Tension Filter (or stylized as >Tension Filter<) is the debut studio album by haloblack, released on November 1, 1994 by Fifth Colvmn Records.
Reception
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." 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." 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."
Track listing
Personnel Adapted from the Tension Filter liner notes.
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 United States 1994 Fifth Colvmn CD 9868-63182
References
External links
Tension Filter at Bandcamp Tension Filter at Discogs (list of releases)