What makes March into the Sea by Pelican notable?

This album is notable for its ambitious length and structure, particularly with the title track spanning over twenty minutes, showcasing the band's ability to create expansive instrumental narratives. It received positive reviews from critics and helped further cement Pelican's influence on the post-metal genre, inspiring many subsequent artists. Released in 2005, March into the Sea marked Pelican's third studio album, solidifying their signature post-metal sound following their critically acclaimed debut, The Fire in Our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw. By this time, they had established a devoted fanbase within the underground metal scene and were beginning to attract wider attention.

How many songs are on March into the Sea?

March into the Sea has 2 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

March into the Sea

Pelican · 2005

32 min · 2 tracks · post-metal

Monolithic soundscapes blend heavy riffs and atmospheric textures, creating a sonic journey through the depths of post-metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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March Into the Sea — The title track serves as a sprawling centerpiece that encapsulates the album's themes of transformation and exploration through its intricate dynamics and profound sonic layers.
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Angel Tears (JK Broadrick Remix) — This remix provides a haunting reimagining of an earlier work, blending Broadrick's electronic influences with Pelican's heavy sound, enriching their discography with a unique perspective.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The lengthy title track showcases ambitious structure, while the remix adds variety, but the overall impact remains niche.

What we noticed

The title track, 'March Into the Sea', is over twenty minutes long and features multiple sections that shift between heavy riffs and ambient passages.
The second track is a remix, which alters the original composition significantly, creating a contrast in style and structure.
The EP's overall sound is characterized by dense layers of guitar textures that create a monolithic atmosphere throughout its duration.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 March Into the Sea 20:28
2 Angel Tears (JK Broadrick Remix) 12:22

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