Exercise in Tension is the debut studio album of Dessau, released in 1989 by Carlyle Records.[1][2]
. . . Exercise in Tension . . .
The track “Europe Light” was originally released on the Happy MoodEP and was then provided to the 1989 Music View – Radio’s Alternative Talk Show #59 & #60 compilation by Joseph Fox Communications, Inc.[3] The song was also remixed and released as additional material on the compact disc version and the following year as a single with “Bejing” on August 3, 1990.[4] The band’s cover of Joy Division’s “Isolation” was recorded in 1988 and produced by Paul Barker of Revolting Cocks and Al Jourgensen of Ministry.[5][6] The cover has been released as a 12″ single and on three various artists compilations: C’Est La Silenz Qui Fait La Musique… (1994, Electro Pulse),[7]CDPRO Vol #13 (June 1996) (1996, EMI Music Canada)[8] and Down & Dirty (1999, Pet Rock).[9] “Isolation” and the track “Bejing”, from the CD edition of the album, became a minor hits for the band.[10][11]
. . . Exercise in Tension . . .