VCR | ||||
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2005 re-release on SideOneDummy | ||||
EP by VCR | ||||
Released | 2003 April 12, 2005 (re-release) | |||
Recorded | The Recorditorium, August 2003 | |||
Genre | Dance-punk | |||
Length | 18:30 16:24 (re-release) | |||
Label | Pop Faction SideOneDummy (re-release) | |||
Producer | VCR, Jason LaFerrera | |||
VCR chronology | ||||
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Original cover | ||||
2003 original release with differing track selection | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | |
Pitchfork Media | 7.2/10 link |
VCR was the 2003 debut recording by the band VCR, originally on Pop Faction Records as a limited-edition and regional release, created solely to sell at shows and give away to friends. When VCR was picked up by SideOneDummy. the album was re-released with a wider distribution in 2005.
VCR is a punk band with synthpop leanings. The band formed in November 2002 in Richmond, Virginia with a relatively unique lineup of a drummer, a bassist, and 3 synthesizers.
The extended play recording helped gain the attention of SideOneDummy, leading to its re-release in 2005, with a different album cover. "We Are VCR" is not included, but it does contain the demo versions of "Really Something" and "Destroy", which were recorded and released again on Power Destiny. It includes a more thorough album booklet, with lyrics, as well as a different studio mix of the tracks, which was done by Bruce MacFarlane.
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Note: Although the album lists "Really Something" and "Destroy" as separate tracks, they are actually combined as one audio track on the album.
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