Pylon
by Killing Joke
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. jaspy77
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Amazing álbum. The best record they have done in years. Mixture of old & new Killing Joke. I am in love with the band again. Best songs: Autonomous Zone, New Cold War, Big Buzz or Euforia
  2. Cromwell63
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    an excellent album from the four men of the apocalypse!
    Killing Joke simply keep on improving and this album shows the quality and variety of their song creation and masterful delivery.
    Geordie, Jaz, Paul and Youth…the end of the world awaits you…
  3. EweLewz
    Nov 16, 2015
    8
    IMO, This album is a more refined version of "Hosannas" which never took off. Geordie's ever present crunch sound takes melodic twists, which was previously missing. My favorite track is New Jerusalem, which is just plain bad-ass. Jazz's vocals do sound strained at times, but for his age, I have no complaints. I found Big Buzz a refreshing change to their usual apocalyptic-type hammering.IMO, This album is a more refined version of "Hosannas" which never took off. Geordie's ever present crunch sound takes melodic twists, which was previously missing. My favorite track is New Jerusalem, which is just plain bad-ass. Jazz's vocals do sound strained at times, but for his age, I have no complaints. I found Big Buzz a refreshing change to their usual apocalyptic-type hammering. 50 years from now, Killing Joke will be remembered as not only as pioneers of the genre, but for their intense passion. Killing Joke and Ministry set the stage for many bands already forgotten. Nobody under the age of 40 has the right to critique them.… Expand
  4. Rockman1976
    May 11, 2016
    10
    Excellent album from legends of post-punk apocalyptic music!!! Don't miss bonus tracks on deluxe edition, Star Spangled is one of their best. Keep it coming guys you are awesome!!!
  5. HairyGair
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    There are not many politically motivated, heavy metal/punk bands out there these days, but in a time where we all need a reminder how bad the future is going to be (it is 2020 after all), Killing Joke’s 15th studio album ‘Pylon’ ticks all the boxes. The booming drone of Jaz Coleman tears your eardrums a new hole, whilst the riffs of Martin Glover and Geordie absolutely blow most of theThere are not many politically motivated, heavy metal/punk bands out there these days, but in a time where we all need a reminder how bad the future is going to be (it is 2020 after all), Killing Joke’s 15th studio album ‘Pylon’ ticks all the boxes. The booming drone of Jaz Coleman tears your eardrums a new hole, whilst the riffs of Martin Glover and Geordie absolutely blow most of the stuff I’ve ever listened too, out of the water, and with one of the worlds greatest ever drummers on the skins, ‘Big’ Paul Ferguson doesn’t let up in a rip-roaring, non-stop smash fest. Did I mention I like the album? Get it.… Expand
  6. Ledgo
    Oct 17, 2022
    7
    Hard fast heavy - any track on this album would be a highlight on any of the first albums - KJ still surprise me.

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Q Magazine
    Dec 14, 2015
    60
    Unlikely to win any new converts then, Pylon still remains a triumph of wilful perversity. [Jan 2016, p.113]
  2. PopMatters
    Nov 17, 2015
    80
    As minacious and filled with foreboding as Pylon is, it is also melodic, catchy, and downright fun.
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  3. AllMusic
    Nov 9, 2015
    70
    The album's widescreen sound and bone-fracturing impact leave no doubt that Killing Joke are still deeply committed to what they do, and it's genuinely remarkable that they're still sounding this furious and effective 35 years after their debut album.
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