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Quicksand

Quicksand formed in New York City in 1990, with Walter Schreifels on vocals and guitar. Their first album, Slip, came out in 1993, followed by Manic...

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Quicksand's post-hardcore precision and melodic tension

A New York band that mixed abrasive guitars with introspective lyrics, never chasing trends but quietly influencing what came next.

If you want to hear their sound in one shot, put on "Omission" or "Head To Wall." That's where the abrasion and melody lock together.

Quicksand mattered because they showed how post-hardcore could be both intricate and direct. Songs like "Omission" and "Head To Wall" balanced sharp guitar work with Walter Schreifels's plainspoken vocals. They carved out a space where progressive rock ideas met the urgency of hardcore, without ever sounding like a compromise.

They formed in New York City in 1990 and released Slip in 1993, then Manic Compression in 1995. After a long break, they came back with Distant Populations in 2012 and Interiors in 2017. The lineup shifted at times, with Sergio Vega on bass and Tom Capone on drums.

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Quicksand formed in New York City in 1990, with Walter Schreifels on vocals and guitar. Their first album, Slip, came out in 1993, followed by Manic Compression in 1995. After a long break, they returned with Distant Populations in 2012 and Interiors in 2017.

Their sound mixed post-hardcore with progressive rock, built around intricate guitar work and Schreifels's introspective lyrics. Songs like "Omission," "Head To Wall," and "Can Opener" showed their balance of abrasion and melody.

While they never chased mainstream trends, their approach influenced later bands. They kept a steady lineup for stretches, with Sergio Vega on bass and Tom Capone on drums at different points.

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