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As Far As the Eye Can See

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Album Review

As unassuming as the album's serene artwork, As Far as the Eye Can See is a bright, charming dose of indie rock from the U.K.'s People in Planes. In their hour run, the 12 songs don't quite hit listeners over the head, but rather leave a content feeling of satisfaction that lingers when all is said and done. Often relying on lush instrumentation and layered vocals, many of the songs have an atmospheric quality that sparkles with keyboard-driven undercurrents and soaring rhythms. As such, the delightful guitars and lazy, singalong chorus of their first single, "If You Talk Too Much (My Head Will Explode)," aptly represents the band's sound to the radio audience. Fans of groups like Muse and Radiohead will no doubt be able to get down to the Planes' sound, as well as those sensitive types shakin' their hips to the garage rock revival bands of the world. And while the album isn't without its moments of rock (see the crunchiness of the lead track's chorus), As Far as the Eye Can See lends itself more to steering-wheel tapping and gentle head nodding than it does to full-on air guitar playing. All in all, People in Planes pleasantly deliver on their full-length debut with a record that modestly comes and goes, unexpectedly delighting along the way.

Customer Reviews

Masterful

This is PiP's finest work. It's a masterpiece of music - one that requires more than one listen to judge. A lot of people might be disappointed to see this isn't quite like Beyond the Horizon, but I guess that's understandable. As Far As The Eye Can See may not be for everyone, but the rest will find this as a great album by a great band.

Great, original sound that only gets better with time

So it seems like the general consensus amongst most people is that the second album (Beyond the Horizon) is an improvement on this one. I can understand why many listeners would think so, but I would say that this one has a LOT more character.

I forget where I saw it, but a more in-depth review of this album pointed out that if you ever put this album on and listen to it all the way through, you'll never finish thinking that you wasted that time. I think this very accurately expresses my feelings towards the band. While not all songs on this album are the type that you might play as a single (though there are many that could... "If You Talk Too Much", "Narcoleptic", "Black Widow", etc.), the entire album streams together as one giant experience. And I think that's what I love so much about As Far As the Eye Can See, it's something that you play all in a row and you won't be able to point out where the album became a complete, full experience, but you will know that it happened.

For you skeptics out there, I think if you give this album more listens, you'll realize how much it all works together and builds on itself.

Planes

The first time I listened to this album I thought it was OK. Then I listened through the entire album again and I realized how well the songs fit together and I can't say I would do without any of them. Of course it all depends on the taste and preference of the audience. People in Planes definitely have a distinct style in this album and there is barely any sense of blandness compared to Beyond the Herizon. As far as orginality and style goes this is their best.

Biography

Formed: 2000 in Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales

Genre: Alternative

Years Active: '00s

People in Planes are an alternative pop/rock outfit from Cardiff, Wales. Friends since their childhood days in Porthcawl, vocalist Gareth Jones and guitarist Peter Roberts were first inspired to form a band after listening to Supergrass' I Should Coco as teenagers. This early musical bond was fully realized in People in Planes, where the duo was joined by bassist Kris Blight and drummer John Maloney. Originally called Tetra Splendour, the group released Splendid Animation in 2002 on the EMI imprint...
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