SMP -- Terminal. ASDR Musicwerks, 2000. [Last Sigh Magazine]

Track Listing

1. Last Start
2. Chemicals
3. Policy
4. The Grid
5. Pictures of You
6. File 484
7. Sheet Metal
8. Finished
9. Mothkiller
10. Dirt
11. September
12. Fatal
13. Plastic
14. Mutate
15. Megaton
16. Anthem
17. Necron 99

    SMP is Jason Bazinet (programming, vocals and additional drums), Sean Ivy (vocals, guitars and programming) and Matt Sharifi (drums). Their brand of digital hardcore on "Terminal" is reminiscent of early nineties raves, in that it is intensely danceable with addictive hooks and crafted lyrics.
    "Pictures of You," is a driving, amped-up cover of Oingo Boingo, which is easily one of the better tracks on this CD. "September" features hip-hop style rapping over riveting industrial rhythms and textures-it's a well-executed combination.
    "Anthem" is a drum driven rant seemingly about the media's perpetuation of violence in youth. "Go get your gun" is shouted repeatedly and interspersed with sirens and slicing guitar riffs. "Necron 99" is also notable for its narrative lyrics, they speak of despair devastation, but are poetic in a way not often found in this genre.
    SMP play live on the west coast USA. Be sure to get out and witness this extraordinary sound!