Shellac's sixth studio album "To All Trains" consists of 10 songs and has a total playing time of 28 minutes. The band is still: Steve Albini (guitar), Todd Trainier (drums) and Bob Weston (bass). "To All Trains" was recorded and mixed at Electrical Audio in Chicago over a few long weekends in November 2017, October 2019, September 2021 and March 2022. The album was mastered by Bob & Steve at Chicago Mastering Service. The artwork and packaging of the LP and CD are identical (the CD is smaller). Bob took all the photos, some with a fancy camera and some with a phone. As always, sound quality is Shellac's top priority. The LPs are manufactured by Green Vinyl Records using an injection molding process. This new process uses 100% recyclable PET (like soda bottles) and is environmentally friendly as it contains no PVC or phthalates. The process also uses 79% less CO2 than traditional hydraulic PVC vinyl presses. The records weigh 180 grams. As with Shellac, there will be no advertising for this album, no press or radio promotion, no e-promotion, no promotional or review copies, no promotional gimmicks, and no free lunches. The band will continue to play shows or go on tour sporadically and casually, as they always have. There is no correlation between shows and record releases with Shellac. Shellac do not have a website. Maybe they should get one.
