From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia PulpBackground informationOrigin,Years active1978–2002Associated actsMembersFormer membersTim AllcardPeter BoamPeter DaltonWayne FurnissSteven HavenhandDavid HinklerSimon HinklerDavid LockwoodMichael ParamoreJamie PinchbeckJimmy SellersMark SwiftPhillip ThompsonGary WilsonPulp were an English band formed in in 1978. Upon their split in 2002, their lineup consisted of (vocals, guitar), (keyboards), (guitar), (bass) and (drums).Throughout the 1980s, the band struggled to find success, but gained prominence in the UK in the mid-1990s with the release of the albums in 1994 and particularly in 1995, which reached the number one spot in the.
Different Class spawned four top ten singles, including ' and ', both of which reached number two in the. Pulp's musical style during this period consisted of influenced pop-rock coupled with '-style lyrics.
And the band became major figures in the movement, and were nominated for the in 1994 for His 'n' Hers; they won the prize in 1996 for Different Class. They headlined the Pyramid Stage of the.Their next album, was not released for another three years. After their last album in 2001, the band entered an extended hiatus.
As of October 2003, Pulp had sold over 10 million records. AdvertisementsEarly years: 1978–1983A 15-year-old Jarvis Cocker and his friend Peter Dalton, who was 14, conceived the band at in Sheffield. Cocker's original preference was to name the band after the film starring, though it was decided that this was too short. Instead, the two took inspiration from a copy of the which listed the coffee bean in its commodity index.
Cocker and Dalton used this, with a slight spelling change, and the band became 'Arabacus'. Early rehearsals took place in Cocker's house and featured Cocker, Dalton and Dalton's younger brother Ian.
After finally deciding on 'Arabacus Pulp', a fixed line-up was then established: Cocker, Dalton and two friends of theirs, David Lockwood and Mark Swift. The band played their first public gig at in July 1980. Later in 1980, Cocker met future member, who recognised Cocker from his charismatic sales techniques in his part-time job at the local.Their musical style at this time was varied, approximately described as 'a cross between and '. A local fanzine also noted this eclecticism, describing their sound 'as if they listen to the show every night in an endless quest for influences'. Indeed, in October 1981, they gave a to Peel, who granted them a. The session was a giant leap forward for the young band, who became well-known on the local music scene as a result. The tracks recorded were in the typical of the time (cf.
These tracks were released in 2006 on compilation.Despite the exposure on national radio, success was not forthcoming and, apart from Cocker, most of the core line-up left for university. Soon, a new set of musicians was gathered: Simon Hinkler (who later joined and produced ), David Hinkler, Wayne Furniss, Peter Boam, Gary Wilson, and Cocker's sister, Saskia. They managed to get enough local backing to record a mini-album in late 1982, entitled (the title was a pun on, as if they band were preaching to the audience ), which was released in April 1983.
This largely consisted of, romantic pop songs influenced by and was a change of direction from the Peel Sessions a few years earlier. The album was later released by records.It was not commercially successful and fame was elusive. Pulp continued to seek commercial success, even to the point of recording a single, 'Everybody's Problem'/'There Was', which demonstrated a style shift advised by Red Rhino's Tony Perrin who had convinced Cocker that he 'could write commercial songs like '. This approach failed and Cocker became unhappy with his chosen musical direction. He was set to break up the band and go to university himself before a practice with (violin, guitar, vocals) and (drums) led to the establishment of a new, more experimental, artier, and noisier direction for Pulp.
They were subsequently augmented by (bass) and Tim Allcard (keyboards, saxophone, poetry). Independent days: 1984–1991The new incarnation of Pulp survived a number of ill-fated gigs (including one at a rugby club at which ended in a riot ) before Allcard left to be replaced on keyboards by Magnus Doyle's sister. Following her first performance with the band, they were signed to. Soon after signing to Fire, in November 1985, Cocker fell out of a window while trying to impress a girl with a impression and ended up in hospital, temporarily requiring the use of an wheelchair in which he appeared during concerts. Pulp's relationship with Fire Records was tempestuous and Cocker admitted later that the band only accepted the deal as it 'was the only offer on the table'. During this period, the singles ' and ' were released.Pulp's next major release was (1987), an album recorded in one week due to record label pressure.
Cocker was irritated, and remarked that 'the songs could've been done a lot better if we'd have had a bit more time.' The release of Freaks ended up being delayed for a year, and the record was not well received. The album's darker style may be considered the antithesis of the happy and optimistic It. When Freaks failed to be a success, Pulp recorded tracks with FON, a Sheffield-based label.
A single called 'Death Comes To Town' was due to be released by FON in early 1988, but this relationship disintegrated and the release was cancelled. It was during this time that Cocker was taking a part-time at. This led to him leaving for London to study film at, effectively folding the band.The fold was short-lived however., a regular at their Sheffield and London gigs, was also studying in London and was asked to join the band as a bass player. The line-up now consisted of Cocker, Mackey, Senior, Candida Doyle, (drums). In mid-1989, they began recording another album for Fire, this time with a bigger budget and production from, called. This was a progression of the style of Freaks, with -esque ballads on side one and a infused track-listing on side two.
The disparate styles can be attributed to Cocker and Mackey's different and changing tastes; Mackey introduced Cocker to which led to them both going to, while Cocker introduced Mackey to ' and '. Like Freaks, the release of Separations was delayed, to an extent lessening the potential impact. In the meantime, however, in 1991, a 12' recording - ' became music periodical 's single of the week. Described it in his review as 'a throbbing ferment of nightclub soul and teen opera'.
Furthermore, ' began to be mentioned in the mainstream press, heralding a turning point in Pulp's quest for fame. Commercial height: 1992–1996 Problems listening to this file?
See media help.Pulp's repertoire was growing rapidly. Tracks such as 'Babies', 'Space' and 'She's a Lady' were being played live throughout 1991 and in October of that year, they played their first overseas gig, a concert organised by French magazine.
However, the band were still frustrated that Separations still had not seen a release and so Pulp left Fire and signed to imprint, in 1992. Buoyed by a changing musical current, in June 1992 Pulp released ' on Gift while Fire finally released Separations in the same month.
Made 'O.U' a single of the week alongside ' by, another prominent new band. Pulp then signed to, who jointly released (with Gift) the singles ' and ' to increasing chart success.
Next were the singles ' and their first top 40 hit on the, ', which were put out as full Island releases. These singles were followed by the -produced album, (1994), which reached number nine on the and was nominated for the.This sudden increase in popularity was helped by the massive media interest in alongside acts such as Suede, and, with Pulp supporting the latter in a 1994 tour of the United States. 1995 saw the peak of Pulp's fame, with the release of their number two single on the UK Singles Chart, ', in May 1995 and their performance in June at the (standing in for at the last minute). A double-a side single, ', was to precede the release of their next album, (1995). Upon the release of 'Sorted for E's and Wizz', the printed a front-page story headed 'BAN THIS SICK STUNT' which called the song 'pro-drugs' and called for the single to be banned.
The single had an inlay which showed how to conceal amphetamines in a 'wrap'. The wave of publicity created by this controversy helped the song reach number two on the UK Single Charts.Released in October 1995, Different Class garnered significant critical praise and debuted at the top of the UK Album Chart. This was the first album featuring Pulp fan-club president, who became a permanent member of the band on guitar and keyboards. The album followed similar themes to their previous work with observances of life expressed through Cocker's sexualised, sometimes dark and witty lyrics.
Other singles released from Different Class were 'Disco 2000' and ', which reached numbers seven and ten respectively in the UK. In 1996, Different Class won the.It was at this time that Cocker gained significant media exposure due to an infamous prank at the 1996, where he invaded the stage in protest during pop singer 's performance of ' and 'wiggled his backside' at the audience.
After complaints by Jackson and his entourage, Cocker spent the night in police cells accused of assaulting the child performers. However, with British comedian and former solicitor acting as legal representation, he was released without charge. This incident propelled Cocker into great controversy in the UK and elsewhere, and Pulp's record sales soared as a result. The event also coincided with the beginning of their first arena tour and the Daily Mirror, who had attacked the band months earlier, set up a 'Justice for Jarvis' campaign backing his actions and carried out a stunt at Pulp's gig on 29 February, handing out free T-shirts. The NME described Cocker's actions as a 'great publicity stunt' which was 'creative, subversive and very, very funny', while described Cocker as, 'arguably the Fifth Most Famous Man In Britain' and suggested he should be.However, domestic attention was not equalled in the rest of the world, though they gained exposure in the US thanks to 'Mile End', a song included in the 1996 Academy Award–nominated film. Late career: 1997–2002 Problems listening to this file?
See media help.It was during this period of intense fame and tabloid scrutiny that long time member and major innovator in the band's sound, Russell Senior decided to leave the band saying 'it wasn't creatively rewarding to be in Pulp anymore'. The band were due to begin working on a new album in late 1996. However, Cocker was having difficulty with the celebrity lifestyle, battling cocaine addiction and a breakup of a long-term relationship. When the band came to begin work on the next album, they had only one song - 'Help The Aged'.
This creative inertia meant the band took over a year to finish the next record. Indeed, it was Cocker's disillusionment with his long-desired wish for fame that made up much of the subject matter of the, which was released in March 1998. The album took a darker and more challenging tone than that of Different Class and lyrical topics - (the title track), ('Glory Days') and ('The Fear') - were dealt with more earnestly than on previous records. This shift in style meant This Is Hardcore received mixed critical and commercial reactions. Also in 1998, Pulp collaborated with on the song 'Like A Friend' for the soundtrack to the movie.Pulp then spent a few years 'in the wilderness' before reappearing in 2001 with a new album,. The extended period between the release of This is Hardcore and We Love Life is partly attributed to having initially recorded the songs which comprise the album and being dissatisfied with the results.
Subsequent interviews also suggested interpersonal and artistic differences, including managing the fallout of the Britpop/ Different Class era. Legendary singer/songwriter eventually agreed to produce the record and this symbolised a new phase in Cocker and Pulp's development. The record was lighter in tone to This is Hardcore, with a more pastoral tone.Pulp subsequently undertook a tour of the National Parks in the UK, even playing a show as far North as in Scotland., the Sheffield based singer/songwriter, was also present on various dates on this tour. In 2002 the band announced that they were leaving their label, Island. A greatest hits package was released: with one new track. It is unclear whether this was the band's decision or released to satisfy contractual agreements. A, Auto, was organised (held at Rotherham's centre) where they played their last gig before embarking on a hiatus from which they are yet to emerge.
On hiatus: 2002–presentCocker was involved in a number of one-offs and side projects, including the group with and the film where he fronted a group which included Steve Mackey and members of. Also in 2007, Cocker appeared on 's album giving vocals to the two tracks 'One Hell Of A Party' and 'The Duelist'. His first solo album, with the participation of Mackey, was released to critical acclaim in November 2006. Also, Candida Doyle has performed live with Cocker on his solo tours. Mackey has produced tracks on the debut album by, and on by, both of which were critically well-received. He has also produced tracks for and.On 11 September 2006 the band re-released three of their albums ( His 'n' Hers, Different Class, and This Is Hardcore), each with a bonus disc of B-sides, demos and rarities.
On 23 October 2006 a 2CD set compiling all of Pulp's Sessions from 1982 to 2001 was released. In a March 2007 interview with magazine The Trip Wire, Cocker was sceptical about Pulp's future, saying he wasn't against it completely, but couldn't see a point in reuniting the band at the moment.In June 2009, Cocker stated in an article in that he had no intention of reuniting the band but suggested that a financial incentive might sway him. He added that he would be watching how well Blur's comeback performances was received at the Glastonbury Festival.In October 2009, reported that Pulp were considering playing. Cocker said ' means an awful lot to me, I would love to play there again,' he said. 'We've talked about it, there we go, there'll be a band reunion.'
However, Cocker soon denied the rumours. He told: 'Pulp have no plans to get back together. Someone asked me if I fancied playing at the 40th anniversary of, I said yes, they twisted that into a 'Pulp reform' story.
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the band's official site, still online but dormant since 2003Pulp Tim Allcard Peter Boam Peter Dalton Wayne Furniss Steven Havenhand David Hinkler Simon Hinkler David Lockwood Jamie Pinchbeck Jimmy Sellers Mark Swift Phillip Thompson Gary WilsonStudio albums. Pulp is a band from in.
The lead singer, Jarvis Cocker, started the band in 1978. For a long time, Jarvis found life as a musician hard. However, in 1994, he and his band became famous when their album called his ' His and Hers' became popular in the. They had three more albums and a number of singles before the band split up in 2001.Albums by Pulp1994 - His 'N' Hers (Number 9 in the UK music charts)1995 - Different Class (Number 1 in the UK music charts)1996 - Countdown 1992-1983 (Number 10 in the UK music charts)1998 - This Is Hardcore (Number 1 in the UK music charts)2001 - We Love Life (Number 6 in the UK music charts).