Plains of Oblivion

Plains of Oblivion
Studio album by Jeff Loomis
Released April 6, 2012[1]
Recorded Fastback Studios in Seattle
Genre Instrumental rock, progressive metal
Length 47:36
Label Century Media
Producer Aaron Smith
Jeff Loomis chronology

Zero Order Phase
(2008)
Plains of Oblivion
(2012)

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

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Sputnikmusic 3.5/5[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 composed by Jeff Loomis, except where noted.

No. Title Length
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

Personnel

Chart performance

Year Chart Position
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. 1.0 1.1 "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. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "Plains of Oblivion - Jeff Loomis | Awards. AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2014-12-01.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Sputnikmusic staff (2012-04-06). "Review: Jeff Loomis - Plains of Oblivion". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2014-12-01.

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