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The VSS
Post punk

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The VSS: General Info

Member Since	1/24/2007
Band Website	http://thevss.com
Band Members	Andrew Rothbard - bass guitar/keyboards Josh Hughes - guitars Sonny Kay - vocals Dave Clifford - drums
Influences	Not being from San Diego.
Sounds Like	A band that's not from San Diego.
Record Label	Gold Standard Labs, Hydra Head Records
Type of Label	Indie

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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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Item	Jun 1 2009 12:11 AM still into the sound...and the lyrics....it was very inspiring!
enar	Mar 12 2009 1:38 AM KONNICHIWA! Thanks　for　the　add! ARIGATO!!
L!EF	Feb 13 2009 4:43 PM THANKS FOR THE ADD!
c i n t s s	Mar 12 2009 3:28 AM Thank You very much for the treats kids (music, artwork and story)! :)
datattoo milano	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
ART & SOUL	Dec 19 2008 7:22 PM im thinking angelhair would fit that unbroken/swingkids bill just nicely! ahhhh but one can dream cant he......
noise r’us radio	Nov 16 2008 10:03 PM thank you for add! Respect & friendships Thierry & Noise R'us
uǝılnɾ	Nov 13 2008 1:22 PM thank you very much, such a great band
c i n t s s	Nov 7 2008 3:10 AM thanks :)!
Neon Palms	Sep 4 2008 8:47 AM
A.S.	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.
Circonite	Aug 15 2008 7:31 PM thanks to add !! ;ed from Barceloana. Best wishes !!
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 :)
bugfryer	Aug 1 2008 11:58 AM Friends!
Gerdeman	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
earthlayforfiction	Jul 2 2008 2:50 PM thanks for the add.i love your music. greetings from japan shinya
AIRPEOPLE	Jul 3 2008 8:24 AM :-)
Gerdeman	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
Ferg	Jun 17 2008 8:00 PM I am greatly upset i only discoverd you today! i could have sex with your music! x
Gerdeman	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!
passportal(活動休止中)	Jun 11 2008 2:05 PM Thanks for the add!!!
Smooch Records	Jun 5 2008 4:53 AM reissues are groovy.

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