Murder, Inc. (album)

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]

Murder, Inc.
Studio album by Murder, Inc.
Released	June 22, 1992
Genre	Industrial rock alternative rock[1]
Length	42:36
Label	Invisible
Producer	Murder, Inc.
Murder, Inc. chronology
Corpuscle EP (1992) Murder, Inc. (1992) Locate Subvert Terminate: The Complete Murder Inc. (1999)

The album was subsequently included in the band's 1999 compilation album, Locate Subvert Terminate: The Complete Murder Inc.^[1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
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

1992 CD edition

All tracks are written by Martin Atkins, John Bechdel, Chris Connelly, Paul Ferguson, Paul Raven and Geordie Walker.^[6]

1. "Supergrass" — 5:48
2. "Murder, Inc." — 6:42
3. "Mania" — 5:08
4. "Hole in the Wall" — 4:36
5. "Uninvited Guest" — 5:05
6. "Gambit" — 3:45
7. "Red Black" — 3:32
8. "Last of the Urgents" — 5:33
9. "Mrs. Whiskey Name" — 2:27

Personnel

Album 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