Blueprints for the Black Market

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Blueprints for the Black Market
File:AnberlinBlueprintsfortheBlackMarket.jpg
Studio album by
Anberlin
ReleasedMay 6, 2003
StudioThe New Compound Studios, Seattle, Washington
GenreAlternative rock,[1] emo[1][2]
Length37:51
LabelTooth & Nail
ProducerAaron Sprinkle
Anberlin chronology
Blueprints for the Black Market
(2003) 		Never Take Friendship Personal
(2005)
Singles from Blueprints for the Black Market
  1. "Readyfuels"
    Released: 2003
  2. "Change the World (Lost Ones)"
    Released: 2003

Blueprints for the Black Market is the debut studio album by the band Anberlin. It was released on May 6, 2003,[1] barely a year after the band formed, and was the only album that was released with guitarist Joey Bruce in the band line-up. Blueprints had two singles, "Readyfuels", for which a music video was filmed and "Change the World (Lost Ones)".[3] Although the album has sold over 60,000 units,[4] its success pales compared to Anberlin's later albums, failing to chart on the Billboard 200.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllmusicStarStarFile:Star empty.svgFile:Star empty.svgFile:Star empty.svg[1]
CCM MagazineB−[2]
Christianity TodayStarStarStarFile:Star empty.svgFile:Star empty.svg[5]
Cross RhythmsStarStarStarStarStarStarStarStarStarStar[6]
Jesus Freak HideoutStarStarStarStarHalf star[7]
MelodicStarStarStarFile:Star empty.svgFile:Star empty.svg[8]
The Phantom TollboothStarStarStarStarFile:Star empty.svg[9]

Blueprints for the Black Market garnered generally positive reception from Music critics. At CCM Magazine, Brian Quincy Newcomb graded the album a B−, stating how the release "rocks assuredly, benefiting from the dynamic production of Aaron Sprinkle".[2] Johnny Loftus rated it two stars, writing how the album "lack[s] any definition" and this makes the release "an utterly pleasant bore."[1] At Christianity Today, Russ Breimeier rated it three stars, saying that the album "sounds absolutely terrific."[5] Tony Cummings of Cross Rhythms rated it a perfect ten squares, calling this "something special" that will be "A must for every rock buff."[6] At Jesus Freak Hideout, Matt Gray rated it four-and-a-half stars, proclaiming this to be a "glorious debut".[7] Bert Gangl of The Phantom Tollbooth rated it four stars, noting that the band "succeeds magnificently [...] crafting a work of sweeping, melodic, emotional, hook-laden beauty."[9] At Melodic, Pär Winberg rated the album three stars, remarking that it is an "Impressive debut."[8]

Track listing

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  • All songs written and composed by Anberlin except where noted.
  1. "Readyfuels" – 3:37
  2. "Foreign Language" – 2:49
  3. "Change the World (Lost Ones)" – 3:59
  4. "Cold War Transmissions" – 3:12
  5. "Glass to the Arson" – 3:29
  6. "The Undeveloped Story" – 3:27
  7. "Autobahn" – 3:25
  8. "We Dreamt in Heist" – 3:17
  9. "Love Song" (W. Bransby, S. Gallup, R. O'Donnell, R. Smith, P. Thompson, and L. Tolhurst) – 3:05 (The Cure cover)
  10. "Cadence" – 3:17
  11. "Naïve Orleans" – 4:08

Personnel

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Anberlin

  • Stephen Christian – lead vocals, keyboards
  • Joseph Milligan – lead guitar, vocals
  • Joey Bruce – rhythm guitar
  • Deon Rexroat – bass guitar
  • Nathan Young – drums, percussion

Production

  • Aaron Sprinkle – production, engineering, mixing
  • J. R. McNeely – mixing
  • Troy Glessner – mastering
  • Michael Christian McCaddon – art direction, photography, design
  • David Johnson – band photography
  • Brandon Ebel – executive producer

References

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