BAND: Pelican - Myspace
ALBUM: What We All Come To Need (2009)
LABEL: Southern Lord Records
RATING: 9/10
FAVORITE TRACK: The Creeper
SIMILAR: Isis, Russian Circles, Rosetta, Baroness
REVIEWER: Zach Roesch
Hailing from a city where most bands are ahead of the musical curve, Chicago natives, Pelican, do not disappoint. There was once a time in metal and rock where a vocalist was the primary aspect of a band. Pelican disregarded that notion a long time ago and their unique brand of instrumental sludgy rock has laid the foundation for many bands to come.
After a comparatively disappointing release (City of Echoes), Pelican has returned after switching labels and they did so with style. What We All Come To Need is a much sought after step in the right direction. This record doesn’t focus too much on the need to be post-rock and unique. They return to a musical style more centered on catchy, heavy, riffing. The enticing guitar melodies invite the listener and keep them coming back for more.
Bottom Line: There is really not all that much that I can say needs to change on this record. It is an amazing musical work that steps back into the bands early days. Returning to a style of record like Australasia was a great idea in this listener’s mind. Keep the awesome riffs coming.
Track Listing:
01. Glimmer
02. The Creeper
03. Ephemeral
04. Specks of Light
05. Strung up from the Sky
06. An Inch Above Sand
07. What We All Come to Need
08. Final Breath
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