What makes Systematik Ruin by Mentallo & the Fixer notable?

The album exemplified a significant moment in the late 90s industrial movement, receiving attention for its intricate remix work and ambient influences. It contributed to the band's reputation as innovators in the genre, influencing subsequent artists within the industrial and electronic music scenes. By the time 'Systematik Ruin' was released in January 1999, Mentallo & the Fixer had established themselves as prominent figures in the industrial music scene. This album came as their third release, following 'Where Angels Fear to Tread' and marked a continued exploration of complex sound textures and themes.

How many songs are on Systematik Ruin?

Systematik Ruin has 9 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.

Systematik Ruin

Mentallo & the Fixer · 1999

66 min · 9 tracks · industrial music

Eerie industrial soundscapes mix with haunting melodies, creating a disorienting yet immersive auditory experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Systematik Ruin (remix) — This track sets the tone for the album with its complex layering of sounds and dark thematic elements, making it emblematic of Mentallo & the Fixer's style.
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Michael — At over thirteen minutes long, this track showcases an ambitious structure that blends atmospheric sound design with driving beats, illustrating the band's experimental approach.
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Carbon Based — This piece stands out for its blend of ambient textures and rhythmic intensity, highlighting the innovative melding of styles that defines much of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

52 /100

Foothills

Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The EP's remix structure and atmospheric layering create a unique yet cohesive industrial sound.

What we noticed

Tracks often blend ambient soundscapes with rhythmic industrial elements, shifting between eerie atmospheres and more structured beats.
Several pieces utilize spoken word elements interspersed with instrumental sections, enhancing the disorienting effect.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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 Systematik Ruin (remix) 5:47
2 Carbon Based 8:23
3 Intro, Systematik Ruin (Last Days remix) 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

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