This compilation has the distinction of being released by MRE, a label operated by Jason Bazinet of SMP, the singular band most rivetheads would pigeonhole as the industrial-rap genre. Bazinet’s choices with A Murderous Mix are ideal, portraying a broad vision of a subversive style that demands not only attention, but its own permanent slice of your iPod’s hard drive. Industrial veterans SMP, Penal Colony and Tankt are shuffled amongst the likes of Loyal Opposition, Fatal Wisdom and others who lean more toward the rap spectrum, creating an excellent equilibrium and a consistently infectious collection of tracks that draw upon influences from Johnny Cash and Laibach to Korn and—wait—is that an entire song by The Punk Group devoted to hating Toby Keith?! This type of niche album comes along only once in a blue moon, and it’s even rarer to find one of this quality and solid perfection from track 1 to 18. Did I mention the bonus video for SMP’s “The Perfect Day”, and a code printed on the packaging for even more free downloads? The reasons to pick up this comp just don’t stop, yo.
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