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Planet of Ice
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

  • Summary: The band's third album is the first to feature its new keyboardist Alex Rose, who replaced Matt Bayles.

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Knights
I owe you, don't I? A little light today but tomorrow, oh tomorrow. I owe you, don't I? I know it ain't the money girl. There never was money. It's... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. The A.V. Club
    91
    While not a huge sonic leap forward for Minus The Bear, Planet shows the band eager--and more than able--to take a deep breath and explore its emerging maturity and depth.
  2. Alternative Press
    90
    The tightly wound dance numbers are dancier ("Knights"); the slow sex jams are sexier ("White Mystery"); and new keyboardist Alex Rose gives the synths a much stronger role than ever before, both with brilliant countermelodies and sublime textures. [Sept 2007]
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  3. No Ripcord
    80
    Planet Of Ice marks Minus The Bear at the top of their game.
  4. Spin
    70
    The band's latest is sublimely elegant and more maturely conceived.
  5. Drowned In Sound
    70
    Planet Of Ice is an oddly sour letdown, a high-quality album that suffers only from the reception and perception of its forefathers.
  6. NOW Magazine
    60
    Some songs lack raw emotion but have sombre vocal melodies and engaging lyrics.
  7. Tiny Mix Tapes
    20
    The most egregious offender is Planet of Ice's last song, 'Lotus,' which clocks in at close to nine minutes, thanks to clumsy feedback inserted somewhat inappropriately between the beginning and end of what must have started out as a fairly straightforward rock song.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  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.… Expand
  2. ShapingM.
    Sep 20, 2007
    10
    The best MTB album yet. Took a couple of listens through before i 'got' it, but once it clicks into place, the whole album sounds The best MTB album yet. Took a couple of listens through before i 'got' it, but once it clicks into place, the whole album sounds glorious from start to finish. Less immediate than El Oso, but rewards the listener with more finely crafted songs, less standards verse/chorus arrangements, and some truly great guitar playing. Best indie / rock album of the year so far.… Expand
  4. 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.… Expand
  5. Alex
    Sep 25, 2007
    8
    If you liked El Oso, you will like this. It's more of the same great sound with a more funk. I love Tiny Mixed Tape's review saying If you liked El Oso, you will like this. It's more of the same great sound with a more funk. I love Tiny Mixed Tape's review saying the songs were too long. So what if the songs average 5 minutes? Like every good song in the history of music has been under 5 minutes long. Bad review. Not the best album of the year or anything, but very very good.… Expand
  6. ER.
    Nov 17, 2007
    8
    Very good actually, flaw is the songs aren't arranged in proper order.
  7. Mark
    Sep 27, 2007
    7
    That Tiny Mix Tape review is, in fact, pretty unfair. This isn't a life-changing album, by any means, but it's still pretty solid, That Tiny Mix Tape review is, in fact, pretty unfair. This isn't a life-changing album, by any means, but it's still pretty solid, and a listenable effort all the way through.… Expand
  8. Tony
    Nov 5, 2007
    6
    I've been a bear fan for a while but really didn't care too much for this one. I feel like there are fewer WOW moments than before. I've been a bear fan for a while but really didn't care too much for this one. I feel like there are fewer WOW moments than before. The lyrics are kinda bland too.… Expand

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