While VNV Nation's 1995 full-length debut, Advance and Follow, was harsh and aggressive, later albums such as 2002's Futureperfect were danceable fusions of trance and synth pop, and releases like 2007's Judgement achieved more of a rock sound, but without the use of guitars. Unlike many other EBM acts, leader and sole constant member Ronan Harris prefers cleanly sung vocals and pop hooks to distorted screaming, and his lyrics maintain a positive, encouraging outlook - VNV stands for "Victory Not Vengeance." The group's devoted fan base ranges from alternative rockers to goth clubgoers, and they've headlined festivals and sold out tours throughout Europe and North America. The highly ambitious project's repertoire has incorporated everything from anthemic ballads to neo-classical orchestration to surging dance beats. VNV Nation are one of the 21st century's most popular EBM/industrial acts, and the leading name associated with the futurepop scene.
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