''Calculated'' is the only studio album by the American

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band

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, released on March 21, 1994, by

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. The album received positive reviews from critics.

Recording and release

''Calculated'' was recorded in

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, between November 30 and December 3, 1993. It was released on March 21, 1994, by the

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Critical reception

''Calculated'' received positive reviews from music critics.

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reviewer Kurt Morris stated that "Sawyer keeps the beats tight and

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is always brimming over with passion and the kind of power of which many bands in the hardcore scene aren't even capable. Not so much in an overtly masculine manner, but through intelligently refined viciousness transmitted via the appropriate musical spectrum". Similarly,

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highlighted Tucker's noisy guitar playing as well as Sawyer's controlled drumming. ''

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'' wrote that "despite the pair’s rudimentary instrumental skills, the songs are well formed, and their contrasting vocal styles (Tucker’s warbly fortitude versus Sawyer’s spine-chilling screams) create a mighty tension."

Track listing

Personnel

Credits are adapted from

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. *

Corin Tucker Corin Lisa Tucker (born November 9, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known for her work with rock band Sleater-Kinney. Tucker is also a member of the alternative rock supergroup Filthy Friends, and previously record ...

– vocals, guitar, drums *Tracy Sawyer – bass, drums, guitar, sound effects *Gloria Anzaldúa – editing *James Bertram – photography *Tiffany Clendenin – photography * John Goodmanson – engineer *Heavens to Betsy – producer

References

External links

* {{Authority control 1994 albums Heavens to Betsy albums Kill Rock Stars albums