[2] The inspiration for Shebang came when Oren Ambarchi saw Julia Reidy playing a concert on 12-string guitar.

[4] It is said to be an extension of past "long-form rhythmic workouts" found on Ambarchi's albums Quixotism (2014) and Hubris (2016).

[2] Vanessa Ague of The Quietus commented that "There's something enticing about the ways Shebang offers each artist their own space yet still maintains cohesiveness, finding the connections between each line to form a quilt made of each artist's individuality.

"[9] Paul Simpson of AllMusic stated, "As dense as the mix gets, it never suffocates, and all of the instruments are allowed to breathe easily.

"[4] He called the album "an inventive, vibrant work that constantly surprises and uplifts.