Planet of Ice
by Minus the Bear
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. NOW Magazine
    60
    Some songs lack raw emotion but have sombre vocal melodies and engaging lyrics.
  2. Prefix Magazine
    50
    The album flows seamlessly from song to song, but the overall feel is sedated.
  3. Stylus Magazine
    50
    Planet of Ice's cerebrally structured songs pull in too many directions to pack a proper punch.

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Boater22
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    In college I listened to this album frequently, often assisted by Cid or boomers. I keep coming back to it almost a decade later. It takes meIn college I listened to this album frequently, often assisted by Cid or boomers. I keep coming back to it almost a decade later. It takes me back to nights in dim dive bars, chasing women. Some of the songs panned by critics are some of my favorites, and the last three songs of the album (When We Escape, Double Vision Quest, and Lotus) are excellent. I love the three separate parts of Lotus.… Full Review »
  2. mitchelljgreco
    May 3, 2017
    10
    Great album from beginning to end - programming of the album is great for full listening. Many rhythmic and melodic phrases reoccurringGreat album from beginning to end - programming of the album is great for full listening. Many rhythmic and melodic phrases reoccurring throughout the album, which isn't redundant but actually very cool. Mixing of the album is very good, but I still suggest attempting a listening with the treble cranked up and another with the bass cranked - you'll find how the music is polyrhythmically conceived, and it's sweet! If you're a fan of the instrumental aspect of MTB, then you're likely to love this album.… Full Review »
  3. ER.
    Nov 17, 2007
    8
    Very good actually, flaw is the songs aren't arranged in proper order.
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