Milwaukee-based duo The Pulltops balance moody synth-led introspection and bursting rock anthemics on “Carry On.” The track also excels in its fierce lyrical sentiments, encouraging one to reclaim their own path and rise above tumult. Still, lines like “you give me the courage and the stregnth, to knock down all these walls,” also suggest the power of a companion, who can help find “the road to better days.” It makes for another rousing production from The Pulltops, impressing in the past with tracks like “Red Eye Open Sky” and “Ain’t Home Anymore.”
“The pain in me is real / I feel it all the time,” the opening vocals lament, melding with moody synths for a sound that initially conjures shades of Depeche Mode. A more anthemic vocal swell takes hold thereafter, culminating in the “it’s you I need with me,” yearning as moody guitars enter — at that point, bearing a likeness to New Order. These past couple references to ’80s legends speak to the strong production within “Carry On,” infusing a nostalgic invigoration within its artful blend of guitars and synths; the latter instrumentation shines especially during the mid-point, with blaring passion, as wordless vocals move into the “don’t be afraid,” encouragements. “Carry On” is another replay-inducing, melodic success from The Pulltops.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
