VC's debut (and
Matthew Sweet-produced) album "
In The Presence Of Greatness" is an excellent exercise in low-fi powerpop that really should not be overlooked.
Jeffrey Borchardt was VC's longest serving lead guitarist - he featured on all their records up to and including Heavy Changes.
The members of Velvet Crush have appeared in one form or another under the names The Springfields, Choo Choo Train, Bag O' Shells, The Stupid Cupids (all featuring Ric and Paul) and Honeybunch (Jeffrey Borchardt's long-time VC side project and now full-time concern).