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The acoustic rock band Vertical Horizon was formed in 1990 by Georgetown University undergrads Matthew Scannell and Keith Kane; after graduation in 1991 the duo relocated to Boston and, in 1992, self-released their debut album There and Back Again. There and Back Again was recorded in Matt’s old high school over a period of a few days, and Matt and Keith together played all the instruments appearing on the album, though they both mostly played acoustic guitar. Both also contributed to writing all the songs, and both sang.

Matt and Keith toured for several years after this, mostly appearing with similar bands such as Jackopierce. By 1995, they were ready to record again. The resulting album, Running on Ice, again had Matt and Keith playing acoustic guitar and singing, but with the addition of other guest musicians to play other instruments. Guests included members of Jackopierce, as well as Carter Beauford of the Dave Matthews Band on drums.

More touring followed, and soon Matt and Keith were joined by Ed Toth on drums. In 1997, a live album, Live Stages, was released. This featured Matt, Keith, and Ed, as well as Ryan Fisher on bass. Live Stages signaled a departure from the original acoustic guitar-based music, and featured heavy emphasis on electric guitar. Also, by this time, the band was explicit in their intent to find a major record label; band members have said that it was no accident that the first track of Live Stages opens with the sounds of a large cheering audience. Their wishes came true, and the band was signed to RCA Records.

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emilyBURGER wrote:
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ohhh.emm.gee___<3 this Band

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l2jperry wrote:
12 days ago

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jarizappa wrote:
13 days ago

First times I listened to the new album it bored me. Stayed away for a few weeks and today, -WOW!! Awesome stuff!

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kaydeebabes wrote:
15 days ago

everything you want <3

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bane88 wrote:
last month

you people are sick....no echo on top tracks...wtf?

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Zharus wrote:
last month

<3 the man who would be santa

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Zeuq wrote:
last month

Love+Peace

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progtrance7 wrote:
October 2009

You're God is a magnum opus of a song

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EpicofGilgamesh wrote:
October 2009

FANTASTIC new album. Full of gems.

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Empathy82 wrote:
October 2009

great!

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FalloutRadius wrote:
October 2009

Love VH, even thou their name makes no freaking sense! Haha!

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YourRisingShine wrote:
October 2009

Best I ever had. <333

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SimplyLkawaranu wrote:
October 2009

You are amazing

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Gazman85 wrote:
October 2009

Fantastic band, everything you could want from a great band

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zookeeper525 wrote:
October 2009

new cd is pretty good. save me from myself is good.

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KH0 wrote:
October 2009

New album is just amazing, one of the best of the year.

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Fire_on_ice wrote:
October 2009

Best I ever had <3

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gmihran wrote:
September 2009

!! #2 The Lucky One !! #4 I Believe In You !! ... VH pop at its very best.

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Gigibene wrote:
September 2009

everything you want <3 awesome!

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anniemoppie wrote:
September 2009

I love the new album so much, brr the diversity and the sounds. Just really good!

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