Algorythum
Algorythum is the fifth studio album by Mentallo & The Fixer, released on February 16, 1999 by Metropolis Records.[2][3][4] It was the band's first release without founding member Dwayne Dassing and was commemorated to his sister Danielle Dassing.[5][6][7]
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| Released | February 16, 1999[1] | |||
| Studio | Various
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| Genre | Electro-industrial | |||
| Length | 69:21 | |||
| Label | Metropolis | |||
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Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [8] |
Steve Huey of AllMusic said "although the group's overall sound hasn't changed much without Dwayne, since Gary composed most of their best-known songs, there is a slightly more adventurous quality to the record, even if there are no radical rethinkings."[8] Last Sigh Magazine called the album a "peaceful overall work of music with a touch of noise, a good deal of programming on the more gentle side of things and some experimental in terms of how the release congeals in continuity to bring about a new direction for Mentallo & The Fixer."[7] Ink 19 commended the band's new direction despite losing a member.[9]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Gary Dassing.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 4:27 |
| 2. | "Systematik Ruin" | 5:50 |
| 3. | "Gamma Ray Antenna" | 2:56 |
| 4. | "Proxima" | 6:20 |
| 5. | "Unearthed" | 5:19 |
| 6. | "Choice Flaw" | 6:30 |
| 7. | "Carbon Based" | 7:08 |
| 8. | "Stumbled" | 8:26 |
| 9. | "Revelry" | 5:51 |
| 10. | "Luminaries" | 4:34 |
| 11. | "Resonant Echo" | 3:56 |
| 12. | "Remnants Past" | 6:35 |
| 13. | "Theme" | 1:29 |
Personnel
Adapted from the Algorythum liner notes.[10]
Mentallo & The Fixer
- Gary Dassing (as Mentallo) – vocals, synthesizer, sampler, guitar, drum programming, sequencing, mastering, recording, engineering, mixing
Additional musicians
- John Bustamante – vocals (2, 5, 7, 8), additional synthesizer (1)
- Todd Kreth – electric guitar and bass guitar (11)
- Jon Pyre – vocals (1, 3, 4, 6, 9), additional sequencing and additional programming (12)
Production and design
- Chris Cline – mastering, recording, live drums (1-3, 5, 6, 8), sampler (9), acoustic guitar (11)
- Carlos Rosales – cover art, design
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1999 | Metropolis | CD | MET 123 |
| Germany | Off Beat | O-133, SPV 085-49092 |
References
- Barnhart, Becky (1999). "Schwann Spectrum". Schwann Spectrum. Stereophile, Incorporated. 9 (2): 173. 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.
- Alexander, Kim Ann (March 13, 1999). "Mentallo & the Fixer: Algorythum". Last Sigh Magazine. Archived from the original on February 15, 2011. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- Huey, Steve. "Mentallo & the Fixer: Algorythum > Review". AllMusic. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- Baumgartner, Geoff (May 19, 1999). "Mentallo & the Fixer: Algorhythum". Ink 19. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- Algorythum (booklet). Mentallo & The Fixer. Chicago, Illinois/Horster Str., Gelsenkirchen: Metropolis Records/Off Beat. 1999.CS1 maint: others (link)
External links
- Algorythum at Discogs (list of releases)