Pulsars

by The Pulsars

Overview

Chicago producer Dave Trumfio's style has always revolved around adding a dose of new-wave techie geekiness to the pop structures the Pixies added to the rock canon -- nowhere is this more clear than on the self-titled release by the Pulsars, the band consisting of brothers Dave and Harry Trumfio. There's not a second of the recording that's designed to deliver anything but pure pop hooks -- the album's first single, "Tunnel Song," begins with a strong bass riff straight off of the Pixies' Trompe le Monde, then drifts into a hooky chorus with an almost Def Leppard sheen to it. When the brothers' gadget-heavy pop songs work, they're quite pleasant -- but unfortunately, the pop hooks come along with slick, polished production that occasionally threatens to turn the sound to cheese. ~ Nitsuh Abebe

Product Details

Release Date:	09/20/2024
Label:	Imports
UPC:	0798234006058
Rank:	84160

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Pulsars   Primary Artist
Herb Alpert   Guest Artist,Trumpet
Tony Visconti   Conductor
Paul Mertens   Sax (Tenor),Sax (Baritone)
Mike Hagler   Organ,Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Harry Trumfio   Drums,Keyboards,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Ralph Syverson   Voices
Gary Schepers   Tuba
Dave Trumfio   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards

Technical Credits

Scott Hull   Editing,Post Production
David Amlen   Engineer
Tony Visconti   Arranger
Ken Sluiter   Mixing,Engineer
Dave Trumfio   Programming,Mixing,Composer,Producer
Howie Weinberg   Mastering
Mike Hagler   Mixing,Engineer
Harry Trumfio   Programming
Marty Perez   Photography
Francesca Restrepo   Art Direction