Planet X – Anthology (Remastered) (4CD)(CD Rip) (2023)

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The long-awaited re-release of the entire PLANET X catalog has finally arrived, in the form of one lavishly bundled digipak titled “Anthology“. This 4-CD set has been remastered by legendary drummer Simon Phillips.

Progressive Metal music has been done by many, but honestly mastered by few. A delicate balance of knowing how far to go, bands like Dream Theater are clear masters of the genre. A band features a cast of musicians through the decades, among them was keyboardist Derek Sherinian who had a memorable tenure. Joining up back 1994 as a touring member, by 1995 he was an official member, and this period lasted through into 1999. In this time Sherinian was a key contributor and appeared on 1997’s Falling into Infinity.
Departing from Dream Theater, Sherinian quickly started a new project, it was called PLANET X. A strictly instrumental band best described as Metal fusion, Sherinian and drummer Virgil Donati led the cast with a revolving door of outstanding musicians which included accomplished players such as shredders Tony MacAlpine, Brett Garsed (Nelson), Dave LaRue (Flying Colors), Alex Machacek, bass masters Tom Kennedy (Pandora), Billy Sheehan (Talas, Mr. Big) and many more.

All musicians involved offer something different to the mix, in a span of seven years Planet X delivered three studio albums; Universe (2000), Moonbabies (2002) and Quantum (2006), plus a terrific live recording: Live From Oz (2002).
Now not active for twelve years, Planet X still remains one who is remembered fondly by fans of Progressive Metal. With that, the band are re-releasing their entire collection as part of a 4-CD collection simply entitled ”Anthology”.

Released via their own record label, the “Anthology” set features their entire catalog in one place – each is re-mastered by longtime Sherinian collaborator, and a highly respected musician in his own right, Simon Phillips.
First album “Universe (2000)” never sounded good, it was somewhat muddy. Phillips tried to obtain more clarity, but some parts, especially cymbals, still feel cheap. The other 3 albums sound great, the remaster has made them powerful.

A total of 240 minutes of music, you get a chance to sit back and enjoy the innovative soundscape Planet X all together. And if are not a fan, yet curious, it is a fusion of Metal, Progressive, Fusion, Funk, Rock – all in one place.
A truly must have for fans of Planet X, maybe the coolest thing about this music is it is not on any streaming service like Spotify. Yes, that is right, if you want to hear these songs you actually have to put in some effort and pick up a physical copy… imagine that!
A great pickup for progressive Rock lovers.

Tracklist:

Universe 2000
1-1 Clonus 4:15
1-2 Her Animal 4:50
1-3 Dog Boots 3:36
1-4 Bitch 5:20
1-5 King Of The Universe 8:16
1-6 Inside Black 5:12
1-7 Europa 4:20
1-8 Warfinger 5:38
1-9 Chocolate 5:22
1-10 Pods Of Trance 4:48
1-11 2116 4:39

Live From Oz 2002
2-1 Ignotus Per Ignotium 7:46
2-2 Inside Black 5:16
2-3 Dog Boots 3:55
2-4 Apocalypse 1470 B.C. 6:23
2-5 Sea Of Antiquity 4:20
2-6 Lost Island 6:20
2-7 Derek Sherinian Solo 2:41
2-8 Warfinger 4:36
2-9 Virgil Donati Solo 4:00
2-10 Warfinger Reprise 1:51
2-11 Tony MacAlpine Solo 4:14
2-12 Her Animal 4:39
2-13 Europa 4:19
2-14 Pods Of Trance 8:12
2-15 Clonus 4:24

Moon Babies 2000
3-1 MoonBabies 5:39
3-2 The Noble Savage 6:14
3-3 Ataraxia 6:17
3-4 70 Vir 4:02
3-5 Micronesia 5:56
3-6 Interlude In Milan 4:40
3-7 Digital Vertigo 4:25
3-8 Ground Zero 6:03
3-9 Midnight Bell 3:56
3-10 Ignotus Per Ignotium 9:28

Quantum 2006
4-1 Alien Hip Hop 7:13
4-2 Desert Girl 6:05
4-3 Matrix Gate 4:10
4-4 The Thinking Stone 4:14
4-5 Space Foam 4:46
4-6 Poland 5:23
4-7 Snuff 4:59
4-8 Kingdom Of Dreams 6:48
4-9 Quantum Factor 7:09

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