Fall Shock – Universal Unit Crime (Album – Manic Depression Records)

Inferno Sound Diaries — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

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Genre/Influences: Electro-Wave, Cold-Wave, EBM.

Format: Digital, CD, Vinyl.

Background/Info: This is the second full length by Italian formation Fall Shock. The new work comes three years after the debut album “Interior”.

Content: The main sources of inspiration remain Dark- and Cold-Wave music but “Universal Unit Crime” sounds definitely more diversified than its predecessor. The debut song reveals a Depeche Mode-like tune while the next track is driven by a solid EBM touch and aggressive sequences. Quite progressively the album moves throughout explicit 80s Dark/Cold-Wave influences now and then reinforced with EBM components.

+ + + : This album convinced me more than its predecessor. The debut part features the real solid EBM-driven “Protect” , reminding me a bit of The Invincible Limit. Another attention grabber is “Hiding In A Glass” which sounds more Dark-Wave like although empowered by EBM sequences. The album is powerful and reveals passionate vocals by front man “Francesco Kay”.

– – – : I regret the album only features 8 songs. The last song has a rather disappointing ending by the way.

Conclusion: Fall shock has made a serious step forward unleashing a great match between different influences.

Best songs: “Protect”, “Hiding In A Glass”, “Useful Liar”, “Fake New Model”.

Rate: 8.

Artist: www.facebook.com/fallshock

Label: www.manicdepressionrecords.com / www.facebook.com/manicdepressionrecords

Listen to “Universal Unit Crime”:

Universal Unit Crime by Fall Shock

About Fall Shock

Fall Shock is an Italian formation fronted by Francesco Kay, working in Electro-Wave, Cold-Wave and EBM. The project released its debut album, “Interior”, followed three years later by the second full length, “Universal Unit Crime”, issued through Manic Depression Records.

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Fall Shock – Interior (Album – Manic Depression Records)

Inferno Sound Diaries — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 20:30:00 +0000

Genre/Influences: Cold-Wave, Dark-Wave.

Format: Digital, CD.

Background/Info: Fall Shock is an Italian duo set up in 2017 by producer Francesco Kay and rapidly joined by guitarist Markus O. “Interior” is the band’s debut album released on Manic Depression Records.

Content: Who says Manic Depression Records immediately makes a link with Dark/Cold-Wave music? “Interior” indeed is driven by the good-old 80s spirit from these genres. The songs are dynamic and refined with electronic melodies. Moving from typical 80s wave music towards dark-reverie pieces the album is coming to an end with the dreamy-like “Marion Valerie”.

+ + + : “Interior” is an honest and promising debut. Fall Shock brings the good-old 80s spirit to life with devotion and a real good harmony between guitar and electronic arrangements. I especially like when the melodic side emerges at the top of the choruses. “Synthetica” and “Wall Of Try” both are cool songs in the genre. I also want to mention the moodier “The Holy Rage”. Last but not least, I also want to say a word about the sober, artistic digipak format of the CD.

– – – : Fall Shock is not exactly a band that will take you by surprise; there’s no trace of innovation, but is it really a must when the album is good!? I however am not totally convinced by the softer cuts of the album.

Conclusion: Fall Shock has found the right label to release their debut work, which is honest work without absolute highlights, but without unaccomplished songs.

Best songs: “Synthetica”, “Wall Of Try”, “The Holy Rage”.