SMP: Ultimatum
- Humanplayer 1:10
- Militia Love 4:03
- Nil Factor 4:41
- Success 4:19
- Intensity 6:04
- Pre-Emptive 4:39
- Fun & Games 4:31
- Born of Science (Hybrid Mix) 5:21
- Riotstarter 3:57
- Negative 4:25
- Enemies 4:42
- Blackjack 3:49
- Electric Prod 3:09
- Dial M 4:12
- Topside 4:50
- Razed 4:42
- Gameover 2:27
"Ultimatum" is the long awaited second album by this Seattle trio who has
recently had their departed fourth member Sean Setterburg return to the
project. Many of you will be surprised that this release is not on the
Re-Constriction label, but SMP only had a one album deal, instead they chose to
release "Ultimatum" on a local label where they have more creative control of
their product. Musically the album retains many of the elements that you have
come to expect from SMP, including driving percussion, politically witty
vocals, and intelligent samples. However, the album was written mostly by
Jason Bazinet alone, during the time period when Sean had left the band to
pursue other interests. As a result, not all of the material follows the same
rules as on their debut "Stalemate". In fact, the key missing element that I
enjoyed the most was the inclusion of hard core rap style vocals and
programming mixed with the fusion of riveting drums and guitar feedback.
Guitars are very limited on this album, instead more percussion and electronics
fill the gaps left behind, including the presence of three live drummers when
SMP performs live. Yet, the true essence of SMP still remains to brutally
assault you with powerful media unfriendly themes and pulse pounding music.
SMP is:
Jason Bazinet - programming, drums, vocals
Matt - drums, programming
XianDi - drums
Contact:
Catastrophe Records
P.O. Box 2154
Seattle, WA 98111-2154
E-mail: smp@isomedia.com
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