Third World Pyramid
by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Magnet
    Dec 15, 2016
    80
    Third World Pyramid, like its recent predecessors, is yet another gorgeous, quasi-psychedelic slice of the band's kaleidoscope-eyes popcraft. [No. 138, p.53]
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  2. Sputnikmusic
    Oct 31, 2016
    80
    In the end, Third World Pyramid is another rewarding listen for Brian Jonestown Massacre fans. It sums up various eras into a cohesive unit, but it also optimistically looks forward.
  3. Mojo
    Oct 28, 2016
    80
    In their hands, [a cover of Nina Simone's Assignment Song is] a hypnotic wonderwall of sound. [Dec 2016, p.89]
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  5. Drowned In Sound
    Oct 28, 2016
    80
    In summary, Third World Pyramid could be renamed 'Business As Usual'. However, when business is as productive and efficient as The Brian Jonestown Massacre have been throughout the majority of their existence, it can only be a positive thing.
  6. The Line of Best Fit
    Oct 28, 2016
    75
    For many of their ardent followers, it’ll be no surprise that this nine song offering fits comfortably within the band's back catalogue, rich as Third World Pyramid is with all the hallmarks of a BJM release.
  7. Classic Rock Magazine
    Dec 20, 2016
    70
    The result is the band’s most concise effort since Strung Out In Heaven.
  8. AllMusic
    Oct 28, 2016
    70
    The moody astral tones of opener "Good Mourning" get the album off to a slow start, but in general there are plenty of standouts scattered throughout Third World Pyramid that could stand up to BJM's best work.
  9. Record Collector
    Dec 2, 2016
    60
    Nine-minute meanders and sub-standard I Am The Walrus clones aside, Third World Pyramid furthers and spreads out the BJM sound.
  10. PopMatters
    Nov 23, 2016
    60
    If their classic records sounded like Newcombe on uppers, then this is the reverse: the whole record sounds protracted and dripping in molasses. Slow isn’t always bad, however. Psychedelia has a tendency to seem unhurried while keeping a tempo it can’t quite enjoy, and he hones in on a progression that works.
  11. musicOMH.com
    Nov 4, 2016
    60
    As usual the lyrics feel like they were written when stoned, but the music still shows creative engagement.
  12. Q Magazine
    Oct 28, 2016
    60
    A variable trip. [Dec 2016, p.105]
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