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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Fazer
Quicksand Lyrics
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Notice your image is different.
Traits that change, it's just too quick,
Follow on clues and guess what,
That's what, it's like.
Follow your ups and downs,
It's safe to say that I can't tell.
Left out in the cold,
Sight of your routine getting old.
Blame some indifference inside,
Taken on shapes not to selective.
Just what you find.
Looking for seconds of peace of mind,
Pieces of something to hold on to.
A job that you just can't hold down,
Distracted for seconds, you're gone.
Follow your ups and downs,
It's safe to say that I can't tell.
All sense aside.
Left out in the cold,
Sight of your routine getting old.
Blame some indifference inside,
Taken on shapes not to selective.
Just what you find.
Where you find it.
Needing to find something,
Is everything ok.
I hope you find your niche, someday soon.
Easy to change your phase,
To move from where you stand,
But you got to keep that face.
Each change you plan.
Wonder, is everything ok,
The problem is hesitation.
In Quicksand’s song “Fazer” the lyrics describe someone who feels out of place and disconnected with their environment. The singer muses on the changes in the person’s behavior, pondering about the reasons why they are acting this way. The person is described as looking for something to hold on to, and perhaps struggling to find their place in the world. The line “blame some indifference inside, taken on shapes not too selective, just what you find” suggests that the person’s behavior might be a result of a lack of direction or purpose.
The lyrics create a sense of ambiguity as the singer struggles to make sense of this person’s actions. The lines “Follow your ups and downs, it's safe to say that I can't tell. All sense aside” and “I hope you find your niche someday soon” suggest a sense of uncertainty about the person’s future. The lyrics also address the issue of change and the fear of taking risks. The line “The problem is hesitation” implies that the person’s behavior might be a result of feeling stuck in a situation but not being able to take action to change it.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing like a sore thumb out,
Feeling conspicuous or out of place.
Notice your image is different.
Realizing you have changed or evolved.
Traits that change, it's just too quick,
Personal characteristics that evolve rapidly, making it hard to keep up.
Follow on clues and guess what,
Trying to figure out what's happening by analyzing clues.
That's what, it's like.
That's the way things are.
Follow your ups and downs,
Tracking the highs and lows of your own evolution.
It's safe to say that I can't tell.
Admitting that it's hard to predict where someone's headed.
All sense aside.
Ignoring what makes sense and relying on intuition.
Left out in the cold,
Feeling abandoned or ignored.
Sight of your routine getting old.
Feeling bored or unsatisfied with your routine.
Blame some indifference inside,
Putting the blame on apathy or indifference.
Taken on shapes not to selective.
Taking on various forms that aren't necessarily chosen.
Just what you find.
Only what you happen to stumble upon.
Looking for seconds of peace of mind,
Seeking brief moments of mental relief.
Pieces of something to hold on to.
Trying to find bits of stability to cling to.
A job that you just can't hold down,
Struggling to keep a steady job.
Distracted for seconds, you're gone.
Getting sidetracked or losing focus easily.
Where you find it.
Wherever you happen to come across it.
Needing to find something,
Desperately needing to find something.
Is everything ok.
Asking someone if they're okay or if something's wrong.
I hope you find your niche, someday soon.
Wishing someone finds their place in life.
Easy to change your phase,
It's easy to change who you are or how you approach things.
To move from where you stand,
To move away from your current situation.
But you got to keep that face.
You have to keep up appearances or maintain a certain image.
Each change you plan.
Every time you try to change something about yourself.
Wonder, is everything ok,
Questioning if things are really alright.
The problem is hesitation.
The issue is being indecisive or reluctant.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN CAGE, SERGIO VEGA, TOM CAPONE, WALTER ARTHUR SCHREIFELS
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@sarajamus
Standing like a sore thumb out,
Notice your image is different.
Traits that change, it's just too quick,
Follow on clues and guess what,
That's what, it's like.
Follow your ups and downs,
It's safe to say that I can't tell.
All sense aside.
Left out in the cold,
Sight of your routine getting old.
Blame some indifference inside,
Taken on shapes not to selective.
Just what you find.
Looking for seconds of peace of mind,
Pieces of something to hold on to.
A job that you just can't hold down,
Distracted for seconds, you're gone.
Follow your ups and downs,
It's safe to say that I can't tell.
All sense aside.
Left out in the cold,
Sight of your routine getting old.
Blame some indifference inside,
Taken on…
@towertito2149
Slip. One of the greatest albums most never will know of.
@sykojay
You speak the truth, brother. This album was way ahead of its time.
@willo7734
I come back to it every few weeks for the last 10 years. A perfect album.
@michaelgraham9774
I had Slip on cd and I played it so often it wore out and wouldnt play anymore. Still one of the best albums I ever owned
@chrisbystrak7967
Ill agree with that statement whole heartedly. Makin out with my girlfriend in our band practice room back in 93 when i was 19. Damn im old.
@shawnobrien6427
Yup, they were way ahead of their time. Slip is a masterpiece!
@redshaftedflicker
Hum, Jawbox, Helmet, Swervedriver and the mighty Quicksand. The 90s fucking ruled.
@foxybyproxy
dont forget the buck pets and fudge tunnel!
@pinkraven4402
Burning Airlines, Slint, Hoover, Drive Like Jehu, Fugazi, Nirvana, At The Drive In
@evanadams815
and DEF. don't forget failure. Fantastic Planet is a perfect album that is super underrated.