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from 1995 – 2006 signed to

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History

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, the band was signed by Fearless Records who released the debut album ''This Vicious Cycle'' in 2000. The ''Heroes from the Future'' EP followed in 2002, with the split album with Over It, ''The Acoustic Split'', released in 2003. In the same year, they were featured on the tribute album Smoking Popes Tribute. In 2004, it was announced that work had started on a new album, with eventual hopes to have it released sometime in Summer 2005. However, its release was ultimately canceled for unknown reasons. Past members of the band were Chris Kelley (drums), Andy Bristol (vocals), Ryan Spencer (bass), Nick Mele (bass), Scott Morganella (guitar), Ryan McHugh (guitar), Ricky Cardona (guitar/bass), John Menton Jr (guitar), and Jeff Lavallee (guitar). The original lineup reunited to play a three-song set at A Loss For Words' final show at the Palladium in Worcester MA on December 27, 2015.

Discography

Albums

*''This Vicious Cycle'' (2000), Fearless *''The Acoustic Split'' (2003), Top Notch - with Over It

EPs

*''Heroes from the Future'' (2002), Fearless

Compilations

*''Don't Be Scared: A Fearless Records Sampler''(2001), Fearless

References

External links

Fearless Records
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