Children's Masterpiece Theatre was an alternative rock band from Chicago. After several years of independent releases and demos, CMT's eponymous, full-length debut was released on September 18th, 2007; their final public performance (Beat Kitchen) took place in April 2008. 'Sound Opinions' host Jim DeRogatis called CMT "a combination of vintage '90s symphonic Smashing Pumpkins with Tool or Nine Inch Nails electro-industrial thrash...
After several years of independent releases and demos, CMT's eponymous, full-length debut was released on September 18th, 2007; their final public performance (Beat Kitchen) took place in April 2008.
'Sound Opinions' host Jim DeRogatis called CMT "a combination of vintage '90s symphonic Smashing Pumpkins with Tool or Nine Inch Nails electro-industrial thrash," praising the band's "ambitious self-titled album" and newer demos which showcase "the promise of a band struggling to find a unique path forward from its obvious influences."
CMT's complete discography and album notes (2001-2008) can be downloaded for free here: http://childrensmasterpiecetheatre.com/