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CARTHAGE transmits haunting and narcotic alternate reality
Avalanche Recordings co-release
We're proud to present Duskdawn by CARTHAGE, the third in our series of co-releases with Avalanche Recordings (owned by Godflesh's Justin K Broadrick).
Active since the late 90’s, and perhaps best-known for his experimental metal project khost alongside Andy Swan (TACTICAL PAGAN), Damian B has returned to his solo project, CARTHAGE.
The full-length album is a bursting tapestry of songs written and recorded during late night sessions, into the very early hours. Duskdawn filters inspiration from road films, journals, snatches of conversation misheard, and places partly forgotten through a sleep-deprived, medicated mist: part of the recording was interrupted by an accident and a hospital stay, which altered the entire writing process.
Subdued and intricately-layered vocals collide with shoegaze style guitar, metal shards, gorgeous piano lines, and abstract electronics. Downtempo driving and distant rhythms are interrupted by jarring transitions, like flipping stations on a radio dial. The result is a dreamlike expedition in which fans of shoegaze, post-hardcore, synth, noise rock, and post-punk will find comfort in.
The enigmatic Daniela VK — also featured on TACTICAL PAGAN's latest effort — notably contributes vocals throughout. The album was mastered by Justin K Broadrick.
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