''Tension Filter'' (or stylized as ''>Tension Filter<'') is the debut studio album by

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, released on November 1, 1994 by

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Reception

John Bush of

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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

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1989 album ''

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'' 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) –

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* Bill Morrisette – production,

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(1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9) *

Damien Ray haloblack are an American industrial rock group formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The original incarnation consisted solely of Bryan Barton (as Bryan Black) until Bill Morrisette and Damien Ray joined. Their style of industrial roc ...

– instruments, production, additional programming (7) Additional performers * Malik –

(10) * Krayge Tyler –

(4, 6, 7, 10) *

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– additional vocals (4) Production and design * Tom Baker – mastering * Van Christie –

and

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(4, 5, 6, 10) * Steve "Mud" Krayson –

* Mary Lawing –

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– production * Jason McNinch – engineering (4, 5, 6, 10) * Jordan Nogood –

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* Sabrina A. Rahaman –

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* Chis Satenger – editing * Carl White – production, engineering and mixing (1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9)

Release history

References

External links

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