SONG: "One Shot" (acoustic)
ARTIST: Pulley
ALBUM: "Different Strings" EP
YEAR: 2021
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Simi Valley, California
YEARS ACTIVE: 1994 - present
WHAT I THINK THE SONG IS ABOUT:
“One Shot” by Pulley is a profound exploration of the pressures faced by artists in the music industry, emphasizing themes such as the fleeting nature of fame, resistance to commercialism, and the vital importance of authenticity. It serves as both a critique of industry practices and an encouragement for individuals to stay true to themselves amidst challenges.
PULLEY DISCOGRAPHY (Full length albums only):
1996 - Esteem Driven Engine (Epitaph Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
1997 - 60 Cycle Hum (Epitaph Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
1999 - @#!* (Epitaph Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2001 - Together Again For The First Time (Epitaph Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2004 - Matters (Epitaph Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2005 - Beyond Warped (Immergent Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2016 - No Change In The Weather (Cyber Tracks Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2021 - Encore (SBAM Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2022 - The Golden Life (SBAM Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
MY THOUGHTS ON PULLEY:
Pulley formed as a band back in 1994, hailing from Simi Valley, California. Lead singer Scott Radinsky was the frontman for the band Ten Foot Pole, but because he was also a Major League Baseball pitcher, that band wanted someone who was a full time member of the band. Radinsky's love for punk rock led him to form Pulley so he could continue releasing music in between baseball seasons. Pulley's debut full length album was released in 1996, titled "Esteem Driven Engine". This marked the beginning of a 5 album relationship with legendary punk label Epitaph Records. The band's sophomore effort was 1997's "60 Cycle Hum". 1999 saw the release of "@#!&", some people just call this album "Pulley". 2001 saw the band drop "Together Again For The First Time". This album features "The Ocean Song" which is just a punk rock anthem in my mind. One of my all time favorite songs. 2004's "Matters" ended the band's relationship with Epitaph. It would be 12 years between full length albums at this point for Pulley. They did release a few EP's in between but their next full length wouldn't come out till 2016, "No Change In The Weather". The band's most recent release was 2022's "The Golden Life". Pulley is one of my all time favorite bands. I always loved these guys. I think Scott Radinsky improved on what he did on early Ten Foot Pole material and for me, stamped Pulley as one of the best skate punk type bands in the world. I remember listening to their debut album at a listening station at the old Tower Records in Boston and being blown away! When I heard the first song, "If", off of their 2nd album, they had me hook, line and sinker! I also want to give these guys so much credit on their No Use For A Name cover "Black Box". They do an amazing job on that song and No Use is probably my favorite punk band of all time. What else can I say? Pulley is F'n awesome! These guys gotta be due for something new sooner rather than later. I can't wait!
SIMILAR ARTISTS:
Ten Foot Pole
Strung Out
Lagwagon
Good Riddance
No Use For A Name
TEN PULLEY SONGS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
1. The Ocean Song
2. If
3. Working Class Whore
4. Insects Destroy
5. Black Box (No Use For A Name cover)
6. In Search
7. Four Walls
8. Lonely
9. Different
10. The Long And The Short Of It
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