The untitled
EP, also known as ''Untitled'' or ''Slint'', is the only
EP and final release by the American rock band
Slint
Slint was an American rock band from Louisville, Kentucky, formed in 1986. The band consisted of guitarist and vocalist Brian McMahan, guitarist David Pajo, drummer and vocalist Britt Walford, Todd Brashear (bassist on ''Spiderland''), and Etha ...
. It was recorded in 1989, with the band breaking up in 1990 before
Spiderland's release; it remained unreleased until 1994.
Background
The songs featured on the EP were recorded in the spring of 1989 with Steve Albini, who engineered Slint's
first studio album. The album contains a previously unreleased song, "Glenn", and a reinterpretation of the song "Rhoda" from ''Tweez''.
Both songs were intended to be released as a 12" single on Jennifer Hartman Records, the same label that released ''
Tweez
''Tweez'' is the debut studio album by American rock band Slint and the only studio recording released before their disbandment. It was originally released on the label Jennifer Hartman Records in 1989 as the only record put out by the label, whic ...
'', as original copies of that LP included a flyer advertisement for the 12" as an insert; Slint signed to Touch and Go Records before it was sent to press, however, and the master tapes were shelved. In 1994, Touch and Go released the EP in 10" and CD formats.
Reception
Marc Gilman of
AllMusic
AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ...
praised the album, describing it as "Slint's most important release" and "a requisite listen for anyone interested in the
post-rock
Post-rock is a form of experimental rock characterized by a focus on exploring textures and timbre over traditional rock song structures, chords, or riffs. Post-rock artists are often instrumental, typically combining rock instrumentation with ...
era." He also wrote: "Without lyrics, the music takes a precedence that it perhaps lacks on other albums."
Track listing
References
External links
Untitled EPat
Discogs
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(list of releases)
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1994 EPs
Slint EPs
Touch and Go Records EPs
Albums produced by Steve Albini