Blueprint
Ferry Corsten · 2017
89 min · 17 tracks · electro
A conceptual journey blending ethereal melodies and driving beats, forging a connection between trance and emotional storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blueprint — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, blending lush synths with a propulsive rhythm that embodies the journey theme throughout the record.
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Something to Believe in — This track features emotive vocals layered over a dynamic instrumental backdrop, highlighting Corsten's ability to merge dance elements with poignant lyrical content.
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Eternity — Closing the album, this track offers a reflective soundscape that ties together the overarching themes explored throughout Blueprint, leaving listeners with a sense of resolution.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's cohesive narrative and smooth transitions create an engaging journey through its electronic soundscapes.
What we noticed
- Each track transitions smoothly into the next, often using ambient soundscapes to bridge gaps and enhance the thematic narrative.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal elements that serve as emotional anchors, while others rely on instrumental builds to convey the storyline.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- immersive listening for reflective moments
- uplifting energy for late-night drives
- wave-like pacing that evolves
- headphone detail hunting in transitions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike longer, cohesive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Ferry Corsten released Blueprint in January 2017, he was already an established figure in electronic music, known for his contributions to the trance genre. This album marked a significant shift as it was his first full-length studio project since 2012's WKND, showcasing a more narrative-driven approach to his music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Above & Beyond· Armin van Buuren· Paul van Dyk
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Something to Believe in
The moment shifts from introspective verses to an uplifting chorus where hope is articulated through soaring melodies.
This structural shift enhances the emotional weight of the song, contrasting vulnerability with an empowering sense of optimism.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Reception 2:21
- 2 Blueprint 5:21
- 3 Your Face 4:08
- 4 Venera [Vee's Theme] 5:14
- 5 Something to Believe in 4:54
- 6 Waiting 4:42
- 7 Here We Are 5:01
- 8 Edge of the Sky 4:07
- 9 A World Beyond 9:43
Disc 2
- 1 Trust 6:19
- 2 Lonely Inside 5:12
- 3 Piece of You 4:25
- 4 Wherever You Are 6:29
- 5 Drum’s a Weapon 5:50
- 6 Reanimate 4:13
- 7 Another Sunrise 4:50
- 8 Eternity 6:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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