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

"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] 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.