''Colossus'' is the second album by Scorn, released in 1993 on

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. It possesses elements of industrial and experimental music.

Critical reception

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'' wrote that "Harris and Bullen back away from overkill on ''Colossus'', loading on moody synth and distressing vocal samples to create an ominous modernist sound similar to God and Ice." '' Perfect Sound Forever'' wrote: "Better than their awkward debut, and not as dance floor trend-following monotonous as they would later become, this is a pretty fine album from what is probably Earache's most widely respected band."

Track listing

Personnel

* Mick Harris –

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, sampler,

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, * Nic Bullen – bass, sampler, percussion, voice,

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* Scorn –

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(sleeve) * Jon Wakelin – engineer, additional programming

References

1993 albums Earache Records albums Music in Birmingham, West Midlands Scorn (band) albums {{1990s-electronic-album-stub