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  • Summary: The fourth full-length release for the New York post-hardcore trio was produced by Will Yip.
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  1. Aug 23, 2021
    80
    Katakana builds from scratchy verses to a drilling riff, Missile Command boasts an undulating Sergio Vega bassline par excellence and album closer Rodan summons an oversized riff worthy of its kaiju namesake. Yet so often it’s the little surprises, the achingly cool flourishes, that impress here.
  2. Aug 23, 2021
    70
    Quicksand don’t seem interested in pandering to a new crowd or their old fans, which is admirable and demonstrates artistic valor and a grounded sense of discipline.
  3. Aug 23, 2021
    70
    Though not exactly a stunner of an album, it is a solid return for these foundation layers that serve as an awesome reminder of who they are and their place in the wider scene.
  4. Sep 8, 2021
    70
    With no track here surpassing the 3 1/2 minute mark, the band firmly anchors the key components of their sound with a tight, steady grip.
  5. Aug 23, 2021
    67
    Distant Populations is actually heavier in spots than its predecessor, with more driving grooves, more riffs, and mushroom-cloud explosions. Still, after being set up by Interiors, it’s hard not to feel like something’s missing—namely, Capone.