Meccano Mind [Import]

Syntax | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 8, 2004)
• Original Release Date: 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Sony Bmg Europe
• ASIN: B0001FT2H6
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,070 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Editorial Reviews

Japanese pressing of 2004 debut album from electronic pop/dance outfit featuring Mike Tournier (Fluke), scheduled to include exclusive bonus material. Details TBA. CBS. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Appeal through atmosphere..., May 31, 2004

By 

Takis Tz. (InYourHead) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Meccano Mind (Audio CD)

Syntax stand somewhere between groups like Hybrid and Fluke. They have the dark and big atmospheres of Fluke and the cool catchy vocals that Hybrid do. But what they aren't doing is copying anybody.

This album "borrows" from many sources and comes up with something fresh and original. There's everything from EBM elements in it, to very-up-to-date electronica, and 80s style effects all seamlessly woven together.

Contrary to a fellow reviewer here, i think that "Meccano Mind" is more of a summer album, or to be more precise, a late summer album because of the melancholy running through major chunks of it. It feels like something, or someone, is leaving and the feeling is overbearing.

Lastly, there's several seriously strong tracks on it. This is easily a safe buy: the filler-factor is extremely low.
One of the better electronic albums of 2004...

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best little secret ever..., August 24, 2006

By 

Kalyandra (St. Louis, Mo United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Meccano Mind (Audio CD)

There have been many times in my life when I could have said "Wow, I just love this album," but never before have I meant it quite like this. I have never enjoyed every single bit of a disc before. I'm surprised it hasn't exploded into popularity.

I found this band on pandora a few months ago, and since then have tried to find out all I could. Unfortunately, there's not much information to be had, but I did managed to get this album. It's kind of expensive (as an import) but it is absolutely worth every penny.

If you are a fan of electronica you will love this. Even if you aren't, give it a listen. You may be surprised at what you find, because every person I've played it for has loved it. It's good for rocking out at home or in your car, good for getting you excited and also relaxing before bed, and especially good for intimate moments. If I found someone that didn't enjoy this album, I think I would be quite shocked.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soul Shattering Sound, There's Nothing Like It In The World., October 26, 2007

By 

Rachel Holland "miribeau" (Orange County, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Meccano Mind (Audio CD)

Meccano Mind is quite possibly, in fact I think it actually is, my favorite album of all time. I am not a die hard fan of random electronica and I spend absolutely none of my time engaged in "clubbing". And yet, this music is stimulating to me in a way that so little in this world can be. With slow beats that sort of creep up on you and then explode into an attack of sound that courses through you with no apologies, this record fills you with dark, moody obsession and leaves you craving more.

Subtle in their use of higher pitched sounds as muted accents placed above the underbeat and consistent in their use of deep base and always pleasing male vocals in ones and twos, Syntax seems to pull you out onto their concept of an ocean and move you from the inside out through each track. I have found that some groups tend to leave you with a jumbled mess of treble and general loudness while Syntax lowers the tone and takes you on a journey. You can understand what they say without reading the included lyrics. And, what they say is as brilliant in its poetry as in its sound.

This is electronica for the adult ear and the passionate soul. Listen to it with your eyes closed. Sit back and let it fill you. No matter how many synth records you listen to, you will never feel with them what you feel with this. Enjoy.