Description:Spiderland is the second studio album by the American post-rock band Slint, released on March 27, 1991 on Touch and Go. Featuring dramatically alternating dynamics and vocals ranging from spoken word to shouting, the album contains narrative lyrics that emphasize alienation. Spiderland was Slint's first release on Touch and Go, and thSpiderland is the second studio album by the American post-rock band Slint, released on March 27, 1991 on Touch and Go. Featuring dramatically alternating dynamics and vocals ranging from spoken word to shouting, the album contains narrative lyrics that emphasize alienation. Spiderland was Slint's first release on Touch and Go, and the group's last record.
Although Spiderland was not widely recognized on its initial release, it eventually sold more than 50,000 copies and became a landmark album in underground music after Slint broke up. The album has been highly influential on the styles of many bands in the post-rock and math rock genres, including Mogwai and Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and has been named a favorite of several indie rock musicians. In 2007, Slint reunited for a tour consisting of performances of Spiderland in its entirety.... (more)(less)
Manufacturer : Touch & Go Records Release date : 27 March 1991 EAN: 0036172076420 UPC: 036172076420
"One of the pioneering albums of the post-rock genre. Its atmosphere reminds me of Kayo Dot's "Choirs of the Eye" at times.
Maybe a slight disappointment to me due to huge expectations. Still solid and creates an intense atmosphere enjoyed on the vinyl, sipping some red wine. "