''Desensitized'' is an album by the

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band, Pitchshifter, released on

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in 1993. A music video was made for the track "Triad" that featured the band playing in a white room. The same track was also featured in the 1994

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'' Brainscan''.

Critical reception

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'' wrote that "the lyrics built on the themes of oppression and social injustice, while the use of samplers and sequencers offered an extra aural dimension." ''

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s ''The Book of Metal'' wrote that "the rumbling bass lines and jarring Prong-esque guitars filled dancefloors in alternative clubs across Europe."

Track listing

Personnel

Pitchshifter

* J.A. Carter – guitars, programming * M.D. Clayden – bass * 'D'.J. Walters – drums * J.S. Clayden – vocals

Technical personnel

* Paul Johnston – production, engineering * Omni-Design – cover design * Matt Anchor – band photo

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Desensitized (Pitchshifter Album) Pitchshifter albums 1993 albums Earache Records albums