Meccano Mind [IMPORT]

Syntax

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 8, 2004)
• Original Release Date: April 6, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Sony Bmg Europe
• ASIN: B0001FT2H6
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #19,365 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Pray

2. Bliss

3. Strange Days

4. Message

5. Destiny

6. Pride

7. Little Love

8. Tower of Power

9. Fever

10. Time to Fly

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 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 (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Old friends, fresh sounds, October 26, 2006

By	Michael Johnson (Glendale, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this album because it is by Jan Burton and Michael Tournier of Fluke. I am extremely impressed by the quality of this album. There are many different sounds and feelings throughout the album, and each song is quite good. I suggest you purchase the Japanese market version, if you can find it, because it adds 3 tracks not found on the US and UK releases. The bonus tracks are very good tracks, with one being, in my opinion, the best on the album.

It is a shame that after the release of this album, Syntax has broken up. I suggest you pick it up fast while it's still available.

3 of 3 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

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.