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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 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.
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 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.
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mgabro wrote:
one of the greatest lyricists of all time. i wanna moan about why more bands can't be like them, but i'm glad.
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samwall wrote:
proppa seminal
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AprilPhantom wrote:
nobody has better vocals than brian, people who diss his vocals are fools.
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wartortle wrote:
I needed to listen to Spiderland five times before it "clicked." Fucking whoa.
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NicklessPT wrote:
Spiderland is one of the best albums in history imo
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DoubtGin wrote:
great band.. didnt like on first listen but its better now
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Timppa2000 wrote:
they see me usin' p4k. they hatin'
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LowPulp wrote:
I suck huge pitchfork dick
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scrapyardbaby wrote:
I love how someone finds them boring.
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LordRama wrote:
True story.
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LordRama wrote:
One time I hated on Pitchfork, and then like a second later three chicks started having sex with me.
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mattmacneil wrote:
agreed. Plus this is the kind of music that attracts those cynical sarcastic ironic-to-a-painful-extent twats, unfortunately. The kind that slam Pitchfork, slam people who slam pitchfork, etc. Also, people who hate pitchfork so bad need to calm down and realize it's just a website. They think that hating it will make them cooler, yet you just look like a turd.
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weimarrepublic wrote:
OMG I DON'T GET SLINT SO I THINK I'LL INSULT THEM. This shoutbox needs more ignorant 17 year olds who get their music from Pitchfork's top 40.
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LordRama wrote:
I suppose if you think jamming the fuck out is "high brow" or whatever, then sure.
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LowPulp wrote:
I don't get this music. Must be too high brow or something.
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Psamanthe wrote:
fuckfuckfuckfuck Spiderland is ESSENTIAL.
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midford wrote:
washer makes me :'( x2
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Jarhead92 wrote:
emo
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eternalcowboy2 wrote:
Fuck Bush!!!!
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worldtoforgive wrote:
washer makes me :'(
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