''HB2'' is the debut EP by

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, self-released on February 10, 1992. The album comprises a collection of

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that were recorded in 1992 with the intention of being part of the band's debut '' Tension Filter''.

Reception

''CAKE Music'' gave ''HB2'' a positive review and said

's "beatbox and bass, with buzzsaw melodies and dissonant droning vocals become an emotional biopsy drill for your average, sensitive, new-age guy." ''

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'' awarded the release five out of five possible stars and made note of the energetic performances.

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from the ''HB2'' liner notes. haloblack *

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(as Bryan Black) – vocals,

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, production,

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Production and design * Carl White – production,

Release history

References

External links

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* {{Discogs master , master=475264 , name=HB2 , type=album 1992 debut EPs Haloblack albums