There had been abuse in my family, but it was mostly musical in nature. I don't want any of this lovers lament crap I want something peppy something happy something up temple I want something snappy. Instrumental Rock may conjure images of Yani to some people, but Pelican's instrumental rock will destroy

any such comparison.

I'm Greg Kot.

And I'm Jim Deeregatus.

The hard-hitting metal band Pelican joins us in the studio.

Then Greg and I review the new album from Craig Finn and

the Hold Steady. That's all coming up on sound opinions.

This is sound opinions and Greg we are really excited to showcase Pelican today.

I think one of the most innovative bands on the metal scene today and I have to say you know

this is public radio right it's a rather stayed place. I don't think I've ever seen people in such a panic running for the doors to get out of here because of the volume than when we had them in here.

Short of an earthquake, you've got that pelican roof rumble I mean that's a sound you need

to hear and feel but before we talk to pelican we've got some music news Well, I need your love

your love

I need your love

I need your love

don't make me wait for That is your love from Jamie Principal, a track produced by Frankie Knuckles who died a few days ago at the age of 59, the Godfather of Chicago House Music. Now what does that mean?

1977, Frankie Knuckles was the first DJ at a club called the warehouse on the south side of

Chicago. That's where House gets its name. Frankie was the DJ, warehouse was the venue.

And this is where a style of music was born.

In fact, I think you could make the case, Jim, plausibly,

that Knuckles was as important to the birth of contemporary

dance music as James Brown was to Saul, or Chuck Berry was to rock and roll.

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