Before coming together in 1990, singer/guitarist Walter Schreifels, guitarist Tom Capone, bassist Sergio Vega, and drummer Alan Cage all honed their chops in a series of local acts, including Youth of Today, the Gorilla Biscuits, and Bold and Beyond. A self-titled EP soon followed, and in 1992 Quicksand issued their Polygram debut, Slip, earning airplay with the single "Dine Alone." After touring in support of their sophomore effort, 1995's Manic Compression, the group disbanded, only to attempt an unfruitful reunion two years later before going their separate ways once more.
Quicksand's former members later cropped up in other outfits (Capone in Handsome, Schreifels in Rival Schools, etc.), and although they never broke out of cult status over the course of their initial two-album career, Quicksand's influence could still be felt, especially in bands like Grade, Absolve, Thursday, and At the Drive-In, among others. They regrouped in 2012 for a Revelation Records 25th anniversary show, and although the following year brought their first U.S. tour in well over a decade, they soon returned to keeping a low profile.
Then, in August 2017, Quicksand surprised everyone -- via their Twitter feed -- by announcing the impending release of their long-awaited third LP. The resulting Interiors was issued on Epitaph later that November, but the intervening period saw Capone leave the band. Quicksand continued as a three-piece, releasing 2018's Triptych Continuum EP before a fourth album, the Will Yip-produced Distant Populations, followed in 2021.
Biography by Greg Prato
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2) Quicksand were an obscure Welsh psychedelic and progressive rock band active in the early 1970s. The members were Robert Collins, Jimmy Davies, Phil Davies and Anthony Stone. They released two singles, Passing By/Cobblestones (Carnaby CNS 4015) in 1970 and Time To Live/Empty Street, Empty Heart (Dawn DNS 1046) in 1973. Their only album, Home Is Where I Belong (Dawn DNLS 3056), was released in 1974.
3) Quicksand (Zivo blato) is a Croatian heavy metal band. It was founded in Split in 1998 by folk/rock singer Sinisa Vuco. It's a trio consisting of Sinisa Vuco - which takes the stage name Vasilije Mitu (guitar/vocals), Veseli Sir (bass), and Mala Planina (drums). "Mala Planina" is actually Mirjan Jovanovic - "Toso", a famous drummer from Split.
Delusional
Quicksand Lyrics
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I抦 not impressed.
You want to, tell me, so bad,
who is on your guest list, tonight,
but I don抰 care.
Save it for,
one of your,
or your many fans.
Just think.
Just,
think solutional,
we have a problem.
We don't care, who you know.
it's too bad that you think so.
Next time you drop a name.
Save it for,
one of your,
other friends,
or your many fans.
Delusional,
I抦 not impressed.
Illusional,
lies, you tell best,
and you want me to know,
but I can抰 hear at all.
But I can抰 hear at all.
I can抰 hear at all.
But I can抰 hear at all.
I can抰 hear at all.
The lyrics in Quicksand's song Delusional speak of someone who is trying to impress others by dropping names of people they know. However, the singer of the song is not interested in hearing about it, nor impressed by it. They urge the person to think of a solution to a problem they may have, rather than relying on their connections. The song ends with the phrase "but I can't hear at all," perhaps indicating a sense of disconnection or a lack of willingness to engage with the person's attempts to impress.
The song seems to be a commentary on people who rely on their social circles and connections to elevate themselves in the eyes of others, rather than facing problems head-on. The repetitive chorus of "save it for one of your other friends or your many fans" emphasizes the dismissiveness of the singer towards the person trying to impress them. The song is delivered with a heavy and intense tone, lending weight to the message of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Delusional,
You are misguided and overconfident.
I'm not impressed.
I do not find your behavior admirable.
You want to tell me so bad who's on your guest list tonight, but I don't care.
You crave attention and validation, but I am uninterested in your social status.
Save it for one of your other friends or your many fans.
Keep your superficial concerns to yourself or share them with people who are interested in hearing them.
Just think. Just think solutional, we have a problem.
Instead of focusing on superficial matters, let's think about how to solve real problems that we face.
We don't care who you know - it's too bad that you think so.
We are not impressed by your social connections, and it is unfortunate that you attach so much value to them.
Next time you drop a name, save it for one of your other friends or your many fans.
If you must boast about your social connections, do it around people who care about that sort of thing.
Illusional, lies you tell best, and you want me to know, but I can't hear at all.
You are deceptive, and you want me to recognize your cleverness, but I am deaf to your manipulations.
But I can't hear at all. I can't hear at all. But I can't hear at all. I can't hear at all.
Your lies fall on deaf ears, and I am not impressed by your deceptions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN CAGE, SERGIO VEGA, TOM CAPONE, WALTER ARTHUR SCHREIFELS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sarajamus
Delusional,
I’m not impressed.
You want to, tell me, so bad,
who is on your guest list, tonight,
but I doesn’t care.
Save it for,
one of your,
other friends,
or your many fans.
Just think.
Just,
think solutional,
we have a problem.
We don't care, who you know.
it's too bad that you think so.
Next time you drop a name.
Save it for,
one of your,
other friends,
or your many fans.
Delusional,
I’m not impressed.…
@harderthanhardcore3451
Manic Compression is legit one of the best albums of the 90's.
@michaelgraham9774
I honestly like Slip better. This album is still pretty top though
@PARRISHMELLOTT
slip hands down! all day!
@cameronmuise14
Slip is way better though
@1dog915
quicksand underrated asf in gen
@jeffreyletourneau299
Slip is better @@michaelgraham9774
@patrickpanuco89
When Deftones got Sergio as their bassist i was curious what band he was in before joining Deftones so Wikipedia said it was Quicksand my life changed. Like holy shit! This band is incredible!
@lafayette-
Same here!
@473MLx12
Saw them Tuesday with Helmet and Clutch. They jammed the hell out of this song to close their set. Absolute banger!!
@The_C90s.MG74
Quicksands sound has not aged a day, such an underrated band