Pylon

When Rolling Stone named Athens, Georgia's R.E.M. as America's best band in 1987 - the same year they scored their first Top 10 hit and appeared in a documentary about the music of the city they formed in, they were quick to correct that record, giving the honor to Pylon, an alt-rock quartet that had been broken up for four years at that point. New West Records is now honoring the Pylon legacy with Pylon Box, a new 4LP set that collects the group's first two, newly-remastered albums, 1980's Gyrate and 1983's Chomp - plus a new compilation of rare and unreleased cuts and the unheard Razz Tape, the group's first-ever recording that predates their 1979 debut single. It also Includes a 200-page hardcover book featuring unseen images and a definitive history featuring quotes from surviving members of the band plus testimonials from members of R.E.M., The B-52's, Gang Of Four, Sonic Youth, Interpol and more.  The vinyl version is due November 6, with a CD edition to follow next March.  Check it out on Bandcamp!