Spiderland (studio album) by Slint

Spiderland by Slint
Year: 1991
Overall rank: 95th   Overall chart historyOverall chart history
Average Rating: 
84/100 (from 1,230 votes)
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Accolades:
Award Top 5 albums of 1991 (4th)
Award Top 20 albums of the 1990s (18th)
Award Top 100 albums of all time (95th)
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Average Rating: 
84/100 (from 1,230 votes)
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This album is rated in the top 1% of all albums on BestEverAlbums.com. This album has a Bayesian average rating of 83.7/100, a mean average of 82.5/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 83.8/100. The standard deviation for this album is 17.8.

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90/100
From 08/29/2023 20:24
In a parallel world, Slint were one of the most iconic bands of the 90's
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From 07/12/2023 14:12
Devastating album, but worth listening to for its sinister vibe and quite disturbing stories mixed with post-rock instrumentation.
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From 05/27/2023 18:18
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95/100
From 04/29/2023 17:29
This is a dark and introspective listen that maintains a gloomy atmosphere for the entire run time. The way they use their instrumentation to create this environment for us is genius. The drum work is amazing with the guitars on top adding this extra sinister feeling that drags us into the music. It is so easy to get completely lost in the soundscape on this record as the music has this beautiful luring sensation that makes you want to listen in closely and before you realise you are completely engulfed by their sound. The best example of this is about 4:30 into Good Morning, Captain with the guitar work being especially captivating beyond that point. Where the record shines is on the two longest songs which are Washer and the closing track. Both are absolute masterpieces and showcase everything that is loved about this record. Overall, what a sensational album this is from Slint with it possessing one of the greatest atmospheres on any album I have ever listened to making it a must experience for absolutely everyone.
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70/100
From 10/18/2022 12:44
This is not a bad record at all, very listenable. It does seem like an album that's more revered for it's innovation, influence, cult-following, and impact on subsequent artists, than it is for it's quality in and of itself.

Happy to have listened to it, will give it a couple more spins to see if it has something that will really click with me, and otherwise go for other artists that do the sound better when I am feeling this genre though.
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65/100
From 08/31/2022 03:41
Alright
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90/100
From 06/23/2022 15:01
There are times, while listening to this album, that my mind would wander and focus on the negative: sloppy production or an overly repetitive guitar part or a mistimed riff.

Then a new chord would rip or a vocal yell or something else like that and I realize: the band was just setting me up.

That one guitar sound in the middle of Good Morning, Captain…wow.
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100/100
From 12/22/2021 17:19
My favorite album of all time. Brooding, sinister, brilliant.
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95/100
From 11/10/2021 01:32
Spiderland leaves a presence in the room once it is played from front to back. Every track is filled with chilling storytelling and great musicianship.

This haunting album is a must listen for anybody who loves music.
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Best Albums of 1991
1. Nevermind by Nirvana
2. Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
3. Ten by Pearl Jam
4. Spiderland by Slint
5. Achtung Baby by U2
6. The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
7. Laughing Stock by Talk Talk
8. Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
9. Metallica by Metallica
10. Blue Lines by Massive Attack
11. Screamadelica by Primal Scream
12. Out Of Time by R.E.M.
13. Badmotorfinger by Soundgarden
14. Trompe Le Monde by Pixies
15. Use Your Illusion II by Guns N' Roses
16. Temple Of The Dog by Temple Of The Dog
17. Dangerous by Michael Jackson
18. Yerself Is Steam by Mercury Rev
19. Gish by The Smashing Pumpkins
20. Woodface by Crowded House
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