Pulley (band)
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Pulley is a California
n punk rock
band formed in 1994. The band is known for straightforward, hard-edged melodic punk rock.
'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. 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.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
n punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band formed in 1994. The band is known for straightforward, hard-edged melodic punk rock.
Band history
The band was formed upon vocalist Scott RadinskyScott Radinsky
Scott David Radinsky is the pitching coach of the Cleveland Indians.He is also a left-handed former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball, who had an 11-year career from – and –...
's departure from Ten Foot Pole
Ten Foot Pole
Ten Foot Pole is an American punk rock band, formerly on Epitaph Records.-History:Ten Foot Pole was founded in 1983 as Scared Straight.Scared Straight was a Nardcore Punk band from Simi Valley, California...
, 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
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
, among others). Pulley's initial lineup included Strung Out
Strung Out
Strung Out is a Californian punk rock band from Simi Valley, California, formed in 1992. They are known mainly for their musical style, which fuses aspects of punk rock and heavy metal to form their primary sound. They have released seven albums on Fat Wreck Chords and appeared on numerous...
drummer Jordan Burns, guitarist Jim Cherry ( former bassist of Strung Out and, later, Zero Down
Zero Down
Zero Down was a punk rock trio formed by former Strung Out bassist Jim Cherry, former Down by Law drummer Milo Todesco and former War Called Peace guitarist John McCree...
), guitarist Mike Harder, and former Face to Face
Face to Face (punk band)
Face to Face is an American pop punk band from Victorville, California formed in 1991 by frontman Trever Keith. Originally known as "Zero Tolerance", Keith had been the only constant member of the band during their years of touring and recording albums. The group was initially signed by Dr. Strange...
bassist Matt Riddle
Matt Riddle
Matt Riddle is an American punk rock bassist. He was the original bass player for Face to Face, which was founded in Victorville, California, in the early 1990s. After the band's major-label debut "Big Choice" was released in 1995, Riddle parted ways with Face to Face due to personal conflicts...
. Pulley's debut album, Esteem Driven Engine
Esteem Driven Engine
Esteem Driven Engine is the first full-length album by the punk rock band Pulley.-Track listing:# "Cashed In" – 2:12# "Crawl" – 2:10# "Eyes Open Wide" – 2:48# "Wok Inn" – 2:24# "Four Walls" – 3:18# "One Shot" – 1:55# "Barf" – 2:22...
, was released in 1996 by Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...
. Riddle later joined No Use for a Name
No Use for a Name
No Use for a Name is a punk rock band from San Jose, California, United States formed in 1987 by Chris Dodge , Steve Papoutsis , Rory Koff and John Meyers...
full-time and was replaced by Tyler Rebbe. Follow-ups included 60 Cycle Hum
60 Cycle Hum
60 Cycle Hum is the second full-length album by the punk rock band Pulley.-Track listing:# "If" – 2:09# "Locked Away" – 1:57# "Havasu" – 2:07# "Reality" – 2:08# "Mandingo" – 1:40# "Scab" – 0:56...
(1997), @ !* (1999), Together Again for the First Time
Together Again For The First Time
Together Again for the First Time is the fourth full-length album by the punk rock band Pulley.-Track listing:# "In Search" – 2:11# "Hooray For Me" – 2:18# "History Repeats Itself" – 2:28# "Fuel" – 2:12# "Empty" – 2:42...
(2001), and Matters
Matters
Matters is the fifth full-length album by the punk rock band Pulley.-Track listing:# "A Bad Reputation" – 2:54# "Blindfold" – 2:43# "Huber Breeze" – 2:25# "Insects Destroy" – 3:20# "Looking Back" – 2:48# "Poltergeist" – 2:16...
(2004). On July 30, 2008, Pulley announced a follow up EP to Matters, entitled Time-Insensitive Material
Time-Insensitive Material
Time-Insensitive Material is the first EP released by the punk rock band Pulley. It also marks the first release on the band's own record label, X-Members.-Track listing:# "The Never Ending" – 3:16# "Ghost Inside My Skin" – 3:21# "Mandarin" – 3:54...
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
Matt Hyde
Matt Hyde is an American producer, engineer, mixer and musician.From 1982-1985 he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. While still at Berklee he started to get experience in Pyramid recording studio in Boston...
. 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. 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
The Long And The Short Of It
The Long And The Short Of It is the second EP released by the punk rock band Pulley, and is set for a release of June 28th 2011. The physical EP and 7 inch vinyl record will be released by Edmonton record label, When's Lunch Records, while the digital distribution of the record will be managed by...
, on June 28, 2011. The band also stated plans to release their new full length album in early 2012.
Band members
- Scott RadinskyScott RadinskyScott David Radinsky is the pitching coach of the Cleveland Indians.He is also a left-handed former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball, who had an 11-year career from – and –...
– lead vocals - Mike Harder – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Jim Blowers – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Tyler Rebbe – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- "Metal Bob" Gilmore – drums
Studio albums
- Esteem Driven EngineEsteem Driven EngineEsteem Driven Engine is the first full-length album by the punk rock band Pulley.-Track listing:# "Cashed In" – 2:12# "Crawl" – 2:10# "Eyes Open Wide" – 2:48# "Wok Inn" – 2:24# "Four Walls" – 3:18# "One Shot" – 1:55# "Barf" – 2:22...
(1996) - 60 Cycle Hum60 Cycle Hum60 Cycle Hum is the second full-length album by the punk rock band Pulley.-Track listing:# "If" – 2:09# "Locked Away" – 1:57# "Havasu" – 2:07# "Reality" – 2:08# "Mandingo" – 1:40# "Scab" – 0:56...
(1997) - @ !* (1999)
- Together Again for the First TimeTogether Again For The First TimeTogether Again for the First Time is the fourth full-length album by the punk rock band Pulley.-Track listing:# "In Search" – 2:11# "Hooray For Me" – 2:18# "History Repeats Itself" – 2:28# "Fuel" – 2:12# "Empty" – 2:42...
(2001) - MattersMattersMatters is the fifth full-length album by the punk rock band Pulley.-Track listing:# "A Bad Reputation" – 2:54# "Blindfold" – 2:43# "Huber Breeze" – 2:25# "Insects Destroy" – 3:20# "Looking Back" – 2:48# "Poltergeist" – 2:16...
(2004)