Wisdom (album)

Wisdom is the debut studio album of 16volt, released on May 25, 1993 by Re-Constriction Records. It was produced with the aide of Skinny Puppy composer and musician Dave Ogilvie.[2]

Wisdom
Studio album by
16volt
ReleasedMay 25, 1993 (1993-05-25)[1]
Recorded1993 (1993)
Studio
GenreIndustrial metal, industrial rock
Length40:13
LabelRe-Constriction
Producer
16volt chronology
Wisdom
(1993)		 Skin
(1994)

Background

16volt sent a demo tape to college radio stations and caught the attention of future label owner and DJ Chase. From the band's demos, Chase petitioned Cargo Music to begin Re-Constriction Records and make Wisdom the label's third release. "Motorskills", which would become the first track on Wisdom, appeared on the The Cyberflesh Conspiracy compilation.[3][4]

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]

John Bush of allmusic gave the album a two and a half out of five stars, saying "Skinny Puppy contributes a remix to Wisdom, which sounds much like the rest of the album."[5] Aiding & Abetting said "16volt combine great beats with a vicious intensity that crawls under your skin and proceed to eat out your soul."[6] Sonic Boom called Wisdom "nothing short than a spectacular display of craftsmanship and musical inspiration", saying the "The genius of Eric Powell is evident even on this first release in his ability to seamlessly mix guitar and harsh electronics in a way that neither seems to drown the other out."[7] Option compared the album favorably to Nine Inch Nails saying "[the band's] appeal lies in their blend of abrasive textures and relentless rhythms" while "the backbone of the songs is the rhythmic structure itself rather than cunningly concealed pop elements."[8]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Joel Bornzin, Jon Fell, Eric Powell and Jeff Taylor.

No.TitleLength
1."Motorskill"5:11
2."Wisdom"4:04
3."Head of Stone"5:10
4."Filthy Love of Fire"5:21
5."Hand Over End"4:15
6."Will"4:58
7."Dreams of Light"5:31
8."Downtime (Part One)"5:43
2012 Remastered
No.TitleLength
9."Dreams of Light" (Nightmare - Hate Dept. Remix)4:57
10."Dreams of Light" (Quad - Hate Dept. Remix)4:49
11."Filthy Love of Fire" (David Ogilvie Remix)5:45
12."Black Hole"5:25
13."Motorskill" (Demo Version)5:28

Personnel

Adapted from the Wisdom liner notes.[9]

16volt

Addition performers

Production and design

  • Animated Noise – cover art
  • Keith "Fluffy" Auerbach – production, engineering, mixing (1, 3, 5, 7)
  • SL Cohen – design, art direction
  • Ryan Foster – mastering
  • Tony Lash – editing, mastering, mixing & recording (1-4, 6-10)
  • Dave Ogilvie – production, engineering, mixing (1, 2, 4, 6)

Release history
Region Date Label Format Catalog
United States 1993 Re-Constriction CD REC-004
Germany 1995 Off Beat SPV 084
United States 2012 Metropolis CD, DL MET 772
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References
  1. Barnhart, Becky (2000). "Schwann Spectrum". Schwann Spectrum. Stereophile, Incorporated. 9 (2): 240. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  2. Bush, John. "16 Volt > Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  3. Christian, Chris (November 24, 1995). "Interview with Eric Powell of 16 Volt with the help of Marc LaCorte of Black Metal Box at Chicago Trax". Sonic Boom. 3 (9). Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  4. Christian, Chris (February 27, 1997). "Interview with Eric Powell of 16 Volt, La Luna, Portland, OR 2/27/97". Sonic Boom. 5 (3). Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  5. Bush, John. "16 Volt: Wisdom > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  6. Worley, Jon (June 30, 1993). "16 Volt: Wisdom". Aiding & Abetting (36). Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  7. Christian, Chris (October 1996). "16 Volt: Wisdom". Sonic Boom. 3 (9). Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  8. "16 Volt: Wisdom". Option. Sonic Options Network (54–58). 1994. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  9. Wisdom (booklet). 16volt. San Diego, California: Re-Constriction Records. 1993.CS1 maint: others (link)
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