@#!*
Pulley · 1999
30 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
Explosive hardcore punk energy collides with sharp, irreverent lyrics that capture the frustration of everyday life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Working Class Whore — This opening track sets the tone with its driving guitar riffs and biting commentary on societal expectations, making it an immediate standout.
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Over It — With its catchy hooks and anthemic chorus, this track exemplifies Pulley's ability to blend melody with hardcore intensity, appealing to both punk purists and mainstream audiences.
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Nothing to Lose — The song's frantic pace and relatable themes of defiance resonate powerfully, encapsulating the frustrations of youth culture at the time.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic compositions with sharp lyrics, maintaining a distinct hardcore punk sound while showing some evolution.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
- Lyrically, the album employs sharp and irreverent commentary on everyday frustrations, with several tracks featuring call-and-response vocal patterns.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brief energetic listening sessions
- reflective moments between tracks
- quick bursts of intensity
- dynamic emotional shifts
- front-loaded engaging experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, @#!* marks Pulley's third studio album and showcases their evolution from a local California punk band to a more established act. Following their previous releases, this album solidified their signature sound while addressing themes of social discontent that resonated with fans during a robust punk revival.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Strung Out· No Use for a Name· Lagwagon
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Gone
A shift in perspective occurs as the narrator confronts feelings of abandonment directly, capturing a moment of vulnerability amid the chaos.
This direct appeal contrasts with the usual aggression found throughout the album, highlighting emotional depth that adds complexity to their sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Working Class Whore 3:35
- 2 Soberbeah 2:18
- 3 Pie 3:14
- 4 Gone 2:25
- 5 Over It 2:55
- 6 Darkside 2:22
- 7 Nothing to Lose 3:04
- 8 Second Best 1:53
- 9 Just for Me 2:01
- 10 Dog’s Life 2:06
- 11 Sick 2:22
- 12 Intro‐Outro 2:02
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