What makes Algorythum by Mentallo & the Fixer notable?

Upon its release, 'Algorythum' received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its innovative production and complex layering of sounds. The album contributed to the evolution of the industrial genre in the late '90s while solidifying Mentallo & the Fixer's reputation as key players within it. Their distinct approach has influenced subsequent artists in the genre. By the time 'Algorythum' was released in 1999, Mentallo & the Fixer had already established themselves in the industrial scene with their previous albums. This release marked their third studio album and showcased a matured sound, reflecting their growth since the debut 'Metamorphosis'. The album came during a period of increasing popularity for the genre, as industrial music began to influence mainstream acts.

How many songs are on Algorythum?

Algorythum has 13 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.

Algorythum

Mentallo & the Fixer · 1999

69 min · 13 tracks · industrial music

Dark electronic textures intertwine with relentless beats, creating a haunting atmosphere that captures the essence of industrial music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Systematik Ruin — This track embodies the album's core themes of existential dread and technological alienation, driven by pulsating rhythms and eerie synths.
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Carbon Based — The song’s intricate sound design and layered vocals demonstrate the duo's ability to create an immersive auditory experience that pushes boundaries.
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Remnants Past — As one of the longer tracks on the album, it explores complex emotional landscapes through its evolving structure and atmospheric depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases complex layering and maintains a cohesive dark atmosphere, characteristic of its genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief intro that sets a dark tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent tempo and intensity throughout.
Many tracks feature layered electronic textures that create a dense soundscape, often incorporating samples and effects that enhance the industrial aesthetic.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Intro 4:26
2 Systematik Ruin 5:49
3 Gamma Ray Antenna 2:56
4 Proxima 6:20
5 Unearthed 5:19
6 Choice Flaw 6:29
7 Carbon Based 7:07
8 Stumbled 8:25
9 Revelry 5:51
10 Luminaries 4:33
11 Resonant Echo 3:55
12 Remnants Past 6:35
13 Theme 1:29

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