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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''). They formed in Louisville , Kentucky , United States in 1986 from the remains of Squirrel Bait . Though they disbanded circa 1991, they continue to be a massive influence on today's Post-rock scene. Slint's first album '' Tweez '' was recorded by Steve Albini in 1987 and released in obscurity on the Jennifer Hartman Records label in 1989. It was followed two years later by the critically acclaimed '' Spiderland '', released on Touch And Go Records . Considered a seminal work, Spiderland is an album characterised by its dark, syncopated rhythms, sparse guitar lines and haunting subject matters. The record's impact was such that some have suggested it is the first true Post Rock album, helping to usher in a new wave of bands seeking a move away from the unfettered aggression of Hardcore Punk but not its underlying ethic. The cover of ''Spiderland'' is from series of photos of the band taken by the Louisville singer-musician Will Oldham . ''Spiderland'' culminates in the baleful "Good Morning, Captain", perhaps their most recognised track (it would later feature on the soundtrack to the Larry Clark film ''Kids'', though not in the film itself). Touch & Go reissued ''Tweez'' in 1993. Finally, in 1994 a brief untitled EP was released posthumously. This two song record was actually recorded in 1989 and was originally intended to be released as a 12" single on Jennifer Hartman Records. Original copies of the Tweez LP included a flyer advertisement for the 12" as an insert. However, Slint signed to Touch & Go before it was sent to press and the master tapes were shelved. Members of Slint have since appeared in a number of bands. Former guitarist David Pajo currently performs under the moniker Papa M and also plays bass for the NYC street metal band Early Man. Pajo was also a member of Tortoise , Palace , and the short-lived Billy Corgan -fronted rock band Zwan before their breakup in 2003 . Guitarist Brian McMahan formed The For Carnation in 1994 and also played with Palace . Britt Walford played drums in Evergreen , and for The Breeders under the pseudonym Shannon Doughton on the album ''Pod'' and as Mike Hunt on the ''Safari'' EP. Ethan Buckler plays in King Kong (the original line up of Slint makes up King Kong on the 1989 7" "Movie Star"). Long since disbanded, three members of Slint — Brian McMahan, David Pajo, and Britt Walford — reunited to curate the 2005 All Tomorrow's Parties music festival in Camber Sands , England . Also in 2005, Slint played a number of shows in the U.S. and in Europe. {Link without Title} DISCOGRAPHY Albums
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