Pelican are an American instrumental post-metal band formed in 2001 in the Chicago/Evanston area, known for heavy, riff-driven, largely instrumental compositions.

Formed in 2001 on the outskirts of Chicago/Evanston; early releases were promoted by Hydra Head Records; later releases have appeared on Southern Lord. The band blends post-rock atmospheres with sludge and doom-influenced heavy riffs.

Pelican are an American instrumental post-metal group formed in 2001 around the Chicago/Evanston area. Reviews on DeBaser praise their heavy, riff-driven sound and long, immersive compositions while noting occasional moments of monotony. Key records discussed include Australasia, The Fire In Our Throats Will Beckon The Thaw, and City Of Echoes. The site's reviews range from enthusiastic acclaim to measured critique, but overall reception is favorable.

For:Fans of instrumental post-metal, post-rock, sludge and doom who enjoy long, riff-driven compositions.

 They dismantle all resistance.

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 The Fire In Our Throats Will Beckon The Thaw, with its kilometer-long title, is an album possibly more challenging than its predecessor, it needs to be assimilated in a much slower, more fragmented way, you need to grasp every whisper, every single reference to what it has to say.

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 Pelican really doesn’t use their voice, they let the tools of the trade sing, and beautifully so.

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