album · June 15, 2005
The Fire in Our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw
Thrill JockeySee this day
post-punkmetalhard rock
Pelican’s 2005 sophomore album, "The Fire in Our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw," showcases the band’s signature blend of instrumental post-metal with moments of surprising melodicism. The album’s dense, intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts cemented their reputation as purveyors of ambitious, heavy rock.
- Recorded at Electrical Audio in Chicago with engineer Bob Weston, the album was self-produced by the band.
- "The Fire in Our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw" reached number 29 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart.
- The album's title is derived from a line in the poem "The Conqueror Worm" by Edgar Allan Poe.
Pelican is a Chicago-based instrumental rock band known for their blend of post-punk and metal influences. At the time of "The Fire in Our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw," they were establishing their unique sound in the burgeoning post-metal scene.
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