Quicksand - Slip (Vinyl)

Back in 1993, not many people knew about Quicksand (they still don't) even though the video for Dine Alone had heavy rotation on the metal segments of MTV. But in hindsight, Slip is one of the most influential albums in post-hardcore and rock music in general and one of the best of the 90's.

Quicksand doesn't rely on epics to make the music good. If they have something to say they say it and shut up. The band receives legitimate comparisons to Helmet probably because of their love for abrasion and a wall of sound and to Fugazi because of its rhythmic vocal style. But Quicksand's sound stands out as a fresh one.

Their transition from hardcore hasn't lost the over-the-top ferocity of their old sound. Instead, Quicksand took that ferocity and added a much slower tempo, creating a murky, grating sound that fuses guitar with a grinding beat. The brooding guitar sound is refracted through feedback, ear-ringing feedback and heavy harmonics.

 Slip is an incredible record of poignant, bludgeoning music and most importantly is influential record in post-hardcore or 90's rock in general.

30th-anniversary edition remastered for vinyl from the original 1993 master tapes.    
Orange Marble Vinyl, Reissue, Remastered

Tracklist:
A1        Fazer
A2        Head To Wall
A3        Dine Alone
A4        Slip
A5        Freezing Process
A6        Lie And Wait
A7        Unfulfilled
B1        Can Opener
B2        Omission
B3        Baphomet
B4        Too Official
B5        Transparent
B6        How Soon Is Now