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Pelican announce vocal-driven EP

Posted by Loren on December 7, 2014

Pelican announce vocal-driven EP
Pelican announce vocal-driven EP

Instrumental group Pelican have announced a new EP to release next year titled The Cliff. More startling, the band will vocals on the EP for only the second time in their career, courtesy of Allen Epley (Shiner, The Life and Times).

The EP contains the title track as well as remixes from Justin Broadrick (Godflesh, Jesu) and Aaron Harris and Bryant Clifford Meyer (ISIS/Palms), and closing track, "The Wait."

Pelican last released Forever Becoming in 2013 on Southern Lord.

 

The Cliff Track Listing:

1. The Cliff (Vocal Version)

2. The Cliff (Justin K. Broadrick remix)

3. The Cliff (AH & BCM remix)

4. The Wait

Pelican announce vocal-driven EP
Pelican announce vocal-driven EP

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