Obsess is the debut studio album of Insight 23, released on November 1, 1994 by Fifth Colvmn Records.[2][3] The album was re-released on May 23, 1995 by Fifth Colvmn Records with an expanded track listing.
| Obsess | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1994[1] |
| Studio | PsychoWhoreRoom |
| Genre | Industrial rock |
| Label | Perception Rek |
| Producer | Chad Bishop |
| Singles from Obsess | |
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| Alternative cover | |
.jpg) 1995 reissue | |
Music
editThe reissue of Obsess is a multimedia CD-ROM that can be accessed using a computer and plays as white noise on some CD players. The song "Disease" was released on the 1997 various artist compilations Digital Wings 1[4] and Industrial War: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Industrial Music.[5]
Reception
editOption commended and Obsess said that Insight 23 "represent the new school of electro-rock"[6] Sonic Boom agreed with the comparison for the "Insight 23 has definitely gone out of its way to create a sound almost totally devoid on influences or comparisons" and credited them with being "one of the seemingly few bands who can mix guitars and electronics together and not end up with the guitars washing out all the technology used to create the music."[7]
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Blayne Alexander; all music is composed by John Whatley
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Hurt Hate Lies" | |
| 2. | "Disease" | |
| 3. | "Dying in the Alley" | |
| 4. | "Two More Reasons" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "If..." | |
| 2. | "Unforgiven" | |
| 3. | "Disease" (Rave Disaster Mix) | |
| 4. | "Obsess" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Promise" | 0:28 |
| 2. | "Disease" | 4:59 |
| 3. | "Dying in the Alley" | 4:53 |
| 4. | "Two More Reasons" | 3:47 |
| 5. | "Backwash" | 5:35 |
| 6. | "If..." | 1:12 |
| 7. | "Unforgiven" | 5:33 |
| 8. | "Hurt Hate Lies" | 3:42 |
| 9. | "Thinner" | 4:49 |
| 10. | "Digital Blood" | 7:13 |
| 11. | "Obsess" | 3:47 |
Personnel
editAdapted from the Obsess liner notes.[8][9]
Insight 23
- Blayne Alexander – vocals, recording and mixing (2, 11)
- Brittain Alexander – percussion, recording and mixing (2, 11)
- John Whatley – guitar, sampler, programming, recording and mixing (2, 11)
Production and design
- Chad Bishop – production, mixing
- Keith Banks – mastering
- Matt Chidgey – engineering, recording and mixing (3–10, 12), additional guitar (10)
- MarkB – cover art, illustrations, design
- Zalman Fishman – executive-production
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1994 | Perception Rek | CS | PRDM 02 |
| 1995 | Fifth Colvmn | CD | 9868-63191 |
References
edit- ^ Barnhart, Becky (1999). "Schwann Spectrum". Schwann Spectrum. 9 (1). Stereophile, Incorporated: 126. ISBN 9781575980652. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
- ^ "Insight 23: Obsess > Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
- ^ Ditzel, Eleanor. "Insight 23". AllMusic. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
- ^ "Various Artists: The Cyberden Compilation: Digital Wings > Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
- ^ Lic (1997). "Various Artists: Industrial War: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Industrial Music". Industrial Reviews. Leo Levin. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
- ^ "Insight 23: Obsess". Option. 60–63 (65). Sonic Options Network: 149. 1995.
- ^ Christian, Chris (September 1995). "Insight 23: Obsess". Sonic Boom. 3 (6). Retrieved August 31, 2020.
- ^ Obsess (booklet). Insight 23. Los Angeles, California: Perception Rek. 1994.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Obsess (booklet). Insight 23. Washington, DC: Fifth Colvmn Records. 1995.
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External links
edit- Official website
- Obsess at Discogs (list of releases)
- Obsess at iTunes