Tension Filter
Tension Filter (or sylized as >Tension Filter<) is the debut studio album by haloblack, released on November 1, 1994 by Fifth Colvmn Records.[3]
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| Released | November 1, 1994[1][2] | |||
| Recorded | 1992 – 1994 | |||
| Studio | Various
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| Genre | Industrial rock | |||
| Length | 42:53 | |||
| Label | Fifth Colvmn | |||
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Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
John Bush of AllMusic says "the group breathes life into somewhat tired industrial-rock, even though the requisite metal guitars, distortion and drum programming are nothing new."[4] Last Sigh Magazine recommended the album for fans of Nine Inch Nails 1989 album Pretty Hate Machine and described it as "a great mix of synth and guitar work and is chockfull of electronic sound -- perfect for the industrial/electronic scene."[5] Sonic Boom agreed with the comparison for the "sheer depth, power, and stark originality" of the compositions and said "Bryan manages to bring a guitar into his music with a depth and a sound that only people like Trent Renzor can dream of."[6]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Bryan Barton.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Decay" | 3:04 |
| 2. | "Everything Inside" | 3:29 |
| 3. | "Taken Over" | 3:15 |
| 4. | "No Chance Control" | 4:20 |
| 5. | "Deep into the Holes of My Soul" | 4:20 |
| 6. | "Balance" | 4:00 |
| 7. | "Nothing to Lose" | 4:08 |
| 8. | "Surge" | 2:20 |
| 9. | "It's Bizarre" | 4:12 |
| 10. | "You Bleed Me" | 3:40 |
| 11. | "Untitled" | 6:03 |
Personnel
Adapted from the Tension Filter liner notes.[7]
haloblack
- Bryan Barton (as Bryan Black) – vocals, instruments, editing, production
- Bill Morrisette – production, guitar (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9)
- Damien Ray – instruments, production, additional programming (7)
Additional performers
- Malik – guitar (10)
- Krayge Tyler – guitar (4, 6, 7, 10)
- Jim Marcus – additional vocals (4)
Production and design
- Tom Baker – mastering
- Van Christie – production and engineering (4, 5, 6, 10)
- Steve "Mud" Krayson – editing
- Mary Lawing – cover art
- Jim Marcus – production
- Jason McNinch – engineering (4, 5, 6, 10)
- Jordan Nogood – design
- Sabrina A. Rahaman – photography
- Chis Satenger – editing
- Carl White – production, engineering and mixing (1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9)
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
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| United States | 1994 | Fifth Colvmn | CD | 9868-63182 |
References
- Barnhart, Becky (1996). "Schwann Spectrum". Schwann Spectrum. Stereophile, Incorporated. Winter 1996-1997: 86. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
- Barnhart, Becky (1996). "Schwann Spectrum". Schwann Spectrum. Stereophile, Incorporated. 8 (1): 86. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
- Finkler, Ed (January 24, 1997). "Interview with haloblack". Sonic Boom. 5 (1). Retrieved August 16, 2020.
- Bush, John. "Haloblack: Tension Filter > Review". AllMusic. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
- Santarpia, Mike (1998). "HaloBlack: Tension Filter". Last Sigh Magazine. 1 (3). Archived from the original on June 3, 2009. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
- Christian, Chris (December 1, 1996). "Haloblack: Tension Filter". Sonic Boom. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
- Tension Filter (booklet). haloblack. Washington, DC: Fifth Colvmn Records. 1994.CS1 maint: others (link)
External links
- Official website
- Tension Filter at Bandcamp
- Tension Filter at Discogs (list of releases)