Versus
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1) New York City indie rock favorites Versus evolved from the remnants of Flower, a band led by singer/guitarist Richard Baluyut. In the final months of Flower’s existence, the group was joined by vocalist/guitarist Fontaine Toups, who remained with Baluyut in the short-lived Saturnine before the duo formed Versus (borrowing the name from an LP by Mission of Burma) with Baluyut’s brother, Ed. After playing their first shows with a line-up comprising three guitars and a drum machine, Ed Baluyut relocated to the Phillipines, and Toups switched over to bass; upon Ed’s return, he assumed drumming duties, and Versus issued its 1992 debut single, “Insomnia.” In 1993, the trio issued the stellar EP Let’s Electrify!, a taut, melodic collection spotlighting their intricate, dissonant guitar work and odd harmonies. After signing to the Teenbeat label, Versus issued their 1994 full-length debut, The Stars Are Insane (originally titled Meat, Sports and Rock,
three subjects the band ardently supported, much to the dismay of the prevaling indie-scene mentality of the moment). A collection of singles, compilation tracks and demos titled Dead Leaves appeared in 1995, followed in early 1996 by the EP Deep Red. Another Baluyut brother, James, signed on for the 1996 LP Secret Swingers; the album was also Ed’s last, with new drummer Patrick Ramos enlisting for 1998’s Two Cents Plus Tax.
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Wind Me Up
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River
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Mirror Mirror
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Knitting Factory, Brooklyn, NY, United States
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Black Cat, Washington DC, United States
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Punk On Earth Festival
The Swinging Sporran, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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anubus6 added Versus to anubus6’s library. yesterday evening
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kathleenish added Versus to the lineup of Versus at Black Cat. Friday evening
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Amokgeist added Versus to Amokgeist’s library. Wednesday afternoon
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c_squared added Versus to the lineup of Versus at Knitting Factory. Sunday evening
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LucienFerne added Versus to the lineup of Punk On Earth Festival at The Swinging Sporran. last week
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LucienFerne added Versus to the lineup of Punk On Earth Festival at The Swinging Sporran. last week
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LucienFerne added Versus to the lineup of Punk On Earth Festival at The Swinging Sporran. last week
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LucienFerne added Versus to the lineup of Punk On Earth Festival at The Swinging Sporran. last week
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LucienFerne added Versus to the lineup of Punk On Earth Festival at The Swinging Sporran. last week
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LucienFerne added Versus to the lineup of Punk On Earth Festival at The Swinging Sporran. last week
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