Plains of Oblivion

Plains of Oblivion is the second studio album by former Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis, released on April 6, 2012 through Century Media Records;[1] a limited Digipak edition was also released, containing two bonus tracks.[2] The album reached the top 200 on five different U.S. Billboard charts.[3] It features a number of guest musicians including Emperor singer Ihsahn, as well as guitarists Marty Friedman, Tony MacAlpine and Chris Poland.

Plains of Oblivion
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 6, 2012 (2012-04-06)[1]
RecordedFastback Studios in Seattle
GenreInstrumental rock, progressive metal
Length47:36
LabelCentury Media
ProducerAaron Smith
Jeff Loomis chronology
Zero Order Phase
(2008)
Plains of Oblivion
(2012)

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Sputnikmusic3.5/5[4]

The staff at Sputnikmusic gave Plains of Oblivion a score of 3.5 out of 5, calling it "an excellent album for fans of heavy metal/thrash" and "an intense tour de force, one that further cements Jeff Loomis as one of the greatest shredders of all time."[4]

Track listing

All music is composed by Jeff Loomis, except where noted.

No.TitleLength
1."Mercurial"5:31
2."The Ultimatum"4:41
3."Escape Velocity"4:31
4."Tragedy and Harmony" (lyrics: Christine Rhoades)5:01
5."Requiem for the Living"4:52
6."Continuum Drift" (music: Loomis, Aaron Smith, Joe Nurre)5:38
7."Surrender" (lyrics: Ihsahn)5:30
8."Chosen Time" (lyrics: Rhoades)4:33
9."Rapture"2:44
10."Sibylline Origin"4:35
Total length:47:36
Limited edition bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
11."Collide" (lyrics: Rhoades)4:36
12."Reverie for Eternity" (lyrics: Rhoades)4:47

Personnel

Chart performance

YearChartPosition
2012 Billboard Heatseekers 2[3]
Billboard Hard Rock Albums 16[3]
Billboard Independent Albums 27[3]
Billboard Top Rock Albums 47[3]
Billboard 200 179[3]

References

  1. "Jeff Loomis - Plains Of Oblivion (album)". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2014-12-01.
  2. "Jeff Loomis – Plains Of Oblivion". Discogs. Retrieved 2014-12-01.
  3. "Plains of Oblivion - Jeff Loomis | Awards. AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2014-12-01.
  4. Sputnikmusic staff (2012-04-06). "Review: Jeff Loomis - Plains of Oblivion". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2014-12-01.
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