The debut single from Pulp, "Freaks" is a stark, angular piece of post-punk that bears little resemblance to the Britpop anthems they would later become known for. It showcased a raw, experimental side to the band that was largely unheard by the wider public at the time.
- "Freaks" was released in 1987, preceding their debut album 'It' by several months.
- The single was released on the independent label Fire Records, which also put out early singles by bands such as Thenocześnie and The Jazz Butcher.
- "Freaks" and its B-side "She's a Living" were recorded in a single session at Sheffield's Square One studio with engineer Gary Maughan.
Pulp are a band from Sheffield, England, known for their smart, catchy, and often confrontational indie rock. They were formed in 1978 and went through many lineup changes and stylistic shifts before finding wider success in the 1990s.
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