Distant Populations Quicksand

• 1 Inversion 02:38
• 2 Lightning Field 02:23
• 3 Colossus 03:18
• 4 Brushed 03:35
• 5 Katakana 02:35
• 6 Missile Command 03:24
• 7 Phase 90 03:34
• 8 The Philosopher 03:28
• 9 Compacted Reality 01:10
• 10 EMDR 02:59
• 11 Rodan 03:23
• Total Runtime 32:27

Info for Distant Populations

One of the most remarkable aspects of Distant Populations—Quicksand’s first album since 2017’s Interiors—is how timely and prescient the themes running throughout its songs sound at this very moment.

Distant Populations, just the fourth full-length album of Quicksand's career, comes as a comparatively swift follow-up to Interiors--which itself came a full 22 years after its predecessor, 1995's Manic Compression. Critically lauded and deemed very much worth the wait, Interiors succeeded in reestablishing the band as the powerful and contemporary entity they had always been. Distant Populations has a punchier, more up-tempo sound than its predecessor; its 11 songs are concise, carved sonic jewels boasting not a single wasted note; and its raw power, its gripping lyricism, leaps out from the very first listening. It is a striking step up for the band. The songwriting itself had been no minor process: Following the release of Interiors, the band successfully toured around the world and in the process fully re-established their chemistry together. Looking forward to making the next album, the three of them-frontman/ guitarist Walter Schreifels, bassist Sergio Vega, and drummer Alan Cage-had methodically recorded various soundchecks, improvisations, and show rehearsals, and compiled the results. "Eventually, when it came time to make a record," Schreifels says, "we would just edit down to the ones that were most exciting to us all, and then refocus on them and see if we could recapture the magic from it." There may be a final irony in the title of Distant Populations. Practically speaking, that's precisely whom Quicksand recorded it for: Listeners very far away. Not a single one of these songs has ever been played live onstage. The band has dates on hold for the fall, notes Schreifels, and fingers are crossed Quicksand will be out there performing very soon. They will likely be the most memorable shows of the band's career.

Walter Schreifels, vocals, guitar
Sergio Vega, bass
Alan Cage, drums

QUICKSAND
emerged from the New York City hardcore scene in the late 80’s and featured members of Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today and Bold and Beyond. They released their now legendary debut album Slip in 1992, and toured the world. This album would bring the band critical acclaim and would go on to influence the music of such artists as At The Drive-In and Thursday. The band split in 1995 after a second album and members went on to form other bands such as Handsome and Rival Schools. They reunited in 2012 for a special one-night performance which has lead to a string of sold out tour dates across the globe. Interiors is the band’s first studio album in 22 years and the anticipation is building. The fans of Quicksand are loyal and patient and this one was worth the wait.

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