Spiderland Studio album by Slint
Released March 27, 1991
Recorded August 1990 to October 1990
Genre Indie rock, Math rock, Post-rock
Length 39:38
Label Touch & Go
Producer(s) Brian Paulson
Spiderland is the second and final album by the Louisville, KY rock band Slint, released on March 27, 1991, on Touch & Go Records. Shortly after its release, the band broke up due to internal differences, and, supposedly, mental breakdowns brought on by the recording sessions of the album. They apparently did not tour in support of the album.
It is now widely recognized as one of the most influential alternative rock albums of the decade, proving a key influence on numerous post-rock and math rock bands: critic Dean Carlson writes that the album "remains one of the most essential and chilling releases in the mumbling post-rock arena. Even casual listeners will be able to witness an experimental power-base that the American underground has come to treasure."
The cover photograph was taken by Will Oldham in a limestone quarry lake in Utica, Indiana, in summer 1990.
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The track "Good Morning, Captain" was later included in the soundtrack album of the 1995 movie Kids.
Some versions of the CD release include the following legend on its back cover: "This recording is meant to be listened to on vinyl." On the back cover of the vinyl release is a message that reads: "interested female vocalists write 1864 douglas blvd. lousville, ky. 40205."
Track listing
"Breadcrumb Trail" – 5:55
"Nosferatu Man" – 5:35
"Don, Aman" – 6:28
"Washer" – 8:50
"For Dinner..." – 5:05
"Good Morning, Captain" – 7:38
Awards
- Pitchfork Media: Top 100 Albums of the 1990s: Redux
- Spex Magazine: Top 100 records of the 20th century.
NME Magazine: Readers & Writers Choice For The 30 Most Heartbreak Albums Of All Time.
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