VCR was the 2003 debut recording by the band VCR

VCR (band)

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....

, 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.

2003 Pop Faction release

1. "Rad" – 2:40
2. "Back In Business" – 2:42
3. "King And Queen Of Winter" – 3:14
4. "Bratcore" – 2:07
5. "DVD" – 3:10
6. "We Are VCR" – 4:37

2005 SideOneDummy release

The extended play

Extended play

An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...

 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.

1. "Rad" – 2:40
2. "Back In Business" – 2:41
3. "King And Queen Of Winter" – 3:15
4. "Bratcore" – 2:09
5. "DVD" – 3:08
6. "Really Something/Destroy" – 2:41

Note: Although the album lists "Really Something" and "Destroy" as separate tracks, they are actually combined as one audio track on the album.

Personnel

• Chad Middleton – vocals, keyboard
• Mya Anitai – vocals, keyboard
• Casey Tomlin – keyboard
• Steve Smith – keyboard
• Christian Newby – drums

Production

• Producer: VCR, Jason LaFerrera
• Mixing: Bruce MacFarlane for the factory (on the 2005 re-release)