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Manic Compression

1995 studio album by Quicksand

Manic Compression is the second studio album by American post-hardcore band Quicksand. It was first released on February 24, 1995 on vinyl through Revelation Records, before being given a widespread CD release through Island Records on February 28, 1995[8].[9][10][11] The album influenced many post-hardcore and alternative metal bands.[12] It peaked at number 135 on the Billboard 200.[13]

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It was Quicksand's last studio album before their initial breakup, leading to a 22-year gap in output until the release of Interiors, in 2017.[14] In the meantime, a follow-up album was conceptualized during their brief 1997–1999 reunion, but it never materialized.[15]

A vinyl version of the album was released in early 2013 by Shop Radio Cast.[13] It incorrectly lists "Landmine Spring" as the first song on the B-side on the cover, when the song is the last song pressed on the A-side.

Critical reception

The Encyclopedia of Popular Music called Manic Compression "another bracing collection of cerebral punk songs."[6] Trouser Press wrote that "producers Wharton Tiers ... and Don Fury condense the sonics considerably on tracks like the writhing 'Divorce' and the brittle 'Thorn in My Side.'"[3]

Track listing

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Personnel

  • Quicksand
  • George Marino – mastering
  • Don Fury – production, mixing
  • Wharton Tiers – production
  • Melinda Beck – illustration
  • Joseph Cultice – photography
  • Satoru Igarashi – design

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    Sprague, Deborah. "Quicksand". Trouser Press. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
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    Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Manic Compression - Quicksand | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
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    Popoff, Martin (2007). The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal: Volume 3: The Nineties. Burlington, Ontario, Canada: Collector's Guide Publishing. p. 357. ISBN 978-1-894959-62-9.
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    Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 6. MUZE. p. 715.
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    Brannigan, Paul (April 15, 1995). "Albumz". Kerrang!. No. 541. EMAP. p. 47.
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    Rowe, Chris (December 7, 2000). "Manic Compression". quicksand.net. Archived from the original on March 5, 2001. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
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    Blush, Steven (October 4, 2016). New York Rock: From the Rise of The Velvet Underground to the Fall of CBGB. St. Martin's Publishing Group. ISBN 978-1-25008-362-3 – via Google Books.
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    Prato, Greg. "Quicksand Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
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    Modell, Josh (September 24, 2013). "Quicksand made two near-perfect records, then disappeared". The A.V. Club. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
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    Harris, Chris (February 28, 2020). "Quicksand's "Manic Compression" Turns 25: Geoff Rickly and More Reflect on Album's Influence". Spin. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
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    "QUICKSAND's 'Manic Compression' To Be Made Available On Colored Vinyl". Blabbermouth.net. January 16, 2013. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
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    Maine, Samantha (August 22, 2017). "Quicksand announce new album – their first in 22 years". NME. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
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