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Pelican

Pelican

post-metal

United States Est. 2001

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Sound in a sentence: "Dense layers intertwine with deliberate pacing, creating a sense of movement that oscillates between serene contemplation and explosive release."
Pelican matters for their ability to redefine the instrumental landscape of heavy music, creating a sonic experience that transcends traditional genre boundaries. Their music has carved out a space where atmospheric exploration meets visceral intensity, influencing a generation of musicians who seek to immerse listeners in expansive soundscapes that resonate on an emotional level.
Pelican matters for their ability to redefine the instrumental landscape of heavy music, creating a sonic experience that transcends traditional genre boundaries. Their music has carved out a space where atmospheric exploration meets visceral intensity, influencing a generation of musicians who seek to immerse listeners in expansive soundscapes that resonate on an emotional level. This approach encourages audiences not just to listen, but to feel and reflect, enhancing the communal nature of live performances and deepening the connection between band and listener. Employing an innovative use of dynamics and texture, Pelican's songwriting process emphasizes the interplay between heaviness and melody. Their compositions often shift between crushing riffs and ethereal passages, allowing moments of silence to amplify the impact of subsequent sounds. This technique not only showcases their technical prowess but also invites listeners into a meditative state, where tension builds gradually before erupting into catharsis. Thematically, Pelican often explores concepts of nature, time, and existential reflection without relying on lyrics to convey these ideas. Instead, they utilize instrumental storytelling, crafting emotional narratives through shifting tempos and layered guitar harmonies that evoke imagery and provoke thought. The absence of vocals acts as a canvas for interpretation, inviting personal reflections rather than delivering prescribed meanings.

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Discography

20 releases • 19 studio • 2003–2025
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EPs ()

Ataraxia/Taraxis

Ataraxia/Taraxis

2012

Ephemeral

Ephemeral

2009

Pink Mammoth

Pink Mammoth

2007

Pelican/Mono

Pelican/Mono

2005

March into the Sea

March into the Sea

2005

Pelican

Pelican

2003

Singles ()

Deny the Absolute

Deny the Absolute

2013

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