Manic Compression

About Manic Compression

Manic Compression is the second studio album by American post-hardcore band Quicksand, released on February 28, 1995 on Island Records. The album proved influential to many post-hardcore and alternative metal bands, and was both critically and commercially well-received, peaking at number 135 on the Billboard 200. It was Quicksand's last studio album before their initial breakup in October 1995, leading to a 22-year gap in output until 2017 with the release of Interiors. In the meantime, a follow-up album was conceptualized during their brief 1997–1999 reunion, but it never materialized. A vinyl version of the album was released in early 2013 by Shop Radio Cast which incorrectly lists "Landmine Spring" as the first song on the B-side on the cover, when the song is actually the last song pressed on the A-side. more »