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Blueprint of the World (Spec)

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First I'd like to say that I'm 15 years old. I listen to Korn, Pantera and other metal bands. But I must say I bought this cd A Blueprint Of The World and its got to be the best thing I've heard in soo long. The Thirst and Oasis are my favorites. This band's music is played so well and mixed so beautifully with the vocals, keyboards, guitars, bass, and drums mixed in just right to get the full effect. The singer's voice is awesome and the guitar is crisp. The drum beats are excellent. I really think this band has something really magical going on here and if they could here me I'm just saying for them to just keep on what their doing because its really an influence on me and from what I've heard alot of other people too. I recommend this album to anyone whos got an ear for music. The songs are beautifully put together and the lyrics are sensational. Alot of feeling went into their songs and its hard to find a band that does that anymore. Keep it up you guys!

I kinda waited a while to review this CD since I was spending so much time listening to it. This band has a talent level that in my opinion is no less that Dream Theater, Fates Warning, Rush and other great bands in the progressive rock genre. The only thing I can see about this CD that could be considered negative is that the melodies had already been written when Ted Leonard joined the band, which did not appear to give him the opportunity to display his excellent range and the emotion he contributes in their other CD's. Like all Enchant releases, the more you listen, the more you'll appreciate what this band has to offer.

They simply are GREAT.Maybe the best progressive band of the new generation.The debut album is an masterpiece.

The quality of Enchant's first release belies the fact that it is a debut. The band displays remarkably strong compositions, reams of confidence and energy, striking melodic awareness, and even solid production quality. It's interesting to note that Steve Rothery of Marillion produced half of the songs here. I'd say the band's most prominent influence is Rush (especially the intricate drums), but Enchant isn't aping the prestigious Canadian trio. Unlike a lot of contemporary progressive groups, Enchant actually sounds very distinctive. Their vocalist Ted Leonard is unique and his voice is a wonderful thing, conveying aggressively catchy melodies ("The Thirst," "Oasis," "At Death's Door") or quieter but equally catching refrain ("Enchanted," "Acquaintance," "Open Eyes"). The musicians are capable of tremendous diversity -- the beautiful acoustic-to-electric progression of "Acquaintance" to the exciting rhythms of "Oasis" -- but the music never wavers in quality. "Nighttime Skies," one of the record's best songs, is a minimalist rocker that shows amazing melodic sense with a sensation of rising action and the emotionally charged guitar solos of Douglas Ott. The slow-building and beautiful instrumental "Mae Dae" is also worth mentioning. Great lyrics throughout, too. If there is any justice in this world, Enchant will get the attention they deserve someday. Until then, us privileged fans can enjoy their outstanding catalogue... which starts here, and hints at their future greatness.

I was thoroughly impressed by this recording. Enchant is an outstanding progressive rock group! The vocals, musicianship, etc is extraordinary! If you like Rush, you will love Enchant!

I don't quite know how to describe this album. I bought it because it was connected with dream theater somehow on the amazon links and I thought it looked good. But to be honest, its taken me a long time to get into this album. At first, the sound of it just didn't appeal. It didn't sounds anything like dream theater, and the sound production with the guitar just didn't do it for me. But the more I've listened to it the more its grown on me. I think its because there's so much in this album that you just need to listen to each of the 8 or so minute tracks quite a few times before they all start making a bit more sense and fitting together. There isn't a track on this album thats immediately catchy, but I suppose thats the way it should be with a good prog rock album. The guitar work is no Petrucci, but its pretty good when you get used to the sound of it, and the drumming is excellent. Although the vocalist Ted Lenard doesn't use his capable range all that much in the album, he does have a likable voice and when he does go for it, it really does sound good. I dont own any of their other stuff, but as an album (possibly their debut?) its definately a good one and worth buying. Like the reviewer before me has said, there's not a lot of bands you compare them too except early Rush maybe. Not the best album in the world but not bad

I'll be very very objective : A Blueprint Of The World is one of those albums you'd take with you on a desert island. Although this was not my first introduction to Enchant, I quickly became addicted to this CD.

Some people would think it's a marillion rip-off and blah blah. Ok but this record deserves a fair share of listennings. In more depth. You'll discover Ted Leonard's amazing vocals (similar to Steve Walsh), Benignus' appropriate key parts, a wonderful ryhthm section with and underrated bass player Ed Platt. But beyond all of this great amount of talent, the guitar playing of Douglas A.Ott is worth BUYING the CD. Who could craft such melodies and licks like this ? Ott is in the continuation line of guitar wizards like Steve Rothery, Alex Lifeson and Brian May. Great mix of technique and melody and not so much shred.

The 90's saw the rising of Dream Theater, Pain Of Salvation, Spock's Beard but Enchant deserves much more exposure. If you're looking for some mix between technique and melody (ok there's dream theater but forget them for a while) definitely go for it you won't regret. Each time I recommended it people loved so why wouldn't you like it ?

This album is a wonderful example of a band taking a number of recognizable influences, blending them together, and creating a sound that is unique and different. Although various musicians shine, the songs are never a vehicle for anyone to show off- all the tracks are excellent. Ted Leonard's vocals are atmospheric, precise, emotional, wonderful. Doug Ott's guitar work is, in a word, tasteful- althought he occasionally let's you know that he can rip, he distinguishes himself as a master of melodic, song-fitting, wonderfully phrased lines that you "play along with" in your mind every time you listen to them. Paul Craddick is an amazing time keeper. His intricate cymbal work is about as good as it gets. Keys are adeptly handled by Michael Geimer, and Ed Platt's bass work, while not flashy, is always rock solid. IMHO, the bass and kick drums could have been mixed a little more up front on this record.

This album rocks pretty hard in places, but it is definitely not metal - WAY too nuanced. Some would apply the "progressive" label, but the masterful compositions never degenerate into masturbatory noodling. These guys really know how to build tension and mood into a song. Open the liner notes and the lyrics read as prose on their own, intelligent and introspective (i.e. the word "baby" does not appear in any song).

I have (and like) several other albums of theirs, but so far this one stands far above the rest. This might just be one of my "10 desert island" cd's. I can recommend it without reservation.

I really have nothing bad to say about this CD, which I have been increasingly loving since it 1st came out....
Was it Steve Rothery's production or incredible ear for good prog melodies?
Was it the band's composing and arrangements?
Was it Rush's influence?
Was it Ted Leonard's amazing expressive voice?
Probably all of this and more!
And certainly all of this and more you will find in each and every song of this magical hour that goes by the name of A Blueprint OF The World.
If, like me, you grew up listening to Genesis and Marillion, and you enjoy magical inspiring moments, you will absolutely love this CD.
Everyone in the band has a great balance of technical skills, melody and lots of taste. I could not ask for more, when I was convincing myself that Dream Theater (when they did Images & Words) was the only band capable of that.... oh, and Marillion too, when they did Season's End and Holidays In Eden.
Another huge point in Enchant is the fact that that they have their own personality, easily recognizable, largely because of the vocals, always expressive, of Ted Leonard.
I own all of their CDs, and I find this one to be the best.

These guys are great, their music is very influenced by Rush and Marillion. Specially the drum work of Paul, is very similar to Neil Peart (and it is not easy), and the bass rythm and many guitar solos are very "Rushian",and the keyboard solos sound like many "Signals" songs.

This is the best Enchant album, with the great colaboration of Marillion's Steve Rothery on produccion and guitar on two tracks.

I think that these guys will be the next kings of power progressive rock, of course, when Rush era finishes.