{"id":17758,"date":"2024-09-13T10:13:27","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T14:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hcdistro.com\/store\/?post_type=product&p=17758"},"modified":"2026-07-14T08:44:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T12:44:51","slug":"quicksand-manic-compression-lp","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.hcdistro.com\/store\/products-page\/labels\/_asbestos-records\/quicksand-manic-compression-lp\/","title":{"rendered":"Quicksand | Manic Compression | LP"},"content":{"rendered":"

**Album Review: Quicksand’s ‘Manic Compression’**<\/h1>\n

Quicksand’s heavy sound is defined not by catchy hooks but by its precision and relentless intensity. The album\u00a0*Manic Compression* <\/strong><\/em>truly exemplifies this with its manic,<\/span>\u00a0compressed energy. The band truly grinds their riffs into the ground, creating a distinct auditory experience.<\/p>\n

Unlike their murky major-label debut, *Manic Compression<\/strong><\/em>* boasts tighter, well-crafted songs while maintaining the band’s intentional absence of melody. However, Quicksand’s music focuses on the sheer power of sound, drenched in distortion. Fans of this unique sound will find that the album delivers satisfying results.<\/p>\n

### Track Listing<\/h4>\n

All tracks by Quicksand:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. “Backward” \u2013 1:43<\/li>\n
  2. “Delusional” \u2013 4:05<\/li>\n
  3. “Divorce” \u2013 1:44<\/li>\n
  4. “Simpleton” \u2013 2:45<\/li>\n
  5. “Skinny (It’s Overflowing)” \u2013 2:27<\/li>\n
  6. “Thorn in My Side” \u2013 2:37<\/li>\n
  7. “Landmine Spring” \u2013 3:21<\/li>\n
  8. \u00a0“Blister” \u2013 2:30<\/li>\n
  9. “Brown Gargantuan” \u2013 4:04<\/li>\n
  10. “East 3rd St.” \u2013 4:01<\/li>\n
  11. “Supergenius” \u2013 2:52<\/li>\n
  12. “Shovel” (Japanese bonus track) \u2013 3:07<\/li>\n
  13. “Voice Killer” (Japanese bonus track) \u2013 3:31<\/li>\n
  14. “It Would Be Cooler If You Did” \u2013 6:27<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    **Total Length:** 45:04<\/p>\n

    Explore *Manic Compression<\/strong><\/em>* to experience the raw sound that defines Quicksand’s unique style in heavy music.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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