''Sulfur'' was an American

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ensemble formed by Michele Amar in

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in 1991. It was originally an outlet for Amar's solo work until it expanded drastically with the inclusion of seven members and a number of additional side personnel.

History

Early activity (1991–1994)

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. Having moved to New York in 1985, Amar had already built a reputation on the scene for working under producer

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and engineering albums for

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and

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. In 1992 Amar released the song "Dirt" under the name Virus on the compilation '' Manhattan on the Rocks'' released by Pow Wow Records. Amar wanted to perform in a live setting so she enlisted the help of violinist April Chung of

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, drummer

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and bassist

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. After playing several shows, the band changed its name to Sulfur after being informed that another band had already taken the name Virus.

Musical maturity and ''Delirium Tremens'' (1994–1998)

In 1994 the ensemble entered the studio to record " Water Song" and " Nova Sangre" and released the music as a single. At this point the band had been expanded to include Michele Amar, April Chung, Jim Colarusso, Tony Corsano, Yuval Gabay, Nick Heathen, Shoyo Iida and Tokie Koyama. After altering the line-up again, the ensemble released its first and only full-length studio album ''

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'' in 1998.

Discography

Studio albums *''

'' (1998, Goldenfly) Singles *''" Water Song"/" Nova Sangre"'' (1994, Lungcast) Compilation appearances *'' Manhattan on the Rocks'' - "Dirt" (as

) (1992, Pow Wow) *''New Music Nights Festival (Unsigned '93)'' - "Tongue Fire" (1994,

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)

References

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