2012 studio album by Jeff Loomis
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]
Track listing
All music is composed by Jeff Loomis, except where noted
Personnel
- Jeff Loomis – guitar, programming, arrangement
- Christine Rhoades – vocals (tracks 4, 8, 11, 12)
- Ihsahn – vocals (track 7)
- Marty Friedman – guitar (track 1)
- Tony MacAlpine – guitar (track 2)
- Attila Vörös – guitar (track 5)
- Chris Poland – guitar (track 6)
- Aaron Smith – guitar (track 6), programming (track 6), arrangement (track 6), engineering, mixing, production
- Dirk Verbeuren – drums
- Shane Lentz – bass
- Jason Lackie – engineering
- Jens Bogren – mastering
Chart performance
References
- ^ a b "Jeff Loomis – Plains Of Oblivion (album)". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2014-12-01.
- ^ "Jeff Loomis – Plains Of Oblivion". Discogs. Retrieved 2014-12-01.
- ^ a b c d e f "Plains of Oblivion – Jeff Loomis | Awards. AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2014-12-01.
- ^ a b Sputnikmusic staff (2012-04-06). "Review: Jeff Loomis – Plains of Oblivion". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2014-12-01.
External links
- "Jeff Loomis – Plains Of Oblivion Review" at About.com
- "Album Review: Jeff Loomis – Plains Of Oblivion" at Metal Assault
