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 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)

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 is 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

Limited edition bonus tracks

No.	Title	Length
11.	"Collide" (lyrics: Rhoades)	4:36
12.	"Reverie for Eternity" (lyrics: Rhoades)	4:47

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

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. "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.

External links

• "Jeff Loomis - Plains Of Oblivion Review" at About.com
• "Album Review: Jeff Loomis – Plains Of Oblivion" at Metal Assault