Murder, Inc. is the only studio album by the industrial rock supergroup Murder, Inc., featuring members of Killing Joke and Revolting Cocks. Originally released on Invisible Records in 1992,[1][2] it was subsequently reworked and reissued in 1993,[3] with contributions from JG Thirlwell.[4] The album was recorded by Steve Albini.[3]
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| Released | June 22, 1992 | |||
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| Length | 42:36 | |||
| Label | Invisible | |||
| Producer | Murder, Inc. | |||
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The album was subsequently included in the band's 1999 compilation album, Locate Subvert Terminate: The Complete Murder Inc.[1]
Critical reception
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| AllMusic |    [5] |
The album received a mixed response from critics and fans.[1] AllMusic critic Tim DiGravina unfavorably compared the record's sound to Killing Joke's 1990 album, Extremities, Dirt and Various Repressed Emotions, describing the tracks to "Killing Joke on a bad day" or a "hit and miss affair". Nevertheless, he also praised vocalist Chris Connelly's vocals, stating that "the dynamics make for a thrilling beast" when "his bandmates allow him room to breathe."[5] Billboard described the music as "not terribly comfortable mix of industrial music and hard rock that will be either too soft or not tough enough for listeners' tastes."[4] Trouser Press stated that band's "the viscous drones on Murder Inc. are at least comparable to Killing Joke (particularly Walker's pernicious guitar), if nowhere near as memorable."[3]
Track listing
edit- 1992 CD edition
All tracks are written by Martin Atkins, John Bechdel, Chris Connelly, Paul Ferguson, Paul Raven and Geordie Walker.[6]
- "Supergrass" — 5:48
- "Murder, Inc." — 6:42
- "Mania" — 5:08
- "Hole in the Wall" — 4:36
- "Uninvited Guest" — 5:05
- "Gambit" — 3:45
- "Red Black" — 3:32
- "Last of the Urgents" — 5:33
- "Mrs. Whiskey Name" — 2:27
Personnel
editAlbum personnel as adapted from CD liner notes from 1992 issue:[6]
- Martin Atkins — writer, performer
- John Bechdel — writer, performer
- Chris Connelly — writer, performer
- Paul Ferguson — writer, performer
- Paul Raven — writer, performer
- Geordie Walker — writer, performer
- Murder, Inc. — producer
- Steve Albini — recording engineer
References
edit- ^ a b c d DiGravina, Tim. "Murder Inc". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ^ Pareles, Joni (2 July 1992). "Pop and Jazz in Review: Murder Inc, Limelight Manhattan". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 26 May 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ^ a b c Grant, Steven; Sheridan, David; Fasolino, Greg; Robbins, Ira. "Killing Joke". trouserpress.com. Trouser Press. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ^ a b Verna, Paul; Morris, Chris; Morris, Edward (15 January 1994). "Album reviews: Murder Inc". Billboard. Vol. 106, no. 3. p. 44. ISSN 0006-2510.
- ^ a b DiGravina, Tim. "Murder Inc. - Murder Inc. review". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ^ a b Murder, Inc (CD liner notes). Murder, Inc. Invisible Records. 1992.
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External links
edit- Murder, Inc. at Discogs (list of releases)