| Systematik Ruin | ||||
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| EP by Mentallo & The Fixer | ||||
| Released | January 12, 1999 (1999-01-12) | |||
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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. 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.
Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    |
AllMusic gave Systematik Ruin two and a half out of five possible stars.
Track listing
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
Adapted from the Systematik Ruin liner notes.
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
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1999 | Metropolis | CD | MET 118 |
| Germany | Off Beat | O-132, SPV 060-49083 |
References
- 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.
- ^ "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
- Systematik Ruin at Discogs (list of releases)
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