City of Echoes
Pelican · 2007
42 min · 8 tracks · post-metal
A sprawling exploration of atmospheric intensity and intricate instrumentation that defines the post-metal sound.
Why this album works
'City of Echoes' received critical acclaim for its ambitious soundscapes and was pivotal in further popularizing the post-metal genre. The album peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart, showcasing Pelican's growing influence in heavy music circles and solidifying their status as a leading act in instrumental rock.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on June 5, 2007, 'City of Echoes' marked Pelican's third studio album, following their 2005 release 'The Fire in Our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw.' At this point, they were establishing themselves within the post-metal genre, refining their instrumental approach and expanding their sonic palette since forming in 2001.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Infant Island· Junius· Deafheaven
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bliss in Concrete Standout 5:30
- 2 City of Echoes Standout 7:05
- 3 Spaceship Broken – Parts Needed 6:04
- 4 Winds With Hands Standout 3:57
- 5 Dead Between the Walls 5:06
- 6 Lost in the Headlights 4:09
- 7 Far From Fields 5:17
- 8 A Delicate Sense of Balance 5:24
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