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The VSS
Post punk

Still not from San Diego since 1995.



San Francisco, California
United States

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   The VSS: General Info
Member Since1/24/2007
Band Websitehttp://thevss.com
Band MembersAndrew Rothbard - bass guitar/keyboards

Josh Hughes - guitars

Sonny Kay - vocals

Dave Clifford - drums
InfluencesNot being from San Diego.
Sounds LikeA band that's not from San Diego.
Record LabelGold Standard Labs, Hydra Head Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About The VSS
"THE VSS rose from the smoldering ashes of ANGEL HAIR in early 1995, and for two and a half years became a passionate punk-styled hybrid megaphone for social critique. They invented a fierce, highly unconventional sound unlike that of any other contemporary band. Theirs was a maelstrom of hard punk energy comprised of dissonant guitar, bass, drums and keyboards. While there's nothing all that unique anymore about an indie rock band mixing in a little electronics, there was something breathtakingly original about THE VSS — essentially a hardcore punk band — incorporating these elements. The result was something organic and angry and intensely human, but it was laced with a sharp, robotic edge. On all of their releases THE VSS effortlessly overstep the boundaries of all traditional rock formats (and that includes punk rock), producing one explosive sonic exorcism after another. Kay moans severely cryptic and poetic lyrics that are the aural equivalent of a Jackson Pollock piece painted with blood. Fans of all things punk and manic should immediately immerse their virgin ears in this treatment. Kay went on to start SUBPOENA THE PAST and YEAR FUTURE, while the band's other three members regrouped as SLAVES who later changed their name to PLEASURE FOREVER." — Jesse Ashlock, Epitonic.com

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Limited Discography:

THE VSS
"21:51"
CD - GSL 07
This CD collects the first 3 seven-inch releases from THE VSS, all of which are out of print on vinyl. The EP's found here were initially released on Gravity as well as other lesser-known labels. 10 tracks.

THE VSS
"Nervous Circuits"
LP/CD - Honey Bear (Out of print)
The band's lone full-length album showcases it at the peak of its creative arc, utilizing swaying and swooping analog synths to shape dark, horrific blasts of noise-punk guitars and rollicking drums. Kay's vocal delivery shows considerable evolution beyond the trappings of early so-called "screamo" punk.

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Mar 12 2009 1:38 AM

KONNICHIWA!
Thanks for the add!
ARIGATO!!
L!EF





Feb 13 2009 4:43 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD!
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Mar 12 2009 3:28 AM

Thank You very much for the treats kids (music, artwork and story)!

:)
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Feb 23 2009 9:32 AM

thanks for the add.. you are one revelation one kick in my music life
Philippe Petit





Jan 8 2009 10:03 AM

nice to connect as I really like your sound
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Dec 19 2008 7:22 PM

im thinking angelhair would fit that unbroken/swingkids bill just nicely! ahhhh but one can dream cant he......
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Nov 16 2008 10:03 PM

thank you for add!
Respect & friendships
Thierry & Noise R'us
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Nov 13 2008 1:22 PM

thank you very much, such a great band
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Nov 7 2008 3:10 AM

thanks

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Sep 4 2008 8:47 AM

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Aug 19 2008 5:24 PM

still alive.
Beymer





Aug 16 2008 12:52 AM

After the last Omaha show there was about five minutes where it was all about the Boy's life "Tit" shirt.
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Aug 15 2008 7:31 PM

thanks to add !!
;ed from Barceloana.
Best wishes !!
Meduses !!
DNL





Jul 30 2008 5:30 PM

my LP is scratchy, full of cat hair and was once carried in a suitcase in which a packet of blueberry kool aid burst. it smells great!

cannot wait to get that re-issue though :)
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Aug 1 2008 11:58 AM



Friends!
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Jul 21 2008 9:55 PM

I tell you what..that Bonus cd is straight up BAD ASS!!!! Now i have a whole years worth of The VSS to shove down peeps throats!!
Thanks Dave!!
I love you guy's like a son i never had,and i wont even beat you!
Rudy G WRWK Toledo rock
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Jul 2 2008 2:50 PM

thanks for the add.i love your music.
greetings from japan

shinya
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Jul 3 2008 8:24 AM

:-)
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Jun 30 2008 9:38 PM

Great looking re-issue..maybe the best i've seen before..very sharp,loud,and tons of great unreleased aterial.

My hero's the VSS

xoxoxo
Rudy Gerdeman
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Jun 17 2008 8:00 PM

I am greatly upset i only discoverd you today! i could have sex with your music! x
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Jun 12 2008 7:54 PM

I sure hope to get one of those Cherry new VSS re-issue's..i'd probably play the fuck outta it and promote it like the Cosby show,BIG TIME!!

Miss you gents,
R Genius
Brandon Hildreth





Jun 11 2008 10:21 PM

thanks for adding me!
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Jun 11 2008 2:05 PM

Thanks for the add!!!
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Jun 5 2008 4:53 AM

reissues are groovy.
Jeremyself





May 27 2008 9:12 PM

i woke up to a package.
you were in it.
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