Spiderland
Album by Slint
Released	1991
Recorded	August 1990 to October 1990
Genre	Post-rock
Length	39:38
Label	Touch & Go
Producer(s)	No producer credited
Professional reviews
Allmusic.com (4.5/5) link
Slint chronology
Tweez (1989)	Spiderland (1991)

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The cover photograph was taken by Will Oldham. Will Oldham in concert Will Oldham (born 24 December 1970, Louisville, Kentucky) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. ...

Some versions of the CD release had the following legend on its back cover: "This recording is meant to be listened to on vinyl."

In 1999 it reached #76 in the Spex magazine list of the best 100 records of the 20th century.

Track listing

1. "Breadcrumb Trail" - 5:55
2. "Nosferatu Man" - 5:35
3. "Don, Aman" - 6:28
4. "Washer" - 8:50
5. "For Dinner..." - 5:05
6. "Good Morning, Captain" - 7:38

Awards

• #34 - Pitchfork Media: Top 100 Albums of the 1990s
• #12 - Pitchfork Media: Top 100 Albums of the 1990s Redux

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Trivia

On the back of the vinyl release there is a message that reads: "interested female vocalists write 1864 douglas blvd. lousville, ky. 40205." The irony of this is that Slint broke up shortly after this album was released. Slint was a rock/math rock 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). ...

On the back of the CD release of Spiderland, there is a message that reads something along the lines of: "this album was meant to be heard on vinyl."

External link

• Slint page at Southern Records site