism that have been applied like shellac coatings over the real thing.

Shellac is often used in woodworking to enhance the appearance and durability of the wood.

Wood Finishing

Since shellac is derived from insects, it's not considered vegan and might be relevant in specific contexts.

Not Vegan

Shellac records are historical items; mentioning them can evoke nostalgia or signify old technology.

Historical Media

Using 'shellac' as a verb implies coating something for protection, often with a glossy finish.

Surface Protection

When 'shellac' is used colloquially, it can mean a team was defeated by a large margin.

Sporting Defeat

'Shellac' can imply a surprisingly definitive victory or loss, often unanticipated.

Unexpected Outcomes

 pieces of fiberglass interconnecting in different varying molds this skin it's just amazing isn't it yeah I'm the plating it's so thick we've got the armored ship coated in plaster and sealed with shellac we coat it in about an inch of