Industrial veterans, Sounds of Mass Production a.k.a. SMP, are set to release their 7th studio album, Death of the Format. Two years in the making, Death of the Format can be considered one of SMP's most complete albums to date. Jason Bazinet, the mastermind of SMP, returns to his roots and delivers an album that can be described as industrial rock with heavy influences of rap and punk. Tracks like "In Your Blood," "Somebody Dissin You," and "What's Wrong with You?" showcases the more rap elements that has become SMP's signature. Other tracks like "Metal Madness" and "Earthlight" take on a more cold wave industrial vibe. Overall, Death of the Format should continue to build on SMP's legacy and garner the accolades they deserve.
Over the years Jason has worked and toured with industrial giants Front Line Assembly, Christ Analogue, Chemlab, 16volt, Left Spine Down, Stiff Valentine, Pigface and 64K.
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I got a hold of this album in the best possible time, I was just in the mood for something Cyberpunk. However after I scratched that itch, I still couldn't stop listening to it. I only regret that I can only chose one favorite track and that's a shame. Vesperite
Dark post-punk with irresistible melodies, big synth washes, and punchy rhythms, designed for the modern goth club dancefloor. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 17, 2018
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FLA is a SONIC ELECTRONIC BULLDOZER. That's about the most concise way I can describe how this album feels to me.
'Alone' is hands down my top pick here, although I do find 'Rubber Tube Gag' sticking in my brain a lot, too.
My one criticism (constructive of course) is that sometimes the lyrics feel underinspired, but it's not a big issue in the grander context of this otherwise excellent album. This one definitely grows on you, too. Good stuff, and solidly recommended.
Long live FLA! Benjamin Crockett