Wikipedia:Forge (album)

Forge is the third studio album by Black Rain, released on 20 January 1997 by Off Beat.

Reception
In their review of Forge, Aiding & Abetting said "great care is taken to ensure that all of the creative excesses are funneled into crafting intriguing music" and "sure, there are a few nods to the club set, but New Mind worries most about sonic sculpture, not simplistic dance music." Steve Huey of AllMusic awarded Forge three out of five stars and said "Jonathan Sharp (Cyber-Tec, Biotek, Hexedene) delivers a hard-hitting effort." Sonic Boom said "every single track taking advantage of Mr. Sharp's unique programming style" and called it the best album New Mind had produced up at its release.

Personnel
Adapted from the Forge liner notes.

New Mind
 * Jonathan Sharp – programming, recording, mixing, production

Additional performers
 * Katie Helsby - vocals (3, 9)
 * Jane Helena - vocals (11)
 * Ian Palmer – guitar (3-5, 10)
 * Loretta Sterling – production, guitar (1, 4, 8, 9), turntables (5)

Production and design
 * John Fielder – photography
 * Victoria Musson – photography