Winger "Pull (Japan, Atlantic Records, AMCY-540)"

Pull is the third studio album by American rock band Winger. The album was released in 1993 by Atlantic Records.

Replacing Beau Hill, Kip Winger took the production reins with the help of Mike Shipley, who had previously worked on Def Leppard's 1992 album, Adrenalize. With Winger and Shipley at the helm, the album's production was on a considerable budget and marked a significant change in Winger's sound, eschewing their glam metal 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 "Down Incognito" 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 In the Heart of the Young 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

All tracks are written by Kip Winger and Reb Beach (except where noted)

1. "Blind Revolution Mad" 5:25
2. "Down Incognito" 3:49
3. "Spell I'm Under" Kip Winger 3:55
4. "In My Veins" 3:14
5. "Junkyard Dog (Tears on Stone)" 6:54
6. "The Lucky One" 5:20
7. "In for the Kill" 4:13
8. "No Man's Land" 3:17
9. "Like a Ritual" 5:02
10. "Who's the One" 5:53

Japanese edition bonus track

1. "Hell to Pay" 3:24

Manufactured By MMG Inc., Tokyo, Japan. A Time Warner Company

All songs © 1993 EMI Virgin Music Inc./Blind Revolution Music/Pleasure Dome Music, ASCAP. Except "No Man's Land" © 1993 EMI Virgin Music Inc./Blind Revolution Music/Pleasure Dome Music, ASCAP/Dinger 'n Ollie Music, BMI.

Issued in a jewel case with a white tray and an obi. Includes an 16-page booklet of english lyrics & credits, along with an insert of Japanese commentary, English/Japanese track list & lyrics transcribed into Japanese except track 9 "Hell To Pay" is written in English.

Andreas Vollenweider appears courtesy of Sony Music, Inc.

Recording information:

Produced by Mike Shipley

Co-produced by Kip Winger

Recorded and mixed by Mike Shipley

Assisted by Mike Stock

Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, New York

Recorded and mixed at "Secret Sound - South Pacific"