7/28/2023 0 Comments Quicksand songNot even one track should be skipped here as Slip is a bludgeoning and murky offer that won't disappoint fans of either marginalized mediums of hardcore or metal. While a lot of his peers had to rely on screaming to make up for weak voice, Walter doesn't have to do this as he sings evocatively and cathartically at the same time.įrom the strong pound of Fazer to the guitar harmonics of Transparent, Slip is surprisingly consistent and every song stands well on its own. Meanwhile, Walter's voice fits seamlessly into the dense wall of sound with a more than satisfactory amount of power. The band tries to convey a brooding sensation through their instruments and it works perfectly. Because, Quicksand doesn't focus too much on the melody but it's all about the noise or the wall of noise in this case. Walter's voice doesn't have a lot of melody to it, which is completely fine. Not tone wise, but rhythmically as Walter spits out lines with a rhythm to them on songs like Omission and Too Official. The vocals of Walter Schreifels (who happens to be the main musical force) are a lot like those of Fugazi. Sergio’s basslines are impressive and powerful and Alan’s tapping of the top hats keep things going. When the guitars aren't chugging along, the rhythm section consisting of Sergio Vega and Alan Cage will be keeping things interesting during the quiet moments. But all of the instruments feed off each other and are integrated seamlessly together as every instrument has a chance to shine. Locomotive drums drive the fist-pounding energy with a distinct rat-a-tat-tat, building a rhythmic foundation for other instruments to stomp upon. The brooding guitar sound is refracted through feedback, ear-ringing feedback and heavy harmonics. Instead, Quicksand took that ferocity and added a much slower tempo, creating a murky, grating sound that fuses guitar with a grinding beat. Quicksand's transition from hardcore to what they are now hasn't lost the over-the-top ferocity of their old bands. But Quicksand's sound stands out as a fresh one. Quicksand 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. If they have something to say they say it and shut up. Quicksand doesn't rely on epics to make the music good. 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. 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. All of the members of Quicksand are former members of New York's biggest hardcore bands (Youth of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, and Bold). Bands like those served as the antecedents to the blistering and propulsive rhythms of modern day hardcore, including bands like Quicksand. Quicksand took the bone crushing over powering riffs of metal and the uncompromising pace of hardcore and fused it into one distinct sound. Quicksand's composition is made up of those same enlightened individuals. Each side regarded the other as freakish and musically bogus, but there were some enlightened souls who recognized the commonalities both marginalized mediums shared. If you’re a fan of destructive and original music then you must buy Slip.īack in the 80's ideological skirmishes between hardcore and metal factions were not uncommon. Review Summary: Slip is an incredible record of poignant, bludgeoning music and most importantly is influential record in post-hardcore or 90's rock in general.
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