Quicksand - Manic Compression [LP]

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Genre: Rock

Quicksand - Manic Compression [LP]

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Release Date: 2/13/2026
Label: Iodine Recordings

Formed in New York City in 1990, Quicksand emerged from the hardcore scene with members Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits), Tom Capone (Beyond), Sergio Vega (Collapse), and Alan Cage (Beyond, Burn). Blending the intensity of hardcore punk with melodic, angular songwriting, they helped pioneer what became known as post-hardcore. Their debut album, Slip (1993), established them as a critical force. In 1995, they released Manic Compression, a tighter, more experimental follow-up that balanced aggression with atmosphere. Songs like “Thorn in My Side” and “Supergenius” showcased sharper production and greater dynamics, cementing their reputation as innovators who bridged hardcore, alternative rock, and metal. Despite Manic Compression’s acclaim, the band split later that year amid creative and personal tension. Quicksand reunited sporadically before returning in the 2010s with new material, but Manic Compression remains their defining statement and a cornerstone of 1990s post-hardcore.

Tracklist:

01) Backward
02) Delusional
03) Divorce
04) Simpleton
05) Skinny (It's Overflowing)
06) Thorn in My Side
07) Landmine Spring
08) Blister
09) Brown Gargantuan
10) East 3rd St
11) Supergenius
12) It Would Be Cooler If You Did
Release Info

Label: Iodine Recordings

Catalog Number: IOD-90

Style:

  • Hardcore
  • Alternative Rock
  • Post-Hardcore
  • Punk

Format:

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album
  • Reissue
  • Remastered
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