"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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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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