Pylon - Gyrate [Multi-Color Splatter]

In the late 1970s, Athens, Georgia was buzzing with a raw but sophisticated music scene. The start of the decade began producing new sounds from bands like the B-52's, R.E.M., and art-rock luminaries Pylon.

Before they were a band, the members of Pylon were art school students at the University of Georgia: energized by big ideas about art and creativity. In 1980, the band released their debut record, Gyrate, and began touring across the country in support of the release. Following the critical reception of Gyrate, Pylon returned to the studio.

They gleefully deconstructed their songs and reassembled them in new forms, revealing a group of self-described non-musicians who had gradually but visibly transformed into real musicians. The resulting album was Chomp.

Now, more than three decades later, both studio recordings have been remastered from their original audio tapes and are ready for release on New West Records. Gyrate is now available again and pressed on multi-color splattered vinyl.