| Frequencies From Planet Ten | ||
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| Studio album by Orange Goblin | ||
| Released | December 1 1997 | |
| Recorded | March 1996 - March 1997 at The Square Center and Rhythm Studios in England | |
| Genre | Stoner Rock, Stoner Metal, Psychedelic Rock | |
| Length | 47:21 | |
| Label | Rise Above Records | |
| Producer | Dave Chang | |
| Orange Goblin chronology | ||
| Electric Wizard/Our Haunted Kingdom (1996) |
Frequencies From Planet Ten (1997) |
Nuclear Guru (1997) |
Frequencies From Planet Ten is the debut album by the English rock band Orange Goblin. Recorded from the Spring of 1996 to 1997 it would be released in the Fall of 1997, showcasing more of a psychedelic and stoner rock sound with lyrical themes on nautical and space atmospheres, along with J.R.R. Tolkein's Lord of The Rings ("Saruman's Wish" is named after the evil wizard Saruman while "Lothlorian" is derived from Lothlórien, a mythical forest which is home to a race of elves. The ending of the original pressings also featured a hidden bonus track of people partying and chatting in a pub.
According to the liner notes of the re-issue the band had recorded some demos in early 1996 along with portions of the album before finishing recording the next March, having had enough material written and rehearsed for both this album and Time Travelling Blues by the time of recording. Drummer Chris Turner joined the band right around the time recording sessions began, despite showing up a week late for auditions and replacing Andrew Songhurst.
Following Frequencies From Planet Ten's initial release it would also see release in the United States via The Music Cartel and Japan via JVC Victor in 1999. In 2010 the album would be re-issued on CD with a re-master by Tim Turan, liner notes by all five members and three bonus tracks: A demo version of "Saruman's Wish" that appeared on Dark Passages Vol. II, a demo of "Aquatic Fanatic" that appeared on Electric Wizard/Our Haunted Kingdom and a cover of "Black Shapes of Doom" by Trouble which appeared on the tribute album Bastards Will Pay - Tribute To Trouble. The demo songs were recorded in January 1996 at Rhythm Studios when the band was still known as Our Haunted Kingdom. In 2011 the album would see it's first vinyl issue, with diehard editions containing the demo tracks as a bonus 7".
The album attained some praise at the time of release but has been received well in retroactive reviews.[1][2][3][4]
Tracklist[]
All songs written by Orange Goblin except where noted.
Track 9 is 7:06 on the re-issue. Tracks 10 - 12 appear on the re-issue.
- 1. The Astral Project (6:49)
- 2. Magic Carpet (3:19)
- 3. Saruman's Wish (6:04)
- 4. Song of The Purple Mushroom Fish (2:33)
- 5. Aquatic Fanatic (4:20)
- 6. Lothlorian (1:26)
- 7. Land of Secret Dreams (7:38)
- 8. Orange Goblin (5:33)
- 9. Star Shaped Cloud (9:39)
- 10. Saruman's Wish (Demo) (5:40)
- 11. Aquatic Fanatic (Demo) (4:31)
- 12. Black Shapes of Doom (3:41) (Eric Wagner, Bruce Franklin, Rick Wartell)
Personnel[]
- Ben Ward - Vocals
- Martyn Millard - Bass
- Chris Turner - Drums
- Joe Hoare - Guitar
- Pete O'Malley - Guitar
- Duncan Gibbs - Keyboards, Organ, Sampler
- Martin Hanford - Artwork
- Darren White - Photography
- Dave Chang - Engineer, Mixing, Producer
- Paul Johnston - Engineer, Mixing
- Tim Turan - Remastering
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| V·T·E Orange Goblin | |
|---|---|
| Current Members | Ben Ward • Joe Hoare • Chris Turner • Harry Armstrong |
| Past and Live-Only Members | Pete O'Malley • Martyn Millard • Neil Kingsbury |
| Studio Albums | Frequencies From Planet Ten • Time Travelling Blues • The Big Black • Coup de Grace • Thieving From The House of God • Healing Through Fire • A Eulogy For The Damned • Back From The Abyss • The Wolf Bites Back |
| Extended Plays | Electric Wizard/Our Haunted Kingdom • Nuclear Guru |
| Live Albums | A Eulogy for the Fans... Orange Goblin Live 2012 • Rough & Ready, Live & Loud |
| Associated Bands, Artists, Etc. | Capricorns • Electric Wizard • The Dukes of Nothing • Raven's Creed |