“Fossils” kicks off the album with ample stylistic intrigue. Debonair vocals, steady strings, and momentum-ready guitars build into the climactic “don’t rush,” vocal refrain. “Better think twice!” they remark into a haunting guitar crawl. The driving guitars, confident vocals, and escalating guitars craft a sound that reminds fondly of The Go-Betweens, combined with a modern rock punch in the vein of Yeah Yeah Yeahs; a rock nostalgia and post-punk immersion intertwine with captivation.
Eerie strings also star on the atmospheric “Volatile,” engrossing with its delectably creepy glow. “Minus Minus” is in a different spectrum, embracing vigor with dexterous percussion and enthused vocal passion. Showing a tonal variety of successes, Blueprints is a thrilling showcase in quality art-rock production from Labasheeda.