Systematik Ruin
| Systematik Ruin | ||||
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| Released | January 12, 1999[1][2][3] | |||
| Studio | Various
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| Genre | Electro-industrial | |||
| Length | 66:14 | |||
| Label | Metropolis | |||
| Mentallo & The Fixer chronology | ||||
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Systematik Ruin is an EP by Mentallo & The Fixer, released on January 12, 1999 by Metropolis Records.[4][5][6] It contained remixes and previously unreleased songs from the Algorythum recording sessions. It represented the band's first album without founding member Dwayne Dassing, who left the band in 1998.[7][8]
Reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [9] |
AllMusic gave Systematik Ruin two and a half out of five possible stars.[9]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Gary Dassing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Systematik Ruin" (Remix) | 5:47 |
| 2. | "Carbon Based" (Last Days Remix) | 8:23 |
| 3. | "Intro, Systematik Ruin" | 12:43 |
| 4. | "Inner Peace" (Remix) | 4:32 |
| 5. | "Carbon Based" (Ambient) | 7:26 |
| 6. | "Systematik Ruin" (Trance Tone Dub) | 5:36 |
| 7. | "Michael" | 13:15 |
| 8. | "Carbon Based" (Trance Tone Dub) | 3:44 |
| 9. | "Inner Peace" | 4:48 |
Personnel[edit]
Adapted from the Systematik Ruin liner notes.[10]
Mentallo & The Fixer
- Gary Dassing (as Mentallo) – vocals, synthesizer, sampler, effects, tape, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, drum programming, sequencing, programming, mastering, recording, engineering, remixer
Additional musicians
- John Bustamante – backing vocals (1, 3, 4, 6, 9), vocals (2, 5, 7, 8)
- Chris Cline – live drums and recording (1–3, 5, 6, 8)
Production and design
- Carlos Rosales – cover art, design
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1999 | Metropolis | CD | MET 118 |
| Germany | Off Beat | O-132, SPV 060-49083 |
References[edit]
- ^ Vendetti, Jackie (December 28, 1998). "Upcoming Releases". CMJ New Music Report. 57 (600). CMJ Network, Inc.: 32–33. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ^ TriMark (February 1999). "Just Out". CMJ New Music Report (66). CMJ Network, Inc.: 70. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ^ Barnhart, Becky (1999). "Schwann Spectrum". Schwann Spectrum. 9 (2). Stereophile, Incorporated: 173. ISBN 9781575980782. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ^ Bush, John. "Mentallo & the Fixer > Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ Levatic, Danijel (November 1999). "Mentallo & The Fixer: Interview with Gary Dassing". Elektronski Zvuk. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ Zlaya Zgombic, Zlatko (August 28, 2017). "Mentallo and The Fixer – Rearranging Molecules: Interview With Gary Dassing of Mentallo and The Fixer". Wire Trap. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ Litts, Daryl (March 13, 1999). "Mentallo & The Fixer". In_Faction. Archived from the original on May 9, 2008. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ South, Evan (November 1999). "Mentallo & The Fixer Interview". The New Empire. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Mentallo & the Fixer: Algorythum > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ Systematik Ruin (booklet). Mentallo & The Fixer. Chicago, Illinois/Horster Str., Gelsenkirchen: Metropolis Records/Off Beat. 1999.
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External links[edit]
- Systematik Ruin at Discogs (list of releases)