Quicksand – Manic Compression (Red Vinyl LP)

Quicksand, founded in New York City in 1990, emerged from the hardcore scene with members Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits), Tom Capone (Beyond), Sergio Vega (Collapse), and Alan Cage (Beyond, Burn). By combining the intensity of hardcore punk with melodic, angular songwriting, they helped pioneer what became known as post-hardcore. Despite the critical acclaim for Manic Compression, the band broke up due to creative and personal tensions. Quicksand reunited sporadically before returning in the 2010s with new material, but Manic Compression remains their defining statement and a cornerstone of 1990s post-hardcore. Red vinyl.