Frequencies from Planet Ten
Orange Goblin · 1997
47 min · 9 tracks · heavy metal
Heavy riffs blend with psychedelic undertones, creating an otherworldly soundscape that transports listeners to another realm.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Astral Project — The opening track sets the tone with its cosmic themes and heavy instrumentation, encapsulating the album's overarching psychedelic vibe.
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Magic Carpet — This track delivers a catchy riff paired with playful lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to blend humor with heavy music.
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Land of Secret Dreams — An expansive piece that builds atmosphere through extended instrumental sections, it highlights the band's prowess in creating immersive soundscapes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with psychedelic elements, showcasing solid craftsmanship but not reaching peak innovation.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy riff in 'The Astral Project' that sets a consistent tone for the first half, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and psychedelic elements.
- Tracks often feature extended instrumental sections, allowing for improvisation and exploration of sound rather than strict verse-chorus structures.
- Several tracks incorporate layered guitar effects and reverb, creating a dense atmosphere that enhances the otherworldly theme.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1997, Frequencies from Planet Ten marked Orange Goblin's second album, following their debut, Frequencies from Planet Ten. This album solidified their position within the stoner metal genre and showcased a more expansive sound compared to their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Electric Wizard· Sleep· High on Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 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
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