[kj] [Leak] Pylon (2015)

Thu Oct 22 12:11:02 EDT 2015

Deluxe version actually has been leaked now, but I dare not share it in
case I upset people. I think we can all wait till tomorrow hehe

Remixes do sound good though : )

On 13 October 2015 at 06:52, adrianwason at btinternet.com <
adrianwason at btinternet.com> wrote:

> I see the De Luxe wasn't leaked!
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> From : bq at soundgardener.co.nz
> Date : 12/10/2015 - 17:49 (GMTDT)
> To : gathering at misera.net
> Subject : Re: [kj] [Leak] Pylon (2015)
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> *Geordie re-visits some of my favorite "Night Time / BTATS"-era guitar
> tones here*
>
> Curious Geords, The Man with the Yellow Axe J
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> *From:* Gathering [mailto:gathering-bounces at misera.net] *On Behalf Of *Rheinhold
> Squeegee
> *Sent:* Tuesday, 13 October 2015 3:05 a.m.
> *To:* A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!) <
> gathering at misera.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [kj] [Leak] Pylon (2015)
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> My (abbreviated) take:
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> 1. BPF gets to give his drums a right bashing. People will still complain
> that its not "tribal" enough, but KJ haven't been "tribal" since 1983. The
> drums stand out here; more so than on the previous two albums.
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>
> 2. Geordie re-visits some of my favorite "Night Time / BTATS"-era guitar
> tones here; "Big Buzz" is a standout as a result, as is "Into the Unknown."
> I've always liked their gentler, more melodic offerings. There are still a
> few "Geordie plays a riff and Jaz shouts the chorus" tracks for those
> seeking such things.
>
>
>
> 3. This album will be polarizing because its not "(reason)" enough. You
> can generally tell when a KJ fan first became acquainted with the band by
> what they hate. Subsequent deviations can be aggravating for persons who
> want KJ to only be one thing, i.e. "I first heard them on 'Pandemonium' and
> so I just want them to sound like that."
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> 4. Some will hate the production, and I've only heard it off a leak, but I
> like the noisy, shambolic vibe. I don't want KJ to sound "clean," like some
> metal album recorded on different continents. I like it when they're
> teetering on the edge. I suspect that some of the newer tracks will get
> initial workouts in the UK shows and then will subsequently fall off the
> setlist.
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> There's some good, accessible (not in a bad way) music here; I even played
> a few tracks for friends who didn't know KJ from a hole in the ground who
> liked what they heard. I bought extra tickets to the St Paul show just so I
> can give them away [image: 😉]
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>
> I am well pleased and satisfied, and looking forward to hearing the
> remaining five tracks.
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> *From:* Gathering <gathering-bounces at misera.net> on behalf of
> wessidetempest . <wessidetempest at hotmail.com>
> *Sent:* Monday, October 12, 2015 5:41 AM
> *To:* The Gathering
> *Subject:* Re: [kj] [Leak] Pylon (2015)
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>
>
> First glance - keep in mind I am listening to this on my 5 year old laptop
> at a lower volume to not wake up the kid and lady.
>
>
>
> Autonomous Zone - Good.  Yo can tell it will be better at a proper volume
> and/or stereo system. Someone mentioned the 2003 opener. I didn't get that
> kind of excitement but I hear it.
>
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> Dawn of the Hive - I was nervous at first. I thought it was going to be a
> later paint by numbers Killing Joke with chuggy guitar and growling. But it
> went off in a nice direction with the chorus. BPF YES!
>
> New Cold War - unfortunately it is not a Final Assault cover (my "band")
> but this seems to be inline with what they have been doing on the last 2
> albums. And that's not a complaint. Again the chorus takes a nice turn and
> not atypical Killing Joke
>
>
>
> Euphoria - I liked it from the first listen. As before it fits into their
> current style. And I can see this being their "radio" hit (however that is
> defined in this age). Some of the keyboarding harks back to BTATS, Night
> Time.
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>
> New Jerusalem - I am not sure. I get it. I could guess who led the charge
> with this song. Just not sure yet.  But again BPF. What a power. It could
> be one of the better ones.
>
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>
> War on Freedom - As of now the weakest one of the list. It's not bad. It's
> filler.
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> Big Buzz - This was one of the Geordie demos from long ago correct? Either
> way it is Geordie bliss. Again I get a a BTATS keyboarding (not a
> complaint).
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> Delete - BPF BPF BPF.
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> I Am the Virus - BPF AGAIN. The pvc, big platform boots and hair extension
> kids should love this song in the spooky clubs. It's a great song and
> Killing Joke can write these gems all day and night. It seems to hit all of
> the greatness of Killing Joke, drums, angular guitar. groovy bass with
> quirky keyboards. Jaz goes from singing to  growling.
>
>
>
> Into the Unknown - I'd be curious to hear how this works live. It's good.
> Works for me.
>
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>
> Overall it is a good album. As of now I think I like it better then MMXII.
> But I have had no problems with the last two releases. The criticisms I
> have is if I had to pick something. Someone mentioned Hossannas. I thought
> that could have been a great album. It had some of the best Geordie-isms
> ever. But it lacked in production and editing. And they were all out of
> their minds. In general all Killing Joke songs from EDVRE onward could trim
> some of the fat and this is no exception. 34 seconds to minute off of each
> song. But again that's looking for fault. Hossannas was the worst offender
> of that. The production does seem better. Or maybe their is less layering.
> I have been fine with the production of the last 2 records. Killing Joke,
> today, seems to not be a simple band to record. I cannot imagine a lo-fi
> recording of them today could sound good (they never really did that
> anyway).
>
>
>
> I am not sure if it will win any new fans (they probably got them with
> Absolute) but it will keep people happy and is a good record to tour on
>
>
>
> A solid B for me
>
>
>
> Chris
>
> Detroit
>
> 4 am and already to much coffee
>
>
>
> From: humanhybrid666 at gmail.com
> Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 20:23:27 +1300
> To: gathering at misera.net
> Subject: Re: [kj] [Leak] Pylon (2015)
>
> FUCKING EPIC is putting it mildly . . . !
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> "due to a lack of trained trumpeters, the end of the world has been
> postponed indefinitely..."
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> On Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 10:53 AM, Rob Moss <rob.moss at gmx.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks for sharing Paul
>
>
>
> It's an impressive record. Huge sound. Some really nice musical surprises
> and I'll concur that Paul is killing it
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>
> Songs still remind me of Hosannas era but with a more upbeat twist. Couple
> of them are too long though.
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> Really a good place to be in their career I think.
>
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> On 11 Oct 2015, at 05:46, Paul <dubecho at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I found this earlier online. I thought about sharing it or not, but
> figured it'll be out there anyway.
>
>
>
> You can wait till the 23rd, if you wish or enjoy now, your call. I know
> I'll still buy a physical copy, as will most of us on the list, but no
> doubt this will end up shared off the list too, not much can be done about
> that I guess.
>
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> Format 320kbps MP3
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> Killing Joke - Pylon (2015).zip
> <http://www91.zippyshare.com/v/oMecbCO2/file.html>
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