''Pull'' is the third studio album by American

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band Winger. The album was released in 1993 by Atlantic Records. It was produced by

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on a considerable budget and marked a significant change in Winger's sound, eschewing their

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anthems prevalent in their first two albums for a harder and more aggressive style of music with a good dose of socio-political leanings on tracks like "Blind Revolution Mad", "In for the Kill" and "Who's the One". The material was also less commercial and radio-friendly, evident especially in the track "Junkyard Dog (Tears on Stone)" incorporating contemporary heavy metal and progressive elements and clocking in at 6:54. The album is often regarded as the favourite among the group's fans, but in terms of sales figures the album was not as successful as the two first albums, peaking at #83 on Billboard's Album chart. However, the lead single "''

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''" reached #15 on the Mainstream rock Billboard chart. ''Pull'' was recorded by Winger as a trio, as guitarist/keyboardist Paul Taylor left the band after the ''

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'' tour in 1992. A bonus track called "Hell to Pay" was available on the Japanese version of the album. This track is also included on the 2001 compilation '' The Very Best of Winger''.

Track listing

Personnel

Band members

Kip Winger Charles Frederick Kip Winger (born June 21, 1961) is an American bass guitarist and singer, active as a member of the rock band Winger and as a solo artist. He initially gained notability as a member of Alice Cooper's band, contributing bass an ...

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, acoustic guitars,

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* Reb Beach –

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s, backing

Rod Morgenstein Rod Morgenstein (born April 19, 1953) is an American drummer and music educator. He is best known for his work with the rock bands Winger and Dixie Dregs. He also played with Fiona, Platypus, the Steve Morse Band, and Jelly Jam. He has als ...

– drums,

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, backing

Additional musicians

* Frank Latorre – harmonica on "Down Incognito" *

Alex Acuña Alejandro Neciosup Acuña (born December 12, 1944), known professionally as Alex Acuña, is a Peruvian-American drummer and percussionist. Background Born in Pativilca, Peru, Acuña played in local bands such as La Orquesta de los Hermanos Nec ...

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on "Like A Ritual" and "Who's The One"

Album credits

* Produced by

* Co-produced by

* Recorded and mixed by

* Assisted by Mike Stock * Mastered by

Ted Jensen Ted Jensen (born September 19, 1954) is an American mastering engineer, known for having mastered many recordings, including the Eagles' ''Hotel California'', Green Day's '' American Idiot'' and Norah Jones' ''Come Away with Me''. Biography T ...

at Sterling Sound, NYC * Recorded and mixed at "Secret Sound - South Pacific"

The Making of ''Pull''

''The Making of Pull'' was a VHS video released by Winger in 1993. It features home movie footage of the band in the studio recording the album ''Pull'', plus promo videos for the following songs: * "Down Incognito" * "Spell I’m Under" * "In My Veins" * "Who’s the One"

References

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