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Yes, everything you have heard about this near-legendary album is true. Fifteen years have passed since “Spiderland’ was recorded but the passage of time has not diminished its brilliance. Completely eschewing the traditional verse-chorus-verse song structure, the band create multi-layered compositions of dense, atmospheric music, but also manage to be accessible at the same time. Guitars are the foremost instrument but they are teased, coaxed and, when occasionally let loose, carry power around the hushed, almost spoken vocals. The highlight of the album is ‘Good Morning Captain’ and yes, the famous scream is that chilling. The influence on the ‘post-rock’ generation is obvious; it is particularly hard to imagine Mogwai’s ‘Come on Die Young’ without this record. The back of the album advises us ‘This recording is meant to be listened to on vinyl’. I am not about to enter into the vinyl versus CD debate here, but one clear advantage of this album being recorded in the vinyl era is its brevity. Too many post-rock CDs outstay their welcome but Spiderland clocks in at 40 minutes and will leave you gasping for more. I have heard Slint described as being ‘so far ahead of their time that they are standing behind you’. This album lives up to the hype and is a genuine five-star must-own disc for any serious rock fan.Read full review
Like many other people, I decided to buy this album after hearing about how good it was from indie publications like Pitchfork. But nothing can ever describe how incredible this album is. Unless you hear this album start to finish, you won't understand the album. Samples aren't good enough: like their more commercially successful post-rock successors, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, their music builds up and builds up, as characterized excellently by Washer. The content can be best described as the mind and thoughts of a mentally unstable person. From the ups and downs in the album, to the lyrics, the album can evoke a great many emotions. Pros: -The album is incredible Cons: -Slint are back together, but they are only playing in America as far as I've heard. -Despite what the product description says, Steve Albini did NOT produce this album (I don't know how to, but if someone can, please notify ebay and tell them to change the description). However, it might've been better he didn't, because, while Tweez, the album before Spiderland, is great, it is no where near as good as Spiderland.Read full review
Awesome cd!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This album is a must- have for fans of Tortoise and Mogwai. The tempo changes are remarkable and the vocals shift from a spectral whisper to an agonizing shout. Slint's Spiderland is an instant classic.
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