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Louisville, United States (1986 – 1991, 2005 – 2005, 2007 – 2007)
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 are considered to be a major influence on the post-hardcore, math rock, and post-rock scenes.
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, according to some, it helped 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 a 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. Finally, in 1994 a brief untitled EP was released posthumously.
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, according to some, it helped 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 a 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. Finally, in 1994 a brief untitled EP was released posthumously.
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StormandStatic wrote:
Anyone know of any good bootlegs?
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russell-square wrote:
<3
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naotas_forehead wrote:
Tweez doesn't suck. It's just the sound of Slint experimenting and goofing off, and I find it pretty interesting to listen to. It's like if Spiderland is the masterpiece painting, Tweez is the notebook filled with doodles and sketches and crap.
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MrWackJanky wrote:
I can't put into words how much spiderland has affected me. ALL TIME CLASSIC
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DragonairFlair wrote:
They're like, the most average band of all time. Tweez sucks, but Spiderland is a classic. So yah.
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wi-lll wrote:
Wow
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VL0R1AN wrote:
I love the crushing sound of this band!
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ticklishgio wrote:
Reminds me of the band kolya mixed with staynless. pretty good
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pravdt wrote:
WE. NEED. MORE. ALBUMS.
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Bongair wrote:
Can't help but fucking love this band. Fuck.
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craytown wrote:
so good
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Anklevic wrote:
Holy shit this is awesome, dissonant clean guitars.
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Anklevic wrote:
Listening to this band for the first time ever...Breadcrumb Trail...this is great! I love the spoken lyrics and sweet guitars.
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upthepoox wrote:
I need more bands like slint!
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naotas_forehead wrote:
lol "Bitch Magnet" is such a classy band name
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rewinddude wrote:
spiderland definitely had some influence from codeine and bitch magnet
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bulletaurbulle wrote:
I MISS YOU
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KeatonXZX wrote:
I SAID GOODBYE, TO THE GROUND.
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TizioRandom wrote:
Spiderland is a timeless masterpiece. CREEPING UP INTO THE SKYYYYY!
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top 5 albums i have
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