As Far As the Eye Can See [Import]

People in Planes | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 9, 2006)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• ASIN: B000ETRISO
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars... Surely one of 2006's best albums (so far), April 23, 2006

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Paul Allaer (Cincinnati) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: As Far As the Eye Can See (Audio CD)

People in Planes is another UK band that comes to the shores of the US with great music and among rising buzz. Musically, the band is Muse-meets-Readiohead-with occasional heavy guitars. After releasing an early single in 2005 and a great EP last Fall, the band has now released its debut album (which ironically is currently only available in the UK as an import!).

"As Far as the Eye Can See" (12 tracks, 56 min.) blasts off with, strangely, the least characteristic track of the album, a guitar-heavy "Barracuda", but then the band really fins a groove with the 1-2 punch of "For Miles Around (Scratch to Void"), inviting the Muse comparisons, and the first single "If You Talk Too Much (My Head Will Explode)". "Moth" and "Rush" (incidentally, 2 band names...) are 2 further highlights, the latter really bringing the Radiohead comparison to head (not the "Kid A" era). "My Black Widow" is another guitar heavy, but quite catchy song and I could see it as a single. The album lags just a bit in the last third, but the epic closer "Narcoleptic" is a great and fitting end.

This album is a very nice surprise, and surely one of the best releases of the year so far (along with Film School's self-titled album, check it out). People in Planes is coming to Cincinnati in a few weeks, and I can't wait to see how the songs from "As Far As the Eye Can See" translate in a live setting. Meanwhile, this album is highly recommended!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do Not Hesitate To Purchase This Groundbreaking CD., June 25, 2006

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yespat (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: As Far As the Eye Can See (Audio CD)

I'm repeating myself with some of the same sentiments of other writers but feel compelled to say something. This cd is That good. Of course Radiohead comes to mind but this band is its own thing, not a copycat (which sometimes I think of Muse). These guys are fabulous and every song is a gem. Now, how many first cd's can you say that about?

See, I think People in Planes comes in the tradition of great music following the progression from YES, Nektar, early Genesis, progressing to Tool, Radiohead and finally People in Planes.

They are NOT to be missed. Get it right away. It's wonderful!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This band rocks! I'm glad I stumbled upon them! More should take a listen!, April 13, 2007

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Terry Shulman "Terry" (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: As Far As the Eye Can See (Audio CD)

I stumbled upon this recording a few months ago and I'm still listening to it several times per week! I don't do that with many recordings. A very impressive debut album, these young chaps from England show an incredible depth of musical and lyrical composition. Their songs are immensely accessible while sounding incredibly complex. I know they've been compared in these (and other?) reviews to Radiohead and Muse (I'm no expert on those bands, though I've heard them a bit). I also would say they reminded me at times of the newer King Crimson, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Pink Floyd, and the Talking Heads (with a bit of Metal thrown in for good measure at times). I'm sorry I missed their limited U.S. tour in 2006 (they made it to Arkansas but not Detroit?!). I hope they tour in 2007 and release another recording soon. I can't recommend this album highly enough. All 12 songs are good. My favorites are "For Miles Around," "If You Talk Too Much (My Head Will Explode)," "Rush," "Falling By The Wayside," "Penny," and "Narcoleptic."