Pyroclasts
by Sunn O)))
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Oct 23, 2019
    30
    Four 11-minute "Improvised modal drones." [Nov 2019, p.85]
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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. BirthdayBee
    Oct 30, 2019
    8
    This is definitely a record for the open minded. Sunn O))) have made some incredible records over the years and I believe there is a lot toThis is definitely a record for the open minded. Sunn O))) have made some incredible records over the years and I believe there is a lot to take away from what they do. Although I wouldn’t suggest new listeners go straight here, this is is still a sterling example of drone at its most primal and raw. ‘Pyroclasts‘ allows your head to be taken over and filled with pools of thick, warm washes of guitar driven noise and the result is glorious levels of transcendence.… Full Review »
  2. KrannerGanner
    Oct 30, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. If you left an electric guitar in open tuning, turned it up, left the amp on, and hit record, you’d end up with “Pyroclasts” - a ‘record’ of droning notes masquerading as high art. It’s a struggle to even call this music - music implies thought, creativity, effort and composition. This album sounds like someone recorded feedback for forty five minutes, realized they needed to pay for the studio time, and released this mess to try and pay for it. Your better off listening to radio static. At least that way you might actually hear something interesting. An insult to music, musicians and music lovers everywhere, “Pyroclasts” is an affront to art.… Full Review »
  3. FatOliveDude
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    This is definitely Sunn O)))'s best record of the 10's it is one of their shortest and most profound pieces of art. The album cover is one ofThis is definitely Sunn O)))'s best record of the 10's it is one of their shortest and most profound pieces of art. The album cover is one of my favourite pieces of artwork. it expresses the emotion and gargantuan drone sound this album uses, In my opinion this is much better than Life Metal… Full Review »
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