"Pylon" is the 15th studio album by English post-punk band, Killing Joke. It was released on 23rd October 2015 under the Spinefarm Records label. The band members involved in the making of this album include Jaz Coleman, Kevin "Geordie" Walker, Martin "Youth" Glover, and Paul Ferguson. The album was produced by Killing Joke and Tom Dalgety.
In terms of reception, "Pylon" received wide critical acclaim and was regarded as one of the band's strongest and most cohesive efforts in years. It was appreciated for its consistent powerful energy and apocalyptic lyrics, which preserve the group's legacy while being relevant to contemporary times.
The lead single "I Am The Virus" was released ahead of the album in September 2015. Musically, the album maintains the band's signature mix of punk rock and electronic music, with elements of heavy metal, synthesizers and industrial rock.
This 10-track album follows the band's previous release "MMXII." With Pylon, Killing Joke continues to express their vehement socio-political commentary, criticizing societal issues, which has been a pivotal aspect of their music since their formation in 1978. This album further reinstates their standing as one of the most influential and innovative bands of the post-punk scene.
