Pelican

[Lothlorien]

Pelican has been one of my favorite bands over the last couple years. What are some other bands (besides the obvious: isis, neurosis, etc.) that have great atmosphere in the songs. they dont have to be instrumental either.

 

[BurningSky]

I would like pelican a lot more if they didn't sound like they were recorded with a computer microphone. As far as atmosphere, I like Sigur Ros, Explosions in the SKy, and Agalloch (mostly the Mantle).

 

[Pethical]

great band

other post-rockies and sludge

65daysofstatic
russian circles
mogwai
swarm of the lotus

aussies:

laura
1-2 seppuku
hazards of swimming naked
the lander configurations

and i dunno, maybe listen to my band? we like pelican

 

[Alex78]

Cult of Luna

 

[Scourge of Malice]

Love them, but their new album is pretty disappointing in my opinion. It has its moments but its sooooooooooooooo far behind the other two full lengths.

Seen em live a few times and they were great. Might see them when they come back up here, could change my mind on some of the new songs.

 

[FRUGiHOYi]

Cult of Luna

That's what I was gonna say.

 

[fizz6207]

Magyar Posse

 

[Arjen W.]

Magyar Posse

+1

Hm, Paatos?

 

[Sadguru]

Many dig the likes of Mouth of the Architect, Zatokrev, Callisto, Minsk, Russian Circles, Transmission 0 etc. etc. etc. Anyway, when it comes to derivative "SIS" bands, Cult of Luna is your best bet IMO. In my books, their latest album easily crush Isis' "In the Absence of Truth".

 

[Indrid Cold]

Try the Red Sparowes (yep, that's how they spell it). They're, in many ways, very similar to Pelican. Maybe better.

New Pelican kicks ass by the way

 

[Indrid Cold]

+1

Hm, Paatos?

Paatos is great. Heard Gasoline last week and immediately went to learn how to play it. Such a good song.

 

[opeth_353]

Cult of Luna are one of my favourite bands, so yeh.. Definitely check them out if you haven't heard them already.

Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Rosetta
65daysofstatic
Envy - Their last album only - 'insomniac doze'
Red Sparrowes
Mono
Kayo Dot and Maudlin Of The Well
Khoma
Mare
Russian Circles
Sigur Rós
Mogwai
Slowdive
Esmerine
Aerogramme
Do Make Say Think
Vanessa Van Basten
French Teen Idol
Battle Of Mice
The Angellic Process
Boris

 

[Pethical]

Cult of Luna is your best bet IMO. In my books, their latest album easily crush Isis' "In the Absence of Truth".

SATH crushes everything. one of my favourite albums, ever. just unbelievably good

 

[opeth_353]

SATH crushes everything. one of my favourite albums, ever. just unbelievably good

100% agreed, dear sir!
Salvation has a place in my heart for certain reasons.. But musically, SATH is just.. going to remain in my top 10 albums for a long time.. if not forever!

 

[Wreath]

Isis.

 

[opeth_353]

lol.. He said not like the obvious one and even stated Isis!

Oh yeh! Jesu .. How could i forget?! Arcade Fire are a great band too.. like Indie with a post rock edge.

 

[Wreath]

I don't care if he said besides Isis. Because they rule, imo. Cult of Luna is also great though.

I also recommend Giant. They are sort of new and obscure, and I don't even think they are considered metal. But the music is very good. Not intstrumental but very similar to Pelican.

Here is Giant's myspace: http://www.myspace.com/giantnc

 

[Indrid Cold]

If you try Sigur Ros, stay away from Von. It blew dick.

Stick with ( ) and Takk...

 

[Liquid Diamonds]

Envy - Their last album only - 'insomniac doze'

This is what I thought of immediately. Absolutely incredible record. I was bought it as a gift, I had never heard of them, but it's just blowing my mind totally, and completely fits the bill of this thread, I think.

Is their other stuff not as good then?

 

[opeth_353]

From what i've heard of Envy's earlier material, It's just not in line with Insomniac Doze or what i would suggest for what the guy has asked in this thread - sort of like.. Decent screamo/hardcore style thing.. Probably not actually those genres.. But it's not Post Metal for sure. To me it wasn't bad, and i'm sure theres plenty more stuff from them that is good.. But i'd just advise sticking to that for now.

And yeh, Wreath.. He probably said besides Isis, because he's probably heard them already and is looking for new bands lol.