Modern influenced metal may sound prolific and stereotypical, but FALL OF CARTHAGE steps only very discreetly and usually gentle on the nerves, because professionals are at work here, among others Arkadius Antonik of Suidakra shows his skills and the man understands his craft excellently.

During the listen, Pantera (regarding attitude) and Susperia (concerning driving song structure and vocals) come to my mind. Yelled out choruses like that of the opening piece Signs Of Corruption quickly establish themselves in the memory in their simple manner, but the trio can convince in epical manner and enlivens the vocally interesting Priceless with spoken words as well as choppy rhythms. Beeping sounds and a lot of restrained atmosphere characterize the unique structure of Superior.
One should therefore think outside the box for this album, because otherwise the futuristic elements could become an insurmountable stumbling block in the process of access. Exciting mood songs like the deliberate Down There are worth a thorough under the magnifying glass, however, if there is room in the emotional spectrum for a modern hybrid ballad in the style of Planet Caravan.
Cool moving passages push us forward during Belongings, but the attention to detail and speed gradations protect us from dull proll rumbling. However, the three henchmen shoot a bit faster out of their hips at short notice, as proved by the loosely flaked Dollarhungry, peppered out of their sleeves and unfortunately ending trivially, before Slow And Low invites to a final shake.

I like the variable vocal work and the grooves on Emma Green which animate to mosh along and the playing time flies as in flight by the use of different speeds, since FALL OF CARTHAGE do not rely on simple, all too basic catchiness, but also allow for fragile emotionality. Controlled and casually trotting parts contribute their part to a highly entertaining and in spite of the modernity by no means distanced overall impression - or in short: cool music for good mood with style!