Quicksand were an obscure Welsh psychedelic and progressive rock band active in the early 1970s.Hailing from Neath in South Wales, the band was the original group of bass guitarist Will Youatt who was to join fellow Welsh prog rockers Man prior to the recording of the band’s sole album for Pye Records’ progressive imprint, Dawn.
Originally formed in 1969, they featured Michael “Will” Youatt (bass), Jimmy Davies (guitar) and Anthony Stone (drums). This line up recorded one single "Passing By" / "Cobblestones" (both written by Will Youatt) in 1970. Will Youatt left to join briefly Piblokto! then Man. Phil Davies (bass) and Robert Collins (keyboards) then joined the band. A second single "Time To Live" / "Empty Street, Empty Heart" was released in 1973 and was soon followed by the album “Home Is Where I Belong” later the that year. The band ceased to exist in 1975 when James Davies formed Alkatraz with Will Youatt.
Tracks
1. Hideaway My Song - 3:11
2. Sunlight Brings Shadows - 4:22
3. Empty Street Empty Heart - 3:44
4. Overcome The Pattern - 8:16
5. Time To Live - 3:30
6. Home Is Where I Belong - 4:58
7. Seasons - Alpha Omega (Michael Youatt, Phil Davies) - 8:23
8. Hiding It All - 4:13
All compositions by Phil Davies except where indicated
Quicksand
*Robert Collins - Keyboards, Vocals
*Jimmy Davies - Guitar, Vocals
*Phil Davies - Bass, Vocals
*Anthony Stone - Drums, Vocals
