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Pylon

Killing Joke · 2015

91 min · 15 tracks · new wave · post-punk · gothic rock

A dark and pulsating exploration of modern anxieties wrapped in industrial grooves and haunting melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • dark explorations of modern anxieties
  • pulsating rhythms for focused listening
  • intense headphone detail immersion
  • engaging narrative arc throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer light and upbeat vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2015, 'Pylon' is Killing Joke's fifteenth studio album, following their 2012 release, 'MMXII.' At this point in their career, the band was revitalizing their sound while remaining a significant influence in the post-punk and industrial scenes. The album showcases their continued evolution as they explore contemporary themes with a blend of heavy riffs and atmospheric elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Ministry· Godflesh· The Sisters of Mercy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Autonomous Zone 6:43
  • 2 Dawn of the Hive 6:28
  • 3 New Cold War 6:51
  • 4 Euphoria 4:16
  • 5 New Jerusalem 6:10
  • 6 War on Freedom 4:40
  • 7 Big Buzz 5:02
  • 8 Delete 5:00
  • 9 I Am the Virus 5:38
  • 10 Into the Unknown 6:15

Disc 2

  • 1 Apotheosis 6:25
  • 2 Plague 5:50
  • 3 Star Spangled 5:30
  • 4 Panopticon 8:45
  • 5 Snakedance (Youth ‘Rattlesnake Dub’ remix) 7:55

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