Planet of Ice
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Planet of Ice is the third full-length album from Minus the Bear
, released on August 21, 2007 by Suicide Squeeze Records
. It was produced and recorded by the band's former keyboard player, Matt Bayles, in February and March of 2007. It is the first Minus the Bear album to feature keyboardist Alex Rose, who replaced Matt Bayles after he left the band to concentrate on his career as a producer.
was pressed and released by Suburban Home on vinyl imprint, Vinyl Collective. High demand led to a second pressing, which included a limited edition tour pressing.
To date, there have been three official pressings of Planet of Ice on vinyl. All pressings are double LPs.
Minus the Bear
Minus the Bear is an American indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2001, the group features current and former members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving...
, released on August 21, 2007 by Suicide Squeeze Records
Suicide Squeeze Records
Suicide Squeeze Records is a Seattle, WA - based independent record label that presses a significant number of 7" vinyl singles in addition to the more prevalent compact discs. The label was started in August 1996 with the release of a 7" single from 764-Hero. The label quickly grew from owner...
. It was produced and recorded by the band's former keyboard player, Matt Bayles, in February and March of 2007. It is the first Minus the Bear album to feature keyboardist Alex Rose, who replaced Matt Bayles after he left the band to concentrate on his career as a producer.
Track listing
Bonus CD
The first edition contained a Bonus CD with four tracks, two of which did not appear on Planet of Ice.Vinyl information
A limited run of 2000 colored recordsGramophone record
A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove...
was pressed and released by Suburban Home on vinyl imprint, Vinyl Collective. High demand led to a second pressing, which included a limited edition tour pressing.
To date, there have been three official pressings of Planet of Ice on vinyl. All pressings are double LPs.
Test pressing
A test pressing of 20 copies was pressed by Suburban Home records. Copies were given to the band members, recording engineers, and management. Unique artwork was hand painted on each sleeve by Vinnie Fasano.First pressing
- 2000 copies total, sold out prior to US release date.
- 500 - clear with magenta splatter
- 500 - clear with silver splatter
- 500 - white with silver splatter
- 500 - solid silver
Second pressing
- 1000 copies total, shipping early October 2007. Has since sold out.
- 500 - clear with gold splatter (tour exclusive)
- 500 - solid white
Third pressing
- 1000 copies total, made available in 2008 after second pressing sold out.
- 500 - coke bottle blue
- 500 - baby pink
Fourth pressing
- 1000 copies total, made available in 2010 after third pressing.
- 500 - clear granite
- 500 - clear with purple splash
Personnel
- Jake SniderJake SniderJake Snider is the lead vocalist and guitarist in the band Minus the Bear. He also plays guitar in Onalaska. He has previously been a part of the bands Sharks Keep Moving and State Route 522...
- vocals, guitar - Dave Knudson - guitar
- Erin TateErin TateErin Tate is the drummer for Seattle-based indie rock band, Minus the Bear. Before starting the band in 2001, he was a member of Kill Sadie. He has also played drums for Askeleton, Amy Blaschke, Heather Duby, Onalaska and These Arms Are Snakes.- Gear :...
- drums, percussion - Cory Murchy - bass
- Alex Rose - keyboards, saxophone, vocals
Other personnel
- Co-produced by Chris Common
- Engineered by Matt Bayles and Chris Common
- Additional engineering by Alex Rose and Jake Snider
- Mixed by Matt Bayles
- Mastered by Ed Brooks