Quicksand - Quicksand

The debut EP from post-hardcore heroes Quicksand is a far cry from the wildly compressed rock of the group's later days, but its reliance on hardcore sensibilities and metallic guitars makes perfect sense in the context of the band's formation. Led by Walter Schreifels, formerly of the Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand takes a similar musical stance, with plenty of chunky breakdowns and rousing vocal yelps. Giving their first record a bit more credibility is the influence of complicated metal structures throughout the four tracks, mostly in the form of wailing guitars with alternately pummeling chord structures. Read More