Plains of Oblivion explained

Plains of Oblivion
Type:studio
Artist:Jeff Loomis
Cover:Plains of oblivion 2012.jpg
Released:[1]
Recorded:Fastback Studios in Seattle
Genre:Instrumental rock, progressive metal
Label:Century Media
Producer:Aaron Smith
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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.

Critical reception

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]

Personnel

Chart performance

Year Chart Position
2012Billboard Heatseekers2
Billboard Hard Rock Albums16
Billboard Independent Albums27
Billboard Top Rock Albums47
Billboard 200179

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Jeff+Loomis&titel=Plains+Of+Oblivion&cat=a "Jeff Loomis – Plains Of Oblivion (album)"
  2. http://www.discogs.com/Jeff-Loomis-Plains-Of-Oblivion/release/3595812 "Jeff Loomis – Plains Of Oblivion"
  3. http://www.allmusic.com/album/plains-of-oblivion-mw0002328638/awards "Plains of Oblivion – Jeff Loomis | Awards
  4. Sputnikmusic staff (2012-04-06). "Review: Jeff Loomis – Plains of Oblivion". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2014-12-01.