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I dove into Anberlin with the release of "Vital" which was a killer album. Since then I've slowly been exploring their back catalogue. BftBM is a great album title. I've really enjoyed how these guys can turn a phrase and I've also been noticing that one of the main reasons that I like this band is that they have a great rhythm section. I'm not a bass guitar enthusiast but their bassist (Deon Rexroat) really helps kick their songs up a notch. And the more that I've listened to BftBM the more I've enjoyed it. While it doesn't have the same sensibilities as "Vital" and is simply more neo-punk in its approach I've really been digging on songs like "Change the World (Lost Ones)" and thumping, crashing "Glass to the Arson". "Autobahn", certainly not one of my favorites, is still a song I can appreciate because it brings with it a playful, whimsical quality that can be found sprinkled throughout Anberlin's works. The stuttering "We Dreamt In Heist" (love their song titles BTW) is another song that demonstrates how they can just put a little different spin into a song in order to differentiate it from its peers. I was happy to come across their cover of the Cure's "Love Song". I'd love for them to put out a covers album.
An overall enjoyable album though for me it isn't something like "Vital" that would have propelled me to become a fan.
[Note: the above review was for the album "Blueprints For The Black Market" CD which is part of "The Anberlin Anthology", a collection of their first three albums also including "Never Take Friendship Personal" and the close to phenomenal "Cities". Regarding the anthology the plusses are the price point/ value and Anberlin's third album "Cities" which features such atmospheric and memorable songs such as "The Unwinding Cable Car" and "Dismantle. Repair." Early fans of Anberlin were perhaps drawn to their neo-punk sound while "Cities" moves toward more pop textures and rock variety. That is where I've found I really like my Anberlin. But any way you enjoy 'em, just enjoy them! 4 stars for the Anthology set. Cheers.]
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