Remastered from the original 1993 master tapes and available for the first time in over a decade, the 30th Anniversary Edition of Slip includes the bonus track “How Soon Is Now?”, reconstructed jacket artwork using original art elements, and several limited vinyl variants.
One of the most important records in post-hardcore history, Slip bridges the New York Hardcore scene and the emerging sound of 90s heavy rock — as vital now as it was in 1993.
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Want to go a little deeper? You may also want to check out:
• Slip (Deluxe Edition)
• Slip (Deluxe 64 Page Book + LP)
• Manic Compression — available in standard, deluxe, and as deluxe book + LP
About the Album
Few albums fully establish and encapsulate a genre the way Slip does for post-hardcore. Originally recorded in 1992 and released in early February 1993, Slip remains as relevant and important today as it was nearly 30 years ago.
The album serves as a musical bridge between the New York Hardcore scene from which Quicksand emerged and the heavier, more expansive rock sound that would dominate the 1990s. While it stands alongside landmark releases from the same era, Quicksand’s NYHC roots give Slip a sharp edge absent from many of its contemporaries.
Opening track “Fazer” throws listeners headfirst into a wall of massive guitars, immediately showcasing the band’s ability to balance heaviness, melody, and anthemic songwriting. That balance reaches a peak on “Dine Alone,” a deceptively catchy single that introduced countless listeners to Quicksand’s crushing riffs, Walter Schreifels’ unmistakable vocal delivery, and a now-legendary bridge section.
The album proves that some of the heaviest riffs ever written can coexist with moments of space and reflection, particularly on tracks like “Lie and Wait.” Closing track “Transparent” brings the album full circle, combining weight and hope in a way that echoes the forward-thinking ethos of hardcore while pushing rock music into new territory.
Slip provided a blueprint that would influence countless bands — including Deftones, Glassjaw, Title Fight, and many more — cementing its place as an essential album in modern rock history and a testament to how far punk-rooted music can evolve.
Credits & Production
Recorded by Quicksand members Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today), Tom Capone (Beyond, Bold), Sergio Vega (Deftones, Moondog), and Alan Cage (Beyond, Seaweed).
Co-produced by Steven Haigler (Pixies) and Don Fury (Sick of It All, Agnostic Front).
Remastered by Jack Shirley at The Atomic Garden (Deafheaven, Joyce Manor).
Track Listing
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Fazer
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Head to Wall
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Dine Alone
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Slip
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Freezing Process
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Lie and Wait
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Unfulfilled
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Can Opener
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Omission
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Baphomet
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Too Official
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Transparent
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How Soon Is Now?
Pressing Details
• 900 × Head to Wall (Bone with Red/Black Splatter)
• 1000 × Fazer (Evergreen)