Released 1994 Artist Slint Label Touch and Go Records Songs Glenn, Rhoda | Length 13:04 Release date 1994 Recorded 1989 | |
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Genres Post-rock, Math rock, Indie rock, Post-hardcore | ||
Slint untitled full ep
The untitled EP is the final release by the American band Slint. Recorded in 1989 prior to the release of the band's debut album, it remained unreleased until 1994, after the band had broken up.
Contents
Background
Released after the band had already broken up, it includes two songs that were recorded in 1989. It was first intended to be released as a 12" single on Jennifer Hartman Records, as original copies of the Tweez LP included a flyer advertisement for the 12" as an insert. However, Slint signed to Touch and Go Records before it was sent to press and the master tapes were shelved. In 1994, Touch and Go released the EP in 10" and CD formats. It contained a previously unreleased track, "Glenn", and a reinterpretation of "Rhoda" from Tweez.
On the 10" vinyl edition, the sides of the record are labelled with illustrations of a triangle and an octopus, rather than A/B, one/two or track titles.
In the documentary Breadcrumb Trail, it is stated the songs were recorded before Spiderland by Steve Albini when he had some open studio time and was asking bands around to record, with Slint ultimately taking the studio time.
Reception
Marc Gilman of Allmusic praised the album, describing it as "Slint's most important release" and "a requisite listen for anyone interested in the post-rock era." He also wrote: "Without lyrics, the music takes a precedence that it perhaps lacks on other albums."