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Planet Of Ice

by Minus the Bear

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Victor Rivkin
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Victor Rivkin Minus the Bear and Planet of Ice are wonderful! Definitely one of my favorite albums of theirs, Jake Snider's vocals have always been the biggest draw for me (I'm a musician myself and would consider his singing an influence), but the entire band was and always will be one of the greatest rock bands! Please reunite! Favorite track: Ice Monster.
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mutant_standard Reminds me of the 1st girl i ever said "i love you" to. hahahahahah Favorite track: Knights.
mattyschaps
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mattyschaps This album literally changed my life. A decade ago, it got me to pick up a guitar and start playing, and opened me up to a whole new world of music. Not sure if I could ever recreate the magic made here, though. Favorite track: Knights.
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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    + LIMITED TO 700 COPIES WORLDWIDE

    + REPRESS CUT AT 45RPM

    + GATEFOLD JACKET FLOODED WITH UV HIGH GLOSS VARNISH

    + PRINTED INNER SLEEVES

    + DOWNLOAD CARD INCLUDED

    Following the success of Highly Refined Pirates' forward-thinking guitar gymnastics and Menos el Oso's groundbreaking glitch rock, Seattle's premier pop revisionists Minus the Bear dug into some of rock music's most ostentatious years for inspiration for their 2007 album, Planet of Ice. The title alone conjures images of Yes's Relayer album art, and the influence of the elder statesmen's symphonic scope can be felt throughout Planet of Ice's lush and intricate arrangements. You can also hear the band channel the ominous instrumental interplay of Lamb-era Genesis on "Dr. L'Ling," the deceptively savvy musicianship and pristine production of Steely Dan on "White Mystery," and the tightrope walk between ethereal space and pre-metal riffage of Pink Floyd's "Echoes" on "Lotus." Not that Minus the Bear completely abandoned their earlier style—elements of Menos el Oso's sample-driven technique can be heard on the lead single "Knights." But the heart of the song ultimately belongs to the haunting Fripp-esque guitar lines spliced between verses.

    Suicide Squeeze is proud to reintroduce Planet of Ice's creative marriage of classic motifs and modern musical wizardry with a vinyl remaster courtesy of Bernie Grundman. The latest pressing is limited to 1000 copies (300 on bone w/ magenta splatter - Minus the Bear exclusive, 700 on beer base w/ black smoke + white splatter) worldwide.

    **VINYL PICS ARE MOCK-UP IMAGES. FINISHED PRODUCT MAY VARY**

    Includes unlimited streaming of Planet Of Ice via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • Limited Edition 2xLP on Galaxy Color Vinyl
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    + REPRESS CUT AT 45RPM

    + JACKET FLOODED WITH UV HIGH GLOSS VARNISH

    + PRINTED INNER SLEEVES

    + DOWNLOAD CARD INCLUDED

    Suicide Squeeze is proud to reintroduce Planet of Ice's creative marriage of classic motifs and modern musical wizardry with a vinyl remaster courtesy of Bernie Grundman. The latest pressing is limited to 1000 copies worldwide on artist exclusive Moon Phase (royal blue base, two white moons w/ silver splatter), and Galaxy (milky clear w/ neon magenta) vinyl.

    **VINYL PIC IS A MOCK-UP IMAGE. FINISHED PRODUCT MAY VARY**

    Includes unlimited streaming of Planet Of Ice via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • Limited Edition 2xLP on Color in Color Vinyl
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    - ONE PER PERSON -

    + REPRESS CUT AT 45RPM

    + JACKET FLOODED WITH UV HIGH GLOSS VARNISH

    + PRINTED INNER SLEEVES

    + DOWNLOAD CARD INCLUDED

    Suicide Squeeze is proud to reintroduce Planet of Ice's creative marriage of classic motifs and modern musical wizardry with a vinyl remaster courtesy of Bernie Grundman. The latest pressing is limited to 1000 copies worldwide on artist exclusive Tri-color stripe (silver, white, magenta), and color in color (black, neon magenta) vinyl. Download card included.

    **VINYL PIC IS A MOCK-UP IMAGE. FINISHED PRODUCT MAY VARY**

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  • Limited Edition 2xLP on Half & Half Color Vinyl
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    + REPRESS CUT AT 45RPM

    + JACKET FLOODED WITH UV HIGH GLOSS VARNISH

    + PRINTED INNER SLEEVES

    + DOWNLOAD CARD INCLUDED

    Suicide Squeeze is proud to reintroduce Planet of Ice's creative marriage of classic motifs and modern musical wizardry with a vinyl remaster courtesy of Bernie Grundman. The latest pressing is limited to 1000 copies worldwide on half neon violet & half white vinyl. Download card included.

    **VINYL PIC IS A MOCK-UP IMAGE. FINISHED PRODUCT MAY VARY**

    Includes unlimited streaming of Planet Of Ice via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • LP TEST PRESSING - RARE
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    2020 test pressing version of Minus the Bear's 2xLP at 45 RPM. Extremely rare collectible - only 10 sets in the world!

    Includes unlimited streaming of Planet Of Ice via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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Burying Luck 04:57
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Ice Monster 04:07
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Knights 03:43
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Dr. L'Ling 06:52
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Part 2 03:54
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Lotus 08:48

about

Following the success of Highly Refined Pirates' forward-thinking guitar gymnastics and Menos el Oso's groundbreaking glitch rock, Seattle's premier pop revisionists Minus the Bear dug into some of rock music's most ostentatious years for inspiration for their 2007 album, Planet of Ice. The title alone conjures images of Yes's Relayer album art, and the influence of the elder statesmen's symphonic scope can be felt throughout Planet of Ice's lush and intricate arrangements. You can also hear the band channel the ominous instrumental interplay of Lamb-era Genesis on "Dr. L'Ling," the deceptively savvy musicianship and pristine production of Steely Dan on "White Mystery," and the tightrope walk between ethereal space and pre-metal riffage of Pink Floyd's "Echoes" on "Lotus." Not that Minus the Bear completely abandoned their earlier style—elements of Menos el Oso's sample-driven technique can be heard on the lead single "Knights." But the heart of the song ultimately belongs to the haunting Fripp-esque guitar lines spliced between verses.

Suicide Squeeze is proud to reintroduce Planet of Ice's creative marriage of classic motifs and modern musical wizardry with a vinyl remaster courtesy of Bernie Grundman. The latest pressing is limited to 1000 copies (300 on bone w/ magenta splatter - Minus the Bear exclusive, 700 on beer base w/ black smoke + white splatter) worldwide.

credits

released August 21, 2007

Produced by Minus the Bear and Matt Bayles.
Co-produced by Chris Common.
Engineered by Matt Bayles and Chris Common.
Recorded at Robert Lang Studio and Redroom Studio. Additional engineering by Alex Rose and Jake Snider.
Mixed by Matt Bayles at Jupiter Studio.
Mastered by Ed Brooks at RFI.
Remastered by Bernie Grundman.
Cover art by Ryan Blinsky.
Photography by April Brimer.
Designed by David Knudson.

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