Released 25 years ago this October
Together Again for the First Time
Pulley · 2001
29 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
A frenetic blend of hardcore punk energy and introspective lyrics, pulsing with urgency and raw emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hooray for Me — This track exemplifies Pulley's ability to combine catchy hooks with pointed social commentary, encapsulating a sense of irony and self-reflection.
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History Repeats — With its driving rhythm and poignant lyrics about cyclical struggles, this song stands out as an anthem for resilience amid adversity.
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Silenced — The emotional weight of this track is amplified by its dynamic shifts, making it a powerful exploration of inner turmoil and societal pressures.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and energy but has some unevenness in execution and depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a relentless tempo, with tracks averaging around two to three minutes each, creating a sense of urgency.
- Several songs feature abrupt transitions between sections, often shifting from fast-paced verses to slower, introspective choruses.
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- quick, energetic bursts
- short, punchy listening sessions
- introspective yet vibrant moods
- dynamic, engaging storytelling
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Together Again for the First Time is Pulley's fourth studio album and marks their continued evolution in the hardcore punk scene. Following their previous album, 1999's Matters, this record showcases a tighter sound and more polished production while retaining their signature intensity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Strung Out· No Use for a Name· Lagwagon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In Search 2:11
- 2 Hooray for Me 2:18
- 3 History Repeats 2:28
- 4 Fuel 2:11
- 5 Empty 2:42
- 6 Lost Trip 2:29
- 7 Touched 2:57
- 8 Runaway 2:50
- 9 The Ocean Song 2:56
- 10 Destiny 0:19
- 11 Leather Face 1:40
- 12 Same Sick Feeling 2:01
- 13 Silenced 2:46
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