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Slint () was an American rock band from Louisville, Kentucky, formed in 1986 after the dissolution of two local bands, Squirrel Bait and Maurice. It initially consisted of guitarist-vocalist Brian McMahan, guitarist David Pajo, drummer-vocalist Britt Walford and bassist Ethan Buckler. Though little known during their original run, they gained a cult following and acclaim as one of the pioneers of post-rock and math rock.

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Musical artist.name
Slint
Musical artist.image
Slint-1.jpg
Musical artist.image_upright
1.2
Musical artist.caption
Slint in 2007. Left to right: Michael McMahan, Matt Jencik, Brian McMahan, Britt Walford (obscured), and David Pajo.
Musical artist.alias
Small Tight Dirty Tufts of Hair (1986)
Musical artist.origin
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Musical artist.discography
Slint discography
Musical artist.past_members
Brian McMahan David Pajo Britt Walford Ethan Buckler Todd Brashear

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Official website
www.slintmusic.com
Image
Slint-1.jpg
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Commons category
Slint
inception
1986-00-00
start of work period
1986-00-00
end of work period
1990-00-00
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17 sections
Contents
  • History
  • Pre-Slint
  • 1986–1989: Founding, Recording of ''Tweez'', and Ethan Buckler's departure
  • 1988–1990: Todd Brashear joins, release of ''Tweez''
  • 1991: ''Spiderland'' and dissolution
  • 1992–present: reunions and reissues
  • Style and influence
  • Members
  • Core members
  • Former touring members
  • Session musicians
  • Timeline
  • Discography
  • Studio albums
  • EPs
  • References
  • External links

Slint () was an American rock band from Louisville, Kentucky, formed in 1986 after the dissolution of two local bands, Squirrel Bait and Maurice. It initially consisted of guitarist-vocalist Brian McMahan, guitarist David Pajo, drummer-vocalist Britt Walford and bassist Ethan Buckler. Though little known during their original run, they gained a cult following and acclaim as one of the pioneers of post-rock and math rock.

Slint's debut album, Tweez, was recorded by Steve Albini and released in 1989 on their record label, Jennifer Hartman Records and Tapes. Buckler left out of dissatisfaction with Tweez and was replaced by Todd Brashear. In 1991, Slint released their second album, Spiderland, on the independent label Touch and Go Records. They broke up prior to its release. Spiderland eventually became one of the most acclaimed indie rock albums of the 1990s.

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