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| Released | February 10, 1992 | |||
| Recorded | February 7 – February 9, 1992 | |||
| Studio | Danger Studios (Minneapolis, Minnesota). | |||
| Genre | Industrial rock | |||
| Length | 11:39 | |||
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HB2 is the debut EP by haloblack, self-released on February 10, 1992. The album comprises a collection of demos that were recorded in 1992 with the intention of being part of the band's debut Tension Filter . [1] [2] [3]
CAKE Music gave HB2 a positive review and said haloblack's "beatbox and bass, with buzzsaw melodies and dissonant droning vocals become an emotional biopsy drill for your average, sensitive, new-age guy." [4] Industrialnation awarded the release five out of five possible stars and made note of the energetic performances. [5]
All tracks are written by Bryan Barton
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "What You Mean" | 4:19 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Get Your Balance" | 3:42 |
| 2. | "Everything Inside" | 3:38 |
Adapted from the HB2 liner notes. [1]
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Production and design
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
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| United States | 1992 | CS | ||
| 2011 | DL |
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