Planets of Old is an extended play released by American alternative rock band Cave In. This EP is the first release of new material from the band since their split in 2006. Additionally, this is the first Cave In release to feature Adam McGrath on lead vocals (on "The Red Trail").
Recording and release Cave In intended to record and release an EP rather than a full-length album so that any new material could be quickly recorded and released.Galil, Leor. "Interview with Stephen Brodsky - Cave In Ends Hiatus" (May 8, 2009). Bostonist. Retrieved on July 21, 2009. Planets of Old was originally made available at Cave In's reunion show on July 19, 2009Sullivan, Brianne. "Cave In Release Official Statement: Band To Reunite And Release New EP" (April 29, 2009) . Thetipwire. Retrieved on July 21, 2009. and was later made available to the general public on July 28, 2009 through Hydra Head Records.Neilstein, Vince. "Cave In Contest: Win a Planets of Old Limited Edition Color Vinyl!" (July 20, 2009). MetalSucks. Retrieved on July 21, 2009. The song "Retina Sees Rewind" was released on July 8, 2009 on iTunes.Neilstein, Vince. "New Song Marks Yet Another New Era for Cave In" (July 8, 2009). MetalSucks. Retrieved on July 21, 2009. Planets of Old was originally exclusive to 12" vinyl, but was later released on CD in January 2010.Cave In's "Planets of Old" headed to CD+DVD for January The CD version includes a DVD featuring the live performance from Cave In's reunion show on July 19, 2009. Some versions also included a limited edition CD featuring audio from the same live show.
Track listing
Planets of Old CD/LP All songs written by Cave In. "Cayman Tongue" – 6:40 "Retina Sees Rewind" – 2:30 "The Red Trail" – 2:14 "Air Escapes" – 3:11 "Retina Sees Rewind" (Japanese bonus track) – 2:49
Live at Great Scott DVD "Luminance" "Retina Sees Rewind" "Moral Eclipse" "Juggernaut" "Dark Driving" "The Red Trail" "Cayman Tongue" "Trepanning" "Air Escapes" "Summit Fever" "Vicious Circles" "Big Riff" "Inflatable Dream"
Personnel Album and DVD personnel as listed in CD liner notes.
CD and LP Cave In Stephen Brodsky – vocals, guitar Caleb Scofield – vocals, bass guitar Adam McGrath – vocals, guitar John-Robert Conners – drums
Production and art Recorded and mixed at Camp Street Studios in Cambridge, Massachusetts on October 8 and 15, 2008 Adam Taylor – engineer Johnny Northrup – assistant engineer Alex Hartman – assistant engineer Nick Zampiello – mixing at New Alliance East in Boston, Massachusetts Aaron Turner – drawings and construction
DVD Filming and production Recorded live at Great Scott on July 19, 2009 Joe Constantine – camera, editing Carly Carioli – technical assistance Ryan Stewart – technical assistance Matt Sutton – live sound Nick Zampiello – live mix Reid Haithcock – photography A. Dernavich – poster design
Additional notes "Retina Sees Rewind (demo)" recorded at Club Awesome in September 2008 "Segue 4" recorded at 4 Imrie Road #3 in Allston, Massachusetts in 1998
References
External links planetsofold.com