Spiderland - Slint

debaserr · 04-06-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Roygbiv

Spiderland is a huge commitment. You have to listen to it from beginning to end to get it, because the album climaxes. It's bleak, it's dark, but it's also cathartic. It's not a casual listen at all - you have to devote every second of your attention to it, otherwise you'll yawn and give up way too early.

yea i agree completely. first few listens were while i was playing a video game(probably has turned me off way too much music). once i dedicated some time to it i fell in love.

shoegazer · 04-07-2009, 02:23 PM

Earlier, some one said that this was weird and then some one got upset about it. What's wrong with it being weird? I mean, just because music is weird, doesn't mean it can't be really good.

Schizotypic · 04-07-2009, 03:38 PM

Well, I don't see what makes this album to die for, but I do really enjoy it. Not too long ago I got turned onto it by an album review, and it just felt so comfortable. Songs that easily hold my attention for five to eight minutes have to be good. I would say Washer is my favorite but that just isn't true, it's just the easiest to get absolved in without listening to the entire album. Can't really judge a song fairly if you take it out of context, and all together, the entire album is beautifully done and a fantastic listen. I just don't think it's the best thing to come out of the 90's.

debaserr · 04-07-2009, 05:16 PM

i would have to say Don, Aman is my favorite.

Kamikazi Kat · 04-10-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by trace87

i would have to say Don, Aman is my favorite.

Probably my favorite track on the album as well.

DJ Phoenix · 05-22-2009, 11:22 PM

Got to see them open for Paul Stanley a few years back in Vegas, the lead singer is smokin hot......I didnt care much for their music though.

ProggyMan · 05-22-2009, 11:41 PM

Lol, wrong thread DJ Phoenix? Or are you a *** guy with a time machine?

dac · 06-11-2009, 02:20 PM

1st Listen: unimpressed

2nd Listen: jaw on the floor

Engine · 06-11-2009, 08:48 PM

Weird?
Huge commitment?
This was everyday music for me in the early-mid 90s. Driving music and such..

Roygbiv · 06-11-2009, 08:55 PM

Obviously you can listen to it whenever you want to. Is is every setting ideal, however? That's what I mean when I say "huge commitment." To get the essence of Spiderland, you have to be active listening to it, or at least put it loud enough for every moment to hit you.

View Poll Results: Spiderland is...
Amazing.	80	80.81%
Meh.	14	14.14%
It killed my family so I hate it.	5	5.05%
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04-07-2009, 02:23 PM	#52 (permalink)
shoegazer What I do I say Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hawaii, US Posts: 96	Earlier, some one said that this was weird and then some one got upset about it. What's wrong with it being weird? I mean, just because music is weird, doesn't mean it can't be really good. __________________ :crazy:Just a little misunderstood:crazy:

04-07-2009, 05:16 PM	#54 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	i would have to say Don, Aman is my favorite. __________________ Last.FM

05-22-2009, 11:22 PM	#56 (permalink)
DJ Phoenix Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 202	Got to see them open for Paul Stanley a few years back in Vegas, the lead singer is smokin hot......I didnt care much for their music though. __________________ http://www.buffalobeast.com/134/50mo...2008-full.html

06-11-2009, 02:20 PM	#58 (permalink)
dac MB's Biggest Fanboy Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land Posts: 2,852	1st Listen: unimpressed 2nd Listen: jaw on the floor __________________

04-07-2009, 03:38 PM	#53 (permalink)
Schizotypic Souls of Sound Sailors Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mojave Posts: 759	Well, I don't see what makes this album to die for, but I do really enjoy it. Not too long ago I got turned onto it by an album review, and it just felt so comfortable. Songs that easily hold my attention for five to eight minutes have to be good. I would say Washer is my favorite but that just isn't true, it's just the easiest to get absolved in without listening to the entire album. Can't really judge a song fairly if you take it out of context, and all together, the entire album is beautifully done and a fantastic listen. I just don't think it's the best thing to come out of the 90's.

05-22-2009, 11:41 PM	#57 (permalink)
ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,964	Lol, wrong thread DJ Phoenix? Or are you a *** guy with a time machine?

06-11-2009, 08:48 PM	#59 (permalink)
Engine air quote Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: pollen & mold Posts: 3,108	Weird? Huge commitment? This was everyday music for me in the early-mid 90s. Driving music and such..

06-11-2009, 08:55 PM	#60 (permalink)
Roygbiv marquee moon Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 759	Obviously you can listen to it whenever you want to. Is is every setting ideal, however? That's what I mean when I say "huge commitment." To get the essence of Spiderland, you have to be active listening to it, or at least put it loud enough for every moment to hit you. __________________ Roygbiv's Review Revue LATEST REVIEW SILENT SHOUT BY THE KNIFE