5 Things to Know About Merzbow's Pulse Demon
- Pitchfork rated it 8.7 out of 10, calling it an “incomparable classic” and “the edge of music.”
- AllMusic gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars, showing a sharp divide among critics.
- The 2003 reissue of this noise classic split reviewers right down the middle.
- You either get Merzbow or you don’t—there is no middle ground.
- The album is a defining work of noise music, not meant for casual listening.