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Slint
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post-rock, math rock, indie, post rock, indie rock… see all
Louisville, United States (1986 – 1991)
Considered one of the creating forces of post-rock, Slint was a band consisting of Brian McMahan (guitar and vocals), David Pajo (guitar), Britt Walford (drums), Todd Brashear (bass on Spiderland) and Ethan Buckler (bass on Tweez). They formed in Louisville, Kentucky, United States in 1986. Though they disbanded circa 1991, they continue to be a massive influence on today’s post-rock scene.
Slint’s first album Tweez was recorded by legendary engineer Steve Albini in 1987 and released in obscurity on the Jennifer Hartman Records label in 1989. It was followed two years later by the critically acclaimed Spiderland, released on the legendary independent label Touch and Go Records. Considered a seminal work, Spiderland is an album characterised by its dark, syncopated rhythms, sparse guitar lines and haunting subject matters. The record’s impact was such that some have suggested it is the first true post-rock album, helping to usher in a new wave of bands seeking a move away from the unfettered aggression of hardcore punk but not its underlying ethic. The cover of Spiderland is from series of photos of the band taken by the Louisville singer-musician Will Oldham. Spiderland culminates in the baleful “Good Morning, Captain”, perhaps their most recognised track (it would later feature on the soundtrack to the Larry Clark film Kids, though not in the film itself). Touch & Go reissued Tweez in 1993.
Slint’s first album Tweez was recorded by legendary engineer Steve Albini in 1987 and released in obscurity on the Jennifer Hartman Records label in 1989. It was followed two years later by the critically acclaimed Spiderland, released on the legendary independent label Touch and Go Records. Considered a seminal work, Spiderland is an album characterised by its dark, syncopated rhythms, sparse guitar lines and haunting subject matters. The record’s impact was such that some have suggested it is the first true post-rock album, helping to usher in a new wave of bands seeking a move away from the unfettered aggression of hardcore punk but not its underlying ethic. The cover of Spiderland is from series of photos of the band taken by the Louisville singer-musician Will Oldham. Spiderland culminates in the baleful “Good Morning, Captain”, perhaps their most recognised track (it would later feature on the soundtrack to the Larry Clark film Kids, though not in the film itself). Touch & Go reissued Tweez in 1993.
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Musicastro wrote:
Exactly, wabs216. Exactly.
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wabs216 wrote:
But don't get me wrong, it's still really good. I laugh at the beginning of "Ron" every time. Spiderland is just more unique, therefore special.
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Lunnny wrote:
Tweez is good
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dominichealey wrote:
Tweez is a really shit album
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wabs216 wrote:
Tweez sounds similar to Shellac and other bands like that. Spiderland sounds totally unique.
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indigestion wrote:
Yea, tweez is definately better.
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atroopofechoes wrote:
slint is fucking good. a troop of echoes plays in the same vein...especially the newer stuff www.myspace.com/atroopofechoes
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sweetdy wrote:
weird. tweez is so much more dynamic and unique.
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Musicastro wrote:
Yes, sweetdy, you're the only one.
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Dornelas wrote:
Yes, you're the only one. hehe
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sweetdy wrote:
am I the only one who likes tweez better than spiderland?
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postlapsariaxx wrote:
I love Slint.
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sonicstorm wrote:
Spiderland on vinyl + valve record player = epicness on a stick :D
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themusicprayer wrote:
"Spiderland" is a masterpiece!
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mat35 wrote:
Yeah... Very much so. Only on my copy the CD it's self has no art on it, so it's shiny on both sides. Bought it from JB Hi-Fi so it's not like I got it off some shitty internet firm as well.
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mrshmearo wrote:
Yes, it's worth it.
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LePlatypope wrote:
Is Spiderland really worth it? Because I've been looking everywhere for it and I'm sick of not being able to find it.
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Don_G wrote:
PAST WHERE THEY PAINT THE HOUSES
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mfox4000 wrote:
:DDD
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apropriadamente wrote:
:DD
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