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Us Versus Them
Us Versus Them was an alternative rock band with Jesse Tortora on vocals and guitar, Anthony D'Elia on drums, and John DeFabio on bass. They put out a debut...
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Birthday Girl
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After The Drama
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Day One
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Guest Of Honor
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How The West Was Won
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Us Versus Them was an alternative rock band with Jesse Tortora on vocals and guitar, Anthony D'Elia on drums, and John DeFabio on bass. They put out a debut EP in 2003 called "Us Versus Them," followed by their first full-length album "The Shallow End" in 2005. Their 2007 single "After The Drama" became their most recognized track, capturing a particular mood of post-conflict reflection that connected with listeners.
Their catalog includes songs like "Birthday Girl," "Check 1 2," and "Guest Of Honor," which appeared alongside "After The Drama" and "Day One" as some of their more notable work. The band released a second album, "A Change of Plans," in 2009 and a single called "The Fight" in 2012 before disbanding around 2014.
Tortora's vocal delivery, often described as raw or heart-wrenching, paired with the group's straightforward rock arrangement gave their music an earnest, unpolished quality. While they didn't achieve massive commercial breakthrough, their output, particularly songs like "After The Drama," found an audience drawn to that direct emotional presentation.
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