SONG: "Pick Pocket"
ARTIST: The Vacancies
ALBUM: "Gutpunch"
YEAR: 2002
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Cleveland, Ohio
YEARS ACTIVE: 1998 - 2018
WHAT I THINK THE SONG IS ABOUT:
The song addresses a relationship or situation where someone subtly and deceptively drains you of your energy, emotions, or resources while acting like a friend. Like a physical pickpocket, the perpetrator operates in plain sight, stealing from you without you realizing it until the damage is already done.
THE VACANCIES DISCOGRAPHY (Full length albums only):
2002 - Gutpunch (Smog Veil Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2005 - A Beat Missing Or A Silence Added (Blackheart Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2007 - Tantrum (Blackheart Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
MY THOUGHTS ON THE VACANCIES:
The Vacancies formed as a band back in 1998, hailing from Cleveland, Ohio. Their sound is a nod to old school punk bands like The Ramones, The Clash and The Dead Boys. The band released their debut full length album back in 2002, titled "Gutpunch". After appearing as an opening act for Joan Jett, she was so impressed by the band's live energy that she signed them to her own label, Blackheart Records. The band's first release with Blackheart would be 2005's "A Beat Missing Or A Silence Added". The Vacancies' most recent release would be their 2007 album "Tantrum". By 2008, The Vacancies had basically broken up. In 2018, the band did get back together to play a short 20 year anniversary tour. Other than that, there has been no other activity for The Vacancies. As I said earler, The Vacancies were heavily influenced by old school punk rock bands. They do have a little "garage punk" to their style as well. They never really crossed over as a band. It was definitely a jolt in the arm for the band to have Joan Jett endorse them because she is a true legend but even that couldn't put the band over the top. I got into The Vacancies from their 2007 album "Tantrum". It's a good album and they are a good band but it's nothing that stands apart from anything else out there. I could definitely see why Joan Jett liked their energy however as they definitely feel like an energetic band.
SIMILAR ARTISTS:
The Ducky Boys
Born To Lose
Far From Finished
The Blue Bloods
Pistol Grip
TEN THE VACANCIES SONGS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
1. Sick Modern Era
2. Below Merlot
3. Save Yourself
4. Saturday Saints
5. Headcase
6. Strummer
7. I Wanna Be There
8. Radio Revolution
9. Children Of The Century
10. Compound
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