W: Alice Ingles

Erotic Secrets of Pompeii's second album, Pitchfork Libra, released on October 2, 2025, has been received as an ambitious and complex evolution of their unique sound. The band maintains its signature style of angular art rock and transgressive post-punk, with critics frequently describing the work as "apocalyptic lounge music" and "chaotic wonk rock." The album is conceptual, structured as a "ritual" that explores the eternal cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, and is heavily influenced by the occultist and rocket engineer Jack Parsons. Tracks like the ecstatic opener "Ten Ton Delirium" and the glam-infused "Speak Medieval" showcase a manic energy, while others, such as "Zygote," explore more atmospheric territories. Overall, Pitchfork Libra is praised for its theatricality, intellectual depth, and unique fusion of high-concept themes with frantic, unpredictable musicianship.

 Pitchfork Libra appears to be a thrillingly eccentric and intellectually challenging listen, cementing Erotic Secrets of Pompeii's reputation as one of the more original and theatrical bands in the UK art-rock scene. It's an album that rewards multiple listens to digest its musical complexity and lyrical depth.