Pulley
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- Artist: Pulley
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- Release Date: March 23, 1999
- Type: Lyrics are included with the album
- Genre: Rock
Review
The members of Pulley spent more time together in the studio crafting their third album than any of their previous records, and it shows -- Pulley is their tightest, hardest-hitting album yet. There is little of the jokey, throwaway humor that popped up on their debut; nearly all the lyrics deal with the sort of inward-looking angst that punk-influenced bands like Husker Du and Nirvana popularized. Even if there can be a certain sameness to some of the melodic progressions, Pulley overall is a workmanlike effort from seasoned veterans who have learned how to work together and have been making this sort of music for a long time. ~ Steve Huey, Rovi| Pulleralarm (2000 Album by People Alive) | |
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- Genres: Rock
Biography
The Southern California punk revival band Pulley was formed upon vocalist Scott Radinsky's departure from Ten Foot Pole, brought about by that band's desire for a singer with a full-time focus on music (Radinsky is also a major-league relief pitcher and has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, among others). Pulley's initial lineup included drummer Jordan Burns (also ex-Ten Foot Pole), who was in the pre-Ten Foot Pole band Scared Straight with Radinsky and also gigs with Strung Out; guitarist Jim Cherry, formerly the bassist of Strung Out; guitarist Mike Harder, who served a brief stint in Scared Straight; and bassist Matt Riddle, formerly of Face to Face. Pulley's debut, Esteem Driven Engine, was released in 1996 by Epitaph; Riddle joined No Use for a Name full-time afterward and was replaced by Tyler Rebbe. Follow-up 60 Cycle Hum appeared in 1997, and their eponymous third album in 1999. Cherry exited Pulley's lineup before the guys began work on fall 2001's Together Again for the First Time. (Sadly, he passed away as the result of a lifelong heart condition the following summer.) As their first album without producer Ryan Greene behind the controls, Matters -- produced instead by Matt Hyde (Slayer, No Doubt) -- followed in April 2004. By this time, the band comprised Radinsky, Harder, Rebbe, drummer Tony Palermo, and guitarist Jim Blowers. ~ Steve Huey, RoviWikipedia on Answers.com:
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Pulley (band)
| Pulley | |
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| Origin | Simi Valley, California |
| Genres | Punk rock |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | X-Members - When's Lunch Records - Epitaph |
| Associated acts | Ten Foot Pole, Strung Out, Face to Face, 22 Jacks, Zero Down, Millencolin |
| Website | Official Website |
| Members | |
| Scott Radinsky Mike Harder Jim Blowers Tyler Rebbe Metal Bob |
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| Past members | |
| Jordan Burns Jim Cherry Matt Riddle Tony Palermo |
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Pulley is a Californian punk rock band formed in 1994. The band is known for straightforward, hard-edged melodic punk rock.
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Band history
The band was formed upon vocalist Scott Radinsky's departure from Ten Foot Pole, brought about by that band's desire for a singer with a full-time focus on music (Radinsky was also a major-league relief pitcher and has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, among others). Pulley's initial lineup included Strung Out drummer Jordan Burns, guitarist Jim Cherry ( former bassist of Strung Out and, later, Zero Down), guitarist Mike Harder, and former Face to Face bassist Matt Riddle. Pulley's debut album, Esteem Driven Engine, was released in 1996 by Epitaph Records. Riddle later joined No Use for a Name full-time and was replaced by Tyler Rebbe. Follow-ups included 60 Cycle Hum (1997), @ !* (1999), Together Again for the First Time (2001), and Matters (2004). On July 30, 2008, Pulley announced a follow up EP to Matters, entitled Time-Insensitive Material which was released on March 24, 2009 on the band's own label, X-Members.
In December 2010, Pulley announced plans to enter the studio in January 2011 to record a new album with producer Matt Hyde. However, there is no word on what label will be releasing the record or if it will be self-released by the band like the Time-Insensitive Material EP.[1] On January 2, 2011, the band announced on their Facebook, recording would begin on January 14; however, on January 6, they posted a message on their Facebook saying, "It's our final rehearsal tonight before we go into the studio to record. We got the song structures worked out so now we just have to play them over and over again, they say practice makes perfect." Once released, it will be their first proper studio album in 8 years, since 2004's Matters. On April 4, 2011, Pulley announced via their Facebook page that they would be releasing a new EP, The Long And The Short Of It, on June 28, 2011. The band also stated plans to release their new full length album in early 2012.
Band members
- Scott Radinsky – lead vocals
- Mike Harder – guitar
- Jim Blowers – guitar
- Tyler Rebbe – bass guitar
- "Metal Bob" Gilmore – drums
Discography
Studio albums
- Esteem Driven Engine (1996)
- 60 Cycle Hum (1997)
- @#!* (1999)
- Together Again for the First Time (2001)
- Matters (2004)
EPs
- Time-Insensitive Material (2009)
- The Long And The Short Of It (2011)
Splits
- The Slackers/Pulley Split (2004)
References
External links
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