''Slip'' is the debut studio album by American

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, released February 9, 1993 on the

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label. "Omission" and "Unfulfilled" first appeared on their 1990 self-titled EP. ''Slip'' was well received by music critics and is now considered a classic in the post-hardcore and

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. The lead single off the album, "Fazer", became a

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hit. The album was reissued on vinyl in 2012, through

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and Shop Radio Cast. The reissue featured a cover of

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Critical reception

The album generally received positive reviews from music critics.

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wrote: "Quicksand's music is about powerful anger, and the persistent, bludgeoning ''Slip'' delivers the goods." Gina Arnold of ''

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'' stated: "Quicksand is derivative, but at least its operative influences — Helmet and Fugazi — are highly agreeable ones."

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Critical reception

Track listing

Album credits

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