Lync was a 1990s

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band from

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. Formed in 1992, Lync was composed of vocalist/guitarist Sam Jayne, bassist/vocalist James Bertram and drummer Dave Schneider. Lync's distinctive sound of distortion, cryptic lyrics, and irregular tuning created a chaotic, visceral sound which drew comparisons to

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, Unwound, Hush Harbor, The Fall, and

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. The band went on to release singles on Magic Pail,

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, Landspeed, and

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. Jayne and Bertram played on

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's album ''

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'' in 1994, right before releasing Lync's one full-length album on K, '' These Are Not Fall Colors''. Lync then disbanded in late 1994. In 1997,

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and K collected the band's singles and unreleased tracks and released them on one compact disc, '' Remembering The Fireballs (Part 8)''. After disbanding, Jayne began recording under the Love as Laughter moniker with some contributions from Schneider. Love as Laughter released several singles and one album on K Records titled "The Greks Bring Gifts." After multiple incarnations, Love as Laughter eventually became a full band based out of New York City and released albums on

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and Isaac Brock's new imprint Glacial Pace. Meanwhile, Bertram and Schneider joined

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as touring musicians. This is documented on the

release '' The Normal Years''. Bertram went on to form the band Red Stars Theory with

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drummer Jeremiah Green, and subsequently joined 764-HERO for two albums and several tours. He currently operates the music label and merchandising company Luckyhorse Industries. Despite their brief history, Lync gained a small

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in the indie music scene, particularly in the

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. Lync's music is credited with influencing the sound of later acts such as

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, and

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Discography

Albums

* '' These Are Not Fall Colors'' (

, 1994) (CD, LP, CS)

Singles

* "Firestarter" ( Candy Ass Records) (7") (1993) (split-single with Excuse 17) * "Mhz" (Magic Pail Records, Landspeed) (7") (1993) * "Pigeons" (Magic Pail Records) (7") (1993) * "Two Feet in Front" (K Records) (7") (1994)

Compilations

* '' Remembering the Fireballs (Part 8)'' (K Records, 1997) (CD, LP)

References

External links

* {{Authority control K Records artists American post-hardcore musical groups Musical groups from Washington (state) Musical groups established in 1992 Musical groups disestablished in 1994