Episode 3: Sinking into the sonic variants of Quicksand

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Summary: In episode three of Fools Anthem, John and Rich go deep and analyze the breakdowns and bridges of the song 'Head to Wall' from the post-hardcore, New York band, Quicksand. They discuss their love of Quicksand's dissonant guitar patterns and face-melting performances, and acknowledge the evolution and maturity of the band's loud, chunky sound which does not disappoint the test of time.

Chapters:
00:00 About Fool's Anthem
00:59 Today's Topics
03:02 Exploring Quicksand's Musical Style
08:02 The Legacy of Quicksand's Albums
12:10 Enjoy the Space 
15:18 The Bridge
16:01 Evolution of Quicksand's Sound
21:58 Art and Aesthetics 
23:26 Quirky Quicksand Stories

Creators and Guests

John Swick
Host
John Swick
With a passion for intricate rhythms, you can find John joyfully practicing complex drum patterns or playing his favorite guitar licks.
Rich Ramirez
Host
Rich Ramirez
Rich's connection to music started at age 7 when he picked up the guitar.
Michelle Ramirez
Producer
Michelle Ramirez
Does magic behind the scenes.
Episode 3: Sinking into the sonic variants of Quicksand
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