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Rating: THE REVIEW
Pylon is one of those bands that made music history without anyone knowing it. Despite not having had the commercial success of their younger brothers, R.E.M., Pylon certainly influenced the underground rock of the '80s (back then, even R.E.M. had something underground about them).
Both bands hail from Athens, Georgia, USA, and listening to the record, you find many similar sounds (particularly guitar riffs) typical of the music from those years and that area. Michael Stipe & CO. were openly inspired by Pylon's rock, with naive sounds, "martial" rhythms typical of the '80s, and a voice that's easily recognizable. Bill Berry dedicated the "best American band" award, given to R.E.M. by Rolling Stone magazine in 1987, to them.
Vanessa Briscoe, the singer, has something really special... I would even say irritating in certain songs as it seems she could do better (unfortunately, that's a characteristic of the underground...), but she is the soul of the band and gives her best in "Crazy" (not present in the album, but absolutely worth listening to). Gyrate, their first album, does not include the only two most famous tracks by Pylon, "Crazy" and "Dub," but it is certainly the band's most consistent album. This is not a masterpiece nor an album that must be owned at all costs, however, it can be interesting for those who are fans of R.E.M. and generally of '80s rock.
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Summary by Bot
Pylon's debut album Gyrate is a consistent representation of their underground 80s rock sound. Although it lacks their two most famous tracks, it remains a notable influence on bands like R.E.M. Vanessa Briscoe's unique vocals are distinctive but occasionally uneven. The album is recommended mainly for fans of 80s alternative and underground rock scenes.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
02 Feast on My Heart (03:34)
Feast on my heart
Drill a hole in it
I want you to drown me in it
Pick up the scalpel and do it
I want you to do it
Feast on my heart
I missed the turnoff
This map has too many symbols
Punch a hole in it
I want you to do it
Drown me through my heart
Pull down your eyebrows
Uncross your arms
I didn't choose your sorrow
No need to worry
Feast on my heart
Pylon
Pylon are an American post‑punk/new wave band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1979 by Vanessa Briscoe Hay, Randall Bewley, Michael Lachowski, and Curtis Crowe. They released Gyrate (1980) and Chomp (1983), and were championed by R.E.M., who covered their song Crazy. The group’s concise, danceable angular sound helped define the early Athens scene.03 Reviews
