''Australasia'' is the debut studio album by American post-metal band

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. It was released November 4, 2003 on Hydra Head Records. Guitarist Trevor de Brauw has noted that because of budget restrictions, the ''Australasia'' sessions had to be rushed. The studio was also under construction during recording and had a few impediments. Despite this, critical reception has been largely positive. The track "Drought" was used in the 2009 war film '' The Messenger''.

Reception

Track listing

All tracks written by Pelican.

Vinyl version

Personnel

;Band members * Trevor de Brauw – guitar * Bryan Herweg – bass, cover and insert photography * Larry Herweg – drums * Laurent Schroeder-Lebec – guitar ;Other personnel * Andrew Furse –

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on the untitled track * Jason Hellman –

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and design * Sanford Parker – production and mixing * Aaron Turner – album artwork and design * Gregory White – cover and insert photography * Nick Zampiello – mastering

References

{{Authority control Pelican (band) albums 2003 debut albums Hydra Head Records albums Albums with cover art by Aaron Turner