What We All Come to Need
Pelican · 2009
51 min · 8 tracks · post-metal
Heavy, immersive soundscapes intertwine with moments of delicate melody, crafting an emotional journey through post-metal landscapes.
Why this album works
'What We All Come to Need' received positive critical acclaim, with several publications highlighting its atmospheric depth and intricate compositions. The album helped further establish Pelican's influence in the post-metal scene, particularly noted for its ability to blend heaviness with introspective melodies.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys steady, consistent energy levels
- Context
- Released on October 27, 2009, 'What We All Come to Need' is Pelican's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'The Fire in Our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw' from 2005. At this point in their career, Pelican was solidifying their stature within the post-metal genre and exploring deeper emotional and musical complexities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Infant Island· Junius· Deafheaven
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Glimmer Standout 7:31
- 2 The Creeper 7:20
- 3 Ephemeral 5:09
- 4 Specks of Light 7:46
- 5 Strung Up From the Sky 5:12
- 6 An Inch Above Sand 4:14
- 7 What We All Come to Need Standout 6:47
- 8 Final Breath Standout 7:29
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