The songs on "Modern Talking" keep Cryptic Commands refreshingly away from genre clich?s. In a world of references and copies, it's good to hear songs whose role models don't open up at first glance. The DIY mentality of the band always resonates on "Modern Talking", even if the flawless production of Mario Zangls (Aivery, Tents ...) doesn't let you suspect it at the first moment.