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, released on February 9, 1993, through

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. "Omission" and "Unfulfilled" first appeared on their 1990 self-titled EP. ''Slip'' was well received by music critics and is now considered a classic in the post-hardcore and

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. The lead single off the album, "Fazer", became a

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hit. The album was reissued on vinyl in 2012, through

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and Shop Radio Cast. The reissue featured a cover of

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". On February 3, 2023, Quicksand announced a 30th Anniversary Edition of their debut LP "Slip" being re-issued on vinyl by the Boston based record label

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. The 30th Anniversary Edition of "Slip" also included a 64-page hardcover book with band photographs, rare concert posters, and a foreword by Walter Schreifels. The book also contains commentary from notable musicians from the punk scene, including:

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, and many more. The record was also remastered for vinyl using the original 1993 master tapes.

Critical reception

Gina Arnold of ''

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'' stated: "Quicksand is derivative, but at least its operative influences — Helmet and Fugazi — are highly agreeable ones." ''

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'' noted that "most punk and metal clomp along like only one rhythm is allowed, but Quicksand is, at times, downright sinuous."

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senior critic

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wrote: "Quicksand's music is about powerful anger, and the persistent, bludgeoning ''Slip'' delivers the goods."

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's Alex Deller described the record as a "40-minute master class in

perfection." The album is included in ''

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'' magazine's Hall of Fame.

Accolades

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Track listing

Personnel

Album credits as adapted from

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Quicksand * Walter Schreifels – vocals, guitar * Tom Capone – guitar * Sergio Vega – bass * Alan Cage – drums Production *

Steven Haigler Steven Haigler is an American record producer of alternative, grunge, hardcore, and popular music, notably ''Sunburn'' (1998) by Fuel, '' February Son'' (1999) by Oleander, '' As Good as Dead'' (1996) by Local H, '' Slip'' (1993) by Quicksa ...

– producer, mixing, engineer * Don Fury – producer, engineer * Andrew Smith – assistant engineer * Fran Flannery – assistant engineer * Mike Thompson – assistant engineer * Edward Douglas – assistant engineer * Jesse Henderson – assistant engineer * George Marino – remastering Artwork * Alex Brown – cover art concept * John Mockus – photography * Phil Yarnall – design

References

{{Authority control 1993 debut albums Quicksand (band) albums Polydor Records albums Albums produced by Don Fury Albums recorded at Long View Farm