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Earlier on this blog, I reviewed an Anberlin CD called Never Take Friendship Personal. For those who were fans of that album, Blueprints For The Black Market is a release that is just as good and features the same strengths and weaknesses, the few that exist, of their second CD.

Blueprints was the band’s first CD and was, like their second and even their third albums, widely overlooked. That, in itself, is a shame as Anberlin has a unique sound that I am sure fans of the rock genre would enjoy. A great example of a song that should be more well-known is “Naive Orleans.” The song has catchy lyrics, an emotional “pop” sound, and great instrumentals. Just the type of track that should have been an instant radio hit.

Instead, the relative obscurity of the band forced them to only release one single, the first track “Readyfuels,” and subsequently left the album overlooked. While “Readyfuels” is a good song in itself, it is not a good indication by itself of how good Blueprints For The Black Market really is. The album features both fast and slow songs. It features emotional tunes, like the aforementioned “Naive Orleans,” and chest-pounding party tracks like “The Undeveloped Story.”

I don’t really know what more a fan of the rock genre wants. The sound isn’t like every other band you hear on the radio. The CD isn’t limited by one style of music, meaning that every song does not sound the same. And the band itself is consistently good. Check this album out, you won’t regret it.

Grade - A- - Easy to listen to and many songs that will make your play list. Well worth the purchase and look.

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