From the Machine explained

From the Machine
Type:	compilation
Artist:	Various artists
Cover:	Various Artists - From the Machine.jpg
Genre:	Industrial
Length:	47:03
Label:	Index

From the Machine is a various artists compilation album released in 1990 by Index Productions.^[1]

Music

Several bands represented on From the Machine later re-released their songs in their own albums. "Mine Eyes" by Switchblade Symphony was later released on the band's debut 1991 EP Fable and 1995 album Serpentine Gallery.^[2] The track "Pharmaceutical" by Grotus was later mixed again and released on their 1991 debut studio album Brown.^[3] Diatribe's track "Cockeyed Motherfucker" also appeared on the 1990 A Reason for Living compilation and on the band's debut EP Therapy the following year.^[4]

Reception

The Fifth Path gave From the Machine a positive review, chose Switchblade Symphony's contribution as a favorite and also said "I'm giving Sharkbait special mention for being "different," something like a mix of rap, rock and Nitzer Ebb."^[5]

Personnel

Adapted from the From the Machine liner notes.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chase . Chase (label manager) . Re-Constriction Records: Catalogue Descriptions . ssmodk.com . . 2009 . August 31, 2020.
2. Web site: Doug . Stone . [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=mw0000180911|pure_url=yes}} Switchblade Symphony: ''Serpentine Gallery'' > Review ]. . August 31, 2020.
3. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=mw0000618798|pure_url=yes}} Grotus: ''Brown'' > Overview ]. . August 31, 2020.
4. . . 1990 . booklet . Santa Cruz Skateboards . San Jose, California.
5. Robert . Ward . Reviews: Various Artists - From the Machine Vol. 1 . The Fifth Path . August 8, 1991 . 2 . 38 . August 31, 2020.
6. From the Machine . From the Machine . Various artists . 1991 . booklet . Index Productions . San Francisco, California.