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James J. Gerbino | Pensacola, FL USA | 08/18/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"McAlpine, Sherinian & Donati. Too much talent for one band? Can people with this sort of blazing, ripping genius collaborate to make -music- instead of simple acrobatics? You bet. While Planet X was harsh sounding and even stark, this new disc is a tapestry of fusion textures and sounds that will leave you wide eyed with wonder. And it sounds good too. Compare to Liquid Tension Experiment only with a total dedication to burn at all times. Not simple bombast mind you, but maximum shred. Derek is the only keyboard player I know of barring maybe Kuprij that has a sense of heaviness this monumental.If you know a metal head who won't cross over into intrumental fusion or bands with a dominant keyboard because they 'aren't heavy enough' lay this monster on him. ... Tony plays out of character here. Some of his work has featured similar riffs lately such as the CAB discs and even Chromaticity had some recycled 'McAlpine-isms'. His playing and soloing on this offering is 'all new and improved'. Much tastier and less technical while still being impossible for mortals to play.Much more adventurous than Sherinian's previous offerings this disc travels the road less travelled, and even the path that goes straight through the walls. This isn't only for the fan of complex music, you can listen on a purely emotional level also. Very heavy, very strong... buy two and give one to someone you love a lot."

Great, Dark-side, Hard Fusion!

Carl Johnson | Detroit, MI United States | 04/02/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Never had heard of this band before. I read some review both on Amazon & Editorial and decided I would take a chance. It was worth it. This is complex, hard edged electric fusion. Punctuation of the rythmns is solid and very tight. NO VOCALS (so far... I am on the fifth track)! They sort of remind me of Eddie Jobson's Zinc in a way, but far most complex. They also share some conceptual ideas from Liquid Tension Experiement but same tightness with a bit more complexity and texture. This will get cranked in the car for sure! If you like hard driven fusion, this is an awesome spin!"

Moonbabies From All Over The Globe

Drummin' Joe | Granada Hills, CA United States | 08/31/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

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What's The Word From Planet X Fans All Over The Globe...OH MY GOD!!! This is impossible!! Now playing: MOON BABIES.... is this truely happening? Can real humans actually play this kind of music? I'm amazed... Just shocked!! How unfair...THE ALBUM of the century!! FREAKING UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! Congrats to Derek, Virgil and Tony for succeeding in making the best record EVER! Another VERY satisfied Planet X listener here! The new 'moonbabies' album is really stunning.
The new album is better than 'universe' due to the more transparant (mature) production, more appealing melodies and an even greater diversity! Derek, Tony, Virgil: eternal thanks and
congrats for this crown achievement Hope to see the Planet-guys in Holland!!! I just wanted to congratulate the band(and Simon Phillips) on this INSANE album...It is so much better than I expected, and I expected something amazing. One of the most original and unique
albums I've ever listened to. PX has set a very high standard - how will you surpass the mark you've set with MoonBabies is beyond my imagination. Thanks for the inspiration! This album is freakin' great!!!!! I love track 2 with the jazzy intro and the blast into the main riff.. Fantastic.. I think each album has it's comparatively better points like Universe had Europa and King of the universe and Warfinger which were strangely tuneful for prog songs yet still wonderfully pretentious... But this album has Ignotus, Noble, and tonaz which are dead cool One last thing will we ever see tab or sheet music for this stuff cos I would love to study Tony's amazingly tasteful widdle style...Every rock-head kid in high school should have a Planet X portfolio of music. This stuff needs to be EXPOSED to the masses!!! That's what I love about PX, they are rockin' enough to cross over to the rock-metal fans and introduce them to a level of musical sophistication that is rarely heard on FM radio play. Let the world of Metalica fans come to the light! Received my copy of Moonbabies yesterday. It truly is a shocking piece of work. I cannot stop listening to it(I am sure this will go on for quite awhile)even though I must take a break every so
often to let my head stop spinning. It is a masterpiece. It is absolutely original and innovative yet so diverse. Virgil is genius insane. How on earth does this guy come up with these outrageous polyrythymic foundations let alone play them. His playing is so musical and dynamic along with being absurdly
complex. Tony and Derek are brilliant also. Their respective playing very complex, diverse, tasteful and played with great feeling. The bass playing a perfect addition to the rest of the band. You guys have set the standard very high. Won't even attempt to pigeonhole this music. It is toooooo! good to try and do that. Thanks guys for this amazing piece of art."