Back Of My Mind
Ride, 2025
8/10
The Arkansas native Drew Pulliam pens an album of songs based on relationships, where plenty of southern spirit enters the indie-rock nods.
The title track leads with Pulliam’s falsetto and warm guitar, as dense bouts enter the soft versus firm gestures, and “Samson’s Song” follows with cozy acoustic guitar guiding the warm folk climate.
Landing in the middle, the fluid piano of “Pristine Girl” suits the expressive singing and relatable storytelling, while “Kickback Kind” is a harmonic album highlight that’s melodic and carries a slight jangle, too.
Close to the end, the meticulous guitar playing of “Lula” aligns with gentle singing that picks up steam near the end, and “Too Many” finishes with intimacy and heartfelt songwriting with just flowing guitar and sincere singing.
Pulliam is just 20 years old, but plays like an old soul. He spent his early years playing piano and guitar on a home stage, and the influence from artists like Leonard Cohen, The Lumineers, Ray LaMontagne and The Avett Brothers makes for a very universal appeal.
Travels well with: Arts Fishing Club- Human Part 1; Josh Lovelace- Shelters