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Criminal Intents/Morning Star

Dope Stars Inc. · 2006

66 min · 15 tracks · industrial metal

A pulsating blend of industrial metal and rock, layered with dark electronic textures and aggressive vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Criminal Intents — The opening track encapsulates the album's aggressive energy while introducing themes of rebellion and chaos that resonate throughout.
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    Digital Warriors — With its driving beat and futuristic lyrics, this track highlights the band's signature style blending metal with electronic influences.
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    Morning Star — The title track showcases a more melodic side of Dope Stars Inc., balancing heaviness with introspective lyrics about ambition and struggle.
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    Braindamage (Scumsuckers mix by Mortiis) — This remix reinterprets the original with a darker twist, enhancing the industrial vibe while emphasizing collaboration within the genre.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • pulsating rhythms for energetic workouts
  • dark textures and intensity
  • aggressive vocals for cathartic release
  • remixed tracks for varied experiences
  • short bursts of driving energy

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer calm, soothing sounds
  • want straightforward acoustic arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2006, Dope Stars Inc. was establishing its presence in the industrial rock scene with 'Criminal Intents/Morning Star', their second studio album following their debut '20th Century Boy'. This release came during a phase of increasing recognition for the band, marked by their unique fusion of heavy metal and electronic elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Nine Inch Nails· Ministry· KMFDM

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Criminal Intents 3:32
  • 2 Digital Warriors 5:26
  • 3 Morning Star 6:07
  • 4 Nothing Is Left 3:20
  • 5 Lost (remixed by KMFDM) 4:29
  • 6 Can You Imagine (remixed by Gothminister) 3:43
  • 7 Braindamage (Scumsuckers mix by Mortiis) 4:44
  • 8 Lost (remixed by The LoveCrave) 4:20
  • 9 Braindamage (remixed by Deflore) 3:59
  • 10 Can You Imagine 4:29
  • 11 Bang Your Head (remixed by Reverend Hellbastard) 3:52
  • 12 Braindamage (remixed by Crossbreed) 4:35
  • 13 Can You Imagine (remixed by Violent Diva) 5:02
  • 14 Jasmine & Rose 4:06
  • 15 Vyperpunk (demo version) 4:57

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