Mankind is an album by American nu metal[1] band Factory 81. Originally released in late 1999 via Medea Records, the album marked the band's debut on the Detroit independent music scene, and its 2000 reissue on Motown/Universal introduced the band to a national audience.
| Mankind | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio album by | |
| Released | October 3, 2000 |
| Genre | Nu metal[1] |
| Label | Uptown/Universal |
| Producer | Factory 81 |
| Singles from Mankind | |
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| Blabbermouth | 5/10[1] |
| Sputnikmusic | [3] |
The album, which derives influence from hardcore punk, metal, jazz fusion and world music was the band's only album.
Production
editThe album was self-produced by the band under the title Manking.[4][5] A Detroit promoter sent out advertisements with the incorrect title Mankind instead.[4] The band liked the sound of this title and decided that since they had not printed any materials with their original title, they changed the name of the album.[4]
Music
editAllMusic described Mankind as a fusion of "stomp-paced metal"[6] and "'new school' hardcore".[6] Drummer Andy Cyrulnik cited genres such as jazz, fusion, and world music,[4] and the progressive metal band Tool[4] as influences on his drumming style.
Release history
editMankind was originally issued on Medea Records in 1999.[6] It was reissued by Orchard in 2000[2] and Uptown/Universal on October 3, 2000.[2] In 2001, the album was reissued by the independent record label Mojo Music.[2]
Reception
editBlabbermouth.net's Borivoj Krgin gave the album a 5 out of 10. He praised its clean production, but criticized the album saying that the album is "a faceless, generic nu-metal band who possess neither the songwriting ability nor the ingenuity to compete with the big boys".[1]
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Nathan Wallace; all music is composed by Factory 81
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nanu" | 4:43 |
| 2. | "Peace Officer" | 5:11 |
| 3. | "14 Left" | 4:08 |
| 4. | "Rotten Strawberries" | 5:46 |
| 5. | "Belligerence" | 4:53 |
| 6. | "3 O'Clock Love Letter" | 4:32 |
| 7. | "Ephedrine" | 4:44 |
| 8. | "Diary of a Serial Killer" | 4:24 |
| 9. | "Cheese Wheel" | 4:59 |
| 10. | "Sludge" | 5:26 |
| 11. | "Peace Officer (Black and Blue Mix)" | 4:29 |
| 81. | Untitled | 4:27 |
| Total length: | 57:46 | |
Personnel
editFactory 81:
- Andy Cyrulnik - drums
- Kevin Lewis - bass
- Bill Schultz - guitars
- Nathan Wallace - vocals
Production:
- Robert Alford - Photography
- Dan Dinsmore - Graphic Design, Layout Concept, Layout Design
- Rhys Fulber - Remixing
- Joe Gastwirt - Mastering
- Tony Hamera - Engineer, Mixing, Producer
- Victor Minetola - Engineer, Mixing, Producer
- Mike Plotnikoff - Engineer
- Adam Redner - Art Direction, Layout Concept, Layout Design
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Mankind - FACTORY 81". Blabbermouth.net. 17 December 2001. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Factory 81 - Mankind". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 August 2011.
- ^ "Factory 81 - Mankind (album review 2)". Sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "INTERVIEWS : FACTORY 81". Archived from the original on 2008-12-03. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ "HYBRIDMAGAZINE.COM | REVIEWS | FACTORY 81 - MANKIND". Hybridmagazine.com. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ a b c DaRonco, Mike. "Biography of Factory 81". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 November 2008.