Plains of Oblivion is the second studio album by former Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis, released on April 6, 2012, through Century Media Records; a limited Digipak edition was also released, containing two bonus tracks."Jeff Loomis – Plains Of Oblivion". Discogs. Retrieved 2014-12-01. The album reached the top 200 on five different U.S. Billboard charts."Plains of Oblivion – Jeff Loomis | Awards. AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2014-12-01. 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."Sputnikmusic staff (2012-04-06). "Review: Jeff Loomis – Plains of Oblivion". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2014-12-01.
Track listing
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 Position2012Billboard Heatseekers2Billboard Hard Rock Albums16Billboard Independent Albums27Billboard Top Rock Albums47Billboard 200179
References
External links "Jeff Loomis – Plains Of Oblivion Review" at About.com "Album Review: Jeff Loomis – Plains Of Oblivion" at Metal Assault