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Blood, Sweat, and Video Camerasnew

Kenneth Thomas' new documentary focuses on three influential heavy music labels: Hydra Head, Neurot, and Constellation.

East Bay Express | Kathleen Richards | 10-06-2011 | Music

Tags: Neurosis, King Crimson, Pelican, Multiple, Oakland Metro Operahouse, Aaron Turner, Bootleg TV, Constellation Records, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Hydra Head, Kenneth Thomas, Neurot Recordings, Robert Fripp, The Wave Organ Isis

Pelican's Metamorphism is a Virtue of Modern Progressionnew

On the surface, the Chicago band appears to play instrumental rock, but even that's subverted by its utter progression and attention to dynamics. Think of it like heavy rock for outer space -- otherworldly headbanging music.

East Bay Express | Nick Schwab | 10-21-2009 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: What We All Come to Need, Pelican

Pelican: Streamlined, but Still Expandingnew

It goes without saying that the evolution of sound, style, and substance (abuse) is typically more difficult to track when it comes to certain artists.

Metro Spirit | Josh Ruffin | 03-12-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Pelican

This DVD is for True Pelican Fansnew

Evolution is the whole point of After the Ceiling Cracked, and the foundation upon which Pelican's very existence is based. The impact is considerable, especially when you realize that seeing the band live is an extension of this whole experience.

Metro Spirit | Josh Ruffin | 02-27-2008 | Reviews

Tags: Pelican, After the Ceiling Cracked