''Apparatus'' is the

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ously titled and only album by Apparatus, released on August 1, 1995, by Re-Constriction Records. Promotional

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s were filmed for the songs " Come Alive" and " Hell's Home". After the album's publication the trio disbanded, with keyboardist

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and guitarist Scott Morgan forming the band

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later.

Reception

''Aiding & Abetting'' praised Apparatus for their aggressive sound, saying the band "has put together a wild ride that massages both the club folks and metal freaks." '' Alternative Press'' also gave ''Apparatus'' a positive review, saying it "emulates the sound of rage." A critic at ''Black Monday'' commended the band for their originality and placed the album at their top five albums of the year. Fabryka Music Magazine gave the album three out of four possible stars and said "this album deserves a purchase not only by

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style lovers but also by many bands in today's crisis of identity." ''Sonic Boom'' gave the album a somewhat mixed review but commended the musical programming and said "I definitely found myself wondering why there weren't twice as many tracks on the album because surely the band has the talent for that many original tracks."

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from the ''Apparatus'' liner notes. Apparatus * Blake Barnes –

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, arrangements,

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* Scott Morgan (as Sid) –

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, arrangements, production *

(as D. York) –

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, arrangements, production, mixing (1, 4, 5, 9) Production and design * Kelli Brinkley –

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* Dave Harris – mastering,

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(2–7), mixing (2, 3, 6–8) * Mary Lawing –

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* Lee Popa –

and mixing (4, 5), arrangements (4)

Release history

References

External links

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(list of releases) {{Authority control 1995 debut albums Re-Constriction Records albums