Tension Filter

Tension Filter
Studio album by
haloblack
ReleasedNovember 1, 1994 (1994-11-01)[1][2]
Recorded1992 (1992) – 1994 (1994)
Studio
Various
    • Danger
    • (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
    • Warzone
    • (Chicago, Illinois)
GenreIndustrial rock
Length42:53
LabelFifth Colvmn
Producer
  • Bryan Barton
  • Bill Morrisette
  • Damien Ray
  • Van Christie
  • Carl White
Haloblack chronology
rESONANCE
(1992) 		Tension Filter
(1994) 		raw tension e.p.
(1995)

Tension Filter (or stylized as >Tension Filter<) is the debut studio album by haloblack, released on November 1, 1994 by Fifth Colvmn Records.[3]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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.TitleLength
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

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
United States 1994 Fifth Colvmn CD 9868-63182

References

  1. ^ Barnhart, Becky (1996). "Schwann Spectrum". Schwann Spectrum. Winter 1996–1997. Stereophile, Incorporated: 86. ISBN 9781575980386. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  2. ^ Barnhart, Becky (1996). "Schwann Spectrum". Schwann Spectrum. 8 (1). Stereophile, Incorporated: 86. ISBN 9781575980386. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  3. ^ Finkler, Ed (January 24, 1997). "Interview with haloblack". Sonic Boom. 5 (1). Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Bush, John. "Haloblack: Tension Filter > Review". AllMusic. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  5. ^ Santarpia, Mike (1998). "HaloBlack: Tension Filter". Last Sigh Magazine. 1 (3). Archived from the original on June 3, 2009. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  6. ^ Christian, Chris (December 1, 1996). "Haloblack: Tension Filter". Sonic Boom. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  7. ^ Tension Filter (booklet). haloblack. Washington, DC: Fifth Colvmn Records. 1994.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)