Ataraxia/Taraxis [EP]
by Pelican
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  1. AlexxTrusc
    May 26, 2012
    7
    Four-song EP only seemingly starts with a very simple and minimalist arrangement of "Ataraxia" only to hit with the rock energy of "Lathe Biosas", which is kind of a combination of instrumental indie rock and metal - likewise, following "Parasite Colony", while ending "Taraxis" is the fusion of styles presented in previous tracks. EP successful for the band.

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74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
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  1. Kerrang!
    May 10, 2012
    60
    These four pieces make a case for Pelican's future being far brighter than expected. [14 Apr 2012, p.54]
  2. PopMatters
    Apr 23, 2012
    70
    As a whole, Ataraxia/Taraxis is both an excellent EP and an optimistic glance into the music that Pelican is likely to put out on their next release.... It's concise, never boring, and it demands multiple listens.
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  3. Blurt Magazine
    Apr 17, 2012
    70
    While the band was hardly in a rut before, it nonetheless sounds revitalized here, reveling in big melodies and even bigger riffs.
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