Pulling Punches


"Pulling Punches" is a song by the English singer-songwriter David Sylvian. It was released on 22 October 1984 by Virgin Records as the third single from his debut solo studio album Brilliant Trees. The single peaked at No. 56 on the UK singles chart.

Critical reception

In Sylvian's 2012 biography by Martin Power, the song was described as "a jarring, and at times barbed funk work-out".

Track listings

7"
  1. "Pulling Punches" – 3:02
  2. "Backwaters" – 4:49
12"
  1. "Pulling Punches" – 5:01
  2. "Backwaters" – 4:49