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Slint's 'Spiderland' turns 30 -- a look back on the album that created a genre and remains timeless

Slint’s ‘Spiderland’ and self-titled EP are available on black vinyl in our store. Once upon a time in Louisville, a few hardcore kids were getting tired of the genre so they formed a new band and ...
Alternative Press

Slint: Breadcrumb Trail

While no one was listening, SLINT made some of the most important, influential records of the late ’80s and early ’90s. Then, the band simply disappeared-until a surprise new string of reunion gigs ...
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Slint releasing deluxe Spiderland box set

Slint are one of those classic-era indie rock band whose small catalog punches way above its weight. Though they only recorded two LPs and an EP, their work — especially Spiderland — remains a ...
Los Angeles Times

‘Breadcrumb Trail’ doc untangles Slint’s album ‘Spiderland’

With just six songs and a running time under 40 minutes, the 1991 album “Spiderland” by the quartet known as Slint is an unlikely landmark. Yet the record, with its clear ringing guitar sounds stabbed ...
Billboard

Slint Settles In For ‘Spiderland’ Shows, New Album

On the heels of a surprise 2005 reunion, Slint is regrouping for a spring/summer tour during which it will perform its iconic 1991 album "Spiderland" in its entirety. The group is also working on… By ...
NPR

On His New Song, Colin Meloy Gets Lost In 'Slint, Spiderland'

For the Morning Edition Song Project, we've asked musicians to capture life in the era of COVID-19 by writing an original song that describes this turbulent moment. When we contacted Colin Meloy of ...
Uncut

The making of Slint’s “Good Morning, Captain”

As with many records that would go on to become touchstones for future generations, Slint’s Spiderland was largely misunderstood in its own time. After laboriously workshopping the six strange, ...
The Stranger

Slint's Casual Comeback

Sat March 12, Showbox, 8 pm, sold out. Fear the worst. Because bad things usually happen when good bands reunite. Even when great bands get back together, the results can make the most faithful fans ...
NPR

Review: Slint, 'Spiderland (Remastered)'

During its original run in the late '80s and early '90s, Slint never reached a huge audience: Its music was, by its nature, too dark and strange and sprawling. But its influence has stretched for ...
The Vancouver Sun

Slint marvels at an unlikely legacy

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Brian McMahan left ...
Billboard

Slint Confirms Reunion Tour Plans

The reunion of seminal underground rock act Slint has grown into a full-blown tour. By Billboard Staff The reunion of seminal underground rock act Slint has grown into a full-blown tour. Following a ...