Of all the seminal albums to come out in 1991-the year of Nevermind, Loveless, Ten, and Out of Time, among others-none were quieter, both in volume and influence, than Spiderland, and no band more mysterious than Slint. Few single albums can lay claim to sparking an entire genre, but Spiderland-all six songs of it-laid the foundation for post rock in the 1990s. Yet for so much obvious influence, both the band and the album remain something of a puzzle. This thoroughly researched book is the first substantive attempt to break through some of the mystery surrounding Spiderland and the band that made it. Scott Tennent has written a long overdue look at this remarkable album and its origins, delving into the small, insular musical universe that included bands like Squirrel Bait, Maurice, Bitch Magnet, and Bastro. The story, helped by in-depth interviews with band members David Pajo and Todd Brashear, explores the formation of Slint, the recording of Tweez, and the band's dramatic move into the sound of Spiderland.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic & Professional
ISBN-10
144117026x
ISBN-13
9781441170262
eBay Product ID (ePID)
21038790066
Product Key Features
Book Title
Slint's Spiderland
Author
Scott Tennent
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
History & Criticism, Composers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Rock
Publication Year
2010
Book Series
33 1/3 Ser.
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Music
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
7.5 in
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Width
4.9 in
Item Weight
5.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ml421.S6132t46 2010
Table of Content
Introduction Part 1 - The Early Years Part 2 - Slint, pre-Spiderland Part 3 - Recording Spiderland Part 4 - Track by TrackEpilogue