Review: Poets of the Fall — Carnival of Rust (2006)
Today marks the twentieth anniversary of the release of Poets of the Fall's iconic album
In moments like these, it is hard to comprehend the true speed of time, as it feels like these songs have always existed, yet somehow emerged quite recently.
Nevertheless, one of the greatest creations by the Finnish Poets is indeed celebrating a significant milestone.
In my view, this was one of those albums that showcased the brighter side of Finland. By 2006, the influence of gothic rock and metal was still highly substantial, but bands of a different format were beginning to take center stage.
Poets of the Fall were among those who found their path during that challenging era, when competition among rock bands in the country was fiercer than ever.
Within its first few months, Carnival of Rust captured an incredible amount of attention. It was recognized as the best on YleX and topped the Finnish charts, crossing first the gold and then the platinum threshold.
Nevertheless, one of the greatest creations by the Finnish Poets is indeed celebrating a significant milestone.
In my view, this was one of those albums that showcased the brighter side of Finland. By 2006, the influence of gothic rock and metal was still highly substantial, but bands of a different format were beginning to take center stage.
Poets of the Fall were among those who found their path during that challenging era, when competition among rock bands in the country was fiercer than ever.
Within its first few months, Carnival of Rust captured an incredible amount of attention. It was recognized as the best on YleX and topped the Finnish charts, crossing first the gold and then the platinum threshold.
It was even nominated for the Emma Gaala awards, but unfortunately did not win—though this did not prevent it from finding its well-deserved place in the sun.
The special charm of Poets of the Fall lies in their bittersweet sadness and genuine northern melancholy, which is enhanced not only by Marko Saaresto's vocals but also by the band's visual identity, filled with theatricality and alluring appeal. Carnival of Rust is truly an album with an autumn flavor, even though it was released in the spring, and the music video for the title track “Carnival of Rust” leaves few people indifferent to this day.
The special charm of Poets of the Fall lies in their bittersweet sadness and genuine northern melancholy, which is enhanced not only by Marko Saaresto's vocals but also by the band's visual identity, filled with theatricality and alluring appeal. Carnival of Rust is truly an album with an autumn flavor, even though it was released in the spring, and the music video for the title track “Carnival of Rust” leaves few people indifferent to this day.
Rating: 10/10
- Tuuli TalvinenFounder & Editor-in-ChiefInterviewer