Spawned in the tormented bowels of the tightly squeezed Alberta rectum, and bursting with the isolated tension and mechanical insanity of prairie life, the ‘mastrzofthayoonavrce cd/ lp’ is the groundbreaking new effort from Saskatchewan born producer/ vocalist / multi - instrumentalist / Dj Critical Mass a.k.a Matt Shindruk, and Alberta based spoken word / rapper Citizen (Kevin Christopher). Inspired by the influence of technology, environment, spirituality, and dissonance on and in everyday life, ‘mastrzofthayoonavrce’ incorporates live, programmed, and sample based sound to powerhouse a gut wretching tapestry of aural revolution. Slipping effortlessly from alternative folk to old school boom bap hip hop, crushing drums and supersonic melodies unravel like ejaculating jackhammers. Mc Citizen’s deliberate, harmonious style is playful, articulate, and reminiscent of a young Aceyalone. One of 2009’s most committed and intelligent releases is more than just ear candy, it’s soul food.

- Ira Lee