Pylon Pylon Live

Back in 1983, Athens, GA legends Pylon had just released "Chomp", their 2nd album & toured the country extensively, & played several opening slots for then up-&-comers, U2. Without a hint of explanation, they suddenly quit. This is their final show at the Mad Hatter in Athens, full of a frenzy of minimal disco thud, post-punk guitar scree & deliriously inspired howl. There's little arguing that the Athens powerhouse trifecta of R.E.M., the B-52's, & Pylon is peerless. While all 3 bands have achieved great critical acclaim, only the 1st two had the commercial acclaim they deserved. "Pylon Live" intends to correct that. "Randy Bewley & Michael Lachowski's simple lines display untoward rhythm & melody, respectively. Curtis Crowe bangs away so obdurately it's hard to understand why he didn't become rich. Vanessa Briscoe Hay barks & brays whatever incantatory phrases seem called for. Timeless. Cool." - Robert Christgau