Jason Bazinet...has continued his refreshing, sardonic, and self-deprecating sense of humor that began way back in 1993 with his 2004 political and social satire drenched, industrial-rap rock release CRIMES OF THE FUTURE.

SMP - Crimes of the Future

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Jason Bazinet, founder of SMP (aka Sounds of Mass Production) he has continued his refreshing, sardonic, and self-deprecating sense of humor that he began back in 1993 with his newest political and social satire drenched, industrial-rap rock release CRIMES OF THE FUTURE. Punk in scope but not in sound, the songs on CRIMES OF THE FUTURE are Sister Machine Gun meets Pop Will Eat Itself. Dance-able, aggressive, diverse and complex.

"This Perfect Day" jump starts the album with an intense drum assault that culminates with an exciting KMFDM-like guitar chorus performed by guest artist Chris Roy (of Doll Factory). Other great tracks of interest include the humorous self-deprecating goth/industrial/rap scene buster "Three O’Clock", the cyberpunk drenched "Trip", Clockwork Orange-like social commentary piece "Retro Human", the existential prison of "The Cage", the net thriller "Hacker Like Me"(featuring Paul J. Furio of Static Engine), and the white collar office slave anthem "Corporate Culture".

Mastered by Roger Sprague, CRIMES OF THE FUTURE is a wonderfully smooth listen. Nearly every song is an intense and effective punch in the gut. The few and forgivable exceptions are the self-indulgent "X", "Food Slot", "24 hours" and the brief but anachronistic (at least to this release) punk inclusions of "Bloodstains" and "I’m Tired of Life".

"Crimes of the Future" is a great artistic stride forward for Jason Bazinet and crew. A highly recommended listen.