This is one of the BEST C.D.'s that I have purchased in a long time. A must have for any music lover.Great lyrics and great music.A must have!!

I rarely ever pay for cd's Syntax however required such action because this this cd is simplyamazing. Think Massive Attack with Alabama 3 vocals. This is some of the best eccentric electronic I have ever had the pleasure to hear. Strang days, pride, and bliss make the purchase price completely worth it.

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.

Pride by Syntax is one of the bes song we have in this planet, ot use it in a diferent tv shows like nip tuck and others, good materal!!!

While unquestionably one of Depeche Mode's many progeny, Syntax surpasses its parent by light years. Boasting intelligent lyrics, entrancing vocals, richly-textured synths, and a plethora of hooks, it's unbelievable that "Meccano Mind" hasn't launched Syntax to superstardom. At least half the songs on the album are more than catchy enough to be a radio single, but somehow it never becomes overpowering. It's easy to immerse oneself in the gorgeous wash of noise for hours on end.

So for those of you who like Depeche Mode, this album is a must-have. For those of you who hate Depeche Mode like I do, this one's still worth checking out.

I got this disc for my 40th birthday and can't stop listening to it!! If you are a fan of electronica/techno, you will love this group.

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.

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.

I'm no music critic, and don't know any of the industry jargon. But this album has it all. Crystal clear vocals, beautiful lyrics and fantastic instrumentals. It's powerful, provocative, evocative stuff. It makes one want to both, dance like a wildperson, wearing a cowboy hat and leather chaps; or croon to a lover on a beach.

I love this CD. Just listent to it once and you'll be hooked...

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...

i stumbled on this album first thing monday at work, played it all day, everyone loved it and managed to sell loads on its playing to all ages, this album is fantastic. anyone liking this title also check out rob dougan-furious angels.

I live in England and just bought this album yesterday from HMV. I absolutely love it. A great song to listen to on a gray day. Resonant, powerful and mind-settling at the same time.