''Planet of Ice'' is the third full-length album from
Minus the Bear
Minus the Bear was an American indie rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 2001, and comprising members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving. Their sound was described as " Pele-esque guitar-taps and electronics with sophisticate ...
, released in the UK on August 20, 2007 and in the US on August 21 by
Suicide Squeeze Records
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. It was produced and recorded by the band's former keyboard player, Matt Bayles, in February and March 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. It is also their last album on Suicide Squeeze Records until 2017's ''
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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
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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 four official pressings of ''Planet of Ice'' on vinyl. All pressings are double LPs.
''Planet of Ice'' product page at Vinyl Collective.
Retrieved September 30, 2008.
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 Snider
Jake Snider (born March 22, 1976) is the former 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. He also plays guitar i ...
- vocals, guitar
* Dave Knudson - guitar
* Erin Tate
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- 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
* Cover Art by Ryan Blinsky
References
External links
SuicideSqueeze.net
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2007 albums
Minus the Bear albums
Suicide Squeeze Records albums
Albums produced by Matt Bayles
Albums recorded at Robert Lang Studios