Quicksand 'Slip' (Standard)

Remastered from the original 1993 master tapes, the 30th Anniversary Edition of Slip brings Quicksand’s landmark debut back to vinyl for the first time in more than a decade.

This expanded edition includes the bonus track “How Soon Is Now?”, reconstructed jacket artwork using original design elements, and a selection of limited vinyl variants.

Originally released in 1993, Slip stands as one of the defining albums of post-hardcore, bridging Quicksand’s New York hardcore roots with the heavier, more expansive alternative rock sound that would shape the decade.

Few records capture the evolution of post-hardcore as completely as Slip.

Recorded in 1992 and released in early 1993, the album took the urgency and discipline of the New York hardcore scene and pushed it into something broader, heavier and more atmospheric. Quicksand retained the tension and rhythmic force of hardcore while introducing melody, space and a distinctly modern sense of songwriting.

Opening track “Fazer” establishes that balance immediately, pairing massive guitars with anthemic hooks and tightly wound dynamics. “Dine Alone” became one of the band’s signature songs, showcasing Walter Schreifels’ unmistakable vocal delivery alongside one of the album’s most memorable riffs and bridge sections.

Elsewhere, tracks like “Lie and Wait,” “Omission,” “Unfulfilled” and “Transparent” reveal the full range of the record, moving between crushing heaviness, melodic restraint and moments of open space without ever losing momentum.

More than three decades later, Slip remains a cornerstone of the Quicksand catalog and a foundational post-hardcore record whose influence can be heard across generations of alternative and heavy music.